The English learning of this Sociology major involved vocabulary, sentence construction, grammar and essay writing.

The secondary education of this Sociology major included writing and discussions with classmates. English is used for learning and socialising throughout university.

The culmination of this Sociology major’s English school lessons was so he could use the language at university.

Studying in an EMI primary school required this Criminology major to use English for learning. Past paper drilling was often included in her senior secondary education.

Writing passages and reading newspapers were the highlights of this Social Work major’s English learning in senior secondary. In university, she read autobiographies and learnt how to write a CV and personal statement.

This Social Work major focused on grammar tenses, writing and speaking in junior secondary school. She learnt how to prepare a CV in university.

Pictures and games were used to facilitate this Social Work major’s vocabulary learning in kindergarten. In junior secondary, she studied creative writing. English is used for verbal communication in university.

A tutor gave this Sociology major exercise training in Primary 4. She read fiction and joined a Speech Festival in junior secondary. Exam-oriented education in senior form discouraged her from learning.

The language is used in all sorts of situations in university English courses. This English major also went on an exchange.

Learning started in Primary 4 for this Politics major. Studying in an EMI primary school did not help improve her English. She has travelled to Taiwan.

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.

Learning in primary school was stressful for this International Studies major. Secondary education was more enjoyable. Family, travelling and playing different kinds of sports were sources of learning.

Attending weekly lessons and advanced classes was part of this Language major’s secondary education. Travelling abroad required her to use English. She code-switched when speaking to her father.

English was seldom used when studying in junior secondary. Past paper training was arranged in senior years. This Chinese major showed improvement with more frequent use of the language in university.

Attending an EMI secondary school did not create an English-speaking environment for this student because the main language of communication between her and her classmates was Cantonese.

Learning the first word starting with an “A” in kindergarten was memorable for this Linguistics major. She studied Cambridge English in primary school. Literature in secondary school was difficult.

To prepare for public exams, this Linguistics major attended a weekly tutorial class. She was a member of an international public speaking organisation.

A NET taught this English major in primary school. She attended weekly speaking classes in secondary school. She took tutorial classes in senior secondary.

Joining the English Society in primary school allowed this Chinese major to organise activities. Learning with a foreigner involved reading Holes and singing. She also played games and experienced a radio drama.

Reading short stories and learning idioms in junior secondary was interesting, whereas past paper practices in senior form was boring for this Chinese major. She has expanded her vocabulary in university.

Learning the alphabet and the names of fruits in kindergarten was how this International Studies major started her language journey. Now in university, she values her knowledge of English.

Primary and secondary education helped build this Nursing major’s foundation of English. She improved her English by self-study in university.

From kindergarten to university this Nursing major developed the fundamentals of English.

Basic English, including the alphabet, was taught in this Nursing major’s primary school.

Writing and listening were taught to this trainee doctor in junior high school while she focused on speaking in senior secondary. Academic writing and spoken English are important in university.

Tenses were taught in this trainee doctor’s primary school. Secondary education included grammar and sentence structure. She learnt academic writing in university.

Tenses was the learning foci throughout this Engineering major’s primary and secondary education. He was required to do academic writing in university. He also learnt through everyday communication.

After learning the alphabet in kindergarten, this Nursing major focused on grammar. Communication skills were stressed in senior education. She took a university language course.

Writing formally and argumentatively was taught to this trainee doctor in secondary school. He learnt how to use references and avoid plagiarism in academic writing classes in university.

Apart from the learning of sentences, grammar, vocabulary and writing at school, this medical student watched English TV programmes and movies.

Junior and senior education focused on preparing this Nursing major for the DSE. Plagiarism, citation and referencing were highlighted in university.

Grammar was an important part of this medical student’s English learning.

This student’s English education started in kindergarten. She learnt the alphabet during that time.

English learning centred on grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening for this Science major. She went to the US for an exchange.

Studying in university required this Biomedical Science major to use the language for academic purposes. He did reading, writing, and speaking in English extra-curricular classes.

Extra-curricular tutorials with a focus on conversation started in primary school for this Social Science major. She read novels in junior secondary.

Essay writing and sentence structure were taught in secondary school. This student knew how to differentiate the types of writing in senior secondary and university.

English learning included vocabulary, grammar, and writing for this Engineering major. Writing was emphasised in senior secondary and university. He attended grammar tutorials when he was ten.

Secondary school involved reading longer passages and preparing for the DSE. In university, this Business major built on her foundation to write reports and academic essays. She spoke English while travelling and communicating with her sister.

After learning the basics, this Engineering major started using more vocabulary and complex sentences in high school. His academic writing skills improved in university. He has also acquired words from daily life.