3月3日上午，国际学院隆重举行2025年度春季学期语言生开班仪式。国际交流与合作部副部长李环、国际交流与合作部副部长兼国际学院副院长陈佰满、国际学院副院长杨丹宇以及国际学院全体教师参加了开班仪式。仪式由王大壮和陈海丹两位老师共同主持。

本学期的汉语教学由往年的3个教学班扩展至4个精细化汉语水平班，首次构建了从零基础到高级汉语的全阶段课程体系，生源版图新增埃及。来自美国、俄罗斯、瑞士、墨西哥、巴西、越南、日本、韩国等21个国家的近40名国际学生，怀着对新学期的期待，一同开启了学习中国语言与文化的新旅程。

同期与爱丁堡龙比亚大学合作项目课程即将开课，厄瓜多尔UPSE大学合作项目也将于5月开班，本学期国际学生人数预计突破百人，再创新高。

On the morning of March 3rd, the International College solemnly held the 2025 Spring Semester Language Program Opening Ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Li Huan, Deputy Director of the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation; Chen Baiman, Deputy Director of the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation and Vice Dean of the International College; Yang Danyu, Vice Dean of the International College; along with all faculty members of the college. The event was co-hosted by teachers Wang Dazhuang and Chen Haidan.

This semester marks the expansion of class structures from the previous three standard cohorts to four refined tiered classes, establishing for the first time a four-tiered progression system spanning from absolute beginners to advanced levels. The college has further expanded its student demographics to include countries such as Egypt. Nearly 40 international students from 21 countries, including the United States, Russia, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, embarked on a new journey of learning the Chinese language and culture with fresh expectations for the semester.

Concurrently, joint program courses with Edinburgh Napier University are scheduled to commence imminently, followed by the launch of cooperative programs with Ecuador's UPSE University in May. Total international student enrollment this semester is projected to exceed 100 students, reaching a new milestone for the institution.

陈佰满在致辞中向留学生们表示热烈欢迎，简要介绍了东莞和学校的基本情况，并向学生们提出了三点期望：保持对文化的浓厚兴趣，积极融入莞工的学习与生活；遵守校规校纪，做好个人管理；加强国际文化交流，共同促进和谐发展。

Vice Dean Chen Baiman delivered a welcome speech and warmly welcomed the international students. He briefly introduced Dongguan, a charming city, and put forward three expectations to the students: to maintain a strong interest in culture and actively integrate into the learning and life of Dongguan workers; Adhere to school rules and discipline, and personal management; Strengthen international cultural exchanges and jointly promote harmonious development.

李环为学生代表佩戴东莞理工学院校徽。校徽熠熠生辉，寓意荣耀与责任，也代表着莞工学习生活的开启。

Li Huan wears the emblem of Dongguan University of Technology for student representatives. The school emblem shines brightly, symbolizing honor and responsibility, and also represents the beginning of learning and life at DGUT.

教师代表孙莉明老师强调了学习汉语的重要性，鼓励学生努力提升汉语水平，深入理解中国文化，并期望他们成为国际文化交流的桥梁，促进国际友谊与合作。

Teacher representative Lisa Sun spoke, emphasizing the importance of learning Chinese, encouraging international students to strive to improve their Chinese proficiency, deepen their understanding of Chinese culture, and expecting them to become bridges for international cultural exchange, enhancing international friendship and cooperation.

交流互动环节，留学生们在轻松愉快的氛围中分享了各自的文化背景、兴趣爱好和未来梦想。来自墨西哥的刘心林和李勇分享了他们在莞工的学习体验，表达了对新学期的美好憧憬。

In the interactive session, international students shared their cultural backgrounds, interests, and future dreams in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Liu Xinlin and Li Yong from Mexico shared their learning experience at DGUT and expressed their beautiful aspirations for the new semester.

辅导员陈海丹为留学生们进行了内容丰富的安全教育课程。她详细讲解了在华学习期间需注意的各项事项，包括交通安全、住宿安全、网络安全等，并强调了遵守中国法律法规及校规校纪的重要性，还介绍了紧急情况下的求助方式。

Teacher Fiona conducted a comprehensive safety education course for international students. She explained in detail the things to pay attention to during her study in China, covering multiple aspects such as traffic safety, accommodation safety, and network security. She emphasized the importance of complying with Chinese laws, regulations, school rules, and discipline, and introduced ways to seek help in emergency situations.

开班仪式后，留学生们在刘湘姝老师的带领下，参观了校园。留学生们兴致勃勃，不时驻足拍照留念，纷纷表示期待在莞工这个美丽校园，收获满满，开创属于自己的华彩新篇。

After the opening ceremony, the international students visited the campus under the guidance of Teacher Lara. International students are enthusiastic and take photos, expressing they are having  colorful new chapter on this beautiful campus of Dongguan University of Technology.

（图片： 刘玥、陈文宇；文字 ：李清燕、陈海丹；一审 ：刘啸天；二审 ：杨丹宇；三审 ： 陈佰满）