From December 2 to December 3, 2023, the 2^nd Guangdong Provincial “Yanxing Cup” College English Competition and the Seminar on High-Quality Development of Foreign Language Disciplines in the New Era were held at the South China University of Technology (SCUT).

Since the start of this competition, it has garnered participation from numerous teams representing universities in Guangdong Province. A total of 36,793 participants from 58 universities across the province registered for the preliminary rounds.

Shan LIU and Sijia CHEN, students from the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), demonstrated outstanding results by clinching first place in the competition.

In the finals, they eloquently presented the cultural concept of “filial piety”, showcasing not only a high proficiency in English but also a profound understanding of culture. Their performance highlighted the youthful vigor and infinite possibilities of the new generation on stage.

The competition, organized by The Advisory Committee for University English Teaching in Guangdong Province, was hosted by SCUT and Beijing Yanxing International Education, and co-organized by Beijing Haoce Technology.

The event aimed to enhance the English application abilities of university students in Guangdong Province, encourage active reforms in English teaching in higher education, elevate the quality of English teaching in higher education, and promote the exchange of advanced teaching experiences among universities.

The Center for Language Education at SUSTech has been dedicated to deepening the reform of English teaching in higher education, aiming to enhance the comprehensive English application abilities of students, discover and cultivate outstanding English talents, and has achieved noteworthy accomplishments.

Actively facilitating faculty members and students’ participation in various competitions and distinctive activities, they implement the national spirit of improving education quality and cultivating international and innovative talents. Committed to promoting innovation in English teaching in higher education, they are raising the standard of English instruction and nurturing high-quality talents.