慈濟大學語言教學中心成立於2003年,為外籍人士提供多元化的華語課程,是台灣東部華語教學重鎮之一。慈大華語中心旨在提供海外華裔子弟及外籍人士優良的華語學習環境,訓練學員中文聽說讀寫各方面能力,並提升其中華文化素養。每一季除了提供與一般語言中心相同的語言及文化類課程,亦開設慈濟人文課程及志工體驗課程,讓學員在靜思語、茶道、醫院探訪、慈善義演等活動中體驗大愛、感恩、尊重的慈濟精神。 慈大語言中心網站除了提供中心精神簡介、環境簡介、正規課程等基本資訊外,也詳細介紹了針對針對青少年舉辦的華語人文營、華語師資培訓班等等,有意報名者可善加利用。網站中亦可找到由慈濟大學語言中心出版的《慈大華語通訊》第七到十六期,藉由閱讀刊物中的重要記事、最新消息、學員心得分享等文章,將對慈大華語文教學法展現況有更深入的了解。
The Center for Language Studies of Tzu Chi University was founded in 2003, and is an important Chinese language program on the east coast of Taiwan. In addition to its quarterly Mandarin courses, the program also offers culture courses, Tzu Chi humanity courses, and volunteer programs. Students participating in these extra courses can learn about Tzu Chi Buddhism teachings, tea ceremony, charity work, etc. The official website contains information on regular courses offered, as well as youth language camps and teacher's training programs. The program's newsletter is also available for viewing online.