About Me

Dr. Wenxia Zhang serves as Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Tsinghua University, where she co-teaches several foundational English language courses. Her expertise focuses on academic English instruction and writing skills development. Through her three Coursera courses, she has reached over 33,000 students globally: "General Academic English," which covers topics from art to economics and management, and the two-part series "Just Reading and Writing English," which progressively builds students' reading and writing capabilities from basic to intermediate levels. The courses feature a comprehensive approach to English language instruction, incorporating cultural studies, academic writing, and practical communication skills. Her teaching methodology emphasizes interactive learning through video lessons, assignments, and peer reviews, maintaining high student satisfaction ratings. Working alongside Dr. Fang Yang, she has helped develop a structured curriculum that guides students from conversational English to advanced academic writing skills.