Mandarin Center of the Universities of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline

Mandarin Center of the Universities of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline Are you interested in learning Mandarin and its culture? Come explore what the Mandarin Center at the University of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline can offer you.

🥮Mid-Autumn Festival Workshop and info session🥮Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! Join the Mandarin Center of th...
09/11/2026

🥮Mid-Autumn Festival Workshop and info session🥮

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! Join the Mandarin Center of the University of St. Thomas and Wenzao Ursuline for an exciting Fall Info Session featuring the BEST Scholarship and a fun Moon Cake Workshop!Wondering what the BEST Scholarship is all about?Study Mandarin in Taiwan. Receive a scholarship/stipend. Study at a partner university in Taiwan. Experience Taiwanese culture and society. Come for the incredible scholarship opportunities, stay for the moon cakes, and enjoy a delicious lunch on us!

Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (Lunch provided!)
Location: Anderson 105

RSVP Today! Scan the QR code in the flyer above or contact Ms. Therese Chen at [email protected] if you have any questions. We can't wait to celebrate and share these amazing opportunities with you!

🎉Huayu Weekly Volume 47 is now released!🎉-We are happy to share the latest issue of our magazine with you! In this issue...
09/09/2026

🎉Huayu Weekly Volume 47 is now released!🎉
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We are happy to share the latest issue of our magazine with you! In this issue, we explore two practical and meaningful topics: Gratuity and Social Anxiety.
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Gratuity
In the first article, you will read a conversation about tipping in the United States. You will learn when to give a tip, how much to give, and what to do when different tipping options appear on a payment screen.
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Social Anxiety
A topic that many people can relate to. You will learn about some common feelings and experiences, such as feeling nervous when talking to others or worrying about what people think. The article also offers simple ways to support people with social anxiety and reminds us to be patient and understanding.
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Please use the link in the comment to access the e-book.

✨Upcoming TEASP lecture✨-How do shifting global powers, advanced technologies, and critical minerals shape foreign polic...
09/09/2026

✨Upcoming TEASP lecture✨
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How do shifting global powers, advanced technologies, and critical minerals shape foreign policy today?
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Join us for an engaging lecture with Brazilian career diplomat Alexandre de Padua Ramos Souto as he explores how Brazil navigates its relationships between the United States and China amidst the rise of AI and semiconductors. Discover how Brazil leverages strategic autonomy, clean energy, and international partnerships—including vital ties with Taiwan and East Asian allies—in a rapidly evolving world stage!
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Whether you're deeply interested in international relations, global economics, or tech policy, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. Plus... lunch is provided!
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When: September 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM
Where: Carol Tatkon Boardroom, Malloy Hall, University of St. Thomas (3815 Mt Vernon St, Houston, TX 77006)
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Don't forget to RSVP by scanning the QR code in the flyer or reaching out to Therese Chen at [email protected].

✨Upcoming online workshop series from September to December✨-Calling all Chinese language educators! Get ready for an i...
09/06/2026

✨Upcoming online workshop series from September to December✨
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Calling all Chinese language educators! Get ready for an incredible series of online workshops designed to supercharge your classroom strategies!
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We are thrilled to present the UST Online Chinese Teaching Workshop: Wenzao Ursuline University Series featuring the brilliant Director 林雪芳主任! With her extensive leadership experience in prestigious programs like Fulbright Taiwan, NSLI-Y, and CLS, Director Lin will take us through a comprehensive 5-part journey covering everything from effective lesson prep and ALM drills to task-based learning, multimodality, and SDGs!
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Whether you want to refine your daily teaching methods or explore cutting-edge curriculum design, this series is packed with practical tools you can use right away.
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Series Highlights & Schedule:

📌 Session 1: 有效備課與文本提問 (Sept 18/19, 2026)

📌 Session 2: 聽說教學法ALM-語法句式操練 (Oct 23/24, 2026)

📌 Session 3: 任務學習法TBL-任務型教學設計 (Nov 13/14, 2026)

📌 Session 4: 多模態學習Multimodality Learning (Dec 11/12, 2026)

📌 Session 5: 專題學習法PjBL- SDGs教學設計 (Jan 29/30, 2027)

(Note: US sessions take place on Friday evenings, and Taiwan sessions on Saturday mornings!)
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Where: Online (Join from anywhere!)
RSVP Now: Simply scan the QR code in the flyer to secure your spot for this amazing series!

