Reading books is the preferred way to learn the language for this Engineering major. He usually picks titles related to psychology and self-help such as The Introvert Entrepreneur by Beth Buelow.

A teacher in primary school helped this Leisure and Tourism Management major with his spelling. Q & A was the first English book he finished. He picked it because there were many pictures in it.

A debate workshop taught this Bilingual Communication major how to interact with groupmates and making concluding statements. She read Don’t Trust Anyone after coming across a trailer of the film adaptation.

Studying in the UK provided this Economics major with opportunities to speak English and nothing else. His favourite books include Sophie’s World and The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli.

Doing a project in secondary school allowed this Engineering major to learn English in a fun way. He finished the book The Fault in Our Stars and watched the movie through participation in a university reading programme. He is now reading Paper Towns.

A course taught by a NET allowed this Finance major to improve his English through activities. He also tried learning through the South China Morning Post and the Standard.

Although this Chinese Medicine major didn’t want to learn English, he had to for examinations. A secondary school teacher suggested he read the South China Morning Post to improve his language skills.

A cultural festival enabled this Humanities major to interact with foreigners and learn more about their culture. He read Little Red Riding Hood to some children during a community service.

Watching movies with English subtitles was hard at the beginning for this Public Policy and Politics major but he improved over time. He read A Song of Ice and Fire after watching the TV series.

A study tour in primary school allowed this Human Resource major to experience teaching styles that are different from those in Hong Kong. She used to read fiction but now prefers other genres. I Am Malala is inspiring.

An exchange to Sweden allowed this Media and Communication major to use English with people from different countries. He likes reading and loves to check words in dictionary. His favourite books include Great Expectations, The Great Gatsby, and Eat, Pray, Love.

Peter Pan is the first book this English major had read. He has to make sure the grammar is correct whenever he presents in university classes. One of his favourite books is George Orwell’s 1984.

An inter-class drama competition in secondary school taught this Chemistry Technology major how to write a script and communicate with others. A university programme ignited her interest in reading novels. She read The Fault in Our Stars.

It was difficult for this Logistics major to express herself fluently in English. She read parts of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games but gave up because the vocabulary was challenging.

Working in New Zealand and Australia exposed this Sport major to an English speaking environment. He usually reads books related to his studies including titles about sports training and rehabilitation.

Teachers in primary school ignited this Accountancy major’s interest in English through games and activities. Her teacher recommended Forrest Gump to her and she watched the movie after reading the book.

Interacting with a NET helped improve this Engineering major’s spoken English. He read a lot of articles in order to prepare for IELTS.

Attending a tutorial class gave this Surveying major an opportunity to communicate with foreign teachers. The only English material he reads are the journal articles for his studies.

Spending a summer in Poland provided this Logistics major the opportunity to practise her spoken English with the help of an online translator. She started watching movies and YouTube videos with English subtitles after entering university.

Watching TV news taught this Logistics vocabulary and phrases. She thinks reading The Hunger Games is more exciting than watching the movie version.

Talking with a NET in secondary school helped improve this Radiography major’s language skills. He had many opportunities to practise his spoken English during a trip to Canada. He sometimes reads newspapers and the comments on YouTube.

An American university tutor taught this Chemistry major English memory skills. He enjoys reading Shakespeare’s plays including King Lear and Hamlet.

Watching TV dramas such as The Big Bang Theory helped this Nursing major expand her vocabulary. Her favourite book is Pride and Prejudice. Reading helps with her writing skills.

Watching My Fair Lady in class was fun and enjoyable for this Civil Engineering major. He sometimes reads funny posts about Chinglish on Facebook.

Watching dramas is the main source of learning for this English major. She buys books almost every week and has read The Perks of Being a Wallflower many times after watching the movie.

English was an alien language to this Radiography major when she first encountered it during Primary One. She gradually picked up the language with the help of a NET. She tried to read the works of Shakespeare but failed to understand them.

Performing in a secondary school drama helped enhance this Language and Culture major’s spoken English. He read a book about how to talk with others and he found it very useful.

Learning through songs impressed this Engineering major because she could look at the lyrics in a different way. The book Charm’s Life is her favourite and she has read it many times in both English and Chinese.

A lunchtime session in primary school allowed this Accounting major to learn English in a one-on-one setting with a coach. She read The Little Prince and then went on to read other versions including one in Chinese.

The principal administered an A-level exam as the final paper for this Interior Design major and his Secondary Two classmates. He started reading the South China Morning Post when he was five because his aunt said it would be a good experience for him.

Speaking to his Filipino mother and finding new ways to use English polished this Fashion Design major’s language skills. He also learns through music and reading lyrics.

A NET gave encouragement to this Logistics major and helped her gain confidence in learning English. Reading the Taking Sides series inspired her to reflect on some social issues.

A study tour to Australia gave this Fashion and Textile major an opportunity to talk with her host family and sightseeing. She also finished reading the seventh book of Harry Potter during her time there.

Grammar exercises were not enjoyable for this Fashion and Textile major. She used to sleep during aural examinations. She likes listening to Lana Del Rey’s songs and reading the lyrics.