Personal Introduction
Zhao Yinyin was a postgraduate student of grade 2019, majoring in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of others Languages(TCSOL) international at College of International Education(CIE), Wenzhou University(WZU). Her research interests revolve around Chinese education and international Chinese teaching. As an outstanding graduate of Wenzhou University, Zhao has been recognized with a first-class scholarship. Following her graduation, Zhao embarked on a 20-month teaching journey at the Confucius Institute, School of Education, University College London in the United Kingdom. This opportunity was facilitated by the International Chinese Teacher Program of Peking University's Confucius Institute.
To enhance the comprehension and awareness of international Chinese education volunteers among postgraduate students pursuing Chinese international education at our college, and to foster enthusiasm for their professional studies, our college organized an experience-sharing meeting for international Chinese education volunteers on the afternoon of March 12th in Lecture Hall 3-201. The event featured Zhao Yinyin, an international Chinese teacher who has served in the United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker. All postgraduate students majoring in TCSOL were invited to participate in this insightful conference.
Under the theme of "Comparison of Campus Life between Chinese and British Middle School Students," Zhao delivered a captivating account of her volunteer experience in Britain. She elaborated on how her participation in volunteer projects not only honed her language and teaching skills, but also deepened her understanding of the nuances and similarities between diverse cultures. Zhao expressed her intention to continue contributing to the International Chinese Education Volunteer Project in the future.
Moreover, she stressed that the essence of volunteer work lies not solely in imparting linguistic knowledge but also in fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. She further encouraged students to actively engage in international Chinese education volunteer projects, effectively communicate Chinese stories, and disseminate Chinese culture.
At the end of the meeting, Zhao interacted with other students and answered their concerns. This experience sharing meeting not only gives students a deeper understanding of international Chinese education volunteers, but also stimulates their enthusiasm and confidence in participating in cultural exchanges. I hope more students can bravely step out of the comfort zone, become members of international Chinese education volunteers, and contribute to spreading Chinese culture and promoting friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries.
