"Lao she in England"
Time: Monday 23 May, 18:30-20:00; followed by a Reception
Venue: Room G, 20 Kingsway, LSE, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE
SHU Qingchun, better known by his pen name Lao She was a notable Chinese writer. A novelist and dramatist, he was one of the most significant figures of 20th century Chinese literature, and is perhaps best known for his novel "Rickshaw Boy" and the play 'Teahouse'.
A man of Manchu ethnicity, his works are known especially for their vivid use of the Beijing dialect. He served as lecturer in the Chinese section of the School of Oriental Studies at the University of London from 1924 to 1929. During his time in London, he absorbed a great deal of English literature and began his own writing. His later novel 二马 (Ma and Son) drew on these experiences.
Speaker: Shu Yi
Born in Qingdao, China, 1935, Shu Yi is LaoShe's son, Beijing Citizen and member of Manchu minority group. He is the consultant of China Lao She Research Centre and writer. He published his first volume of prose and has been working as prose-writer and biographer, and researcher in Chinese modern literature and writers. He has 13 books published, including 'My Kite', 'LaoShe' and 'Borderless Love'. He has been awarded many literature prizes including the 'October Outstanding Prose' prize.
Seats are limited, please confirm with Mr. Hong at l.hong1@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6253
CIBL Chinese Day and 'taster' class at Norton Rose
The Chinese 'taster' class hosted by Confucius Institute for Business London LSE took place in Norton Rose at noon on the 1st of April 2011.
The class consisted of three main parts:
The first was a presentation given by Dr. Hong Lu, the director of Executive Programme of CIBL, about the Chinese business culture and language courses available from the Institute .
The second was a demonstration by one of the Institutes teachers of a typical 'Chinese business language' class. Ms He highlighted the characteristics of the language and the comparison between Chinese and English. The interactive teaching methods gave the "students" an awareness of, among other things, the fact that the rudimentary grammar of Chinese is easy to grasp and the meaning of Chinese characters is rich and colourful. The teachers performance was very well received by all in attendance.
The final element of the class presented by Dr. Dong concerned 'Chinese business culture'. This section of the class focused on the profound Chinese culture. Dr. Dong highlighted and compared the different nuances of business culture between the East and the West. There was a very high level of engagement with this topic as so many in the class found the subject matter so interesting and useful.
This excellent 'taster' class which in total attracted the attendance 65 professional from the firm, was assisted by and held in conjunction with the Norton Rose Department of China Development. Due to time considerations it would have been impractical to have given a much broader presentation on the vast history of China. In consideration of this fact, CIBL had designed a bespoke class tailored to the requirements of Norton Rose. Its focus and attention to detail allowed the class to make excellent use of the time available and further inspired the interest of the lawyers present in the Chinese language and business culture. The exhibition stand placed at the entrance of the building before the commencement of the presentation continued to attract more participants throughout the day.
Norton Rose is a leading international legal practice with expertise in such notable areas as banking, corporate finance, dispute resolution ,asset finance, and many other areas. It has over 1800 lawyers operating from 29 offices all over the world.
