{"id":59,"date":"2019-04-02T11:35:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-02T03:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandbox.merlincrm.com\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2022-11-18T10:28:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T02:28:34","slug":"english-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ypbs.sh.cn\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/academics\/english-department","title":{"rendered":"English Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .bottom-spacing {\n    padding-bottom: 15px;\n  }\n  .block-warpper {\n    padding-bottom: 24px;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n  }\n  .block-warpper blockquote {\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .title {\n    line-height: 40px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 2px;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n  .books-img {\n    text-align: -webkit-center;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .books-name {\n    padding-top: 10px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #337ab7;\n  }\n  .text-body {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    margin: 0;\n    line-height: 28px;\n    padding-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n  .top-space {\n    margin-top: 20px;\n  }\n  .more {\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .card h3, .card p {\n      text-align: center;\n    }\n    .card-content {\n      display: block!important;\n    }\n  }\n  @media (min-width: 768px) {\n    .card h3 {\n      margin-top: 0;\n    }\n    .image-width {\n      width: 100%!important;\n    }\n  }\n  .card-content {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n  .card-image {\n    text-align: -webkit-center;\n  }\n  .image-width {\n    width: 60%;\n  }\n  .card {\n    padding: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n    box-shadow: 1px 0px 30px #D9D8D8;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n  .card h3 {\n    color: #004894;\n  }\n  .ideas {\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n  .vision {\n  height:360px;\n  width:100%;\n  margin: 48px 0 33px 0;\n  position: relative;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  background-image:url('\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/english-department-banner.jpg');\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  background-position: center center;\n  background-size: cover;\n  text-align:center;\n  color:#ffffff;\n}\n.vision:before{\n  content: \"\";\n  position: absolute;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  top: 0;\n  left: 0;\n  background-color: rgba(0, 46, 93, 0.75);\n  marin-top:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"block-warpper\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <h3 class=\"title\">G10 English<\/h3>\n      <blockquote>\n        <p>\u201cThe limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All I know is what I have words for.\u201d<\/p>\n        <footer><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ludwig_Wittgenstein\">Ludwig Wittgenstein<\/a><\/footer>\n      <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-xs-offset-2 col-sm-4 col-sm-offset-4\">\n      <div class=\"books-img top-space\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/g10-english-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 card-image img-responsive\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <p class=\"text-body\">\n        The acquisition of a wide and sophisticated vocabulary is the greatest challenge that the second language learner faces: it is the \u2018Everest\u2019 of second-language acquisition.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"text-body\">\n        At SISU Bilingual School, we make a focus on vocabulary acquisition the core element of the G10 English program. Using the best, most up-to-date resources, we support and guide our students through the process of acquiring a high-level vocabulary.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"more\">\n        <a href=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/academics\/english-department\/g10-english\">READ MORE<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-warpper\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <h3 class=\"title\">G11 English<\/h3>\n      <blockquote>\n        <p>\u201cG11 English is challenging but exciting. Students continue to support their learning of English through the Pathways series, but now turn to the detailed study of a fascinating set of canonical literary texts.\u201d<\/p>\n      <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <p class=\"text-body\">\n      At SISU Bilingual School, our G11 students deepen their engagement with the study of English. The sophistication of the G11 texts increases, and students must complete tasks that are more linguistically and intellectually challenging. Our students continue to use the Pathways series.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"more\">\n        <a href=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/academics\/english-department\/g11-english\">READ MORE<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-warpper\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <h3 class=\"title\">G12 English<\/h3>\n      <blockquote>\n        <p>\u201cIn my English class at SISU Bilingual school, I was always encouraged and given the opportunity to share and develop my thoughts and comments in seminars and structured discussions\u2014this has helped me a lot in the first year of my university course.\u201d<\/p>\n        <footer>Steven, graduated May 2018.<\/footer>\n      <\/blockquote>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <p class=\"text-body\">Grade 12 is a busy year for High School students: completing the requirements of their college applications; personal statements; choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/professionals.collegeboard.org\/guidance\/applications\/early\">early decision or early action<\/a>. Along with all of that, they must keep up with the academic demands of their high school courses.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"more\">\n        <a href=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/academics\/english-department\/g12-english\">READ MORE<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-warpper\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <h3 class=\"title\">For Prospective Students<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n      <p class=\"text-body\">If you are thinking of coming to SISU Bilingual School, or if you have been offered a place to join G10 in the coming academic year, the following sections will help you prepare to make a successful start to your time with us.