Despite being shy, this English major used the language to communicate during a homestay in New Zealand in primary school. She likes Sophie’s World because it explores ideas that people might think but never discuss. She also read Oedipus the King and analyses poetry in university literature class.
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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.
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Despite feeling as if she struggled with the spoken part of IELTS, this Geography major passed on the third attempt. She read the English version of The Little Prince in the hope of getting closer to the author’s thoughts.
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University tested this graduate’s English proficiency because it was the medium for instruction and homework. He reads about soccer on the Internet and read a book about North Korea.
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Being part of a secondary school performance of Titanic improved this Business major’s vocabulary and pronunciation. An interesting cover on The Magic Finger motivated him to read the book.
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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.
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IB English classes included a comparative text exercise for this Education major. Reading 1984 let him see what people in the past thought about the future.
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Learning English in a tutorial centre involved field trips, making friends and different topics for this Business major. She learns English and knows more about her surroundings by reading The Wall Street Journal.
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Interacting with a NET through a website fostered classroom communication. This Business major did not enjoy reading The Witches because she was forced to do so.
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Sharing an experience in front of the class was like taking the DSE exam for this Translation major. She finds reading difficult and prefers watching movies.
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A “funny” lecturer from university encouraged this Interior Design major to talk more and read more. Her secondary school teacher suggested to memorise one sentence from a book each day in order to learn sentence structures and the vocabulary.
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This Marketing major enjoyed reading A to Z Mysteries and Harry Potter in elementary school. She also read children’s magazines.
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This Creative Writing major learns English bit by bit. He wrote his first English words when he was four. He hopes to learn another language.
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A study tour to Canada enabled this Business major to communicate with native speakers and learn about the culture. Reading BBC news and the SCMP every day enhanced her reading skills.
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Watching the movie Jumanji made secondary school class fun compared to the homework involving reading articles. This Translation major read The Phantom of the Opera and then watched the movie and the play.
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Primary school English included dictation and poems for this student. This student attended after-school tutorials in secondary school. In university, students are expected to have a level of proficiency to communicate withy others.
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Secondary school NET classes were different to exam-oriented ones because this Law major read books like Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She likes Les Misérables because it tells a story from a different perspective.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was the first book that this student finished. She also read Harry Potter. She likes printed books but uses an e-dictionary. Students studying DSE should search for more information using the Internet.
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This Early Childhood Education major attended extra-curricular classes. She was able to read faster in senior secondary and developed the ability to think in English in university.
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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.
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Tutorial classes for the DSE let this Marketing major learn vocabulary, grammar and writing skills quickly. The language used in philosophical articles is difficult.
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An English lesson taught this Hospitality major interview skills. His vocabulary grew in secondary school while reading horror stories chosen by his teachers.
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Reciting English vocabulary helped this student in the DSE and life in general. Reading is a hobby. He enjoys educational comics.
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Learning phonics from a NET in kindergarten was important for this student’s development. C.S. Lewis is his favourite author and he has read Narnia and Freakonomics.
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Learning about Britain from a NET in high school made this Computer Science major more interested in the language.
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Playing board games in class was boring while engaging in audiovisual activities is interesting. This Multimedia Design major likes to learn by watching movies such as High School Musical and Harry Potter.
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Practice is the best teacher according to this Biomedical Engineering major. Presentations and talking to foreign classmates improves his fluency. He likes science fiction and wants to read novels by Isaac Asimov in the future.
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Watching TV series such as Person of Interest helped improve this Accounting major’s English skills. Reading the Harry Potter series was difficult. She thinks English will be important to her future career.
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Watching Friends together made this Human Resources major and other students think and talk in English. In an exchange to Canada, she needed to read the local newspapers for an assignment.
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After-school tutorials in Form Three gave this student a better understanding of grammar which helped her in the A-level exams. She likes the female protagonist in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. She has read Harry Potter and Doctor Faust.
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It’s important to understand English terms and theories for this Liberal Studies teaching major. He hosted a game booth during English Week in secondary school. He reads Percy Jackson.
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A secondary school English teacher put this Accounting major under too much pressure to get good grades. He reads news about video games like League of Legends.
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A teacher stirred this student’s interest in English through activities such as field trips and debating. She also read the Phantom of the Opera.
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As an English ambassador, this student was able to learn from NETs and use the language as well. She reads academic materials, the Bible and autobiographies.
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Studying in Singapore forced this Computer Science major to use English to communicate with students from all over the world. Preparation helped him pass a university interview. He reads academic material.
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A six-month exchange to Finland followed by a tour of Europe immersed this Business major in English. She felt a sense of achievement when she finished reading the Twilight series.
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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.
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A lecturer in college taught this Psychology major Mahjong and the terms used in the game. She had to read comprehensions aloud in secondary school class.