Huimin Lin Lin
At Langara since 1998
Other credentials and training
- BA in English Language and Literature, Shandong University, Shandong, China
- Spanish Language Certificate, Official Language School, Madrid, Spain
- Certificate of Cervantes Spanish Language, Madrid, Spain
- Master of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Style of teaching
I strongly believe in involving students in the learning process and making learning fun and interesting by incorporating games and stories, and by empowering them with socio-cultural knowledge of the Chinese language.
Areas of academic or research interest
My area of interest and specialization is teaching Mandarin Chinese to beginners as a foreign/second language, in particular, the origin, philosophy and cultural knowledge of Chinese characters, radicals of Chinese characters, the social and cultural dimensions of Chinese grammar and other aspects of the language and using games and technology in the learning process.
Academic and professional activities
- Member, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Association
- Judge, Confucius Institute Chinese Bridge Mandarin Speech and Singing Contests
- Member, Standing Committee on Language Articulation (SCOLA)
Other interests
I love animals and volunteer at the Vancouver Rabbit Rescue shelter. I enjoy hiking and practicing Yoga. In my free time, I help new immigrants adjust to their new lives in Canada. I have travelled extensively and lived 2.5 years in Germany and 6 years in Spain. These experiences were not only eye and mind-opening but also convinced me to dedicate myself to intercultural communication.
