A student had two overseas English language speaking experiences. The first time in Canada she couldn’t make friends but later in Wales she gained confidence when her new friends were more understanding.

A trip to Canada raised this student’s awareness about using English to communicate. A dictionary is helpful when reading.

An interest in dance led to a study trip to Canada where English was used by this student. She also read A Christmas Carol as part of the SBA.

This student had to listen carefully in class when he first moved to Canada in Form Five. He read novels and Shakespeare in high school. He enjoyed reading about Economics in university because he was interested in the subject. He also reads TIME and The Economist.

After beginning school in Canada, a Maths Teaching major focused on using English. He enjoyed secondary school drama in Hong Kong as well as reading with NETS. He feels it is better to teach maths in English.

A speech pathology major moved to Vancouver in primary school and was introduced to a Chinese speaking friend by her teacher. These days she reads case studies related to her professional interest and remembers Shakespeare as difficult.

Attending an EMI school enhanced this student’s learning experience because she used English to study most subjects. She also attended an English camp in Canada. She did a book report on For One More Day.

A secondary school exchange in Canada placed this student in an all English speaking environment. He developed new vocabulary while reading academic journals in university.

An Engineering major discovered he needed to broaden his subject-specific vocabulary after struggling to communicate while visiting family in Canada. He read a bilingual version of The Little Prince.

A summer English camp in Canada also taught this Science graduate about western culture. He read 12 Years a Slave after watching the movie.

Speaking English helped this Accountancy major make friends during an exchange programme in Canada. It was compulsory to read newspaper articles in secondary school.

Going on an exchange programme to Canada in her childhood pushed this Chinese and Bilingual Studies major to speak English. She studies the Bible and cross-reads both its English and Chinese versions.

Learning English in Canada and Hong Kong exposed this Medical student to different curricula. She learned a lot of vocabulary from reading Geronimo Stilton. She felt watching TV dramas like the Mentalist, House, and Once Upon a Time is a better way to learn.

English enhancement lessons at a Canadian university were interesting because the classes included videos and intercultural communication. This Food and Nutrition major reads a lot of academic material in the field of Life Science as it helps with research for projects.

Being an intern in Canada meant this Social Work major used only English in the workplace which was a shock considering her course in Hong Kong was in Chinese.

Learning English in Canada as part of a university activity was more enjoyable than in Hong Kong because the teachers were more encouraging. This Nursing major read Seventeen magazine and watches make-up videos on YouTube.

A five-week summer immersion trip to Canada increased this student’s English speaking confidence. She learnt a lot of new vocabulary while reading the Harry Potter series seven times. She appreciates English as a lingua franca.

A trip to Canada immersed this Arts major in English through daily interactions. She learnt useful vocabulary such as the names of vegetables. She remembers reading Secret Garden in primary school.

This Business major spent her kindergarten years in Canada where she learnt English through pictures, actions and words. She read fiction in the library every day during primary school. Her favourite authors are Christopher Pike and Diana Wynne Jones. She now reads online stories and blogs.

Studying in Canada and the UK was more memorable than in Hong Kong according to this Architecture graduate. Her Hong Kong classmates were shocked by her English fluency.

During a study trip to Canada this Arts major used English to chat with students from Brazil and Japan. She read comics with friends in secondary school. She wants to improve her English proficiency in order to study translation.

An exchange to Canada let this Economics major live and chat with foreigners. He read Pride and Prejudice to improve English. He also enjoyed the story.

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.

An exchange to Canada gave this Physics major a rare chance to make a 15-minute presentation. The Art of Thinking Clearly raised his awareness of biases that cloud our judgement.

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.

An exchange in Canada allowed this Actuarial major to acquire presentation and negotiation skills. He didn’t enjoy reading the books taught in his literature class but they did improve his English. The Hunger Games is intriguing.

Studying in Canada and Australia exposed this Business major to foreign culture and language learning. She had to complete book reports in secondary school. She hates reading because it’s difficult to understand all the vocabulary.

Using English while travelling in Canada was more comfortable for this Social Science major because it didn’t involve being tested. YouTube videos helped her understand a book on morality.

English was used when this Chinese major talked with his cousin in Vancouver. He read Primitive Passions by Rey Chow.

English was used by this Medical student for everyday communication in a summer programme in Canada. The War World Z book has a deeper meaning when compared to the film.

Watching films and doing group work with exchange students contributed to this undergraduate’s use of English in university. She also travelled to Canada.

A four-month university exchange in Canada required this Environmental Science major to use English more than usual. He also read a lot of online research papers during that time.

A three-week summer visit to Canada in Secondary 3 improved this Business major’s English because she had to interact with locals. She spent a lot of time reading DSE papers.

Interacting with native English speakers in a summer school in Vancouver was useful for this Business major. He studied Shakespeare, Murakami and Greek plays such as Oedipus for IB.

English was spoken at this Nursing major’s home because her westernised sister wanted the family to improve their use of the language. She also learnt from watching YouTube and vlogs. She read articles on websites such as BuzzFeed.

Relatives of this Nursing major’s taught her how native speakers use English when she visited them in Canada. She read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because of its colourful cover.

While studying in Canada, this Accounting major used English when the teacher was present and reverted to Chinese later. She usually reads materials online and likes watching YouTube.

Studying in Canada for three months after completing primary school immersed this Humanities major in an English speaking environment. After finishing a book in high school, she realised that she could read in English. She likes Harry Potter.

Working in a fast food shop in Canada improved this Business Management major’s speaking and accent. Reading the China Daily expanded his vocabulary.

Joining a competition in Toronto allowed this Finance major to talk with the locals, which helped improve his English. He enjoys newspapers. He also read Harry Potter.