英文科

I. Aims of English Language curriculum

The principal aim of English language curriculum is to provide every student with the opportunity:

a)    To develop the ability to carry out successfully certain tasks and communicative transactions through the medium of English.

b)  To enhance their English proficiency in order to prepare themselves for adult life or further education or both

c)  To develop an interest in and an appreciation for recreational as well as cultural activities in which English is used as the medium of communication

d)   To develop their abilities to think independently, logically, critically, analytically and imaginatively.

  

II.  Objectives in English Language Teaching

a)  To integrate four skills, namely reading, writing, listening and speaking in language teaching

b)  To introduce authentic materials or texts for meaningful language work

c)  To build in grammar patterns in the context of activities of listening, speaking, reading and writing

d)  To encourage the students to express their ideas and opinions in English

e)  To encourage students to participate in English-related extra-curricular activities

f)  To develop students' independence in learning by introducing extensive reading scheme, and activities such as group work, pair work, projects, and so on.

g)  To foster among students a reading and listening habit by exposing them to a variety of written and spoken English such as novels, short stories, plays, poems, non-fiction books, newspapers, magazines, films and videos, radio and television programmes

h)  To arouse the students' interest and boost their confidence in English by conducting various activities and games through the medium of English.

  

III.  Panel members

Panel Chairperson:
Wan Yee Yan

Assistant Panel Chairperson:
Hui Suet Hung

I.T. Coordinator:
Yip Man Kit

NET teacher:
Sung Jennifer Sueh Hung

Members:                              
Cheng Mau Mui
Kwan Wing Sum
Lai Oi Yan
Lam Man Ching
Lee Wing Han
Leung Chuk Yan
Ng Ngo Chau
Pang Yuk Yin
Yip Tim Mun

 

 IV. Reference Website

TV News	http://tvnews.hkedcity.net/public/Default.aspx	Watch TV News and online exercises
Google Classroom	https://accounts.google.com/signin/v2/identifier?continue=http%3A%2F%2Fclassroom.google. com%2F&hd=twghcmts.edu.hk&sacu=1&flow Name=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=AddSession	Login to enjoy interactive activities with your teachers
English Campus	http://www.hkedcity.net/english/	Fun and useful resources for learning English
British Council	http://www.britishcouncil.org/hongkong	Information of learning English in UK
Fun learning English	http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/	Games, songs and stories
Interactive games for learning time	https://www.teachingtime.co.uk/	Fun games for telling the time
English for Teens	http://stedu.stheadline.com/sec/sec_news_list.php?cat=4	Read the latest news and  stories
Charity	https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/volunteering-opportunities-in-hong-kong	Read about charity work in Hong Kong and be a volunteer
Language and Art	http://www.picassohead.com/index.html	Use your artistic talent to make a picture
Listening	https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch	Sing songs in English and watch fun stories and videos
EnglishGames	http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/games	Fun games for learning English
Mind Games	http://www.1-language.com/memorymatchelem/index.htm	Games to help train your memory
Highlights Library	https://library.highlights.com/Member/login	Read interactive online stories for fun