Recently, the finals of the 2024 National English Competition for College Students (Hunan Division) concluded successfully at Hunan University. Wang Yanmei from Class 2105 of the School of Foreign Languages at Xiangtan Institute of Technology won the National First Prize in Category B (for English majors). Liu Fangqi from Class 2208 of the School of Humanities and Arts, Gong Dingfang from Class 2307 of Tanzhou Academy, and Qin Yan from Class 2307 also won the National First Prize in Category C (for non-English majors).

The National English Competition for College Students, co-organized by the College Foreign Language Teaching Advisory Board and the College Foreign Language Teaching Research Association of the Ministry of Education, is the only comprehensive English ability competition for college students in China. With its large scale, wide reach, and significant impact, it is highly popular among students at our school.

**Group Photo with Contestants and Teachers at Hunan University**

The School of Foreign Languages attached great importance to this competition, establishing a special working group for the event. They carefully planned, clarified roles, and meticulously arranged everything to ensure the smooth progress of the competition.

Before the competition, college English instructors provided initial training and guidance to students in class. Teachers like Huang Wenjuan and Zhu Zitong organized special training sessions for the contestants, offering targeted guidance on listening, vocabulary, reading, translation, and writing, helping students achieve excellent results.

During the finals, the four contestants from our school, led by teachers Huang Wenjuan and Zhu Zitong from the School of Foreign Languages, competed against more than 300 outstanding students from top provincial universities, including Hunan University and Central South University. Despite the strong competition, our students remained calm and performed well, ultimately achieving great success. This competition not only showcased the students' English proficiency and comprehensive abilities but also reflected the fruitful outcomes of the school's ongoing English teaching reforms.

**Finals Scene**

The School of Foreign Languages actively explores new models for CFAP talent cultivation, encouraging students to participate in language practice projects both inside and outside the school. By promoting learning through competitions, enhancing teaching through competitions, and driving reforms through competitions, the school has ignited students' enthusiasm for English learning, strengthened their foundational knowledge, and comprehensively improved their overall English proficiency. The school is committed to cultivating high-quality, application-oriented talents with an international perspective.