NEWS & ARCHIVE
Courses, communities and everyday learning since 2015
This growing archive traces how classes, teaching discussions, leadership activities and learner support have developed across more than a decade.
2026
3 records
Center activity · 2026-04-18
Spring English Corner: from city life to cross-cultural communication
Learners used city life and cross-cultural communication as starting points for natural discussion and group tasks.
Language community · 2026-03-08
The spring French salon begins with ‘My City’
Photographs, maps and short descriptions helped learners introduce a familiar city and practise asking follow-up questions.
Dean's activities · 2026-01-18
Professor Wu Xin attends the Zhejiang Finance and Investment Forum
Dean Wu Xin reported on international-finance collaboration and called for French-speaking interdisciplinary finance talent.
2025
6 records
Course update · 2025-11-09
Autumn business writing workshop: clearer and more appropriate email
Realistic email cases helped learners organize information, choose an appropriate tone and communicate more efficiently.
Language community · 2025-09-20
Autumn Japanese short-text reading group gets under way
The group combined reading aloud, language notes and cultural context through short texts about everyday life.
Cultural experience · 2025-05-24
Korean study group holds a Hangul and culture day
Learners explored Korean through its writing system, everyday expressions and selected cultural practices.
Dean's activities · 2025-04-04
Research visit to Qiantang explores support for enterprises going global
Dean Wu Xin led discussions on research, risk guidance and French-language support for international business.
Learning support · 2025-02-23
New-semester consultation week revisits goals, level and available time
Teachers helped learners connect their current ability and realistic weekly schedule with a suitable course direction.
Activity retrospective · 2025
Chinese Culture Week retrospective: from characters and poetry to city life
Characters, poetry, festivals and street videos connected language practice with Chinese culture and everyday life.
2024
8 records
Campus news · 2024-11-18
Career fair connects language ability with international study and work
More than fifty schools and employers offered over six hundred positions and pathways for Chinese and international students.
Center activity · 2024-11-17
Multilingual open day introduces four language classrooms
Short English, French, Japanese and Korean sessions introduced the sound and character of each language.
Notice · 2024-09-01
Autumn placement combines assessment with conversation
Online assessment and a short speaking conversation helped new learners identify a more appropriate starting level.
Teaching development · 2024-05-19
Open lesson explores classroom questions and learner participation
Teachers observed how different questions changed participation, thinking time and the quality of learner responses.
Campus language and culture · 2024-04-02
International students win awards in a Chinese poetry recitation competition
University selection and coaching helped international students present their Chinese learning and cultural understanding through poetry.
Lecture · 2024-03-29
Lecture evening: financial innovation and French-speaking cross-border finance talent
Professor Wu Xin discussed financial innovation, Francophone markets and interdisciplinary talent development.
Open class · 2024-03-16
A beginner French open class starts with a journey
Greetings, directions and ordering food gave complete beginners their first practical French expressions.
Activity retrospective · 2024
French Culture Week retrospective: discovering the Francophone world through its streets
History, cities and everyday life in France and other Francophone regions came alive through images, language and discussion.
2023
4 records
Teaching development · 2023-12-10
Annual teaching case exchange reviews a year of classroom practice
Course teams shared experience of participation, stage feedback and updates to learning materials.
Learner activity · 2023-07-22
Summer English speaking program presents stage outcomes
Two weeks of thematic speaking, impromptu response and group presentation led to an individual outcome showcase.
Cultural experience · 2023-04-15
An evening of Hangul writing and discovery
Participants used the principles of Hangul to write names and short expressions while exploring the logic of the system.
Activity retrospective · 2023
Japanese Culture Week retrospective: city scenes, festivals and everyday etiquette
Videos of Japanese cities, campuses and festivals placed basic expressions, writing and etiquette in a living context.
2022
4 records
Learning support · 2022-10-08
Autumn graded reading plan opens for enrolment
Level-appropriate suggestions, weekly tasks and online discussion supported the development of a stable reading habit.
Course update · 2022-06-12
Listening to learners beyond the online classroom
Questionnaires and short interviews helped the team adjust interaction and practice during online learning.
Focused workshop · 2022-03-20
Business presentation workshop: make three minutes count
Learners worked on message structure, visual information and delivery before completing a three-minute presentation.
Activity retrospective · 2022
Korean Culture Week retrospective: writing, streets and everyday life
Hangul, history, city scenes and contemporary life gave learners several lively ways to begin exploring Korean.
2021
2 records
Language community · 2021-10-16
Eight weeks of online French turn short practice into a steady rhythm
Brief but regular conversations around everyday themes helped learners maintain contact with French.
Center activity · 2021-03-27
Online speaking group begins its spring program
Learners at different stages met online to discuss recent reading, daily life and personal plans in English.
2020
2 records
Teaching development · 2020-09-05
Autumn online materials focus attention and reduce unnecessary load
Teachers reorganized lesson tasks, audio and follow-up practice to make the online learning rhythm clearer.
Learning support · 2020-02-20
Online classes and scheduled support maintain learning continuity
Small online classes, shared materials and regular question periods helped learners continue their language study.
2019
3 records
Campus language and culture · 2019-12-06
Chinese and international students read The Reeds together at a Business Chinese Corner
Ten international students joined Chinese students to read a poem from the Book of Songs and experience the sound and imagery of Chinese.
Cultural experience · 2019-10-19
Autumn Japanese class connects conversation with cultural context
Beginner language, writing and everyday customs helped learners understand the situations behind common expressions.
Focused workshop · 2019-07-13
Summer English pronunciation and expression workshop begins
Sound, stress and sentence rhythm were practised through short reading and situational dialogue.
2018
2 records
Course update · 2018-10-27
Starting with Bonjour: a French interest group takes its first step
Pronunciation, greetings, introductions and basic daily language gave participants a method for continuing.
Customized training · 2018-05-12
Professional communication series begins with four frequent workplace situations
Reception, meetings, telephone calls and email provided a practical foundation for the first training series.
2017
2 records
Learner activity · 2017-11-04
English reading group reaches its tenth gathering
Short texts prompted reading responses and helped learners accumulate useful vocabulary through continued exchange.
Learning support · 2017-04-15
English writing clinic opens individual feedback to learners
Booked consultations addressed paragraph structure, language accuracy and practical revision methods.
2016
2 records
Course update · 2016-12-17
First course feedback leads to changes in pace and learning tasks
Learner comments on lesson rhythm, practice difficulty and support informed the next round of course planning.
Center activity · 2016-04-23
Weekend language corner becomes a regular activity
A recurring weekend language corner gave learners more opportunities to express themselves beyond class.
2015
2 records
Center memory · 2015-12-06
First English learning methods exchange brings teachers and learners together
Participants discussed vocabulary, listening practice and realistic ways to organize study time.
Center memory · 2015-09-12
The center’s first language-development courses begin
English development and introductory language courses started from the practical needs of early learners.