Language as a Bridge – Connecting the World | 语言为桥，连接世界
The 4th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition to be held at SOAS, London
London, October 2025
Co-hosted by the internationally registered charity The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL), KYX International Education Group and Capital Class, the 4th UK English–Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition will take place on Sunday, 30 November 2025 at the Djam Lecture Theatre, SOAS University of London.
Now in its fourth year, this celebrated bilingual event continues its mission of “building bridges through language and culture.” It encourages young people aged 5–18 to express themselves confidently in both English and Chinese through the art of recitation. Supported by educators and cultural institutions across the UK, it has become a key platform in bilingual education and youth cultural exchange.
The competition is divided into four age groups (5–7, 8–10, 11–13 and 14–18). Forty finalists have been selected after preliminary rounds. Each contestant will perform one Chinese and one English piece—poetry, prose or literary classic—showcasing linguistic talent and cross-cultural creativity.
The judging panel brings together distinguished experts from the cultural and educational communities of both China and the United Kingdom, including:
Frances Wood – Former Curator of Chinese Collections, The British Library; renowned sinologist and author.
Beth McKillop – Former Deputy Director, Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A); specialist in Chinese art and museum education.
Dr Yukteshwar Kumar – Course Director of the Chinese Stream, University of Bath; scholar and writer.
Michelle Tate – Teacher Training and Professional Development Coordinator, UCL Institute of Education.
Dr Seth Cook – UK-based expert on environment and sustainable development; former Head of IUCN China and Operations Director for WWF’s “China for a Global Shift Initiative”; currently with the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) Asia platform.
Dr Biao Zeng – Lecturer and Head of the EEG Lab, University of South Wales; former BBC columnist.
Li Jian – CEO of KYX International Education Group; promoter of UK-China educational exchange.
Bai Xianping – President of the London Reading Club, with broad experience in publishing and education in both China and the UK.
Dr Zhao Xiao – PhD in Chinese History; retired teacher and writer.
With over 21 years of international experience, The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL) continues to promote education and cultural understanding between China and the UK. The competition is not only a celebration of language but also a dialogue between cultures, encouraging children to find their voice and connect hearts across borders.
Final Event Information
Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Venue: SOAS University of London, Djam Lecture Theatre
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第四届英中双语朗诵演讲大赛即将在伦敦隆重举行
【伦敦，2025年10月】
由国际注册慈善组织 “母爱桥”（Mothers’ Bridge of Love，简称 MBL）、凯谊信国际教育集团、Capital Class 云都英校联袂举办的第四届英中双语朗诵演讲大赛（The 4th UK English-Chinese Bilingual Recitation Competition） 将于 2025 年 11 月 30 日（周日） 在 伦敦大学亚非学院 SOAS University of London（Djam Lecture Theatre） 隆重举行。
作为一项已成功举办三届、备受瞩目的双语教育盛事，本届大赛继续秉持“以语言为桥梁，连接世界与心灵”的宗旨，鼓励 5 至 18 岁的青少年通过中英双语朗诵，勇敢表达自我、传递多元文化、建立自信风采。活动多年来获得英国社会各界与教育机构的广泛支持，已成为英国青少年中英双语教育领域的重要品牌。
本届大赛共设四个年龄组别：5–7 岁、8–10 岁、11–13 岁、14–18 岁。经过层层选拔，共有 40 名优秀选手 晋级决赛。他们将在现场分别朗诵一段中文作品与一段英文作品，体裁涵盖诗歌、散文与文学经典片段，展现语言艺术的魅力与个人风采。
大赛评审团汇聚了中英文化与教育界的多位权威专家，包括：
Frances Wood（吴芳思）｜英国图书馆前中国部馆员、著名汉学家及作家。
Beth McKillop｜英国 V&A 博物馆前副馆长，中英艺术与博物馆教育专家。
Dr Yukteshwar Kumar（余德烁）｜英国巴斯大学中文课程主任，资深学者与作家
Michelle Tate（敖彬雪）｜伦敦大学教育学院教师培训及专业发展协调员。
Dr Seth Cook｜英国环境与可持续发展研究专家，曾任 IUCN 中国项目负责人及 WWF “全球转型倡议”中国运营总监。
Dr Biao Zeng（曾飚）｜英国南威尔士大学 EEG 实验室负责人，前 BBC 专栏作家。
Li Jian（李健）｜凯谊信国际教育集团 CEO，中英教育交流推广者。
Bai Xianping（白鲜平）｜伦敦读书会会长，在中英出版与教育领域拥有多年经验。
Dr Zhao Xiao（赵潇）｜中国史博士，退休教师与作家。
“母爱桥”作为拥有 21 年国际公益经验 的慈善组织，长期致力于推动中英教育与文化交流。本次大赛不仅是语言的盛会，更是一场跨文化的深度对话，旨在让孩子们在朗诵中感受语言的力量，理解文化的多元，促进中英青少年之间的心灵沟通。
决赛信息
日期：2025 年 11 月 30 日（周日）
地点：SOAS University of London, Djam Lecture Theatre
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