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                                     —— 我部2025春季公派出国留学高级英语培训及专门用途英语培训顺利启动

一树一树梨花开， 春在枝头， 更在心上。

2025初春， 我部迎来新一期的国家公派出国留学高级英语培训和医学英语培训学员。人工智能时代，卓越的全球胜任力提升将为我们更自信地参与国际交流与合作赋能。那么如何高效学习外语、提升全球视野下的文化身份协调能力和多元文化解读力，建立跨国界理解、信任和合作呢? 让我们一起来学习开班典礼上Robin 老师的分享。这是一个关于我们上期学员的成功学习案例。

Every semester starts here at this lectern by looking out at new faces with words I hope will be useful. As each semester ends, I reflect on who stood out and why. My remarks today were decided last December when I thought of one student who stood out more than any in my ten years working with visiting scholars: Dr. Li.

Dr. Li, an accomplished Chinese medicine doctor and teacher from Guiyang, first impressed me with his calm, focused attention in class. A student who is at ease and attentive is one I’m more likely to engage directly. Dr. Li’s calm was steady whether listening or speaking.For those who freeze up at the thought of speaking English, listen closely. Dr. Li’s English wasn’t perfect. He didn’t have a vast vocabulary or flawless grammar. But he had something far more useful. He didn’t worry about words he didn’t know or stress over grammar. He focused on understanding and being understood, wasting no energy on fear or mistakes.

Our connection deepened when I fell ill last October with my second COVID infection. Symptoms were severe: headaches, exhaustion, blood pressure issues, and gastrointestinal problems. Determined not to miss lessons, I wore a mask and pushed through. After five weeks, students noticed I was struggling.Many visiting scholars, medical professionals, offered advice. One morning, Dr. Li approached me shyly, suggesting Chinese medicine could help. I told him I’d had good experiences with it before, and his face relaxed into a smile. He surprised me by offering to treat me himself.

“Here? At school?!” I asked. We arranged to meet in a quiet classroom for acupuncture and moxibustion treatments over the next three weeks. I felt uneasy taking his time, so I brought fruit, nuts, or tea each session. I also made our meetings conversation practice for him. I asked countless questions about Chinese medicine and his journey. His thoughtful answers distracted me from the needles.My symptoms eased but didn’t disappear. On our third meeting, we discussed my diet. He explained my nearly all-YIN(凉性) diet was causing issues. I didn’t fully understand but followed his advice. I gave away my tomatoes, apples, and oranges, preparing a YANG (热性) meal that evening. The combination of diet change and acupuncture brought rapid recovery.

I knew then I should start this semester by telling you about Dr. Li. He exemplifies HOW to succeed here and WHY you should. He set aside perfection for effective communication, growing his confidence with each opportunity. His character as a learner was key. Through our conversations, I was reminded of what I love about China and its people.Dr. Li is open-hearted, humble, generous, kind, patient, and determined. He embodies the discipline of embracing opportunities while letting go of what holds him back. He attended every class with focus and effort, joined English corner weekly, and smiled through every challenge.

I’m grateful for the time and circumstance that led me to Dr. Li, one of my best students, teachers, and friends. To recognize such a blessing is to understand 缘分. More blessings sit in this room now, smiling back at me. If you wonder how to succeed here, ask for this story about Dr. Li. Study what made him stand out—then follow in his footsteps.