Writing Café@PolyU | English Language Centre

Do you need help with your writing assignment?
Would you like to discuss it with an experienced peer mentor?
Do you want some feedback on your planning or draft before submission?

Peer Mentoring
at the Writing Café@PolyU

The Writing Café@PolyU is a vibrant community of learners dedicated to helping you excel in your writing skills. You will receive personalized guidance from experienced peer mentors to help you with genre, language features, structure, and the writing process throughout the semester.

In our one-to-one consultation sessions, you will meet peer mentors online, making it convenient for you to participate and get the support you need.

Your peer mentor will engage with you in meaningful discussions, provide academic references, explain complex concepts, and answer any questions that you may have. By joining the Writing Café@PolyU, you will not only improve your writing abilities but also enhance your communication skills, empowering you to succeed academically and beyond.

Act NOW! Join the Writing Café@PolyU and empower your writing skills!

Join us as a Mentee!

There are a few steps for you to take to be part of the Writing Café@PolyU:

Step 1 Find a Peer Mentor

Visit “Current Peer Mentors” on the website to find a peer mentor and a timeslot suitable for you.

Step 2 Book a Time

Click this link to book a time for a 30-minute consultation and meet your peer mentor online to discuss topics, structure, academic references, outline, draft or any questions about your assignment.

Step 3 Submit a Draft

Submit your assignment planning or draft before your consultation, so your peer mentor can read and prepare feedback in advance.

Current Peer Mentors

Aesha RATHORE

BBA (Hons) Scheme in Accounting and Finance

Thu: 16:30 - 17:00 & 17:10 - 17:40
Fri: 16:30 - 17:00 & 17:10 - 17:40

Cassie Chengyang LI

BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing and AI

Mon: 16:30 - 17:00 & 17:10 - 17:40
Thu: 15:30 - 16:00 & 16:10 - 16:40

Grace GAO

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

Mon: 18:30 - 19:00 & 19:10 - 19:40
Tue: 19:30 - 20:00 & 20:10 - 20:40

Kristine Ka Yi SO

BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy

Wed: 19:30 - 20:00 & 20:10 - 20:40
Fri: 19:30 - 20:00 & 20:10 - 20:40

Sunny Ching Long LI

BSc (Hons) in Information Security

Thu: 18:30 - 19:00 & 19:10 - 19:40
Fri: 18:30 - 19:00 & 19:10 - 19:40

Thuy Bich Tram PHAM

BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology

Tue: 18:30 - 19:00 & 19:10 - 19:40
Fri: 19:30 - 20:00 & 20:10 - 20:40

Zach Xiaolang GAO

BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering

Mon: 20:30 - 21:00 & 21:10 - 21:40
Tue: 20:30 - 21:00 & 21:10 - 21:40

Become a Peer Mentor

If you are passionate about helping others and have excellent spoken and written skills, then email us at elc.writingcafe@polyu.edu.hk for your chance to become a peer mentor of the Writing Café@PolyU.