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English Language Buddy Scheme
(ELBS) Awards Presentation and Closing Ceremony
The English Language Buddy Scheme (ELBS) Award Presentation and
Closing Ceremony was held on Thursday, 5 May 2011 during which ELBS
participants shared their experiences on the 12-week English program,
the activities they enjoyed, the friendships they have established
and the very meaning of this program to them. 43 participants received
awards for their dedication to and successful completion of this
program.
English Language Buddy Scheme
(ELBS) Awards Presentation and Closing
Ceremony
The English Language Buddy Scheme (ELBS) Award Presentation and
Closing
Ceremony is to be held on Thursday, 5 May 2011 in Room 2407 from
6:30pm
To 8:00pm. During the event, the ELBS participants will be sharing
their
experiences on the 12-week English program, the activities they
enjoyed,
the friendships they have established and the very meaning of this
program
to them. Please join us for this and say farewell to our Spring
2011awardees.
Dinner Across Cultures
The ELBS organized their third Dinner Across
Cultures on the evening of 5 May 2011. Students and guests gathered
at AJ’s in Sai Kung where they practiced English while enjoying
authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, making friends and learning about
different cultures and traditions over a uniquely exotic meal! We
would like to offer a special thanks to Mrs. Fawsia Braine for teaching
our students about Sri Lankan food and culture.
Dinner Across Cultures
The ELBS Management Team is proud to announce
its feature event:
"Dinner Across Cultures" on Thursday, 28 April 2011. ELBS
Participants, you are cordially invited to join this spectacular
event, where you can have the chance to sample the exotic flavors
of Sri Lanka, use your newly acquired dining etiquette skills and
practice using English in a social setting. This is sure to be a
blast, but space is limited! Please register by sending your student
ID #, name, and ITSC email to lcelbs@ust.hk, and submit a $150 deposit
to the Language Center's MainOffice (Room 3396, Lifts 17-18) on
or before Wednesday, 27 April 2011. We can't wait to see you there!
Intercultural Communication
Workshop
ELBS hosted a workshop on the intricacies of
Intercultural Communication on Thursday, 14 April 2011. Students engaged in an interactive role-play, and received valuable insights into the habits and behaviors that
can cause problems between cultures. The Workshop also addressed differences in cultural values and possible ways to overcome miscommunication
between friends and colleagues. Participants can now use their newly acquired knowledge and perspectives to start overcoming cultural barriers,
attempt to make friends from different backgrounds, and enhance existing personal and professional relationships.
Intercultural Workshop
ELBS will be hosting a workshop on the intricacies
of Intercultural Communication on Thursday, 14 April 2011 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm
in Room 4334. This workshop will address the differences in cultural values
and how they can lead to miscommunication among friends and colleagues.
There will also be a role-playing scenario, giving Participants opportunities
to assume the roles of different cultures; attempt negotiationS; discuss
where and how breakdowns in communication can occur, and ways we
can re-connect when that happens.
Wine & Dine:
Food Talk
The English Language Buddy Scheme hosted the workshop 'Wine &
Dine: Food Talk' on Thursday, 7 April 2011, from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Participants and Buddies had a fantastic time learning the different
manners, traditions, and place settings. Fun was certainly had by
all.
Walk & Talk with
Prof. Skorinko
The Mini-immersion Programme Management Team together with Prof.
Skorinko held the workshop, ‘Walk & Talk with Prof. Skorinko.
The students and staff shared a four hour exchange of conversations.
Better still; the weather on that day was on our side. Walking and
talking couldn’t have been easier. With the temperature soaring
that day both the topics and the weather heated up.
Studying and Socializing
in the U.S. - Prof. Skorinko
Mini-Immersion Program (MIP) sponsored by the Language Center was
excited to have a guest speaker from the United States, Prof. Jeanine
Skorinko from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts USA.
She shared with us about what it is like to study, conduct research,
and socialize in America. The students attended were mainly research
post graduates; this seminar was interesting and insightful, look
forward in seeing Prof. Skorinko in the second part of the event
this Saturday, 9 April ‘Walk & Talk’ with Prof.
