A primary school teacher used creative activities and games to develop this Sociology major’s interest in English. The South China Morning Post is difficult to read. She read I Am Malala because it’s related to her studies.

After hearing Sophie Kinsella’s books are good, this Business major bought the Shopaholic series. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling is her favourite.

A primary school drama performance gave this Fashion major a chance to speak English in front of an audience. She read Oliver Twist in primary school and reads Fashion magazines.

Going on a study tour to Canada during high school gave this PR major an opportunity to improve her English. She became interested in reading Harry Potter after watching the movies.

Drama and games with new friends in university exposed this student to new vocabulary and culture. A textbook provided insight into how different cultures eat. He finds it difficult to listen to native speakers.

Being a member of the English society committee in secondary school enabled this student to learn more English through activities. He doesn’t read much due to time constraints.

A university course taught this Management major about the usage and accuracy of words. Harry Potter is her favourite book. She read the Chinese version and watched the movies and then read the English one in secondary school.

During a summer camp in secondary school, this student met and talked with a lot of foreigners and learnt about different cultures. She can’t remember the name of a “thick book” suggested by her English teacher but describes the reading of which as enriching.

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.

Immersed in a competitive environment, this Biotechnology major tried harder. She read literary works for school such as Bridge to Terabithia, Lord of the Flies and Taming of the Shrew. And her favourite fiction is Harry Potter.

Learning English on YouTube is an alternative to regular schooling for this Engineering major. He picked up the IPA, grammar and vocabulary online. Playing computer games with foreign teammates gave him opportunities to communicate in English.

Interesting stories by a tutor during university language classes have motivated this Risk Management major to learn more vocabulary and grammar. He reads for academic purposes and would read more if he had time.

Taking on a role in a drama class required this Computer Science major to study the script with a dictionary. He continues to check new words for university readings.

An internship allowed this Business major to put her English skills into practice through communicating with foreign co-workers. She read Pride and Prejudice and The Little Prince in English after finishing them in Chinese.

This Public Health major wished that English lessons were more exam-oriented in senior secondary. Reading Gay Specificity in Hong Kong allowed him to find out more about the local communities.

This Chemistry major learnt different tones and intonation while playing the main character in a drama competition. She read passages written by an NET in the reading session.

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.

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.

Studying in Dublin was like a three-month intensive English lesson for this Business major. She also taught English as a volunteer in Cambodia. She read the news and The Saga of Darren Shan.

Secondary school classes with NETs gave this Fashion and Textiles major more chances to speak English. She read books provided by her school.

Scaffolding sparked this English major’s interest in learning the language. She realises following current news in English gives her an advantage. She was enlightened by the German kindergarten education while reading about the subject.

A student recalls how her NET tested her speaking skills by giving her only a few minutes to prepare for a presentation. Another teacher encouraged her to read BBC English news websites.

Interviewing foreigners gave this student a chance to practise her English. She read Howl’s Moving Castle after watching the movie. She bought the book because she likes the author.

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.

English pronunciation was difficult to remember for this Computer Science major. He hates English books because he was forced to read them in secondary school.

Chatting with international students has exposed this Economics major to other cultures. It is difficult to read academic articles because the contents are condensed and the sentence structures are complicated.

A class story-writing competition led this Business major to combine his writing skills and creativity. He reads TIME and Bloomberg to keep up-to-date with business news.

Drama lessons taught by a NET allowed this Law major to practise spoken English. A law case she read is similar to a TV drama. She had to submit book reports every month in secondary school.

Secondary school NET teachers from the US used poems, songs and dramas to create an interesting learning environment. This Cultural Studies major learnt a lot through the lyrics of Leona Lewis. She read Twilight and The Hunger Games.

In secondary school, this Architectural student watched a modern version of Romeo and Juliet. She found books related to her major difficult to understand.

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.

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.

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.

Attending an international school for primary and secondary improved this Social Science major’s English. Taking IGCSE and A-Level exams further strengthened the language.

Participating in a storytelling competition challenged this Maths major as he had to retell one of the Harry Potter stories in front of a large audience. He read the South China Morning Post and the Standard. He prefers using English to teach mathematics.

A tutor helped this Engineering major with the DSE by teaching him sentence patterns and expanding his vocabulary. The lessons were boring but effective. He also recalls not being able to finish the reading component of the DSE.

Being an exchange student in Chicago enabled this Engineering major to communicate with native speakers. He remembers reading a speech by Emma Watson.

Secondary school English classes were dull due to their focus on grammar and the lack of speaking practice for this Management major. He read Percy Jackson and Harry Potter for the SBA but prefers not being forced to do so as it might cause him to lose interest in English.

Two months of English classes with foreign teachers in junior high school involved conversations and games according to this Arts major. She now needs to read more material in English.

Attending an all English tutorial class with a foreigner allowed this student to improve with practice. He read a book for a school assignment and took part in a group discussion.