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Chinese Language, Culture and Business Secrets : Insightful Guest Lecture at the Leeds Business Confucius Institute

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On Tuesday, 29th April, attendees joined an amazing online guest lecture Chinese Language, Culture and Business Secrets. The event featured Lili Luo, founder of Chinese Surfing, a Mandarin language school based in Hangzhou, China. With more than 15 years of teaching experience and 10 years as a female Chinese entrepreneur, Lili offered unique insights drawn from her personal and professional journey. Her presentation provided attendees with practical language learning strategies, cultural reflections, and a behind-the-scenes look at running a business as a woman in China.

Key Takeaways from the Session:

  • Language Learning Tips: Lili shared her most effective methods for learning Mandarin

  • Entrepreneurship in China: Lili gave a candid overview of her experience founding and growing a business in China

  • Women in Business: As a female entrepreneur, she addressed both the challenges and advantages she has faced

  • Adapting During COVID-19: Lili recounted how she pivoted her business model during the pandemic, transitioning to online classes and maintaining strong student engagement throughout the crisis.

  • and much much more

The session offered attendees not only practical advice but also a personal, real-world perspective on bridging language and culture through entrepreneurship.

The event has been uploaded onto our YouTube, please feel free to watch here!

Finally, we were thrilled to hear that during the event, LiLi also announced she is seven months pregnant! We are incredibly grateful that she still made the time to attend and inspire us with her guest lecture. Wishing her and her baby a future full of health, happiness, and success!