LSE伦敦商务孔子学院走进Norton Rose 国际律师事务所
2011年4月1号中午，"LSE伦敦商务孔子学院走进Norton Rose 国际律师事务所中文体验课"正式开始。
体验课程分为三个组成部分。第一部分由伦敦商务孔子学院英方执行院长卢红博士作伦敦商务孔子学院中国商务文化课程设置的公共演讲；第二部分由贺欢老师讲授商务汉语示范课。贺老师将中文与英文两种语言的特点进行了分析比较。她深入浅出的讲解让在场的"学生们"深切感受到：中文的语法入门简单，汉字内容丰富多彩、博大精深的特点，并且赢得了这些知名律师的阵阵掌声；第三部分，由董志成博士向大家讲解中国商务文化。.这一部分渗透着中国文化的精髓，也是外国学生非常感兴趣的一部分。董老师通过举例分析，对中西方文化的一些侧面进行了分析比较，语言生动幽默，学生们听的意犹未尽，现场气氛被推向高潮。
这次课程得到了Norton Rose中国发展部的大力协助，吸引了65名专业律师来到现场。想在这么短的时间内把厚重的中国语言与文化一一言尽是不现实的。但是这次体验课程是LSE伦敦商务孔子学院针对Norton Rose 国际律师事务所量身打造的一堂特殊的中文课，课程设置有的放矢（体现了伦敦商务孔子学院的教学特点"量体裁衣"），有效充分的利用了课堂时间，强烈激发了他们对中国语言与文化的兴趣。同时，我们在Norton Rose办公楼主要通道内设置展台，吸引更多的人驻足停留，让整栋大楼的其他白领也有机会了解中国文化，他们主动走进教室，饶有兴趣的听起这堂别开生面的中文体验课。
Norton Rose 国际律师事务所是英国深孚盛名的国际律师事务所，共拥有超过2000名律师，办事处遍布全球24个国家或地区，优势方向主要有公司金融；非银行金融机构；能源与基础设施；运输；科技等。
2011 CIBL activities
December 2011
"China Model 2 by LSE China Experts"
Speakers: Prof. Athar Hussain; Prof. Jude Howell; Dr. Kent Deng
LSE Hong Kong Theatre
18:30-20:00, 8 December
Book launch: "China's official data for demystifying China's modern history"
Speakers: Dr. Kent Deng
Sheikh Zayed Theatre
19:00-21:00, 6 December
November 2011
"Role of the Chinese Diaspora–Lord Michael Chan Memorial Lecture"
Speaker: Lord Nat. Wei
LSE Hong Kong Theatre
18:30-20:00, 23 November
"Do Business with China: Problems, Challenges and Opportunities"
Speaker: Mr Stephen Perry
LSE Hong Kong Theatre
18:30-20:00, 8 November
October 2011
"The Role of a Foreign Bank in China"
Speaker: Sir Thomas Harris
LSE Sheikh Zayed Theatre
18:30-20:00, 31October
"627 Million Chinese Brought Out of Poverty: Where did it all go wrong?" [Word]
Speaker: Prof. Danny Quah
LSE Sheikh Zayed Theatre
18:30-20:00, 1 October
Chinese talent show for London Business [Word]
LSE Old Theatre
16:00-18:00, 1 October
September 2011
Business Chinese teachers' training at LSE
LSE 20 Kingsway G11
16/17/18 September
The 4th International Forum for Contemporary Chinese Studies (IFCCS4)
Sir Clive Granger Building, University of Nottingham, UK
11-13 September 2011
Chinese business culture Powerpoint: taster's class and business Chinese demonstration class competition [PDF]
LSE 20 Kingsway G11
10 September
August 2011
Tsinghua professors at LSE - Tsinghua Forum 2 [PDF]
18:00-20:00, 9 August
Tsinghua professors at LSE - Tsinghua Forum 1 [PDF]
18:00-20:00, 8 August
July 2011
Study abroad - Tsinghua Summer Programme starts in Beijing
11 July
CPN Conference for China Research
Room G12 LSE
30 June/1 July
June 2011
Study abroad - Tsinghua Summer Programme starts in Beijing
201Bishopsgate, EC2M 3AF
29 June
China Skills Recruitment & Networking Event (joint event with Chopsticks Club)
www.chopsticksclub.com
Room G12 LSE
30th June/1st July
May 2011
The fourth of Chinese Business Culture workshop at LSE
Room G11 LSE
13:00-18:00, 28 May
Cultural talk "Lao She in England"
Room G1 LSE
18:30-20:00, 23 May
1st HSK Chinese Exams run at LSE
Room G11 LSE
13:00-17:30, 21 May
Contact: Mr. Hong Liang; Tel: 44 (0) 20 7955 6253; Email: L.Hong1@lse.ac.uk
ShuYi's visit to the UK
Chinese writer ShuYi paid a visit to LSE on 23rd May 2011. He gave an impressive lecture about his father, the famous Chinese play-writer and novelist LaoShe's early years in London. Mr ShuYi encouraged teachers at Confucius Institute for Business London to further develop TCSL in the UK.
