Events: Language
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Building a network and career as an expat in China
An all-female panel of non-Chinese natives currently working in Beijing share their tips and personal experiences to inspire others who want to start a career and build a network in China.
An introduction to Chinese New Year culture and greetings
This short online session for University of Leeds students and staff will give you the basic cultural knowledge and language skills to engage confidently with your Chinese students, colleagues or classmates during the Chinese New Year period.
Working as a video journalist in China during the Covid pandemic
Leeds alumnus Martin Pollard won the Reuters’ Video Journalist of the Year award in 2020 for his text and video reporting from the frontline of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this talk, Martin will discuss his experience of covering coronavirus in China at a time when little was known about the illness and the global impact that was to come.
HSK Exams (levels 3 and 4)
Register by 1 November to take HSK level 3 or 4 at our exam centre on Sunday 5 December.
HSK Exams (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6)
Register by 24 October to take HSK level 1, 2, 5 or 6 at our exam centre on Saturday 20 November.
HSK Preparation Class (Level 3)
A one-off preparation class to help students prepare for the HSK 3 exam.
The making of a textbook: a Chinese language resource for the modern-day classroom
Go behind the scenes with two authors from the team who created ‘Social Perspective’, a Chinese textbook that explores social issues in contemporary China.
Welcome and networking for Chinese learners
An inspiring online networking session for students currently learning Chinese at the University of Leeds with the East Asian Studies Department, Business Confucius Institute, or Language Centre.
China, employability and widening participation with Gary Izunwa
In this talk Gary Izunwa will discuss the benefits of having China experience, drawing from his personal story and professional work experience. A passionate advocate for social mobility, Gary will consider the barriers some people face and the advantages of making China experience accessible to a wider population.
Learning, Teaching, and Making Chinese Characters Stick
Jake Gill (高健), CEO of the character writing app Skritter, is a former Mandarin teacher and lifelong learner. Learners of Chinese and language enthusiasts will benefit from his personal and professional insights into learning, teaching and making Chinese characters stick.
