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Shuangxin Zhang is a Language Lecturer at the School of Languages, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for TESOL (English for Academic Purposes) from Durham University, CELTA certificate, and the FHEA Membership. She has taught English lessons for over 10 years. Her research interest is students’ acquisition and development of the second/foreign language in EAP class, especially for speaking and writing. She has published several research articles regarding students’ speaking anxiety or WTC (willingness to communicate).
Research interests
AI's impact on EAP teaching and learning
Willingness to communicate
Experience
English Language Teacher, Huzhou New Century Foreign Language School
English Language Teacher, Suzhou New Oriental School/Suzhou Ivyeasy Education
English Language Tutor, English Language Centre, XJTLU
Teaching
PSE (7-week)
CS (General English Vocabulary)
ELS
CS (6-min English)
PSE (8-week)
Y1 EAP020
Y1 EAP027
Y1 EAP031
Y1 EAP034
Y1 EAP035
Y1 EAP047
PSE (12-week)
Education/Academic qualification
Unknown, BALEAP TEAP Fellowship, BALEAP
Award Date: 30 Oct 2025
Master, MA, Durham University
PG Cert, FHEA
CELTA, International House
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Factors influencing PSE students’ willingness to communicate in a foreign language class in China
Wang, A. (CoI) & Zhang, S. (PI)
1/06/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Generative AI-enhanced self-study materials for TOEFL-style in-class integrated writing test: student perceptions of skill development and material quality in an EMI university
Zhang, S. & Wang, J., 28 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HTML-Supported EAP Learning: Designing Interactive Web Activities for Engagement and Academic Skill Development in the GenAI Era
Zhang, S. & Wang, H., Jan 2026, In: Centre for Educational Innovation and Excellence (CEIE).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Speaking Anxiety Lower-Level Learners Experienced in Transitional Higher Education in China: The Case Study of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Zhang, S., 4 Jan 2023, Handbook of Research on Developments and Future Trends in Transnational Higher Education. IGI Global, p. 39 65 p. 1Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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How can teachers improve attendance for low-level students to class and keep them motivated?
Zhang, S., 13 Jun 2022, In: LTiC Issue1. 1, 1, p. 40 49 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education, ICAIE 2026 (Event)
Zhang, S. (Reviewer)
1 Apr 2026 → 30 Apr 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Designing AI-Supported Tasks That Build Confidence and Interaction
Zhang, S. (Speaker) & Wang, J. (Speaker)
3 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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AI-Driven Self-study Materials for In-Class Integrated Writing Test – Perceptions of Year 1 Advanced Learners at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Zhang, S. (Speaker)
6 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Student Perceptions of EAP Assessment Methods at a Sino-British University in the Age of AI
Wang, J. (Supervisor), Zhang, S. (Co-supervisor) & Wang, A. (Co-supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → 25 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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A Balancing Learning and Integrity: Student Perceptions of EAP Assessment Methods at a Sino-British University in the Age of AI
Wang, J. (Supervisor), Zhang, S. (Co-supervisor) & Wang, A. (Co-supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → 28 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project