

Gamify Your Language Learning: A Rewind of 2023 Chinese Game Night
Another game night has come and gone, but the memories and laughter still linger. Recently, the UBC Chinese Language Program hosted its 2023 annual Chinese Game Night on February 10th. This event brought together students from different language backgrounds, including heritage and non-heritage speakers, to socialize and have fun playing games with their peers, instructors, […]

2023 CLP Chinese Game Night 中文奇妙夜
Join us for an interactive game night! Are you ready to win or lose? 中文奇妙夜 精彩不容错过 📆 When 📍 Where ❓ Who Friday, Feb 10th 6:00 – 8:00PM PST C.K. Choi Building Conference Room All CHIN 450- Students! (not including 450) Bring back the nostalgic memories of gathering with friends at a heated game night […]

Tunes to Celebrate: 2022 BC “Chinese Bridge” Mandarin Singing Contest Shines Light on the New Year
It all began with the merry sound of music whereby we heard enthusiastic companions along the journey. On November 26th, 2022, the 2022 BC “Chinese Bridge” Mandarin Singing Contest raised its curtain on the UBC campus. Hosted by the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies at UBC, and sponsored by the Consulate […]

Lunar Year of the Rabbit: Going Green for 2023
📆 When 📍 Where ❓ Who Submissions Open: Jan 12th – Jan 21st Submission Posts: Jan 22nd – 29th Submit Here Submit your video before Saturday, Jan 21st @ 11:59pm PST All CHIN Students are Welcome! 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. It is known to be a tame and gentle creature with a […]



2022 BC “Chinese Bridge” Mandarin Singing Contest Event Details
The Chinese Language Program and Department of Asian Studies would like to formally invite you to attend the Final Round of the annual 2022 BC “Chinese Bridge” Mandarin Singing Contest! Come support your friends and show off your school spirit! With 15 heritage and non-heritage teams and competitors spanning across seven post-secondary institutions, the event […]

Gather ‘Round the Mooncake: CLP’s Special Mid-Autumn Reunion
Reposted from: Department of Asian Studies “I lift my head, gaze at the bright moon, lower it, and dream of home.” This line from the famous Tang dynasty poem “Still Night Thoughts,” written by Chinese poet Li Bai (701-762), best conveys the sentiments of moon worship and homesickness characteristic of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Corresponding to […]

Learning a Foreign Language with a Little Help from the Local Community
Reposted from: Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology How the Department of Asian Studies transformed its undergraduate Chinese language program Learning a foreign language is a great way to discover a different way to think, view and describe the world around us. But what is the point of studying if you cannot verbally interact with […]