Youth in Chinese（青春）is a word composed of "sun"（日）and "moon"（月）. We interpret it in countless ways. Fortunately, on a warm dawn eight years ago, I chose international Chinese language education. From college campuses to workplace, and from volunteer to teacher in national service, each step marks the most beautiful youth.

Chen Xiaoda

an international Chinese language teacher in Armenia

To see clearly the expressions on my students' faces, I must get close to them. To truly know what I can teach, I must set my foot on foreign lands. In the time spent with my students, I was often shocked by their passion for Chinese language. I will strive to sow the seeds of Chinese language in their hearts, looking forward to a garden brimmed with friendship flowers.

Li Yaojun

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Nepal

The world's finest cultures belong to a single nation, and even to all of humanity. When our Chinese teachers come here to recite Abai's works, and when students learn Chinese and recite Confucius's Analects, I feel this is the most harmonious melody in the world.

Duixenova Karliga

a local Chinese language teacher in Kazakhstan

In my ten years of teaching, I have witnessed the rapid progress of international Chinese language education. Around me, many people fall in love and choose it as the career goal. This is the charm of international Chinese language education. Dreams have life. You sow a seed, and it will strive to grow. My dream is to go along the path to see the brighter future ahead. 

Li Yanyan

an international Chinese language teacher in Indonesia

Chinese language is my life. Without Chinese language, there would be no me. Zhuangzi said, "My life is limited, but knowledge is limitless." My love for Chinese language knows no bounds. Thus, I resolved to be a Chinese language teacher who could guide my students to explore the vast ocean of the Chinese language.

Haitmahmatova Nodira

a local Chinese language teacher in Tajikistan

Some say that Chinese is a language that "grows from within". Unlike phonetic writing systems, which are linear and clear, its meaning is hidden within structure and culture. As a Chinese language teacher, I hope to grow from within like the Chinese characters themselves, and show Hungarian students a true, multidimensional, and comprehensive China through Chinese.

Kang Meng

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Hungary

I reflect on the role of internet technology in today's Chinese language education. COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed Chinese teaching from classroom. Online education requires Chinese language teachers to flexibly adapt their strategies based on actual conditions. The pandemic turned out to be an opportunity to diversify and update Chinese language teaching. As a teacher, I should actively adapt to and facilitate such transformation. In the future, teachers could teach Chinese language both online and offline, and students could learn Chinese in a barrier-free manner online from anywhere in the world.

Wang Tong

an international Chinese language teacher in Columbia

Inspired by literary appreciation class, I alternated between intensive and extensive reading. I hoped that students would understand modern and contemporary Chinese literature through reading literary works, experience their humanistic charm, and feel the social landscape of modern and contemporary China as reflected by the text.

Zhu Linzhi

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Poland

Most of my students are adult learners like college students, faculty, and staff, as well as Thai immigration police officers. I work in a harmonious and friendly environment. On a teaching evaluation form, a student wrote in Chinese: "She is the best teacher". I was deeply touched with unprecedented sense of happiness and professional fulfillment. This, I believe, is what drives me forward along the path of international Chinese language education.

Xie Xiaowen

an international Chinese language teacher in Thailand

People in tropical lands are enthusiastic. Here, students always greet me with a smile, and "Hello, Teacher". They never hesitate to praise their teachers. If recognized as Chinese on the street, locals will greet me with a slightly accented "Nǐ hǎo". Though a simple greeting, it warms my heart. This is what all international Chinese language teachers hope to see, and the original intention we embark on long journey with.

Che Cuiting

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Laos

As teachers and "ambassadors" for people-to-people exchanges, we shoulder the responsibility of teaching languages, and serve as bridge of friendship between China and the world. This is the international Chinese language teachers in my eyes, and my proudest identity.

Yu Hongshan

an international Chinese language teacher in the UK

Although working hard, I sincerely feel happy to see students grow. When teaching in Belarus, I was deeply impressed with the Chinese language craze in Belarus. We hope to help local people understand Chinese language, Chinese culture, get closer to China, and learn about China!

Guo Heyang

an international Chinese language teacher in Belarus

All the respectable and lovely international Chinese language teachers are cornerstone and foundation of the bridge between China and foreign countries. For me, to be this cornerstone is my lifelong responsibility.

Wu Meiling

an international Chinese language teacher in Egypt

I look forward to seeing students realize their dreams through Chinese language, and serve as ambassadors between the two countries. This is precisely the significance of our engagement in international Chinese language education.

Zhang Shifang

an international Chinese language teacher in the Philippines

I am very proud to contribute to friendship between the two peoples and the common development of the two countries as international Chinese language teacher, from which I could realize the significance of my work.

