【Commentary】With the approach of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu (hereinafter referred to as the Chengdu Universiade), not only the "100 Sentences of Universiade English" covering greetings, transportation, accommodation and other contents from the "Universiade blind box" opened by the Chengdu people online, but also the community, service industry, etc., have recently begun to learn English spontaneously.

【Commentary】Tongzilin International Community in Wuhou District, Chengdu City recently organized an English salon for community residents, aiming to improve the English level of community residents. As a "frequent visitor" of the English salon, Sun Tong, who lives nearby, said that language is a bridge of communication, and learning English well will enable her to better promote her hometown to foreign friends and tell the story of Chengdu.

【During the same period】Chengdu citizen Sun Tong

They have their wonderful culture, we have our great culture, and it is because I learned English that I can introduce our culture to them. In previous issues, there were some introductions about the Universiade, and some English sayings. Because maybe during the Universiade, maybe I met a foreigner who came to Chengdu to participate in the Universiade. I can give him some help, so I think it makes a lot of sense.

Qin Ling, the manager of the community's English salon, said that since 2023, he has held four English salons. The English salon not only enhanced the cultural language and cultural exchange atmosphere of the community, but also provided language support for the Chengdu Universiade.

【During the same period】Qinling, the director of the English salon of Tongzilin International Community in Wuhou District, Chengdu

Because Chengdu is a relatively open and inclusive city, especially during the recent World University (Summer) Games, we want to show an image of ourselves, and at the same time further improve cultural and sports and economic exchanges. In order to further popularize such an exchange, we have engaged in such an event. In addition to offline activities, we also have some groups, sometimes share some English learning knowledge, in fact, I think everyone is still quite interested in these knowledge points, the correct learning method or everyone has learned a lot.

【Commentary】In addition, the major scenic spots in Chengdu will also undertake traffic from all over the world. Located in the scenic area of Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley, the teahouse "Keju Chajie" also provides English training for visiting foreign tourists.

【During the same period】 "Keju Chasuke" social media manager Cao Xiyue

Our wide and narrow alley community has a group training for everyone, and another is a colleague in the store, we all have printed some simple English conversations, and simple communication training for everyone. After the general foreign guests arrive at the store, I can tell them in English, for example, there is a history of our Chengdu, the history of the wide and narrow alley, including some allusions, history, plaques of our courtyard, including some simple knowledge of tea, and Chinese's understanding of tea culture and life.

【Commentary】At the same time, under the boom of the Great Olympics, many hotels in Chengdu have also ushered in a peak of booking. The opening rate of Chengdu Yujiang Hotel has reached 80% during the Chengdu Universiade, including many foreign guests. The hotel has also strengthened English training for hotel staff around the Chengdu Universiade.

【During the same period】Chengdu Yujiang Hotel front office manager Liang Nan

In addition to some basic business of our front office, such as check-in, check-out and other inquiries, there will be additional training during the Universiade for our traffic control, how to travel on public transportation routes, the time of the event, where the venues are, daily arrangements, etc.

【Commentary】According to Bai Mengna, director of the hotel's marketing department, English reception can make foreign guests feel at home. At the same time, the Chengdu Universiade has also opened a window for "dialogue" between Chengdu and the world, and more foreign friends have gone to Chengdu because of the Chengdu Universiade.

【During the same period】Director of Marketing Department of Chengdu Yujiang Hotel Bai Mengna

In fact, the guests we accept for the Universiade are not necessarily athletes or spectators who come to participate in the Universiade. It is more about learning about Chengdu through the Universiade, and finally booking some other activities or trips to Chengdu. Through the English training, guests can feel that in addition to the hardware of the hotel, more is the beauty of Chengdu and the oriental culture of China, and he can experience the sense of ritual and atmosphere.

Reporting by Yang Yuyi in Chengdu, Sichuan

Responsible Editor: [Li Ji]