This document discusses the various problems students and teachers face in Asian language education programs at both the elementary secondary and university levels. Asian languages are much more difficult to learn than more commonly-taught languages like French or Spanish, and the available curriculum and testing materials are inadequate. There also appears to be an overall lack of coordination and contact between elementary secondary schools and university Asian language educators, leading to the repetition of work done at lower levels in the university and high attrition rates. Finally, there is no resounding consensus on teaching and testing methods for many Asian languages. Despite these problems, the importance of Asian countries and the new emphasis on foreign language education make it probable that both Asian language programs and enrollment in these programs will continue to grow. (JL)