【Korean Club - Volunteers Needed】We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assisting the cultural ...
09/04/2026

【Korean Club - Volunteers Needed】
We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assisting the cultural and language activities we sponsored in the event of Mandarin Cente

【Japanese Club - Volunteers Needed】We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assisting the cultura...
09/03/2026

【Japanese Club - Volunteers Needed】
We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assisting the cultural and language activities we sponsored in the event of Mandarin Center

【Chinese Culture and Language Club -Volunteers Needed】We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assi...
09/02/2026

【Chinese Culture and Language Club -Volunteers Needed】
We're currently looking for someone who could be committed to assisting the cultural and language activities we sponsored in the event of Mandarin Center

✨ Deadline Extended!✨ -Registration has been extended to September 13, Sunday. If you are looking for a chance to show y...
09/02/2026

✨ Deadline Extended!✨
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Registration has been extended to September 13, Sunday. If you are looking for a chance to show your Mandarin Chinese speaking. Here is your chance!
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We are officially inviting all High school student who learn Mandarin in the Greater Houston area to join the 2026 Mandarin Language Speech Contest! This is your stage to shine and celebrate your language journey.
To ensure a fair and fun experience, the contest is divided into three proficiency levels:
✨ Beginner: Poetry Recitation (for those with 3 years of study)
This event is more than a competition, it’s a wonderful opportunity for students to connect, share their voices, and be inspired by the beauty of the Mandarin language.
🗓 When: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Anderson Hall 103, University of St. Thomas
🚀 Registration is OPEN! 🚀
Apply between May 4 and Sept 6, 2026.
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cuSrkSugx9TQnYGQ6
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected] or [email protected]. 📧
Let your voice be heard, Houston! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️💪

✨This Friday! Come join us on online workshop of August✨-Want to spark more lively conversations and keep your students ...
08/27/2026

✨This Friday! Come join us on online workshop of August✨
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Want to spark more lively conversations and keep your students fully engaged in class?
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We are thrilled to welcome back Prof. Ya-Fang Chen from Ming Chuan University for our August Online Workshop! With her extensive expertise in second language acquisition and teacher training, Prof. Chen will be sharing practical strategies and secrets on Classroom Questioning and Interactive Techniques.
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Whether you teaching online or in-person, knowing how to ask the right questions can completely transform your classroom dynamics. Let's learn how to make our lessons more interactive and fun together!
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Join us Online:
📅 US Central Time: Friday, August 28 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📅 Taiwan Time: Saturday, August 29 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
RSVP Now: Scan the QR code in the flyer to grab your spot!

🎉Huayu Weekly Volume 46 is now released!🎉-We are happy to share the latest issue of our magazine with you! In this issue...
08/26/2026

🎉Huayu Weekly Volume 46 is now released!🎉
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We are happy to share the latest issue of our magazine with you! In this issue, we explore two interesting topics: Online Class and Chiang Ku.
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Online Class
In the first article, you will read a conversation between two college students talking about their classes for the new semester. They discuss the differences between online and in-person classes, as well as some funny experiences with cameras and microphones. It’s a great way to learn useful Mandarin vocabulary for school and everyday conversations.
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Chiang Ku
We also introduce Chiang Ku, a traditional custom during Taiwan’s Ghost Festival. You will learn about the exciting competition of climbing tall, slippery poles to grab the flag at the top, as well as the history and meaning behind this unique tradition.
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Please use the link in the comment to access the e-book.

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