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English for Teenagers: Speed Writing
青少年英語系列:速寫特訓班

Course Code
GENG9097
Application Code
1980-1645NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
8 weeks
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$3,600
How to Apply

Highlights

English Speed Writing for HKDSE Students
  • If you don’t know how to start and what to write
  • If you don’t know why your composition is always bad
  • If you can only write a few words for an English composition
  • If you can’t finish the composition in timed writing sessions
  • If you want to improve your English composition and write fast
This course is designed for HKDSE students like you.

HKDSE英文作文速寫特訓班

●    如果你不知道應該如何下筆寫作及應該寫什麽
●    如果你不知道爲何你的英文文章經常被老師給與一遍“紅海”
●    如果你英文作文時往往只能寫到幾個字
●    如果你經常不能夠在限時内完成作文
●    如果你想改善你的英文寫作及提高英文寫作的速度

這個課程就是爲了身爲HKDSE準考生的你而設。

這是一門密集式的英文作文速寫課程, 導師會於每星期講解有關英文作文的理論及技巧,學生將剛所學會的理論及技巧加以實踐。課程設計的目的是爲了模擬考試時考生須在有限時間内完成HKDSE英文寫作題目,課程重點為提高考生英文作文寫作速度及學習如何寫出高質素的文章考取好成績。導師將在課堂上給與評語及與學生進行深入討論探討如何改善英文寫作。

This is an 8-week writing course covering techniques and strategies to help students achieve the goal of producing an English composition of 200 words in 15 minutes.
 
Weekly topics include:

  1. Brainstorming techniques
  2. Content development
  3. Passage organization, structure, and flow
  4. Sentence structures
  5. Revision techniques (Mid-term exam)
  6. Common writing errors
  7. Forms and meanings
  8. Genres (Final exam)

This course is designed to equip students for time-constrained writing examinations and in-class writing activities.  The class size is a maximum of 12 students, so each student may receive quality attention throughout the course.

Programme Details

This is an intensive English speed writing course. Principles and theories concerning weekly topics will be introduced at the beginning of each session. Students will then be assigned in-class writing tasks and activities to apply and practice the learned materials. Each writing activity will be timed. Much of the time of the course will be spent on practicing speed writing in class. The primary goals are to train exam candidates’ speed in English composition and produce a good piece of writing under high pressure which resembles the timed exam of HKDSE. Feedback will be provided and discussed immediately upon completion of in-class writing practices.

Assessment:
  • 10% - Participation
  • 20% - e-Portfolio of Assignments
  • 30% - Midterm exam, in class:
    • Write an essay of 200 words in 15 minutes.
  • 40% - Final exam, in class:
    • Write an essay of 400 words in 45 minutes.
  • (5%) - Extra credit (for early submission of ALL assignments)

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Application Code 1980-1645NW -
Start Date 26 Apr 2022 (Tue)
Time 6:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue Hong Kong Island learning centre

Duration
  • 8 session(s)
  • 3 hours per session

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$3,600

Entry Requirements

Secondary 4 to Undergraduate.

Please attach copies of relevant proofs to your application.

Students under the age of 18 at the time of admission to the School have to submit the signed parent/guardian consent form (either English or Chinese version) to the School upon submitting their application and/or before the Programme / Course commences.

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Enrolment Method
Online Application

We provide online application and payment service for students to make enrolment via the Internet. Enrolment will be confirmed once students have made the payment online by using either PPS or credit card.

By Post / In Person

Applicants are required to complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26.  Either take or post the completed form, along with the appropriate course fee and supporting documents, to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.