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China Postgraduate Network Annual Conference
The 10th "Chinese Bridge Competition"
Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
18:30, 19 March 2011
Chinese Senior Visitors Roundtable Meeting (Education)
Max Weber 2011: Wednesday, March 9
New Academic Building - Note room changes between first and following lectures: 17.00 – 18.00 NAB2.04 ; 18.00 - 20.00 NAB1.14
NAB 2.04 17.00 – 18.00 Heng Wang (LAW): heng.wang@eui.eu
China, FreeTrade Agreements &WTO Law: A Perspective From Services Trade
Services trade is playing an increasingly important role in, and contributing to the recovery of, world trade. The impasse on negotiation of WTO agreement on services — the GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) — seemingly facilitates the mushrooming of FTAs (free trade agreements). There is tension between the WTO law and FTAs. The former has set non-discrimination as one of its fundamental principles. But the latter grant preferential treatment to their participants, which is not extended to outside parties. Therefore GATS Article V imposes disciplines on economic integration. In recent years, China has signed a number of services FTAs domestically and with other developing or developed countries. In the lecture, a number of issues will be discussed: What is the relationship between China's FTAs and WTO law? Are these FTAs stumbling or building blocks for multilateral liberalization? How will potential challenges, if any, be possibly addressed?
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14th Jan. 2011
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Chinese Senior visitors Roundtable meeting (Education)
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15th Jan. 2011
12:00 -17:00
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Chinese Business Culture Seminar
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20 Kingsway, G11
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21st Jan. 2011
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Chinese Culture & University Life at LSE / Tsinghua 2011
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Old Building
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22nd Jan. 2011
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China Development Forum 2011-China's Global Integration
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Old Theatre
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30th Jan. 2011
12:00 – 16:00
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LSE Chinese New Year Event with Chinese Stage Performance
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Hove, Norton Road
Hove Town Hall
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3rd Feb. 2011
12:30 -14:00
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Business Chinese Open Day & Chinese New Year Event
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London
Ernst &Young Building
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3rd Feb. 2011
16:00 -20:00
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CIBL-CCPN joint Chinese New Year Party
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London, LSE
20 Kingsway, G11
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4th Feb. 2011
15:00 -17:00
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Chinese Business Culture Talk
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20 Kingsway, G11
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5th Feb. 2011
19:30 – 21:30
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LSE Chinese New Year party
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London
20 Bedford Way
Logan Hall
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12:00 – 14:00
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LSE China Week
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Houghton Street
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Chinese New Year Celebration
3 February 2011 was the Chinese New Year. There was a wide variety of performances exhibiting every aspect of this traditional festival
Hove 30th Jan. 2011 12:00-16:00
LSE 3rd Feb. 2011 16:00-20:00
London 5th Feb. 2011 19:30-21:30
Business Chinese Open Day
An excellent opportunity for London business people to develop there knowledge of doing business in China and expand their network of contacts'
Ernst & Young 3rd Feb. 2011 12:30 -14:00
An opportunity for employees of a financial services firm to broaden their knowledge on how to conduct business in China
Norton Rose [date]
CIBL and employees of the international law firm came together to develop awareness of Chinese Business Culture.
Confucius Institute Education: Chinese Senior Visitors
Hosted by: Dr. Hong LU & Professor Guoying HUANG
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'China Model 2' Public Lecture
After a successful lecture focused on 'China Model' last year, ConfuciusInstitute for Business London (CIBL) held another lecture on this topic, titled 'China Model 2', on 8th December at Hong Kong Theater, LSE. This year, three experts joined the panel of speakers: Dr Kent Deng (Reader in Economic History, LSE),
Professor Jude Howell (Professor in International Development, LSE), and Professor Athar Hussain (Director of the Asia Research Centre, LSE).
