29/7/2024
The Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) once again opened its doors to offer an immersive language-learning experience to University of Nottingham staff, students, and local residents. Held at the Si Yuan Centre every Wednesday evenings between 3 -24 July, the summer school attracted over 70 eager Mandarin learners aged between 10 and 70+.
The annual NCI Summer School is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes language classes, cultural workshops and interactive activities. Seven classes were open this year to suit students of different levels of proficiency, focusing on practical language usage. Experienced instructors, all of them native Chinese speakers, employed a variety of teaching techniques to engage and improve participants' language skills through innovative interactive classroom activities.
In addition, the summer school offered a range of cultural events including a session on traditional Chinese music with live performances and workshops on lantern making and bamboo weaving. These elements of the programme helped to build a holistic understanding of Chinese culture among the participants. Some of the event highlights can be viewed here.
Feedback from the Mandarin students was overwhelmingly positive. Many praised the programme for its welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds who share a common interest in learning Mandarin and Chinese culture. "The Summer School has been an incredible experience," said one local resident. "Not only have I improved my language skills, but I've also gained a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture."
The programme concluded with a closing ceremony, where participants enjoyed a delicious Chinese buffet, celebrated their achievements and played fun games such as mahjong and chopstick ping-pong pickup. As the summer school wrapped up, many attendees were already looking forward to next year's programme, eager to continue their Mandarin learning journey.
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诺丁汉大学孔子学院2024年暑期夏令营圆满落幕
2024年7月24日，诺丁汉大学孔子学院成功举办了暑期夏令营结营仪式，为为期一个月的暑期夏令营画上了圆满的句号。此次夏令营吸引了70余名来自不同背景的营员，包括诺丁汉大学的学生、教职员工以及社会群众，参与人数达历史新高。
本次夏令营提供了零基础、初级、中级、高级四个级别的汉语课程，满足了不同汉语水平学习者的需求。从零基础班到高级班，每个班级都充满了活力，营员们积极参与，课堂气氛活跃，大家在不同程度上提高了汉语水平。
文化活动方面，夏令营安排了一系列中国文化体验坊活动，如制作宫灯、中国古典乐器鉴赏、竹编技艺等。这些活动不仅加深了营员们对中国文化的理解，也为他们提供了宝贵的实践机会。
结营仪式在一个充满欢声笑语的中式自助餐中拉开序幕，营员们品尝到了地道的中国美食，如饺子、春卷、麻婆豆腐、豉椒牛肉、干炒牛河等。
诺丁汉大学孔子学院中方院长谢芳芳女士主持了结营仪式。她对所有营员的到来表示热烈欢迎，介绍了诺丁汉大学孔子学院暑期夏令营项目总体情况，并通过播放精心制作的视频回顾了一个月以来的精彩瞬间。视频中记录了营员们在汉语课上的积极互动、文化工作坊中的欢声笑语，以及大家在各种活动中的精彩表现。她对营员们的学习成果给予了高度评价，并鼓励大家保持学习汉语的热情，期待在未来能够继续与大家见面。
结营仪式上，诺丁汉大学可信研究中心主任杰森·菲利（Jason Feehily）先生发表致辞。他赞扬了营员们积极学习汉语的态度和对中国文化的热情，并对诺丁汉大学孔子学院团队所做出的努力表示感谢。他还提到，夏令营这样的活动不仅能够增进大家对中国的了解，还能促进不同文化间的相互理解与尊重。随后，杰森·菲利先生还为诺丁汉大学的学生志愿者们颁发了优秀志愿者证书和纪念品，以表彰他们在夏令营期间的杰出贡献。
此外，此次结营仪式上还特别设立了抽奖环节。六位幸运营员分别获得了孔子学院课程的全额奖学金、半额奖学金和学费代金券。获奖者们纷纷表示，这不仅是对他们努力的认可，也是他们继续学习汉语的动力。
活动尾声，营员们还体验了中国经典游戏，如用筷子夹乒乓球、捡沙包和打麻将等，现场气氛十分热烈，洋溢着欢乐的笑声。
文明因交流而多彩。2024年诺丁汉大学孔子学院暑期夏令营以语言文化为桥，搭建交流平台，不仅加强了营员们对中国语言文化的理解，而且增进了来自不同背景的营员们彼此间的友谊。
活动终有时，未来亦可期，期待明年的诺丁汉大学孔子学院夏令营之约。
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Posted on Sunday 28th July 2024