"Language is a tool for communication, regardless of the accent we use. The courage to speak up is more important than anything. As a future teacher, I think my role will be to encourage students to speak boldly in the language."

~ Rainbow Zhang, English Major, Bachelor of Education (Languages) Programme

"Culture and language form an interwoven net. The immersion experiences at Durham opened up my vision of the English heritage, from Gothic cathedrals, literature and drama, the royal family, to pop culture and football. I am now very eager to read more about English culture and I really want to share with my future students the rich heritage of the culture."

~Aaron Wu, English Major, Bachelor of Education (Languages) Programme

We are really grateful to our student partners at Suzhou University. They welcomed us warmly and helped us settle into a new environment. Through interacting with them and through their hospitality we achieved advancement in Putonghua skills. Our class has successfully passed through the Putonghua test held in Suzhou, I believe our student partners offered us the greatest help."

~ Howard Lam, Chinese major, Bachelor of Education (Languages) Programme