Hi! 你好! ¡Hola! My name is Yanan Zhao, and I’m a language learning coach in the Writing and Language Studio. I also teach undergraduate EAP courses at DKU. My first language is Mandarin. I’m originally from Beijing but have lived in the United States for many years. I recently joined DKU. My research interests focus on second language writing and the literacy development of multilingual students in diverse social contexts.Prior to joining Duke Kunshan, I served as a Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine, where I taught academic English to multilingual students. With an extensive background as a transnational educator spanning various institutions, I am here to support your English language learning and writing!!