Wu Qunbin

an international Chinese language teacher in Türkiye

This is the career I am willing to strive for in my lifetime. I will always stick to it, and let Chinese language shine even brighter in Belarus.

Qin Yu

a local Chinese language teacher in Belarus

Our youthful dreams are realized in every corner of the world, full of the steadfast strength of our volunteer teachers of international Chinese education.

Wang Xiaoyu

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Hungary

Different cultures are seeds rooted in different soils, and what we take for granted may not even take root and sprout in another field. Each culture has unique light and possible dark corners. To understand each other, we should first see each other, break free from inherent thinking patterns, and discover differences.

Tan Huixin

an international Chinese language teacher in Hungary

For me, international Chinese language teacher is a profession, and a career I love. The sense of responsibility, mission, and honor it brings me is unmatched by any other job. I will walk along this path, contributing to international Chinese language education.

Zhao Yu

an international Chinese language teacher in Cambodia

As a local teacher, I enjoy some unique advantages in teaching Chinese language, especially with lower-grade students. Since they do not yet speak a foreign language, explaining Chinese language and culture in their mother tongue will be easier for them to understand. Additionally, local teachers serve as models, for children might think: "I can learn this language just like my teacher."

Ivana Blechova

a local Chinese language teacher in Slovakia

When asked, "what is a volunteer teacher of international Chinese language education", I would say that an inclusive and strong heart is required to tolerate different environments, diversified cultures and languages, and different habits. Secondly, one should keep vitality and creativity, for a Chinese language teacher have to give lessons on podium, and instruct the students as "a person who imparts wisdom, teaches knowledge, and resolves doubts". In teaching, we should creatively introduce and showcase our language and culture, so that students could enjoy an immersive experience even on the other side of the earth.

Liang Huiyu

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Hungary

As volunteer teacher of international Chinese language education, I cherish the great responsibility and glorious mission, which inspire me to constantly reflect and introspect, striving to perfect my work. Driven by the volunteer spirit, I will become a qualified language and culture communicator, a promoter of cultural exchange and  friendship.

Qiu Wenjing

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Albania

I carry the Chinese language dreams of many students in Vanuatu on my shoulders. They are eager to learn about China. I never feel tired. My only desire is to sow the seeds of Chinese language here, so that my students could achieve success. If they someday meet me when studying in China and excitedly wave at me, that would be my greatest pleasure.

Dai Chunchao

an international Chinese language teacher in Vanuatu

Currently, we are in need of teaching methods for adult Chinese language learners of intermediate and advanced levels. This requires me to be highly targeted in my teaching, constantly spark students' interest, and create novel, interesting, and practical learning methods. Through interaction, the students gain the freshest knowledge about China and its language and culture, while I enhance my teaching skills, broaden my horizons, and see more possibilities.

Chang Lihong

an international Chinese language teacher in Finland

In my class, I adhere to the principle of "precise teaching and ample practice", with students at the center while the teacher guiding the process. Sometimes I "explain first, then practice", sometimes "explain while practicing", and other times "drive explanation with exercise". It helps students speak and write, genuinely improving their language communication skills.

Liang Jing

an international Chinese language teacher in Laos

I will continue to explore both learning and teaching Chinese language, constantly sowing the seeds of Chinese language in the fertile soil of Uganda. I hope these "seeds" could thrive under the care of more Chinese language educators.

Chebet Marvin

a local Chinese language teacher in Uganda

As a volunteer Chinese language teacher, I experienced initial curiosity, anticipation, and joy, as well as the helplessness when encountering difficulties, the excitement of receiving positive feedback from students, and the growth that came from solving problems. In addition, there were many unexpected joys. I continually broke down my preconceived notions, then rebuilt, broke down, and rebuilt them again. Looking back, these are all footprints of my growth on the path of international Chinese language education.

Fan Jingjing

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Hungary

"Knowing Chinese language does not necessarily mean you can teach Chinese language, and being able to teach it does not necessarily mean you can be a teacher." Each time I remember this saying, I will work harder to be an outstanding Chinese language teacher.

Norshuhana Binti Mohd Noor

a local Chinese language teacher in Malaysia

As a local teacher, I feel tremendous pressure to be a good teacher. Students possess high expectations, so I must continually study Chinese language and teaching methodologies, and constantly improve my skills. I demand daily progress from myself to be the best teacher and, in turn, teach the best students.

