Diversified English Strategies to Develop International Perspectives

HKFEW Wong Cho Bau Secondary SchoolAdhering to the school motto of "Realism and Innovation" and in the spirit of "Unity, Transcendence, and Care", we are committed to cultivating students to "grow, succeed, and become talented." The school attaches special importance to students' English learning. Principal Hui Chun Lung pointed out that English plays an important role in students' learning. In addition to daily English courses, the school also actively organizes a variety of English activities to encourage students to get more exposure to English. English proficiency has a positive impact on students' further studies. Earlier, not only did some students successfully enter local universities, but some students also received priority admission to Peking University and Fudan University. The results are encouraging.

Enrich English context and improve application skills

The school is committed to constructing a rich English context for students, so that students can listen more, speak more, read more and learn more in a strong English learning atmosphere. A small screen is set up in the school lobby that continuously plays "Sayings of Wisdom", such as Einstein's famous saying: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow", allowing students to absorb and digest famous English sentences without knowing it, improve their English expression skills, and use them flexibly in writing and conversation.

At the same time, there is a reading festival every day after lunch to promote the habit of reading newspapers among students and increase the opportunities for reading English. At 1:00 pm every day, daily news summaries, including English news reports, are played on a giant LED screen, allowing students to watch news videos before the reading festival to fully train their English listening and reading comprehension skills. In addition, the school also recruits non-Chinese speaking students to create an international learning environment and encourage local students to use English as a tool for communication among peers.

Diversified English activities broaden international horizons

In order to encourage students to apply what they learn through practice, the school organizes a variety of English activities, such as the annual English Week and the "English Cookery Course", which incorporates English elements into cooking, allowing students to learn to make snacks while communicating in English, thereby learning cooking-related vocabulary and training their English listening and speaking skills. The school also organizes "International Day" using culture as a carrier, allowing students to understand foreign cultures and customs through English, broaden their international horizons, and cultivate tolerance and respect for different cultures. In addition, the school also has a movie room where students can watch English movies and learn English in a relaxed atmosphere.

Make good use of innovative technology for efficient learning performance

Modern technology has become an indispensable part of life. The school makes good use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency of English teaching and introduces AI electronic platforms to help students learn in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students can practice through the system and receive real-time feedback. They can also practice English anytime and anywhere at home, cultivating independent learning habits so that they can learn to control technology and keep up with the pace of social development. Teachers will also understand each student's ability differences through system data, provide targeted support, and provide a personalized teaching experience.

Lay the foundation of English and enter the university of your choice

Principal Hui Chun LungWe understand the importance of a rich English vocabulary for students’ learning, examinations and daily life. Therefore, in daily teaching, the school will establish a standardized word count for each grade to help students accumulate vocabulary every year. Principal Hui Chun Lung said: "This teaching method can not only help students with higher academic levels to perform better, but also allow students with weaker foundations to make progress over time." In addition, since the beginning of the school year, the school has provided English after-school courses based on students' learning needs to help students in need improve their English skills, helping them to have a smoother path to further studies and enroll in their favorite university in the future.

Combine with Chinese culture and deepen cultural connotation

Principal Hui Chun LungPromote the combination of English and Chinese culture, allowing students to understand and master the heritage of Chinese culture through English, and realize the application of foreign knowledge to China. Teachers will choose Chinese cultural topics such as calligraphy and Hanfu, and arrange students to conduct cultural explorations, allowing them to gain an in-depth understanding of these traditional art forms through practical participation. Last year, UNESCO included the Spring Festival in the Representative List of Humanity's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Therefore, schools take the opportunity of the New Year to teach students the difference between "Chinese New Year" and "Lunar New Year". This not only allows students to feel the charm of Chinese culture, but also improves their English expression skills and further broadens their learning horizons.