Skorinko.
Wine & Dine:
Food Talk
The English Language Buddy Scheme will be hosting the workshop
'Wine & Dine: Food Talk' on Thursday, 7 April 2011, from 6:00
to 8:30pm in Room 2405 near Lifts 17-18. The workshop will introduce
different types of food, from tapas to schnitzels, and we’ll
discuss where to dine from cost saving to outrageously priced places,
whatever takes your fancy.
PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY MONDAY 4 APRIL 2011 WITH JESS
(lcclarkson@ust.hk) SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP QUICKLY.
Socializing in Workplace
Thursday, 17 March 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Language Activity
Officer Martin Lai taught ELBS participants about the many ways
and situations in which they may find themselves interacting with
colleagues in a new work environment. They learned to politely and
assertively introduce themselves, to properly invite important clients
out to the pub and even how to interact with important visitors
over dinner. It's safe to say participants of this event are well
prepared for 'Socializing in the Workplace'.
Socializing in Workplace
There are many ways and many situations where you
need to socialize in the workplace. You can introduce yourself to
your colleagues, take them out
to the pub or even meet them over dinner in your first meeting with
a new client or supplier. This activity will give you an opportunity
to learn how
to communicate effectively in a range of social, academic and professional
contexts. Please join us on Thursday, 17 March 2011 from 6:00pm
to 8:00pm
in Room 3007 to take part in this fun, informative event.
ELBS 2011 Photo Challenge
On the evening of Thursday 10, March 2011 the English Language
Buddy Scheme (ELBS) organized a Photo Scavenger Hunt around the
HKUST campus. The competition provided students with an excellent
opportunity to exercise their creativity and practice their team
building skills. Students were divided into separate teams that
had to quickly solve riddles, perform tasks and take snapshots in
the shortest possible time. Over 20 students participated and all
of them enjoyed the competition! Students will be given an opportunity
to vote for their favorite photos, and winners will be announced
on Friday, 18 March 2011.
ELBS Photo Challenge
The English Language Buddy Scheme will be holding
its second activity of the semester on Thursday, 10 March 2011,
from 6:00 to 8:00pm in LTE. Students will be participating in a
Photo Challenge that will take them all around the HKUST campus.
The competition will provide students with an excellent opportunity
to exercise their creativity and practice their team building skills.
Students will be divided into small teams that will attempt to quickly
solve riddles, perform tasks and take snapshots in the shortest
possible time. Three prizes will be awarded to the best photos at
a later date.
ELBS Spring 2011 Orientation
and Opening Ceremony
The LEAP Task Force is proud to announce the success of the ELBS
Spring 2011 Orientation and Opening Ceremony. The all-night event
was fun and exciting, with participants being introduced to our
2011 Buddies and the new and improved ELBS program. Participants
took part in a variety of games such as ‘basketball in the
dark’, ‘ghost stories’ and ‘cocktails’.
The buddies are in the process of planning and organizing interesting
activities for the semester. Together, students will practice English,
become more confident, further their team-building skills, and make
new friends.
2011 LEAP Conference Series-
Communication & Cultural Values
The Language Center is pleased to announce the
completion of the first of a series of student conferences on communication
and cultural values: ‘Connecting the Dots’. Nearly 90
participants from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the United States
had an opportunity to listen to international speakers and student
presenters, and to participate in activities designed to promote
interaction and discussion on the topics of personal university
experiences, career and life planning, goal setting, and work-life
balance. The LEAP Task Force would also like to extend a special
thanks to the University’s Associate Provost (Teaching and
Learning) Dr. David Mole, the Language Center’s Director Dr.
Arthur McNeill, and the Associate Director Dr. Keith Tong, for participating
in this event.
2011 LEAP Conference Series-
Communication & Cultural Values
The Language Center is pleased to announce the first of a series
of student conferences on communication and cultural values: “Connecting
the Dots.”
