This course is offered in two sections (A/B). Each section runs for three weeks with identical content.Classes are two hours per week, focusing on practical skills: listening in the first hour and speaking in the second. Please register for one section only and do not enroll in both.
A 班(1/7、1/14、1/21) Section A: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21 B 班(1/28、2/3、2/11) Section B: Jan 28, Feb 3, Feb 11
課程資訊 Workshop Information：
學員程度：多益350分以下(超過400分不適合上這門課) Participant Level: TOEIC score below 350(Not suitable for students scoring above 400)
課程免費，每堂可得「我的中興時代」國際〝關〞點數1點 The course is free of charge. Participants will earn 1 “My NCHU Era” international engagement point per session. 如無故缺席兩堂以上，日後報名OIAS課程的錄取順序將自動遞延。 Students who are absent without notice for more than two sessions will have lower priority in future OIAS course registrations.
Instructor: Chao-Liang Chen (Robert) M.A. in British & American Literature, National Chung Cheng University With over 20 years of experience in adult English education, Robert has achieved perfect TOEIC Listening & Reading scores four times, passed the GEPT Advanced Oral & Writing Test twice (earning the Advanced Outstanding Writing Award in 2016, awarded to only six recipients nationwide), and holds IELTS 8.0 and TOEFL iBT 113. He is an adjunct instructor at the NCHU Language Center, has lived in the United States, and specializes in English intonation and speaking training. He has a deep understanding of common challenges faced by Taiwanese English learners. His interests include film, music, and designer furniture.
Listening training helps learners retrain their brains to process English by rebuilding listening logic—starting with overall meaning before moving toward word-level understanding. The training follows three stages: Mindset Reset → Auditory Awareness → Application. Materials include YouTube videos, TOEIC audio, and authentic recordings from NCHU international students. Weekly shadowing practice is assigned. Speaking training focuses on thinking and speaking in chunks rather than word-by-word sentence construction. Students learn how to extract natural chunks from native-speaker materials and practice them until internalized. Guided turn-taking dialogue practice, based on a newly developed OIA handbook, is used to reduce speaking anxiety and build confidence.
Week 1 • Course overview: cloud drive materials, class format, and ice-breaking activities • Listening: Training learners to hear meaningful chunks, rhythm, and stress instead of focusing on word-by-word comprehension; introduction to shadowing techniques • Speaking: Understanding chunks, using them as the basis for speaking practice, and practicing turn-taking dialogues
Week 2 • Listening: Meaning tracking (30-second summaries), dictation races, and continued shadowing practice • Speaking: Expanding chunk usage and practicing turn-taking dialogues
Week 3 • Review of student recordings • Listening: Post-listening output, recognizing reduced forms and natural speech flow, with continued shadowing practice • Speaking: Further chunk development and turn-taking dialogue practice
📍 Venue: Third Computer Lab, Computer and Information Networking Center
✈️ My NCHU Era: 1 point
🏡 Learning Hours: 3 hours
This course integrates two powerful AI tools Google NotebookLM and Gamma to guide you through a fully automated workflow from data organization → summary generation → presentation design, making administrative work more efficient and creative!
Course Outline:
【The AI Power Duo for Information Integration: NotebookLM & Gamma】
1.Introduction to NotebookLM
2.Getting Started with NotebookLM
3.Rapid Compilation of Reports, Plans, and Research Materials
4.Transforming Content into Diverse Outputs (Gamma)
Instructor Introduction – Hsin-Yi Huang
Hsin-Yi Huang is a professional computer book author and information technology instructor, specializing in cross-disciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), programming, cloud development, multimedia production, and digital marketing. He has played key roles in various well-known enterprises and educational institutions, dedicated to training and content creation. With extensive teaching experience, he is known for using lively, hands-on examples that guide learners step-by-step toward building solid technical skills.
Education and Experience:
M.A., Graduate Institute of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, National Chi Nan University
To enhance English listening and speaking skills, the Office of International Administrative Support (OIAS) is organizing two sessions of the workshop (both sessions have identical content). Please choose one session based on your availability and do not register for both.
