WLS faculty

Hi! 你好! My name is Chenxi Li. You can call me Cecilia or Chenxi laoshi. I’m a language learning coach in the Writing and Language Studio. I also teach EAP 101 and EAP 102 at DKU. I’m from China and I had seven years of postgraduate and doctorate study in the UK. My first language is Mandarin and I also speak English. I am here to support your English language learning and academic writing. Research-wise, I am interested in online English language teaching and learner interactions through video-conferencing. For coaching writing, I am keen on helping you to find the answers by yourself and become a better writer in the future. I am also very happy to help you with presentation and speaking skills.  If you have questions on some specific essays/presentations, please make sure you have the course professor’s assignment instructions, marking rubrics, and/or a clear understanding of your professor’s feedback for a more effective coaching session. 

Hi! My name is Brandon, and I’m a language learning coach in the Writing and Language Studio. I also teach Academic Communication Skills at DKU. I’m from Los Angeles but have been living in China for six years. My first language is English, and I also speak a bit of Spanish. I am here to support your development in oral communication and academic writing. I am particularly interested in feedback in writing, students’ motivation in learning English, and developing students’ listening skills. I look forward to working with you and helping you meet your language learning goals.

Hi! Привет! 你好! My name is Kris Hiller, and I direct the Writing and Language Studio, so you can often see me at WLS events. I also teach academic writing. I’m from the USA, but I’ve also lived in Russia, Korea, and China. I speak English, Russian, and a little Mandarin, which I’m trying to work on. I love learning about—and helping others learn about and develop skills in—languages and intercultural communication. When I’m not busy with other work for the WLS, I can help you with any area of English language learning, though I’m particularly interested in vocabulary development, reading, and pronunciation. I can also help with beginning and intermediate Russian. Come talk to me about your language learning!

Hi! 你好！My name is Yuanyuan Feng, you can call me Freya. I am here to help with you Mandarin. I am the Coordinator for Writing and Language Studio. I am interested in language learning though my learning background is Science. I am learning Korean now. I am looking forward to work with you and helping you with your Chinese language learning.