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International Students in China Narrator:In recent years, China has become a popular destination for international students. Today we’ll meet a few of the many students from abroad studying in China, and take a quick look at their lives here. Narrator: The main thing that international students coming to China learn is the language. For many of these curious young people, Chinese is an ancient, mysterious, and very interesting language.Learning Chinese of course helps them with daily communication, but, more importantly, it is a key opening up the treasures of Chinese culture. Karim:I’e enjoyed learning Chinese, but it's been a challenge. I cannot tell the four tones apart yet.我问你or我吻你?夫妻or福气? I think I still have a long way to go to become Chinese teacher! Kathy:I do think that Chinese characters are quite difficult to write! Some of them look like pictures such as, 鱼，马，森， so those are fairly easy for me to remember. But others are really difficult to remember, because they are combinations of different parts, like 休，采. So, I try to learn them by making up a story for myself, to connect the parts of the character to its meaning Chinese characters are really difficult but I also think that they are so artistic! Narrator:Some international students are particularly interested in the artistic aspect of Chinese characters. Karim has been practising calligraphy for several months. He loves the beauty of the art form and says it has given him a better understanding of Chinese culture. Karim:I think calligraphy is a wonderful expression of freedom and respect for individuality. There are so many different styles，like楷书，隶书，(and)草书. 柳公权is my favourite, very elegant. My teacher told me that (the) Chinese believe that writing beautifully is basic etiquette礼仪， and many Chinese children learn calligraphy at a very young age. And I hope I can catch up with the Chinese children someday, ha-ha! Narrator:Many international students share the same passion for Chinese culture. Stella is a big fan of the theatre, and when one of her Chinese friends invited her to a Peking Opera show last summer, she fell in love with it. Stella:The way of acting, the staging…are so unusual, so fresh, and lively. I especially like the facial makeup. You can figure out every characters personality and status through the colours and symbols on their faces! Red stands for loyalty, black for integrity正直, white for scheming腹黑, green for irritability易怒.. It’s such a creative way to present the characters, very expressive. Narrator:While Stella has been enjoying Peking Opera, Anthony is realising his kung fu dream. Like many boys, he has been a fan of kung fu movies since young. His very first trip within China was to Shaolin Temple. Gradually, Anthony has been learning that there are many different kung fu styles. Some are tough, like Bruce Lee's style, while others are soft, like tai chi. Anthony:When I began learning kung fu, I spent nearly two weeks just practising 坐腿. The first step is always the hardest, but I think I've finally got on the right track now. When I do 推手, I can feel the heat in my palms! I’ve found that almost everything in Chinese culture is connected to the life wisdom of kung fu. When I do tai chi, I feel a real sense of peace come over me. In Chinese，修身养性. It’s been a truly wonderful experience! Narrator:In addition to learning the language and the culture, international students have another big gain: friendship. When Kathy first arrived in China, she was anxious about the unknown language and society. However, the hospitality of the people she met quickly made her worries melt away. After a month here, she has found herself adjusting well to the new environment. Kathy:My first birthday in China was an unforgettable moment for me. I entered the room, and my Chinese friends were there with a cake! I was so touched! They also prepared for me special noodles —these noodles are called 长寿面. They told me that in China, people won't lebrate a birthday without these noodles, because long noodles represent the longevity of life. I think it's a wonderful custom! And those were the most delicious noodles I‘ve ever had！ Narrator:As more and more international students come to China from all over the world, more communication, greater cultural exchange, and a deeper mutual understanding are developing. The connection between China and the world is growing stronger, as their young people forge deep friendships. |
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