WEC launched two series of
self-learning programmes in 2009. The first one
featured Legislative Council Members to discuss
some of the common errors in the use of English by
Hong Kong people, while the second one introduced
some English phrases and vocabulary commonly used
in receiving overseas visitors. They could be
reviewed at the WEC online self-learning platform
at www.english.gov.hk/platform
and WEC's webpage on Youtube at www.youtube.com/englishgovhk.
Workshops: Understanding some
common English errors and how to overcome them
The two workshops hosted by Professor David
C.S. Li of the Hong Kong Institute of Education
were well-received by the attendants. Their videos
are now available at the WEC website at www.english.gov.hk/seminar.
Promotion on
Radio
WEC launched two
radio announcements to remind people the
importance of having a good command of English in
the workplace environment and to support the Hong
Kong 2009 East Asian Games. They could be reviewed
at the WEC website at www.english.gov.hk/api
and WEC's webpage on Youtube at www.youtube.com/englishgovhk.
Upcoming: English quiz on
Facebook
WEC piloted a series
of promotion on popular websites to promote
English. The first one is a quiz on Facebook to be
launched after the Christmas holidays. Please
refer to the WEC website in due course for more
details.