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/
videoAndAudio/channels/publicLecturesAndEvents/player.aspx?id=1286
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China's official data for demystifying China's modern history
On 6th December, 2011, Dr. Kent Deng, gave an insightful lecture in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, LSE. The event was chaired by Professor Athar Hussain, director of the Asia Research Centre, LSE. The lecture addressed China's modern history, titled: 'China's official data for demystifying China's modern history'. The lecture also introduced Dr Deng's latest book, China's Political Economy in Modern Times: Changes and Economic Consequences, 1800–2000.
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"China with World Economy" Series public lecture 3
On 8th November 2011 Mr. Steven Perry, the Chair of The 48 Group Club, delivered the inspiring lecture in the Hong Kong theatre - "Doing Business with China: Problems, Challenge, and Opportunities".
On 8th November 2011 Mr. Steven Perry, the Chair of The 48 Group Club, delivered the inspiring lecture in the Hong Kong theatre - "Doing Business with China: Problems, Challenge, and Opportunities".
please click for podcast:
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/newsAndMedia/videoAndAudio/
channels/publicLecturesAndEvents/player.aspx?id=1239
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Minister of Education in China visited Confucius Institute for Business London at LSE
Mr Yuan Guiren, Minister of Education in the People's Republic of China, visited the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Confucius Institute for Business London at LSE on Friday 28, October.
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627 Million Chinese Brought Out of Poverty: Where did it all go wrong?
Date: Thursday 11th October 2011
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Theatre
Speaker: Professor Danny Quah
Please chick the You tube version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1sy8skjA1Q
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2011 Chinese Talent Show
The "2011 Chinese Talent Show" was successfully held in Old Theatre, LSE on 1st Oct. Chinese language learners from Confucius Institute for Business London were invited and performed their Chinese talents on this annual event.
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The successful completion of the second London Business Chinese Teacher Training Course
The second London Business Chinese Teacher Training Course finished on 18th September 2011 in Confucius Institute for Business London, LSE. Around 30 trainees from all over the UK successfully completed this three day intensive course.
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"2011 Tsinghua Forum" Held at LSE
The "2011 Tsinghua Forum" was successfully held in the Hong Kong Theatre at LSE this week. Four professors including Professor Long Denggao, Liu Taoxiong, Yan Xuetong and Wang Tianfu from Tsinghua University spoke at the Forum on 8-9 August 2011.
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2011 CIBL Advisory Coucil Meeting
The Confucius Institute for Business London Advisory Council Meeting was held in the Old Building of LSE on 11th July 2011.This was the first formal meeting after the establishment of the Advisory Council in 2010.
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2011 China Postgraduate Network Annual Conference
On June 30 and July 1, the China Postgraduate Network in partnership with the Confucius Institute for Business London held its Fourth Annual Conference at the London School of Economics.
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China Skill Recruitment & Networking Event
On 29th June 2011, the 'China Skills Recruitment & Networking Event' was held at Mayer Brown. LSE Confucius Institute for Business London hosted the job fair in collaboration with the Chopsticks Club London.
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The Dragon Boat Festival Reception 2011
Confucius institute for Business London (CIBL) hosted the Dragon Boat Festival Reception at LSE on the Chinese Traditional Dragon Boat Festival, 6th June, 2011.
