Taking an English course in Melbourne put this Chinese language graduate in touch with people from different cultures. She read Romeo and Juliet for a book report. She read it after completing the Chinese translated version.

Reading Computer Engineering books is important for this student as they relate to his major. During secondary school, he pushed himself to read more and checked new words in the dictionary.

Majoring in English allowed this student to study the language from different strands such as literature, business writing and linguistics.

Committing to a weekly study session with a friend while in Form 5 enabled this Social Science major to practise English through games and reading. They read Twilight and used a dictionary to check the vocabulary.

In order to get a good result on the DSE and secure a place in university, this Civil Engineering major took tutorial classes. He read a book by Frederick Forsyth but didn’t finish because he ran out of time.

The job as a programme assistant provided the environment for this Computer Science major to speak more and learn more English. He recalls a teacher who encouraged him to read as much as possible.

Getting rewards such as candy and playing board games were part of English Week in this Chinese major’s secondary school. Reading Anne Frank’s autobiography exposed her to the terror of the Holocaust.

Books such as Harry Potter and movies like Taken have helped this student learn English. As a BBA student, she needs to read a lot and finds some of the material difficult.

Listening to songs and writing down the lyrics helped this student build her vocabulary. She also enjoys reading English language horror stories because the complex language sometimes hides the gore.

Preparing for the GRE was a multiple-stage process for this Engineering major. She was positively influenced by an article on education which she read in a tutorial school.

Watching American TV shows formed part of this Social Science major’s English learning. He has some friends from the UK and also worked with British students for two years.

The desire for a high IELTS score motivated this Ethics and Public Affairs major to read and listen more. His friend gave him The Little Prince as a birthday gift. He couldn’t understand Cloud Atlas.

American TV shows such as Game of Thrones and Grey’s Anatomy have helped this Translation major’s English learning. She likes horror stories such as Before I Go to Sleep and is reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Joining an English club gave this Engineering major a chance to conduct research with foreigners. Reading a book and doing a report was difficult. He is required to read English books in university.

NETs in university played games and talked about culture with this Engineering major. She likes the way Jane Eyre is written. It is the first English book she finished.

Playing World of Warcraft motivated this Film major to learn vocabulary and communication. He read sci-fi books about the future world.

Games during English fun days and discussions after watching movies and documentaries were sources of learning for this Culture and Heritage Management major. She remembers clearly the books she read during the interactive reading activities in kindergarten and primary school.

When this Geomatics major first arrived in Canada, he was sent to an ESL class to learn about the basics of the language. English is important for one to survive in the world. It took him two months to read The Merchant of Venice.

A miscommunication with a customs officer in Australia created embarrassing moments for this Math major. He had a difficult time understanding the Batman movie without subtitles during a secondary school study tour to the UK.

Writing a play and performing it gave this Science major an opportunity to apply his knowledge and skills. Reading books and research papers in Ecology broadened his horizons.

Secondary school English classes involved performing drama and singing for this Business major. The Five People You Meet in Heaven is one of his favourite books. He wants to read more English books to improve his proficiency.

In order to prepare for the DSE, this Nursing major watched reality shows such as America’s Got Talent and The X Factor. This benefited his English learning and pronunciation. He read Matilda at school and How to Win Friends and Influence People during his spare time.

A tutorial school provided writing and exam-oriented support for this Social Science major. He read passages in his tutorial notes but now he tries to avoid English materials.

Taking an English class during an exchange to Australia enabled this Architecture major to learn how the locals use the language. She expanded her vocabulary in high school by reading the South China Morning Post.

The classroom has been the focus of this student’s English learning. She likes reading science fiction. She prefers the Harry Potter movie over the book. She also likes the use of Greek mythology in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Upon her brother’s advice, this Psychology major wrote a diary to improve her English. She felt tired when forced to read newspaper articles just after lunch in secondary school.

A five-week summer immersion trip to Canada increased this student’s English speaking confidence. She learnt a lot of new vocabulary while reading the Harry Potter series seven times. She appreciates English as a lingua franca.

An English Teaching major found writing down subtitles improved her understanding. She believes studying should be enjoyable. She has read Holes and watched the movie.

Communicating with foreign teammates in English on the football pitch boosted this student’s vocabulary. He read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory after watching the movie. He subscribes to The Economist.

Reading the South China Morning Post helps this student learn English.

In order to enter university, this Business major read and wrote a lot in English during high school. Reading academic materials in university in Hong Kong has been pleasurable.

Using English in secondary school was a change for this Nursing major. English reading skills are important because she has to read a lot of journal articles.

As a native speaker of English in Malaysia, this Economics and Finance major picked up the language easily. He describes the books he read as “normal”.

A Shakespearean drama troupe that visited this Biotechnology major’s secondary school during English Week taught him acting and natural speech. He did a report on Superman after watching the movie and reading the book.

An internship in Japan meant this Science major had to communicate with others through English. He tried to read Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes. He prefers to learn the language through watching TV dramas with subtitles.

Watching a drama in a restaurant was the highlight of this student’s primary school experience. She took part in a book reading scheme in her secondary school. She likes Harry Potter.

In a language school, this China Studies major met humorous teachers who entertained the class with humour. She was taught a special way to read the articles in the Gaokao.

Attending a tutorial school with a lively teaching style boosted the interest of this Economics major. After coming to Hong Kong, she read English texts only when they were assigned to her.

Secondary school students from Australia and the US took part in an English camp with this Chinese major. She uses the Oxford Dictionary to help her get through English books.

English songs from his favourite band, X Japan, have exposed this Business major to new vocabulary, sentence patterns and symbolic meanings. The language of course material is difficult.