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"more\">\n        <a href=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/academics\/english-department\/for-prospective-students\">READ MORE<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div class=\"row\">\n <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 bottom-space\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/engteam1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive\">\n    <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 bottom-space\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/engteam2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive\">\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 bottom-space\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/engteam3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive\">\n    <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"block-warpper\">\n  <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-sm-offset-0 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 bottom-spacing\">\n      <h3 class=\"title\">Meet Our English Teachers<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Raymond.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Raymond Li<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A graduate from Beijing Foreign Studies University and University College London, Raymond Li is a bridge between Chinese and English for our students. In his classes, he brings students through selections of English texts and stimulates students\u2019 interest in a variety of topics. His classes facilitate our students in building their bilingual abilities by teaching and demonstrating the fluid movement between English and Chinese.\n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"ideas\">\n           \n\u201cI particularly enjoy when students take their own initiative and display enough confidence to offer their own interpretations of and insights into the texts that we are working through.\u201d\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gardenia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Gardenia Ye<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Gardenia Ye holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fudan University, and a Master of Education in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has been working as an English teacher since graduation and has worked with students aged 12-18. As an educator, she advocates learning by reading, using English as a foreign language to facilitate learning in all content areas from a wider scope. \n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"ideas\">\n            &#8220;In my class, I enjoy initiating student-centered discussions and activities, where students become the owner and leader of their learning.&#8221;\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Selina.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Selina Feng<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Selina Feng holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in English Language and Literature from Nanjing Normal University. Writing detective stories since 10 years old, she published her very first anthology during her sophomore year. Then she pursued her graduate degree in psychology at Columbia University. After years of teaching experiences with multiple international curricula and students of various ages, she keeps on exploring new teaching techniques to better inspire students in their pursuit of knowledge. A good educator, she believes,  can not only actively engage students in classroom activities, but also positively stimulate them to develop better personality traits, which plays an essential part in their future lives.\n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"ideas\">\n           &#8220;I&#8217;ve always believed that the desperate situation will teach us the most.&#8221;\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Tom Chapman<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A native of the United Kingdom, Tom Chapman attained a BA from the University of Essex before going on to complete an MA at the University of York, majoring in history. He has been in China for over four years and has taught English to students at every level from kindergarten to MBA. With plenty of experience with teenagers and a particular fondness for literature, Tom is currently working with our high school students for a better understanding of and a deeper insight into English literary works.\n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"ideas\">\n           &#8220;As an educator, my purpose is to help the students develop into conscientious young people who have the skills needed to understand and interact with the world.&#8221;\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dimi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Dimi Petkov<\/h3>\n          <p>\n           For over eight years, Dimi Petkov have worked in various educational roles including teaching, management, and project managers. As a history and literature teacher, he emphasizes the skills that come with the subject and would be most beneficial to the overall education of students now and in the near future. \n          <\/p>\n          <p class=\"ideas\">\n           &#8220;Teaching history for me is much more than dates and facts, but, instead, gaining the analytical, logical, and argumentative understanding that comes from knowledge of the subject. &#8221;\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"card-content\">\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-3 col-md-2 card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/international-senior-high-division\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Michael.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194 img-responsive img-circle image-width\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-10\">\n          <h3>Michael Robinson <\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Michael Robinson is a long time writer and educator specializing in writing for academic, literary, and business purposes. He now is in charge of many of SISU\u2019s writing initiatives, including courses in Practical Writing, Academic Writing, and literature. He also holds a position as Director of Events for Inkwell (formerly the Shanghai Writing Workshop), one of China\u2019s largest English language writing collectives that provides free and low-cost workshops for burgeoning English language creative talent in China. 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