Dr Jing Chu joined King's College Language Centre in 2016. She completed her BA in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (2005) at Suzhou University China, her M.Sc in Educational Leadership and Management (2008) at University of Worcester and her PhD in Applied Linguistics (2017) at SOAS, UK.  Dr Jing Chu speaks Mandarin and English. 

She teaches a diverse range of Chinese language courses at Language Centre, including credit-bearing modules, short courses, and professional Chinese tailored for fields such as business. She oversees the assessment process for the Mandarin modules, contributing to the design and review of assessment tasks to ensure alignment with learning outcomes and consistency across levels. She actively participates in moderation and standardisation processes to uphold fairness and academic integrity. Additionally, she supports the provision of timely, constructive feedback and ensures adherence to quality assurance procedures. Additionally, she serves as the Mandarin Team Scholarship Representative, collaborating with other Scholarship Representatives within the Language Centre to support teaching research and professional development initiatives for Mandarin instructors.

Research, Scholarly projects and Academic Awards

She is currently working on a project to incorporate project-based teaching across various Mandarin modules. This interactive approach integrates real-world projects into language learning, moving beyond traditional classroom instruction. Students engage in meaningful tasks—such as research, presentations, and collaborative assignments—that require practical use of Mandarin. This method fosters active learning, critical thinking, and communication skills, enabling learners to apply language knowledge in authentic contexts. Through project work, students deepen their cultural understanding and build confidence in using Mandarin across diverse settings.Additionally, she supports colleagues’ initiatives, including projects on sustainability in language education and a team-led project developing feedback forms for written and oral tasks.