Foundation improvement courses

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These courses are designed to help students with relatively weak English language abilities by providing exercises to re-strengthen their foundations in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

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2019-20 Semester A Foundation Improvement Courses

DateTitle
6 September 2019 Pronunciation Practice
12 September 2019 English Grammar Improvement
20 September 2019 Writing in An Elegant Style
27 September 2019 Oral Presentation Practice
4 October 2019 University Admission Interview Skills

Date: 6 September 2019

Some students find it difficult to speak fluently in English. Very often, the reason is that their mother language “母語” is hampering their ability to recognize the proper sounds to make in English. Teachers of this course are prepared to help students solve this problem with practical oral exercises.

Date: 6 September 2019 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 – 5:50 pm

Venue: Room 1507, 1/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong

Quota: 60 (First-come, first-served)

Registration Period: 20 August – 5 September 2019, 12:00 noon

Date: 12 September 2019

Some students may realize that their English grammar is still weak even though they are pursuing tertiary-level education in this College. It’s never too late to mend! This course provides help with a quick revision on major English grammar rules and exercises

 

Date: 12 September 2019 (Thursday)

Time: 4:00 – 5:50 pm

Venue: Room M3017, 3/F, RRS Creative Media Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong

Quota: 60 (First-come, first-served)

Registration Period: 6 September – 11 September 2019, 12:00 noon

 

Date: 20 September 2019

We often hear students complain to themselves that their poor writing styles have prevented them from producing good work in assignments or examinations. This course answers their needs by teaching practical ways of expressing ideas in an elegant style

Date: 20 September 2019 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 – 5:50 pm

Venue: Room M3017, 3/F, RRS Creative Media Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong

Quota: 40 (First-come, first-served)

Registration Period: 12 September – 19 September 2019, 12:00 noon

 

Date: 27 September 2019

Studying at the community college and university level, students often find that oral presentation skills is one significant factor affecting their assignment scores. This course is designed to strengthen students’ oral presentation skills for achieving higher marks in their assignment presentations.

Date: 27 September 2019 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 – 5:50 pm

Venue: M3017, 3/F, RRS Creative Media Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong

Quota: 60 (First-come, first-served)

Registration Period: 20 September – 26 September 2019, 12:00 noon (Please add)

Date: 4 October 2019

Students who feel nervous about attending university interviews should attend this course to learn some effective ways to present answers to the difficult questions commonly asked. The teacher will also discuss some wise ways of preparing for university admission interviews.

Date: 4 October 2019 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 – 5:50 pm

Venue: Room M3017, 3/F, RRS Creative Media Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong

Quota: 60 (First-come, first-served)

Registration Period: 27 September – 3 October 2019, 12:00 noon