Performing in a secondary school musical allowed this Social Work major to acquire vocabulary through lyrics and dialogue. She read The Hunger Games series and novels by Cecelia Ahern. Due to a lack of time, she mostly reads Chinese books now.

A study tour to London allowed this student to practise her spoken English with her host family and other students. This English major’s favourite book is 1984 by George Orwell.

An IELTS tutor taught this Environment major how to use a mind map which she now utilises for other subjects. She enjoys comics.

A NET in secondary school used special methods to teach phonics and English intonations. Reading an article about the importance of sleeping from a science magazine was useful for this student.

Interacting with other gamers online has broadened this Business major’s language skills. He feels comfortable chatting online because he can speak without focusing on grammar. He reads The Economist weekly but may miss the meaning of sentences even with a dictionary.

Starting with A, B, C, and D, this Hotel Management major began learning English in primary school when she first came to Hong Kong. She found Tuesdays with Morrie easy to read and meaningful.

Transitioning from a CMI primary school to an EMI secondary was difficult for this Chemistry major. She attended a compulsory reading period in secondary school. Harry Potter books are more descriptive than movies.

A teacher suggested watching films and reading news to this International Journalism major. She reads the South China Morning Post for her interest and studies.

This Education and Social Science major learnt through watching movies and memorising the dialogue and vocabulary. She reads books and research reports for her university courses.

An exchange to Singapore provided this Science major with a chance to communicate with others using English. She likes reading the Newton magazine because she is interested in science.

Doing past papers in preparation for the DSE without receiving the explanations for the answers was dull and frustrating for this Design major. She copied vocabulary and definitions without reading the required text for her writing assignments.

Spending time in Australia and Europe motivated this Finance major to improve her English. The children on a farm in Australia taught her English. She participated in an English reading programme in high school.

A trip to Indonesia placed this student in an English speaking environment. She has read the Elephant Man and likes Mitch Albom’s books such as Tuesdays with Morrie.

From primary school to the A-levels, this Psychology major has worked on her English. Reading English literature is difficult.

Playing video games with a dictionary let this Nursing major improve vocabulary and speech. After watching the Sherlock Holmes TV drama, she started to read the book. Although she had to check almost every word in the dictionary, she finished it.

A university tutor used humour, short movies and western culture in English classes. This Electronics major listened to an audio version of the Fantastic Four and watched the movie.

Presenting in English was part of this Business major’s role at a theme park. She read Matilda in English in Primary 3 after completing the Chinese version.

Learning English in Canada and Hong Kong exposed this Medical student to different curricula. She learned a lot of vocabulary from reading Geronimo Stilton. She felt watching TV dramas like the Mentalist, House, and Once Upon a Time is a better way to learn.

Studying and performing the works of Shakespeare are the highlights of this English Literature major’s language learning. She likes Much Ado About Nothing for its humour; she acted in King Lear. She also read Fahrenheit 451 and Dubliners.

Socialising with friends on and off campus was the highlight of an exchange trip to America for this English major. She felt a sense of accomplishment after reading Frankenstein.

Doing extra reading to prepare for the DSE exam was helpful for this Physics major. He read Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time as it was popular but he didn’t find it spectacular.

Travelling to the US for a Form 3 summer camp made this Medical student feel she lacked speaking skills. She read Harry Potter and watched the film. She uses an online dictionary and translation apps.

This English major feels it’s important to master the language. She no longer sees English as a tool.

Reading newspaper articles in secondary school helped this Fashion major build a vocabulary list. She ran out of time to finish books for the SBA.

Speaking English with her family’s domestic helper and listening to songs helped this Linguistics major acquire the language. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is her favourite book. She also reads the Seventeen magazine.

Senior secondary education provided this Social Work major with past paper training. She also attended tutorial classes in Form 5 and 6.

Chatting with NETs in secondary school provided this Accounting major with the opportunity to practise his spoken English. He likes reading cultural columns in TIME and the South China Morning Post.

A nice secondary school teacher helped this student learn more English and grammar. He reads sports and world news in the South China Morning Post.

A New Zealand home stay in secondary school was an all English speaking experience for this Engineering major. She read Tuesdays With Morrie and says it taught her to forgive.

Studying in Australia during the Hong Kong school holidays allowed this student to experience a more creative learning environment. She likes the contrasts in William Blake’s poetry.

Although his team didn’t win a class competition, this Math Education major appreciates what he learnt and the camaraderie. He reads the Bible in Chinese but turns to the English version for clarification.

Comparing parts of a sentence to left and right legs was a fun way to learn grammar for this Arts major. She likes the Harry Potter books more that the movies. Reading the South China Morning Post expanded her vocabulary.

More interaction is needed in English classes according to this Nursing major. The South China Morning Post was used for grammar exercises in primary school.

Taking part in debating in secondary school and university was a very effective language learning experience for this student. He has read Brave New World, 1984, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Using the learning materials at the university’s language centre and speaking with foreigners have improved this student’s English and IELTS results. He reads the newspaper and articles to expand his vocabulary. He lacked the exposure to spoken English while attending a CMI school.

A study trip to England for this Finance major included camping and making English speaking friends from other countries. He enjoyed reading Matilda and remembers her magical skills.

An exchange in Italy provided this Engineering and Management major the opportunity to practise her English with other students. Although she likes Harry Potter, it is difficult to finish the whole book.

This student realised the importance of English when she was a teenager. She enjoys watching reality shows and documentaries because they demonstrate how people use English.

A two-week exchange programme provided a chance for a student to experience Aussie culture. His reading has mostly focused on preparing for IELTS to secure a place in university.

A drama workshop, prose reading contest and speaking competition contributed to this trainee doctor’s English learning. He has read Gun, Germs, and Steel, drama scripts and GE course material.