From June 29 to June 30, the 15th "SFLEP Cup" National Foreign Language Teaching Competition Hunan Division semifinals and finals were held at Hunan Agricultural University. The Foreign Language Faculty team from Xiangtan Institute of Technology won first prize in the professional foreign language group.

During the semifinals, the Foreign Language Faculty team worked diligently with the assigned teaching content, continuously refining their teaching plan over the course of three weeks. Their meticulous attention to each teaching segment earned them a high score of 90.5, securing a place in the finals. In the finals, the team competed against 28 other faculty teams from 24 universities across Hunan province. Through live teaching, lesson presentations, and Q&A sessions with judges, the team demonstrated their strong teaching foundation and adaptability, earning high praise from the judging panel.

The Foreign Language Faculty team, consisting of teachers such as Xu Lin, Wu Xu, and Hu Zhengqi, follows the philosophy of "combining the new and the experienced, with the senior guiding the junior." They actively explore teaching theories, methods, technologies, and tools suited to the unique characteristics of foreign language disciplines. By participating in academic competitions, the team promotes professional development and faculty growth. The School of Foreign Languages focuses on building strong teaching teams, advancing the construction of quality courses, and striving to cultivate a high-quality, professional, and dynamic teaching staff with solid ethical standards and excellent professional skills. These efforts are gradually yielding positive results.