The language internship
of students from the BLCU Kazakhstan branch, held at one of China’s leading
universities Beijing Language and
Culture University (BLCU) on Hainan Island - has been successfully completed.
The program involved 50 students, for whom these two weeks became an intensive,
vibrant, and truly meaningful stage of their educational journey.
The internship took place
from December 15 to December 29, 2025, and provided a unique opportunity to
experience the authentic academic environment of one of the world’s most
authoritative centers for teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Notably, it was
at this university that the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, studied in 1983–1984, which adds special historical
significance and symbolic value to this educational experience.
Over the two-week period,
students studied using the same Chinese language teaching methodology applied
at BLCU for international students from around the world. Despite the short yet
intensive duration, participants significantly improved their Chinese language
proficiency, expanded their vocabulary, and enhanced their spoken communication
skills.
In addition to academic
classes, the program included a rich cultural and practical component. Students
took part in workshops on Chinese calligraphy and taijiquan - a traditional
Chinese martial art that combines fluid movements, breathing techniques, and
the philosophy of harmony. They also became acquainted with China’s history and
traditions, visited major landmarks of Hainan Island and the city of Sanya,
explored villages of the Li and Miao ethnic minorities, and visited the famous
“Deer Turning Its Head” Park as well as the largest thematic park, “Romance
Park.”
This internship became
not only an educational experience but also a valuable cultural, intercultural,
and personal journey for the students. It enabled them to gain a deeper
understanding of Chinese culture, broaden their horizons, acquire international
experience, and build new connections.
Upon completion of the
program, all participants received certificates confirming their successful
completion of the language internship at Beijing Language and Culture
University.
These two weeks in Hainan
became a bright and memorable chapter in the students’ lives, leaving them with
valuable knowledge, inspiration, and strong motivation for further development.