Workshop Information: Participant Level: TOEIC score below 400 (not suitable for those above 400) Class A: Aug14, Aug21, Aug28 (Thursdays) Class B: Sep5, Sep12, Sep19 (Fridays) Time: 14:00–16:00 Location: Room 102, Teaching Complex Building Registration Deadline: Aug 11, 2025, by 5:00 PM Registration Link: Class A (8/14、8/21、8/28)：Please click here Class B(9/5、9/12、9/19)：Please click here “My NCHU Era” Points: 1 point Lifelong Learning Hours: 2 hours ️ Participants who miss two or more sessions without valid reasons will have their priority for future OIAS course registrations deferred.
Instructor Introduction:
Robert Chen (Chen Zhao-liang) / Master’s in English and American Literature, Chung Cheng University️ 20 years of experience teaching adult English, with excellent language certification credentials️ Adjunct Lecturer at National Chung Hsing University Language Center, well-versed in British and American phonetics and culture ️ Specializes in workplace application training, deeply understands common challenges faced by Taiwanese learners ️ Passionate about movies, music, and designer furniture
Course Content:
The Basic English Listening and Speaking Enhancement Course is divided into Classes A and B, each lasting three weeks with identical content. Each weekly two-hour session is skills-oriented, focusing on listening and speaking, and includes various small tasks. The first hour, dedicated to listening, uses recordings from native speakers to train participants to catch every word. It introduces three intonation patterns and ten intonation rules. TPO (Tone, Pitch, and Overstress) intonation imitation helps participants recognize the natural highs and lows of English, enabling them to shadow authentic native speaker intonation. The speaking component trains participants in three skills: avoiding written language, breaking long sentences into shorter ones, and conveying meaning rather than literal words. This enables participants to express themselves in English using only junior high-level vocabulary and grammar, supplemented by versatile response phrases.
Course Schedule:
Week 1 Introduction to cloud-based class format and icebreaker Listening: Nationality recording analysis (Latin America); three intonation patterns; TPO intonation imitation Speaking: How to avoid written language; small tasks; versatile response phrases
Week 2 Review of participant recordings Listening: Nationality recording analysis (Africa); ten intonation rules; TPO intonation imitation Speaking: How to break long sentences into shorter ones; small tasks; versatile response phrases
Week 3 Review of participant recordings Listening: Nationality recording analysis (India); review of intonation patterns and rules; TPO intonation imitation Speaking: How to convey meaning rather than literal words; small tasks; versatile response phrases
To enhance the accessibility of campus information and promote internationalization, Ask NCHU Bilingual Information Platform has been established. It integrates essential and frequently used campus information, providing content in both Chinese and English, so users can easily access the resources they need based on their language preferences.
The platform covers a wide range of topics, including administrative procedures, academic resources, student services, campus life, and FAQs for international students. With bilingual toggle functionality, Ask NCHU offers a friendly, real-time, and multilingual environment that supports students and faculty in navigating campus information more efficiently.
📅 Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Venue: Second Computer Lab, Computer and Information Networking Center ✈️ My NCHU Era: 1 point 🏡 Learning Hours: 3 hours
Workshop Outline: Unlocking GPT-4o: Advanced Applications with ChatGPT Core features and updates of the ChatGPT subscription version Advanced input and output: File analysis and visualization Multimodal applications: Voice and image interaction Custom GPTs: Creating your own AI assistant
Important Information: 1.Please make sure to fill out the form to help us get to know you better: 2.This is an advanced course, so it may be more suitable for those who already understand the basics of ChatGPT.(However, anyone interested is still welcome!) 3.The course will use the paid version of ChatGPT for hands-on practice. 4.Participants without access to the paid version will not be provided one by the instructor (but you are still very welcome to join if that’s okay with you!). 5.Participants will be selected through a review process; it is not on a first-come, first-served basis. For any further questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out anytime!
This course is designed to help you pass the TOCFL Band A (Levels A1 & A2)! We focus on real TOCFL exam topics and offer full training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing — so you can feel confident and ready for the test!
👋 This course is perfect for you if: •You’ve learned some Mandarin and know around 300–700 words •You have a basic foundation but haven’t passed A1 yet •You’ve passed A1 but haven’t quite made it through A2
💡This course may not be right for you if: •You’re a complete beginner (no knowledge of pinyin or basic Mandarin speaking) •You’ve already passed TOCFL B1 or higher
📝 How to join: Fill out the registration form — we’ll do a quick review of your level to make sure it’s a good fit. If we find that the course isn’t suitable for you, don’t worry — we’ll issue a full refund.