Marco Valerio Estrada

a local Chinese language teacher in Costa Rica

When I truly immerse myself in another cultural environment to practice "international Chinese language education", I greatly enjoy the process of teaching Chinese language, and love interacting and collaborating with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Bai Bingyu

an international Chinese language teacher in Latvia

At the age of 24, my volunteer life in Grodno confirmed my passion for Chinese language education.

Luo Xueyi

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Belarus

Students always come to class with interest, and give me feedback beyond my expectation. They often say, "Thank you, teacher!" I am also very grateful to them, for their feedback fuels me to hold on. This was my first time facing overseas students as a Chinese language teacher, and they returned me with confidence, a sense of fulfillment, and the belief that I could walk along this path of international Chinese language education.

Wang Zilin

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Mozambique

The value of language lies in the expression of words, and in the understanding and connections built across cultures. Being accepted by students indicates personal gain of trust, and boasts the most profound and touching reward a Chinese language teacher could receive.

Wang Xinni

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Bahrain

I have a connection with China. Chinese language realized my dream, and I am willing to help more Uzbek youth achieve their dreams through Chinese language.

Abdurasul Tukhtamishev

a local Chinese language teacher in Uzbekistan

Teaching Chinese language is incredibly fulfilling and meaningful. I help students understand China, and in doing so, I reach out to the world. I will stick to this path of international Chinese language education.

Deepa

a local Chinese language teacher in Nepal

Chinese language opened a new world for me, and I hope to introduce it to more Russian youth.

Shchepina Luliia

a local Chinese language teacher in Russia

I deeply realize that the diverse scenery of the world is a gift to the brave. I made a brave decision to sign up as a volunteer Chinese language teacher, and obtained so much unexpected emotion and surprise. In this process, I was paid back by sense of achievement.

Du Xiaoyan

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Thailand

From learning Chinese language to teaching it, I have been connected to it for 16 years. It has become an important part of my life. I hope to pass on the joy of learning Chinese language to more people.

Chidchanok Prachumpran

a local Chinese language teacher in Thailand

Through Chinese language, the cultural bridge, I understand the true essence of international Chinese language education. It is never a one-way transmission, but a process of bringing two cultures and countless hearts closer in sincerity and respect, and allow them to grow together.

Qiu Xue

an international Chinese language teacher in Hungary

Passion creates infinite possibilities, and withstands the test of time. It leads me to become rising tide in the surging river of international Chinese language education, rushing forward with all my might. I firmly believe in the significance of my choice. The world needs communication, and civilizations need dialogue. Using languages to cross borders, build cultural bridges, and move together toward a future of peace and prosperity is the forever mission of generations to come, and the responsibility of international Chinese language teachers.

Yang Mengfan

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Bulgaria

What a meaningful thing it would be if I could cultivate more talents proficient in Chinese to enhance understanding and communication between the peoples of China and Kazakhstan!

Duisenbay Kulpynay

a local Chinese language teacher in Kazakhstan

The exchange and mutual learning among different civilizations make cultures vibrant and flourishing. May the "Flowers of Hanyu" make the world colorful with the power of spring!

Chen Yingying

an international Chinese language teacher in Hungary

Why do we go abroad to introduce the beauty of Chinese language to people in distant lands? Why do we feel joy when others learn Chinese language? The answer is "love". We love this majestic Chinese culture that moisturizes things silently, for we deeply love the treasures of its 5,000-year history. We want to share them and tell everyone about them.

Yujing Sijie

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Sri Lanka

When seeing students develop an interest in Chinese culture, and feeling understanding and respect between different cultures, I found a new direction in life: build bridges of communication with language, and allow the world to see the best in each other.

Liu Yujuan

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Thailand

The mission of international Chinese language education is not merely language teaching, but cultural dissemination and two-way exchange, which promote friendship between the peoples of two countries.

Li Zhengwen

an international Chinese language teacher in Russia

Language learning is no longer one-way infusion, but a meeting of hearts, an exchange, and unity that transcends borders and cultures.

Wei Hongyu

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Bulgaria

To me, Chinese language is not just pinyin and characters in lesson plan, but a boat carrying me to distant place, a rope connecting the other bank, and a song travelling across mountains and seas. I am willing to advance on this path of international Chinese language education, to keep listening, documenting, and sharing the bits and pieces of teaching and life, to sow seeds of understanding and friendship in people's hearts, and to spread the fragrance of Chinese language far and wide.

Wang Xiugu

a volunteer Chinese language teacher in Malaysia

I hope to cultivate students independent in thinking and academically excellent, and to see a group of young sinologists stand out from them. Through my efforts, I hope to spark students' interest in China, and make them bridges for cultural exchanges between two countries.

Amanbek Kyzy Nurpeiil

a local Chinese language teacher in Kyrgyzstan