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Huimin He is currently an English Language Lecturer at the English Language Centre, School of Languages. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA, the UK). Her research interests include second language writing, EAP pedagogy, discourse analysis and computer-assisted language learning. Huimin He received both her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from Sun Yat-sen University 中山大学 (Zhuhai Guangzhou, China). She majored in English, including English literature as well as translation and interpretation, when she was an undergraduate. In her postgraduate program, her field of study was Applied Linguistics with a focus on Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), discourse analysis and Pragmatics. Prior to starting a career at XJTLU, she taught English at Guangdong Technical College of Water Resources and Electric Engineering as a part-time instructor.
Research interests
Pragmatics
Computer-assisted Language Learning
English for Academic Purposes
ESL/EFL/EAP academic writing
Discourse analysis
Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)
Experience
Deputy Module Leader - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2024 - present
Language Lecturer - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2024 - present
Associate Language Lecturer - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2020 - 2024
Assistant Language Lecturer - Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2019 - 2020
English Instructor - Guangdong Technical College of Water Resources and Electric Engineering - 2019 (part-time)
Interpreter - the 39th China International Furniture Fair, the 121st Canton Fair, Vienna Tourist Board Road Show, etc. - 2017-2018 (part-time)
Translator - Campus News Website of Sun Yat-sen University, International Department of Sun Yat-sen Business School, Legal Department of Da Hengqin Technology Development Co Ltd., Bright Diva International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd., etc. - 2015 - 2019 (part-time)
Teaching
EAP045, English for Academic Purposes (Y1 Intermediate Pathway)
EAP037, English for Academic Purposes (Y1 Pre-intermediate Pathway)
EAP027 / EAP020 / EAP033, English for Academic Purposes (Y1 Core Pathway)
EAP038, English for Academic Purposes (Y1 Advanced Pathway)
Pre-sessional English (Postgraduate Summer Course)
EAP026, English for Academic Purposes for Y1 Business
EAP023, English for Academic Purposes (Y1 Foundation Pathway)
Awards and honours
Lecturers Choice Award, SoL PD Symposium, XJTLU, 2022
Lecturers Choice Award, SoL PD Symposium, XJTLU, 2021
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Liverpool
MA, Applied Linguistics, Sun Yat-sen University 中山大学, China
BA, English, Sun Yat-sen University 中山大学, China
IELTS (Overall Band Score 8; Speaking 8.5)
BEC (Cambridge Business English Certificate) (Higher)
TEM-8 Certificate (Test for English Majors-Written & Spoken)
CATTI Certificate (China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters)
TEM-4 Certificate (Test for English Majors-Written & Spoken)
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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TDF: Using Artificial Intelligence technology to practice spontaneous speech: EAP learners’ perceptions of effectiveness and challenges
31/05/23 → 31/05/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Enhancing EAP students’ academic writing and AI literacies: Practice at a transnational university in China
He, H. & Tinsley, J., 2025, (Submitted) In: Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating Chinese EAP learners’ usage and perceptions of Generative AI in academic writing: A case study of a Sino-British university
He, H. & Tinsley, J., 2025, (Submitted) In: Developing Academic Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying a CER Framework to support evidence-based writing among undergraduate EAP learners: An action research approach
Zhou, M. & He, H., 12 Sept 2024, English for Academic Purposes in the EMI Context in Asia: XJTLU Impact . Palgrave Macmillan, p. 103-137Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Bridging the Gap: Linking AI Technology Acceptance to Actual Improvements in EAP Learners' Speaking Skills
He, H., Zou, B. & Du, Y., Jun 2024, (Submitted) In: Computer Assisted Language Learning.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: a comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives
Du, Y., He, H. & Chu, Z., 20 Feb 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 15, 1349002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Using EAP Talk for Teaching and Research
Huimin He (Speaker)
7 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Investigating Chinese EFL learners’ usage and perceptions of Generative AI in academic writing: An exploratory study of a Sino-British university
Huimin He (Speaker) & Joseph Tinsley (Speaker)
24 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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AI-assisted independent language learning for spontaneous speaking skills among Chinese EAP learners: A case study of an EMI university
Huimin He (Speaker) & Xiaxin Xiao (Speaker)
20 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Investigating Chinese EFL learners’ usage and perceptions of Generative AI in academic writing: An exploratory study of a Sino-British university
Huimin He (Speaker) & Joseph Tinsley (Speaker)
19 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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System (Journal)
Huimin He (Reviewer)
10 Jun 2024 → 15 Sept 2024Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review