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伦敦商务孔子学院学生Alex在第十届"汉语桥"比赛中获英国赛区第三名
2011年3月19日，第十届"汉语桥"世界大学生中文比赛英国区预赛在英国伦敦大学举行。来自14所英国著名大学及孔子学院的24名母语非汉语的在校大学生参加了这场盛大的中文比赛，最后来自爱丁堡大学的董鹏德获得第一名，获得的第二名的是来自伦敦亚非学院的大米，他们将同共赴中国参加第十届"汉语桥"的复赛。代表伦敦商务孔子学院参赛的是LSE中国问题研究专业的中国通"白茜娴"和在LSE小有名气的中文明星"小艾"Alex。Alex经过下午淘汰赛的激烈角逐进入了当晚的决赛并最终获得英国赛区第三名的好成绩。
首先，中国驻英国刘小明大使和英国教育部联合国际司司长西蒙女士发表了主旨演讲，他们都表示希望有更多的英国人学习汉语，了解中国，向世界介绍中国并感谢选手们为促进中英两国人民沟通和友谊所做出的努力。
接下来的比赛分为三部分，每位选手都需要发表自命题演讲，回答中国知识问题和表演中华才艺。每位选手都凭借出色的汉语能力及现场幽默风趣的表现赢得了评委及观众的阵阵掌声。在才艺表演环节，选手们更是各显神通，表演了快板，单口相声，自弹自唱中国歌曲等。 在Alex的表演中，他首先生动地讲述了自己与中文结缘的故事，在中国边教英语边学汉语的过程中发生的一件件趣事，接着，他的才艺表演是陈氏太极拳，一袭白衣的Alex边打太极边朗诵辛弃疾的《破阵子》，"醉里挑灯看剑，梦回吹角连营"，他字正腔圆的汉语配合着豪迈有力的动作，把陈氏太极"松，活，弹，抖"的特点表现得淋漓尽致，赢得场下长久热烈的掌声。
Alex的成功无疑说明了"有志者事竟成"的道理，他虽然工作繁忙，却仍然坚持比赛前每周认真练习三次，与指导老师反复推敲语言，在比赛中间的空闲时间也不忘躲在角落里静静地练习。这同时这也是对伦敦商务孔子学院全体教师的一种鼓舞，在培训期间，Alex的指导老师们帮助他修改演讲稿，设计太极动作，辛苦着但是也快乐着，老师们都表示将继续努力发掘培养汉语爱好者，让他们带着"孔子学院"的光环走出英国走向世界。
《我和中国的故事》主题演讲比赛
——网络孔子学院宣传活动（四）
为了更好的宣传网络孔子学院，推动汉语和中国文化的学习，作为这次网络孔子学院宣传活动之四《<我和中国的故事>中文演讲比赛》，3月16号18点在伦敦商务孔子学院教室内举行。参加比赛的几名选手分别作了3分钟的演讲，讲述了他们各自和中国的故事，表达了对中国的喜爱之情。同时，也表达了对中国文化中国语言的极大兴趣。祝福他们在今后学习中国语言和文化的路上走的一帆风顺。
(LSE伦敦商务孔子学院 洪亮报道)
激扬文字 书写青春
——网络孔子学院宣传活动（三）
3月9号，作为网络孔子课堂宣传活动之三，中国书法赏析活动在伦敦商务孔子学院举行，来自孔子学院不同年级的学生积参加。她们大多数是第一次接触中国毛笔书法，但是他们表现出了极大的兴趣和热情参与到这项活动中。学生们开始书写自己的作品通过这次活动，他们大致了解了正确的握笔姿势和正确的书写法则，对于中国传统文化更感兴趣，对汉语学习更感兴趣。他们表示已经多次登录网络孔子学院的网站观看学习中文，受益匪浅。在赏析过中国书法大家的作品之后， 学生们在老师的指导下开始书写自己的第一件书法作品。（LSE伦敦商务孔子学院 洪亮报道）
"飞 翔 "——网络孔子学院宣传活动（二）
3月3号，作为网络孔子学院的宣传活动之二 ----发放网络孔子学院宣传资料，热热闹闹地在伦敦政治经济学院的校园里进行着。伦敦商务孔子学院的志愿者们手持网络孔子学院的宣传资料奔走在人群当中，向学生们发放宣传资料并进行相关问题的解答。宣传活动从下午一点进行到两点，虽然志愿者们牺牲了午休时间，但是这一时间段是一天当中人流最密集的时段，因此得到了很好的宣传效果。网络孔子学院的宣传手册飞翔在LSE校园里每一个学生的手中（LSE伦敦商务孔子学院 洪亮报道）
