Sino-English Club | 汉英俱乐部
Every Thursday at the CI Office, 6:30pm—8:30pm, during the University semester Week 1 - Week 12.
Sino-English Club, Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm, CI Office, 2-4 Palmerston Road, Sheffield S10 2TE. If you are interested in taking part, please contact confucius@sheffield.ac.uk, or follow SEC Facebook.
About the Sino-English Club
The Sino-English Club (SEC) began as a language and culture exchange activity from students for students in March 2007.
The idea was born following the meeting of a group of SEAS students with CSSA representatives at the opening ceremony of the Confucius Institute in January 2007 – the setting could hardly have been more appropriate.
We are very glad it has been such a successful project and we will continue to welcome new and familiar faces this semester in a pleasant language exchange environment.
Our aims
Provide opportunities for those interested in learning either Chinese or English to practice their target language and learn more about the target culture.
Detailed activities
- Regular meetings at the CI Office, Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
- Festival activities, celebrating both Chinese festivals and English festivals, such as making Chinese dumplings at Spring festival and making pancakes on Pancake day and so on.
- Party in the Park: Each summer, the SCI organises Party in the Park. This end-of-term event is held during July in Weston Park and open to all learners & students at SCI to attend. Come along, bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park.
SEC Management Committee Members, 2024-2025
- Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield (SCI)
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)
- School of East Asian Studies (SEAS)
To join the SEC mailing list, or to enquire about particular SEC activity, email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk
What our members say
All the members are quite nice and friendly, especially the teacher. I personally think this is a really meaningful society. It provides us with opportunities to share ideas as well as to learn about the culture.
Christina Liu
For me, the Sino-English corner is a place to discuss Chinese culture and society (both contemporary culture and ancient culture) and a society to meet board game friends.
Jin Yan
I made many Chinese friends in the Sino-English corner, including the most important people in my life. I also have the chance to speak more Chinese language.
Ryan Blackett
I enjoy every minute in the Sino-English corner. Everyone is so polite and helpful. It is one of the things which I look forward to the most each week.
George Hunter
SEC has helped me keep on top of my oral Chinese since I finished studying last year, but more importantly I've met a lot of great people, many of whom have become good friends.
Dan Johnson
Many thanks to all who have contributed here by sharing their opinion about the SEC! We always welcome your feedback.