by Oscar Ho (ELED Year 3 student 2020-2021) As linguist David Wilkins (1972) notes, “while without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed” (p.111). This oft-cited quote explains why it is common for language learning beginners to become easily exasperated when being asked to interact in the target language – …
by Vincy Ng (ELED Year 1 student 2020-2021) A scar is more than just a patch when there is always a meaning underneath, which would accompany you for the rest of your life. The boat was slightly swaying in the center of the sea under the sun. It was boiling but my sweats were cold. …
by Jessica Lee (ELED Year 1 student 2020-2021) Scorching sun, incessant pace, sheen of sweat evaporated under the boiling heat, condensed to droplets and crawled down the pedestrians’ chin, leaving a trail of saline. Green light flared, noise pounded their eardrums, pulsating, ushering people to go faster, faster. Horns blared, impatience of drivers apparent, blending …
by Viola Chan (ELED Year 1 student 2020-2021) Do you know who “that girl” is? You can see her everywhere nowadays – on TikTok, on Instagram, and on YouTube. It is now a trend to be like her, with so many influencers living like her. There are also plenty of YouTube videos claiming to be …
by Kailey Yu (ELED Year 2 student 2020-2021) The Tokyo Olympics 2020 has brought much excitement and joy to our city. After 5 years of preparation, athletes around the world performed outstanding sportsmanship during competitions alongside their perseverance. While cheering for our Hong Kong athletes, I realised an interesting phenomenon among players. Most, if not …
by Jasmine Wong (ELED Year 2 student 2020-2021) The Tokyo 2020 Olympics had a perfect ending – overcoming numerous difficulties under the pandemic, having an array of fierce competitions, and piquing everyone’s, especially Hongkongers’, passion and interest in sports and athletes. Being applauded for its thorough planning on the ceremonies and matches, Tokyo 2020 also …
by Minnie Tso (ELED Year 2 student – 2020-2021) Thanks to COVID-19, we have not been going out and hanging around for over a year, so perhaps watching TV is the most ideal entertainment. Before the pandemic, it is likely for people to conceive TV series as a daily routine after dinner. However, I’ve started …
by Rainbow Chan (ELED Year 4 student 2020-2021) Looking back, my education path when I was a child/teenager was full of challenges but adequate freedom was provided by my parents and teachers for me to explore and learn on my own initiative, shaping who I am today, and most importantly, letting me understand the meaning …
by Kristy Kung (ELED Year 4 student 2020-2021) Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, I wasn’t able to travel to the UK for the 8-week immersion programme. Instead, I sat in front of the computer from 4 to 9 on weekdays having online lectures and workshops. Even though I couldn’t get the full immersion experience, with …
by Connie Tsoi (ELED Year 4 student 2020-2021) Learning to love Hong Kong Because noises from the street Are the trusty alarm that Never fails to call me to work. Because the neon lights Pity my monotony by Thrusting themselves into my eyes. Because the smoke from cars Is so sufficient that I never crave …