2011年伦敦政经春节晚会成功举办
2011年2月5日晚，在伦敦商务孔子学院的大力协办下，由伦敦政经中国学生学者联谊会（CSSA）组织的"2011年伦敦政经春节晚会"在Bedford路的Logan Hall 成功举办。晚会现场气氛热烈，座无虚席。
整场晚会的内容十分丰富，既有民乐、书法、相声、魔术及中国功夫等传统中华文化项目，又有伦敦政经外国清唱团体及街舞组合等颇具现代气息的时尚元素。既满足了身在海外的中国学生的思乡之情，又赢得前来参加的外国友人的连声叫好。
伦敦商务孔子学院全程支援整场晚会的安排组织，孔子学院高级班优秀学员Alex Gardner先生，担任了本次活动的主持人。伦敦商务孔子学院从2010-2011学年各个级别的班级中精选优秀学员15名，合唱了中国传统歌曲《垄上行》。参加演出的女士都统一穿着红色旗袍，男士都打着红色的领带，看上去十分精神喜庆，成为了全场一道亮丽的风景。随着悠扬的歌声，学生们忘情地演唱着，摇摆着，在场的观众也给予这群说着汉语的"洋面孔"很多鼓励和支持。
作为汉语课程的实践部分，伦敦商务孔子学院的学生将课堂中学习到的汉语言知识运用到实际生活中，既锻炼了学生使用汉语交际的能力，又为学生提供了参与到中华文化活动中的机会。在中国传统佳节到来之际，伦敦商务孔子学院借助春节晚会，增强学生对汉语学习的热情，加深学生对中国文化的理解。
网络孔子学院宣传活动（一）
2011年1月30日（星期天）下午，伦敦商务孔子学院与"中国教育发展项目及中国文化中心"合作，在英国南部海滨名城Brighton的Hove Town Hall成功举办了"和谐：2011辛卯兔年春节庆典活动"，市长Ann Norman女士，英国教育部副部长、国会议员Tim Houghton Steve先生，英国东南部保守党主席Steve Bell先生等出席了活动并作了热情洋溢的讲话，英华群众有近千人参加。伦敦商务孔子学院借此机会大规模地宣传网络孔子学院的丰富多彩的汉语教学和文化资源，派发宣传资料， 现场帮助和鼓励有识之仕直接在网上注册。
第三届中国发展论坛在LSE成功举办
1月22日，中国发展学会在伦敦政治经济学院（LSE）成功举办主题为"中国的国际融合：前景与挑战"的2011中国发展论坛，与会者就"如何实现中国和世界的共同发展"展开了积极的讨论。这次论坛得到了LSE亚洲研究中心，LSE商务孔子学院，四十八家集团，LSE中国比较研究中心以及各大英国知名财团的鼎力支持。来自中国、欧洲、美国等国家和地区的学者，经济界人士以及LSE的师生共四百余人参加了这次盛会。
论坛由LSE院长Sir Howard Davies主持。首先，中国驻英国大使刘晓明在开幕式上发表主题演讲。他说，外界传言的"中国威胁论"并不符合中国的实际情况，中国和世界的关系应该是一种良性互动，这种关系包括"和平发展"、"开放包容"、"互利共赢"，他还指出说中国要做的是"走自己的路，让别人理解"。在茶歇时，伦敦商务孔子学院的宣传短片吸引了很多观众的注意。茶歇过后，与会的各位经济学家专家就中国和周边亚洲国家的经济框架，中国与非洲国家的经济合作方式，外资企业在中国的投资环境，中国软实力和国家形象，可持续发展的国际性合作等有关中国经济发展的重大议题进行了讨论并且和参会观众展开了积极的互动，其中伦敦商务孔子学院的学生，来自环球媒体专业的学生熙丹根据自己在中国的经验提出促进东西方人的交流，从人性上考虑问题才是解决经济以及政治争端的良好方法。
中国已经成为世界经济发展中不可忽略的重要力量，因此这场关于中国在世界经济发展中如何发挥作用并且如何不断适应世界发展趋势的讨论是十分有价值的，它为专家、学者、企业家、学生等提供了一个探讨中国问题的平台。
"LSE中国文化体验日"在伦敦商务孔子学院举办
