About Us
关于我们
About the Institute
The Lexicon Institute of Spoken English is an educational institution devoted to advanced spoken language development at the intersection of linguistics, pedagogy, and cultural studies.
- learner-centered pedagogy
- intellectual rigor
- cultural literacy
- sustained communicative practice
Spoken English is treated not as a utilitarian tool, but as a form of intellectual and social participation.
About the Founder
Lorrinda Khan is a university professor, educator, and curriculum designer whose work explores the relationship between language, culture, and identity.
Her teaching and research focus on how learners move from formal knowledge of language to meaningful participation in discourse communities. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experience-based learning, individualized pathways, and the cultivation of voice.
Her teaching and research focus on how learners move from formal knowledge of language to meaningful participation in discourse communThe Lexicon Institute was founded to create an environment in which language learning is treated not as a commodity, but as a serious intellectual and human endeavor.
ities. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experience-based learning, individualized pathways, and the cultivation of voice.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Lexicon Institute of Spoken English is to support learners in developing authentic spoken English through learner-centered pedagogy, meaningful communication, and sustained practice.
The Institute is committed to creating educational environments in which language learning is connected to individual experience, cultural understanding, and real-world purpose. Lexicon seeks to bridge the gap between formal knowledge of English and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in academic, professional, and social contexts.
Through structured instruction, individualized learning pathways, and continuous speaking practice, the Institute aims to cultivate not only linguistic competence but also communicative confidence, critical awareness, and intercultural fluency.