The Conference aims to promote interaction and discussion among
students from different cultural backgrounds who are interested
in university, career and life planning, goal setting, and work-life
balance. It also allows students who may want to present academic
papers for future conferences to gain authentic experience and solid
practice in delivering formal presentations in front of a wide audience
of diverse backgrounds. Contribution of papers is invited from students
from all departments and years. Click
here for more information
Wine and Dine: Business Etiquette
•Are you sometimes uncertain about types of wines, their
origin, taste and ways to describe them?
•Have you been to a Western business dinner and were uncertain
about the correct table manners?
•Do you know the formal way of using cutlery?
In this workshop, you will acquire the knowledge of how to overcome
these uncertainties and learn about business etiquette, cultural
conventions and refined manners that will give you the competitive
edge over others. The Mini-immersion Programme Management Team will
be hosting the workshop on Tuesday, 25 January 2011, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in Room 2306
near lifts 14-15. Deadline 15 January 2011, to register please email:
lcmartinlai@ust.hk
Decision Making Skills: Think out
of The Box
The Mini-immersion Programme Management Team is holding a workshop
‘Decision Making Skills: Think out of The Box’ on Monday,
24 January 2011 from 09:30 am - 12:30 pm in Lecture Theater F. This
Workshop will teach you how to challenge your own thought processes,
as well as those of your fellow students, learn how to manage creative
thinking skills and generate an abundance of possibilities. Making
decision can be a challenge but learning to think out of the box is a real advantage to have. Deadline
for registration 15, January 2011, email: lcmartinlai@ust.hk
Fall 2010 English Language
Buddy Scheme (ELBS) Award Presentation and Closing Ceremony
The English Language Buddy Scheme wrapped up
the semester on Thursday, 25 November 2010 at the Awards Presentation
and Closing Ceremony. Participants and Buddies together shared their
new experiences, present hopes, future challenges, and new friendships
in short presentations. The ceremony concluded with each successful
participant receiving a Certificate of Attendance for their dedication
and commitment to the program. We would also like to give a special
thanks to our Language Center Associate Directors, Dr. Keith Tong
and Dr. Martha Lam for participating in this event.
Dinner Across Cultures
On 18 November 2010, ELBS in conjunction with iVillage
and Wall to Wall Living Learning Communities organized their second
Dinner Across Cultures. Students and guests from all three programs
gathered at Himalaya Restaurant in Wanchai, where they practiced
English while enjoying authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Making
friends while sipping a cool glass of mango lassie and enjoying
a spicy meal made the evening sweet, hot and content.
There are presentations and there
are presentation skills
The Mini-immersion Programme Management Team hosted
the workshop, "there are presentations and there are presentation skills" on Saturday,
20 November 2010. Angela Cheung, an international Producer/Director
for Walt Disney, Fremantle Asia (makers of American Idol) and MTV and a trainer
of many artists, talents and hosts, for example local artists William
Chan, AngelaBaby and Liza S, conducted a full-day workshop sharing invaluable
strategies with our students on how to present themselves in front
of a camera and use alternative techniques to deliver their presentation
with confidence. Participants gained very helpful and useful feedback
on areas such as body language, content and timing. Here are a few of many
things the students wrote about the workshop:
‘It is very interesting and no single boring moment'
'Wish the activity was longer'
'Want to just practice what I have learnt'
'Lively'
'Learnt a lot'
'Want more'
'I learned a lot about presentation skills'
'The lecturer was very passionate and interesting'
'Even better than I expected because it was very interactive and
the
feedback was useful'
'Can we have sessions, make it a workshop spreading over 2-3 days?'
'The speaker is professional'
ELBS The Art of Writing Restaurant
Reviews
The English Language Buddy Scheme (ELBS) is holding a workshop
entitled "The Art of Writing Restaurant Reviews" on Tuesday,
16 November 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Room 3315. This workshop
will introduce the fundamental techniques of writing a proper restaurant
review, including its features, useful vocabulary and writing style.
Participants will submit their own restaurant review to Hong Kong’s
most popular restaurant review website Openrice.com.
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