Registration Period
Starts: June 13, 2025 at 8 AM. Ends:June 24, 2025 at 5 PM. (First come, first served until capacity is reached!) Registration Link: [Click Here](The form will close early if all spots are filled before the deadline.)
Course Information
[TOCFL Preparation – Band A Class 1]
Level: CEFR A1 or above Schedule: Wednesday, July 16 – Sep 3. (Dates: 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3) Time: 14:00 – 16:30 Enrollment quota: 15 students per class. Venue: Classroom 403, Wan-nien Hall 4F
Qualifications
All NCHU international students and faculty are welcome!
Deposit & Fee Information
This is a free course, but we do require a deposit. Refundable deposit: NT$1,000 per course 1. The deposit must be paid immediately upon completing the registration form. 2. Your registration will be canceled if the deposit is not received by the next day when we check. 3. Please ensure you use your own account; otherwise, we will be unable to process any refunds.
📕Remittance Information 1️⃣ Account Name: 國立中興大學校務基金401專戶 2️⃣ Bank Code: 007-4016 (For ATM transfers, enter only 007) 3️⃣ Account Number: 415224 + the last 8 digits of your mobile phone number 📢Example: If your phone number is 0912345678, use the last 8 digits (12345678). Your account number would be: 41522412345678 ⚠️ Do not copy the example account number (415224+12345678) unless your phone number is exactly the same as the example!
📕Payment Instructions 1️⃣ Please remit a deposit of NT$1,000 per class on the same day you complete your registration. 2️⃣ If you wish to cancel your registration, you must inform the organizer by June 20, 2025. 3️⃣If we find that the course isn’t suitable for you, don’t worry — we’ll issue a full refund.
Refund Policy: For those who attend the class, we will issue a refund after the course ends. However, the deposit will not be refunded if you miss 8 hours or more of class, including excused absences.
Registration Period
Starts: June 13, 2025 at 8 AM. Ends:June 24, 2025 at 5 PM. (First come, first served until capacity is reached!) Registration Link: [Click Here](The form will close early if all spots are filled before the deadline.)
Contact Information
For Course-Related Inquiries (including Certificate): NCHU CLC Contact Person: Ms. Tina Hsu Tel: 04-22840326 ext. 308 Email: thh513@nchu.edu.tw
To enhance faculty and staff’s capabilities in international communication and foreign guest reception, we are honored to invite Ambassador Chen Chia-Yen from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a special lecture on International Etiquette. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience, the lecture will provide practical insights on conducting oneself with professionalism in global settings.
Event Details
Topic: International Etiquette: Professional Conduct & Global Hospitality
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Room 112, Teaching Complex Building
Speaker: Ambassador Chen Chia-Yen (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Audience: All faculty and staff
Language: Chinese
Bonus: Earn “Global Affairs” points (Eligible for semester-end prize draw)
Registration
Please complete the registration form with the following information:
Registration link: Please click here Deadline: Friday, July 4, 2025｜12:00 noon
We sincerely invite you to join us and strengthen your confidence and professionalism in international interactions—plus, don’t miss your chance to collect points for exciting prizes!
LIMITED TO 60 PARTICIPANTS — Last time 80 people signed up for 40 spots! This time, priority goes to those who missed out!
Hello everyone,
Remember the last “Intro to ChatGPT Hands-On Workshop”? We hit full capacity with 40 participants — and more than 80 people tried to sign up!Due to overwhelming demand, we’re bringing it back — this time with 60 seats, but still first-come, first-served!
Lesson Topic:Developing an AI Brain with ChatGPT (Utilizing the Free Version)
Date & Time: July 1st (Tuesday), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Computer and Information Networking Center, 2nd Computer Lab Fee: Free (but spots are limited to 60 participants)
Continuing Education Hours: 3 hours My NCHU Era point: 1 point
What you’ll learn: 1.Shaping the Future with Artificial Intelligence 2.Introduction to the Latest Features of ChatGPT 3.Quick Start Guide to ChatGPT 4.Must-Know AI Tools to Boost Your Work Efficiency Who is this for?Anyone new to ChatGPT, unsure how it works, and eager to learn how to use it effectively at work. How to Register: Please click here(Spots are limited and will close once full.)
Curious about the instructor? Check out their YouTube Channel here: Please click here
Miss it this time, and there’s no telling when the next session will be!Sign up now and get hands-on with one of today’s most powerful productivity tools
