English Learning at SUST
English Learning at SUST
SUST English Associations & Programs
English associations at SUST provide a stage for students' language learning. Three such associations include:
Crazy English Association
The Nature of English Association
The Blossom of English Association
Purpose of the Organizations
Crazy English, The Nature of English and The Blossom of English are very similar to each other. They each help SUST students improve their English levels with a variety of activities:
Weekly English corners
English song competitions
Oral English competitions
English performances
The English Innovation Center
The Center brings together three valuable organizations (Model United Nations, English Together Newspaper and the English Debate Team) to provide a variety of English learning opportunities for all interested SUST students. The program is supported by the Teaching Affairs Office and College of Foreign Languages & Communications.
Mission & Future Development
The English Innovation Center is committed to help students develop their English communication skills and to improve SUST's reputation at home and abroad. The Center plans to increase student-involvement in SUST activities as well as increase attendance at national and international competitions and conferences.
English Online Learning
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National English Competitions 
English competitions and English exams are heavily promoted at many Chinese universities. The below information introduces some major competitions and exams in China.
English speaks and debate competitions give students precious opportunity to practice and apply their English communication abilities. Here are some main competitions:
NECCS (National English Contest for College Students)
CCTV Cup English Speaking Contest
21 st Century National English Speaking Competition
FLTRP Cup National English Debating Competition
Academic English Exams
English Exams are a visible part of Chinese university life. Depending on students' majors, some exams are required, while others are optional. Additionally, many companies require such certifications from potential employees. Here are the most common national English exams:
CET-4 & CET-6 (College English Test) for non-English majors.
These two exams cover Basic English comprehension.
TEM-4 & TEM-8 (Test for English Majors)
Passing the TEM-4 is necessary for English majors to earn their university degrees
Passing the TEM-8 allows English majors to seek out high-quality jobs
CATTI (China Accreditation Test for Translators & Interpreters)
The Tourist Guide Exam is for those studying to become tour guides.