Language Learning at Britannica International School Shanghai
Enhancing students' communication skills
By Natalie Foxwell, Jan 25, 2019 14:25
The Importance of Dual Language for Young Learners
A look at dual language learning in Early Years
By Kate Beith, Feb 15, 2016 14:35
Useful Mandarin Phrases: At the Pharmacy
Your essential language guide to navigating pharmacies in China
By Urban Family, Nov 27, 2018 12:39
Shanghai Outranks Other Chinese Cities in English Proficiency
Topped other regions of China for the fifth consecutive time.
By Yuzhou Hu, Nov 13, 2018 15:50
17 Useful Mandarin Phrases for Traveling in China
Simple phrases in Mandarin to make your travels in China much easier.
By That's Shanghai, Sep 28, 2018 11:52
Useful Mandarin Phrases: Mid-Autumn Festival
From ordering mooncakes to wishing friends a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, we've got you covered
By Sunny Wang, Sep 21, 2018 14:28
Shanghai Works to Correct Embarrassing Typos on English Signs
Have you ever found Shanghai's English-language signs to be confusing? Well, the city's trying to fix that.
By That's Shanghai, Aug 31, 2018 15:16
Promoting a Healthy Environment at School: Healthy School Community
The key to maintaining a healthy school community.
By Frances Chen, Jan 24, 2018 11:15
Now Hiring: Editorial Interns
Want to work for China's number one English-language media company?
By Urban Family, Dec 11, 2017 11:25
Chinese School Students Recreate La La Land Opening Sequence
Students from Xiamen Foreign Language School made their own take on the hit song from the musical.
By Josh Parker, Nov 06, 2017 15:51
Young Writers from Shanghai's International Schools: Simone Kane
Her writings show a delightful handling of style and a fitness with the language.
By Frances Chen, Sep 14, 2017 16:38
Dragon Mama: Lost in Translation
The struggle of learning the language in your host country.
By Shirani Alfreds, Mar 20, 2017 10:56
No Evidence' Pollution Caused 500 Students To Be Seriously Ill
Contradicting stories behind the illness of students
By Josh Peachey, Sep 02, 2016 11:33
We're Hiring! Urban Family PRD Editor
Want to work for China's number one English-language media company?
By Urban Family, Apr 15, 2016 17:09
Behind the Scenes of an Animal Adoption Event with YCIS Student Reiren
Reiren, a Year 12 student at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has recently been using her language skills to help animals and families in Shanghai. Since last October, she has been volunteering at a local Japanese animal organization call
By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2015 10:43
Toddlers and TVs
Groundbreaking study shows technology helps infants learn sign language
By Urban Family, Feb 13, 2015 12:00
Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia
I remember being bewildered by this big grey city, full of people that spoke a really difficult language that I had no idea how to navigate. All my life I had lived in Toronto, Canada, so I mean, I’m used to cities, but never had I lived in somewhere so a
By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:11
Third Culture Kids - Bridging the Gap
Many expat parents find it difficult to understand and deal with the challenges of raising global-minded children. Not many people know the various psychological effects of growing up in a culture (or cultures) different to their own. 'Third Culture Kid'
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 16:10
East West Theatre's The Learned Ladies
Shanghai’s original English-language company, East West Theatre, returns to the stage this week. David Johansson (Almost, Maine) directs an adaptation of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies from June 18 to 23 at The Pearl. An outrageous farce, it follows young H
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 13:15
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