Taught by a HKU SPACE 2024 Outstanding Teacher Award Winner, who is himself a champion of the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival for 3 years, this course is specially designed to develop students’ storytelling and public speaking skills.  This is particularly useful for competition contestants who want to gain extra practice before presenting and telling his/her story in front of the audience, adjudicators and/or panel judges.  Students will build their confidence and develop public speaking and presentation skills leading to future success.
 

In addition to learning the foundations of public speaking (pacing, emphasis, good openings, rhetorical devices, using visuals, engaging the audience, etc.), students will learn by making formal introductions, analysing success stories, selecting and telling stories appropriate to the audience, the theme given, and making formal and informal speeches. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the central theme
• Make the best decision on winning topic
• Speak each English word correctly and accurately (Good pronunciation)
• Pronounce each English word and syllable clearly (Good enunciation)
• Control the volume, syllable stress and timing
• Express your emotions through your face and voice
• Ensure positive image projection
• Cope with your stress during performance on video and in person

 

At SPACE, students will have the chance to:

• obtain teacher feedback on submission contents;
• get expert advice on producing professional videos for submission; and
• have on-stage theatre practice so as to avoid stage-frights

A statement of achievement will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course by meeting the:

1. 70% attendance requirement; and
2. 50% performance requirement

The best-improved student will have the chance to attend our British English Elocution session FREE and obtain expert advice on further enhancement in his/her spoken text.  

Application Code	2185-2253NW	Apply Online Now
Start Date	04 May 2024 (Sat)
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Days / Time

• Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm

The 15-hour course comprises four parts:

Part 1 (Sessions 1 and 2) Online via ZOOM*
4 May and 11 May Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

In this part, students learn the basics of public speaking in English (rhythm, emphasis, good openings, rhetorical techniques, use of visual aids, audience-engaging techniques, etc.). In addition, students will formally introduce themselves, analyze successful cases, choose and tell stories that are suitable for themselves, gain praise from the audience, and fit the theme, as well as try formal and informal speeches, and practice them repeatedly to achieve success.

 

Part 2 (Session 3) Online via ZOOM*
18 May Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

The Technical Trainer will give you advice on uploading preliminary audition videos. This section is designed to help contestants present themselves at their best, confidently and successfully.  At the same time, your teacher will continue to help you build your content and write your script for the video production.

 

Part 3 (Session 4) Online roleplay practice via ZOOM*
22 June Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

This part focuses on reading skill development, comprehension and role play assimilating the final competition. Students role-play to retell the stories of characters from selected books. Through participation in the third part, all contestants, whether entering the finals or not, will have the opportunity to interact with classmates and teachers in English. This is a great opportunity to relax during the summer vacation/after exams and learn English through competitive activities.

 

Part 4 (Session 5) Face-to-Face Grand Finale
13 July Saturday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm On-stage Practice at HKU SPACE Theatre

 

IMPORTANT: Students between 9 and 15 attending Session 5 in person must be accompanied by their parents or an authorised adult representative.  Otherwise, they can only attend Session 5 via ZOOM*.

*ZOOM Meeting details will be sent together with the confirmation of courses.  Students who do not hear from HKU SPACE should contact Mr Mui on 2975 5741.

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$2,000

Primary 4 to Secondary 6 students, especially those who are going to join competitions such as Youth English Proficiency Show, Hong Kong School Speech Festival, etc.

*All applicants who are below age 18 MUST complete and submit the ‘Parent/Guardian Consent Form’ together with the Enrolment Form. For online applicants, please send the completed 'Parent/Guardian Consent Form' to shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk upon completion of online application.

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Enrolment Method

Online Enrolment

 

HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet.  Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online.  Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.

 

For first time enrolment

1. Complete the online application form

   Applicant may click the icon  on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
   
   Some programmes/courses may admit by selection, and may require applicants to provide electronic copy of any required documents (e.g. proof of qualification) as indicated on the programme/course webpage.  Only file format in doc, docx, jpg and pdf are supported. 

2. Make Online Payment

   Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:

   "PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.

   *Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
   
   * HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:

- Short Course

- Award-bearing Programme

For continuing  enrolment in the same programme

Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service.  Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.

Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)

In Person / Mail

 

For first time enrolment

1. For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
   
   [Download Enrolment Form SF26]

2. Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

For continuing enrolment in the same programme

1. The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.

2. Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.

Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information.  If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.

 

Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:

1. To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
2. Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes.  Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
3. Only  Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application).  To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
4. During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur.  Successful payment may not guarantee successful application.  In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
5. Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
6. For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully.  In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account.  You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
7. Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
8. If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted.  We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application.  Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.

 

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The School (and its respective employees and subsidiaries) is not liable for any loss or damage in connection with any online payments made by you by reason of (i) any failure, delay, interruption, suspension or restriction of the transmission of any information or message from any payment gateways of the relevant banks and/or third party merchants for processing credit/debit/smart card or other payment facilitation mechanism; (ii) any negligence, mistake, error in or omission from any information or message transmitted from the said payment gateways; (iii) any breakdown, malfunction or failure of those gateways in effecting online payment service or (iv) anything arisen out of or in connection with the said payment gateways, including but not limited to unauthorised access to or alternation of the transmission of data or any unlawful act not permitted by the law.

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 the 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 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 (course 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, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and 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 Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
• 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 or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
• 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.
• Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt 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.