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Advanced Collocations

Course Code
GENG9012
Application Code
2265-2893NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
08 Jan 2025 (Wed)
Duration
10 weeks
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$3,400
Deadline on 23 Dec 2024 (Mon)
Enquiries
3762 0930
2548 7027
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Please note the entry requirements.

For those who apply online should provide your supporting document(s) as email attachment(s) after your submission of online application.  The email should be sent to Mr Shawn Mui, shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk and marked "Application for Advanced Collocations" in the subject line.

Highlights

To speak and write natural English, the use of collocations plays an important part. A collocation refers to two or more words that often go together.
 

For example, we say 'fast food' instead of 'quick food' and 'quick shower' but not 'fast shower'.  Mastering collocations will make your language more natural and more easily understood and thus have alternative and richer ways of expressing yourself.

This higher-level General English course explores meaning and usage by focusing on vocabulary, collocations and idioms in use. Students refine language skills by working on tailor-made materials designed to improve fluency in speaking and writing.

Programme Details

Teaching Staff

Instructors of all our courses are drawn from our panel of qualified and experienced English language teachers. Some of them are native speakers; others are local teachers with native speaker competence.

Applicants should note:

  • Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Unless any change is made to the advertised details, we will not issue joining instructions. If your application is accepted, you should go to the first session of the class at the time and place shown.
  • No refunds or transfers to a different class will be approved.


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For more comprehensive information about SPACE English services, please visit: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/interest/languages/english.

Application Code 2265-2893NW Apply Online Now
Start Date 08 Jan 2025 (Wed)
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Days / Time
  • Wednesday, 6:45pm - 9:45pm
Duration
  • 10 meeting(s)
  • 3 hours per meeting
Venue

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$3,400
  • Third Age Rate : HK$2,720 (The course offers 20% discount for aged 60 or above. The number of discount places available in some courses is subject to a quota. Smart Age Learners must apply in person and present their HKID card/Passport for age verification at the time of their course enrolment.)

Entry Requirements

Holders of the following gain direct entry:

  1. HKU SPACE Certificate in General English (Upper Intermediate); or
  2. HKU SPACE Certificate in General English (Advanced); or
  3. HKU SPACE Certificate in Business English; or
  4. HKU SPACE Diploma in Business English; or
  5. HKU SPACE Advanced Diploma in Business English; or
  6. Grade E in HKALE Use of English; or
  7. Grade C (Syllabus B) / Grade A (Syllabus A) / Level 4 in HKCEE English Language / Level 4 in HKDSE English Language ; or equivalent.

For result verification, copy(ies) of relevant course or examination result(s) must be attached to your applications.

For those who apply online should provide your supporting document(s) as email attachment(s) after your submission of online application.  The email should be sent to Mr Shawn Mui, shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk and marked "Application for Advanced Collocations" in the subject line.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or are unable to produce documentary proof(s) need to take the SPACE General English Entrance Examination.

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Enrolment Method
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.
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