New ELC Videos

Watch our new videos and improve your writing skills. Latest videos include: Know Your Topic Sentences: watch the video and find out how to write better topic sentences. This will improve the organisation of your writing and make your writing clearer! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JNomyh_3VDk All About Referencing: this video covers the basics of refencing. What is referencing, why should you reference, and how you can reference! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/iUagtkLBiWk When to Hedge: You might know a little about academic style and using formal English in your essay, but do you know about hedging and the use of tentative language? Watch this video to find out more! https://youtu.be/-VI7JZdKIkQ

English Competition Final Results

The inaugural PolyU English Competition came to a close on February 9th, with all six finalists gathered for the prize presentation ceremony held at CILL. The winners were announced to a round of applause and cheers: Cornelius LEUNG: Best video – A perfect day in PolyU Cornelius LEUNG: Most popular video – A perfect day in PolyU Ka Yee CHAN: Most inspiring video – Jumping out of your comfort zone is DUMP! Lok Yi LAU: Best presentation video – My PolyU story The competition aimed to promote the importance of English communication in a multimodal context and encourage students to develop their storytelling and speaking abilities, and we were thrilled with the insightful PolyU stories and diverse talents demonstrated through all finalists' work. Learn more at https://elc.polyu.edu.hk/EnglishCompetition/results/

Boost speaking skills at CILL Chat Corners

Boost your speaking skills, fluency and confidence at CILL A305. Our weekly Chat Corners are a chance to practice English conversation, meet students from diverse backgrounds, and develop your English skills this semester. No registration needed - just drop by and join the chat. Every weekday, at 12:30 and again at 2:30, through March 24. Join us!

Big Mouth Corner

Join Big Mouth Corner at CILL A305. Enjoy games, challenges, activities and free chat with our 8 student hosts. New themes each week! Mix and mingle in a relaxed and diverse English-speaking environment. All PolyU students are welcome - no registration required. Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, through March 23.

English Competition Public Voting

Vote for your favorite PolyU story video and get a chance to win HK$50 cash prize! Voting deadline: 5 Feb 2023 Enquiry: english.competition@polyu.edu.hk

Join the Excel at Engish Scheme

Your EES mentor will provide free, expert language support in a small group setting. Examples of support and practice include: language learning tips guidance on your assessment drafts and plans advice on ELC grading rubrics     help with your English needs for your discipline or required subjects   practice in conversational English work on pronunciation skills interview skills English in academic and professional contexts Mentors will customise sessions according to your needs and requests. More information: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/elc/independent-learning/ees/  Registration deadline: 23:59, Sunday 22 January 2023 Contact Eric HO (eric.lm.ho@polyu.edu.hk) if you have any questions. 

Join the Metaverse in the ELC

Try out the metaverse in the ELC's VR Space.  Go to Room A305a in the ELC's Centre for Independent Language Learning to find the Space. No booking required. Try out different activities and simulations with our state-of-the-art equipment. Immerse yourself in new environments and give a boost to your language skills.

English Competition- Extended until Jan 7

The English Competition has been extended until January 7. Don't miss the opportunity to express yourself using your communicative abilities to share your insights and stories to the PolyU community. Prizes include cash, iPad, Apple Watch, GoPro, and more! Visit https://elc.polyu.edu.hk/EnglishCompetition/ to learn more.

Five new videos to help you with your essay writing

The ELC has produced five new videos to help you with your essay writing.  They include: How to brainstorm and research topics Top Tips for Organising YOUR Essay How to write Effective Essay Introductions How to write Effective Essay Paragraphs How to write Effective Essay Conclusions Find the videos on the ELC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elcpolyu Subscribe to our channel so that you are always notified when we upload new videos. We have hundreds of videos that help you improve your English. Topics include academic presentations, workplace English, IELTS, vocabulary, speaking skills and much, much more! All our videos have English subtitles. Subscribe now, start watching, and get a boost to your English skills.

Upcoming ELC Drama Club Events

There are two upcoming events for the ELC Drama Club. The Red Brick Nightmare Wednesday 2 November, from 20:00. Follow the clues on the Drama Club's Instagram Account to find the final venue. https://www.instagram.com/polyuenglishdramaclub/ Costume Makeup Workshop Tuesday 15 November, 19:00-21:00, BC202. Transform yourself into your favourite characters. Click here to sign up