Doing exercises in class during secondary school was dull for this Electrical Engineering major. She read a story book because her teacher encouraged her to read more.

The job of this Information Engineering graduate required him to use English to communicate with different parties. He prefers watching movies and TV to reading books.

Learning vocabulary and doing exercises in a tutorial class were useful for this Biology major. The required reading What’s It All About? was the first English book she read.

Joining different activities in an English camp to England enabled this Optometry major to interact with foreign students. She read The Fault in Our Stars before watching the movie.

Filling in missing song lyrics in secondary school was new to this Biomedical Engineering major. By reading Obama’s speech, she learnt different sentence patterns and vocabulary.

Performing Romeo and Juliet in a drama lesson was funnier than having regular English classes. The reading session in secondary school was not effective in encouraging this Design major to read.

There have been more English language opportunities in university for this Chemistry major. Reading 1984 and Shakespeare during secondary school sparked his interest in literature. [5TT301]  ...

Taking a course that used English as the medium of instruction helped this Finance major to improve her language skills. A literature course in Junior 3 allowed her to discover the beauty of English.

Learning with technology was lost on this Psychology major because the class was too big. Reading about the history of bananas in primary school left a lasting impression.

Reading and watching English dramas is a better way to learn the language in class with teachers according to this History major. Academic reading related to his major is mostly in journals.

An exchange in Form Four immersed this Education major in an English speaking environment. Having a group of classmates reading the same Harry Potter book created a great atmosphere.

Tutorial classes improved this Surveying major’s communication skills and confidence. He had read English books during a trip to England. He sometimes reads The Standard.

A bridging course attended by this Computing Science graduate in Singapore involved writing academic essays and making presentations. She had to read a thick book on the history of Singapore to prepare for an exam.

Studying in a school using English as the medium of instruction was how this Japanese Studies major learnt the language. Reading an English book makes her feel like she is doing a test.

Debating made this Engineering graduate feel he could use his language skills in a practical way. He reads what interests him and if it’s required for his course.

Performing a drama on stage during Secondary 5 boosted this Biomedical Science major’s confidence. Reading about geopolitics made her think more deeply about the role of superpowers.

Being an English mentor helped this Anthropology major understand the needs of language learners. She has developed an appreciation for translation in reading materials related to her major.

A three-week English programme in an international school involved playing basketball, dodge ball and performing a drama. It is difficult for this Psychology major to understand some of the vocabulary used in his course.

Learning English in the UK continues after you leave the classroom according to this Psychology major. She completed the English version of Harry Potter after watching the movie and reading it in Chinese.

Rehearsing for a speech festival with Secondary 6 classmates left a lasting impression on this Nursing major. She was motivated by her classmates in Form 2 to read The Twilight Saga.

Being a narrator in a drama performance of The Wizard of Oz taught this Nursing major presentation skills. She read Gossip Girl before watching the TV drama in Secondary 1.

This Arts major reflects on getting a poor grade in a compulsory university course. She found an interesting book on psychology in a bookshop.

Learning English through poems and songs in Form Four entertained this Science major. As he had to answer questions about books in the SBA, he took reading seriously.

Modal verbs puzzled this Arts major in an exam. She read Oliver Twist as part of an undergraduate literature course. She found Dickens’ descriptions attractive.

Studying in the UK and taking IB significantly improved this Psychology major‘s English. Reading Lord of the Flies and Animal Farm made her want to study Psychology.

Coaching from classmates helped this Science major achieve a good result in the SBA. Reading The Paradox of Choice exposed him to economic theories that science students don’t normally learn about.

After learning English for twelve years in the Mainland, this Engineering major used the language for communication in Hong Kong. She learnt a lot about writing and speaking by reading a textbook about academic English.

A university English course required this Engineering major to present in class. To prepare for the GRE, he studied a textbook that is commonly used by Mainland students.

Teachers and TV shows complemented this Business major’s English language learning. She only recalls reading for homework during secondary school.

Learning grammar from an English teacher during primary school enabled this Arts major to build fundamentals of the language. His mother read The Enormous Crocodile with him when he was small.

Being part of a musical and preparing for the performance helped this Science major’s English learning. She felt a sense of accomplishment after completing the Twilight series.

Due to limited exposure to English, this Chemistry major had to put extra effort into preparing for IELTS. Reading a lot in that time was memorable.

Joining a learning camp in the UK with games stimulated this Construction Management major’s interest in learning. Studying song lyrics is enjoyable because she loves singing and listening to music.

Impromptu speaking during secondary school was valuable and helpful for this English major. Reading Crazy Rich Asians in university allowed her to experience a story that will not happen in her real life.

Immersing in an English speaking environment at a very young age enabled this Drama major to acquire the language. Understanding characters with drama elements facilitated reading in lessons.

Intensive practice for IELTS greatly improved this Engineering major’s English. Reading a lot of research papers for postgraduate studies broadened his horizons.

An English class exercise allowed this History major to write her own fiction. With limited time given, she found reading the book Naomi challenging.

Meeting friends in English lessons during associate degree studies helped build this Science major’s confidence in speaking and writing. He read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows three times after completing the Chinese version.

Tutorials gave this Chinese major a good start in English learning. The first English novel she read was Twilight and subsequently she developed a habit of reading novels.

This Geography major had a hard time transitioning from a CMI primary school to an EMI secondary school. She finally understood the book Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? after a few years of university studies.