（通讯员：许昌明 ） 9月18日晚，外国语学院英语系主办的英语角活动在轻松愉快的氛围中顺利举行。本次活动吸引了24级英语1-3班的学生，外教Thando、Hannah和英语系许昌明老师参与其中。
本次英语角与不设主题，不设主持人，采用自由组合、全程英语自由交谈的形式，旨在为每位参与者提供一个真正开口说英语的机会。
活动现场，师生们全程用英语进行交流，气氛热烈。大家围绕各自感兴趣的话题，如大学生活、文化差异、兴趣爱好等展开了深入探讨。两位外教凭借丰富的教学经验和幽默风趣的语言风格，不断引导和鼓励学生积极表达，让同学们在轻松的氛围中锻炼了英语口语能力。
此次英语角活动的成功举办，不仅为同学们提供了一个良好的英语实践平台，也进一步增进了师生之间的交流与互动。一位英语专业的大二学生说道：“我以前在公共场合说英语时总会感到紧张，但今晚这种自由流畅的对话让我意识到，犯错误其实是学习的一部分。”另一位学生补充道：“老师们的鼓励给了我更多开口说话的动力——我现在用英语表达自己的想法时感觉更自在了。”
未来外国语学院将继续举办类似的英语角活动，为学生们创造更多的语言实践机会，助力学生提升英语综合素养。（图片：许昌明 审核：刘晖、林玲）
Successful Launching of English Corner Activity, Exploring the Joys of English Learning
On the evening of September 18th, the English Corner event hosted by the School of Foreign Languages unfolded in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Students from Class 1 to Class 3 of the English major of 2024, along with two foreign teachers Thando, Hannah and a Chinese teacher Xu Changming, participated in this activity.
This session featured a unique format: no fixed theme or host. Participants were encouraged to form groups freely and engage in English conversations, aiming to provide everyone with an authentic opportunity to practice spoken English.
Throughout the event, the classroom was filled with lively English discussions. Teachers and students interacted as equals, delving into topics close to their hearts—university life, cultural differences, hobbies, and more. The foreign teachers, drawing on their rich teaching experience and humorous communication style, skillfully guided and motivated students to express themselves boldly. This approach not only helped participants overcome language barriers but also allowed them to refine their fluency in a stress-free environment.
The success of the English Corner lies in its dual impact: it offered students a practical platform to hone their English skills and created opportunities of interaction between teachers and students. Many participants shared that the activity significantly boosted their confidence in using English. "I used to feel nervous speaking English in public, but tonight’s free-flowing conversations made me realize that making mistakes is part of learning," said a sophomore majoring in English. Another student added, "The teachers’ encouragement gave me the push I needed to speak up more—I now feel more comfortable expressing my thoughts in English".
The School of Foreign Languages plans to make the English Corner a regular fixture on campus. By organizing similar events, the school aims to create more opportunities for students to immerse themselves in English practice, ultimately enhancing their overall language proficiency and cross-cultural communication competence.