2011年1月21日，一场主题为"Chinese culture and University life at LSE / Qinghua"的中国文化体验活动在LSE伦敦商务孔子学院成功举办，此次活动得到了欧盟语言推广组织"Routes into Languages"的大力支持。我们邀请了伦敦两所知名中学"Dulwich College"和"St Paul's girl's school"的近四十名正在学习汉语的九年级学生前来参加。
首先，LSE伦敦商务孔子学院的老师们用简单的汉语进行自我介绍，然后两个学校各有一名学生用汉语介绍自己，虽然孩子们都有点不好意思，但是他们的语言水平得到了在场所有老师的赞扬。接下来的热身游戏是用筷子夹豆子，孩子们热烈地讨论着筷子的使用窍门，通过这个环节大家都熟悉了彼此。在短暂的茶歇之后，学生们被分为四组分别学习写毛笔字，中国国画和剪纸。孩子们聚精会神地听着老师解释中国的文房四宝，用毛笔的技巧，书写的坐姿，他们还时而和同伴们交流感想。最后，每个组都把自己的成品做成海报进行展示， "你们好，这是我们做的海报….这个是花，这是长城…."学生们简单的话语中充满了无限的自豪感。吃过午饭，LSE的学生带着孩子们参观了LSE 的校园，当即就有学生表示喜欢LSE的图书馆，希望将来到这里来学习。下午，伦敦商务孔子学院的董志成老师带领学生们学习了中国功夫和太极拳，孩子们的热情很高，无论男孩女孩，都认真地学习每个动作，这个环节也是一天文化体验中的高潮。最后，在伦敦商务孔子学院学习汉语的Alex向孩子们介绍了自己学习汉语的经验以及自己与中国的情缘，孩子们都听得津津有味还提出各种关于学习汉语的问题。
在回学校的火车上，Dulwich College的一名男生告诉老师他想以后上大学的时候选择学习汉语。虽然只是短短的一天活动，但是给学生带来的震撼是巨大的，这也使老师们都倍感欣慰。通过这次的文化体验活动，我们把LSE商务孔子学院推广到了中学中去，预示着我们"孔子课堂"的活动将迎来一个新的发展机会。
"中华商务文化"座谈会在伦敦商务孔子学院顺利召开
2011年1月15日，LSE 伦敦商务孔子学院为开设"中华商务文化"课程召开了首届座谈会，会议的目的是通过谈论确定出此教程的具体内容。参加会议的有来自华威，利物浦，伦敦大学亚非学院等多位经验丰富的商务汉语教师以及伦敦商务孔子学院的全体教师。
首先，商务孔子学院中方院长来自清华大学的黄国营教授做了座谈会开幕词，他指出现在越来越多的商务汉语学习者需要的不仅仅是语言学习，还包括关于中国商务文化的学习。因此，一套集合商务文化以及商务礼仪的教材必将在商务汉语教学中发挥重大作用。随后，伦敦孔子学院卢红博士在发言中也指出，越来越多的跨国大公司已经意识到和中国人做生意必须熟知中国人的商务交往习惯，从而避免文化差异带来的误解同时促进合作，因此他们需要的是在有限的时间内学习一些最基本的中国商务文化，例如和中国人的金钱观，经济政策，谈判，宴请以及送礼时的习惯等等，因此我们可以针对这些商务人士的需求开发一套"中国商务文化"课程，把这个课程搬到公司，让他们在工作之余了解中国商务文化。在接下来的讨论中，来自各大高校和孔子学院的老师们都结合他们自己的商务汉语教学经验为这套教学课程献计献策，讨论地不亦乐乎。有的老师认为要强调中英商务文化的差异，有的认为要侧重解释中国特有的商务文化现象，经验丰富的老师们还指出这样的课程一定要给学生留下充分的时间进行提问和交流。最后，每个小组都根据课时数的要求设计了初步的教学大纲，虽然只是一个雏形，但是充分体现出了老师们对商务汉语教学的见解也为以后的课程设置奠定了坚实的基础。
伦敦商务孔子学院主持的此次研讨会不仅初步确定了"中华商务文化"课程的基本内容，还加强了英国各地商务汉语教师的联系，大家集思广益，共享资源，收获颇丰。我们预计像这样的研讨会在今年上半年还会继续召开两次，希望广大商务汉语教师加入到我们的讨论中。
