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Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2024-02-27 14:56:38
Intro to Communication Support Services (CSS)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2022-09-02 10:25:03
Communication Support Services from CAES is here to provide you with free English language and digital media support for UGC-funded students! Watch this video for a detailed overview of our services and how to use them. You can book now at https://www.caescss.hku.hk/
Discover a treasure from CAES2003
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2022-07-29 14:34:12
CAES2003 Story Writing for Audiovisual Books
Intro to Communication Support Services (CSS)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-08-25 17:15:16
Learn more about CSS and what we do to support your development as a communicator!
5 Tips for Voiceover Narration
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-04-09 13:23:59
Narration assignment coming up and you've got no idea where to start? Here are 5 basic tips!
Day in the Life of a CA
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-04-09 10:55:12
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of Communication Support Services? Follow along to see!
The HKU English Speaking Competition 2021: Persuade! Inspire! Speak up! Act out!
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-01-20 15:37:36
Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) and HKU Campus Toastmasters Club proudly present "The HKU English Speaking Competition 2021", a campus-wide speaking competition featuring public speaking, original poetry reading and original comedy talk. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will...
Writing for Speaking
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-01-08 14:45:24
Here are some tips for writing a script that sounds more like spoken English than an essay!
Speaking with Visuals
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-01-08 14:14:08
Here are some tips on using visuals to complement what you're saying in your presentations!
Engaging with an Imaginary Audience
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2021-01-08 14:05:18
Here are some tips for engaging with your audience when you make a pre-recorded presentation!
Learn to create graphics with Canva
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2020-11-16 12:34:41
Digital literacy Lab is offering 1:1 focused consultation on creating graphic with Canva. Learn more about the consultation at https://www.diglit.hku.hk/canva. Book a session now at https://www.diglit.hku.hk/book!
Communication Support Services (CSS)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2020-11-12 15:44:35
CSS is here to support your development as a communicator in your coursework and beyond!
Engaging with an Imaginary Audience
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2020-10-23 17:32:33
Here are some tips for engaging with your audience when you make a pre-recorded presentation!
Writing for Speaking
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2020-10-23 17:25:01
Here are some tips for writing a script that sounds more like spoken English than an essay!
Communication Support Services Peer Consultant Recruitment
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2020-05-14 17:24:10
CSS is looking for outstanding communicators to join our team as Peer Consultants in the coming academic year! Do you want to support your peers' communication skills, develop your tutoring skills, and further develop your writing, speaking, or digital media skills? Then find out more about working ...
CAES 1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2019-08-23 12:53:23
Visit "https://learning.hku.hk/caes1000" to learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English!
CAES 1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2019-08-02 09:29:04
Visit "https://learning.hku.hk/caes1000" to learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English!
CAES 1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2019-07-26 10:11:09
Visit "https://learning.hku.hk/caes1000" to learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English!
HKU - Jockey Club Nurturing Global Leaders Programme
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2019-01-11 12:38:52
Each Year, NGL program send students to teach English for two months in remote areas in Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. This is an immersive culture experience where students will be challenged to experience life in a different perspective. This is a 12 credits course from CAES with 10,000 HKD grant...
CAES 1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2019-01-03 14:45:15
Visit "https://learning.hku.hk/caes1000" to learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English!
CAES Workshops - How to Avoid Plagiarism (Session Two)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-12-27 14:35:17
Sign Up our Workshop today! The second session aims to introduce the differences between a direct quote and a paraphrase, and students will practise writing an effective paraphrase in the workshop.
CAES Workshops - How to Avoid Plagiarism (Session One)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-12-27 14:32:49
Sign Up our Workshop today! The first session aims to introduce the concept of citation, referencing and plagiarism, and students will practise different styles of citation and properly write up a reference list in the workshop.
Tests Info Sessions
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-11-13 11:41:49
Preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, GRE or GMAT? Unsure about which one to take? The Advisory Zone is here to help you improve your understanding of the tests. During our second cycle of info sessions we will talk about the tests' format, requirements, assessment criteria and preparation techniques.
CAES AZ Book Reading Competition Finals
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-11-05 14:50:22
The CAES Advisory Zone invites everyone to the CAES AZ Book Reading Competition Finals! We will have guest speaker Seulmi Lee, author of Virgin Ghost on the North Korean Border sharing her experience of writing and publishing her award-winning short story. Also witness the narratorial talents of our...
CAES Book Reading Competition
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-10-08 15:08:06
Showcase your public speaking & storytelling skills. Read a 3-5 minute section of your favourite book and earn the chance to win the CAES Book Reading Competition & a signed copy of the visiting authors' book! Simply email us at etas.advisoryzone@hku.hk to sign up.
CAES1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-08-01 19:53:08
Visit "https://learning.hku.hk/caes1000" to learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English!
Test Info Sessions
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-03-09 14:05:58
If you missed the last information sessions, don't worry. The Advisory Zone is back to help IELTS, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT candidates improve their understanding of the tests. Students who are planning to take any of these tests and would like to know more about their format, requirements, assessment cr...
Film Screening: A Death in the Gunj
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-03-05 15:30:55
The 4th screening of the World Cinema Series brings us to Indian cinema right after the reading week. Indian cinema and Bollywood are not synonymous, so you are in for a surprise if you go in expecting singing, dancing, and colourful costumes. The CAES Advisory Zone presents to you Konkona Sen Sharm...
Book Reading Competition Finals
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-02-14 15:07:35
CAES invites everyone to the Advisory Zone's Book Reading Competition Finals. This event is set to inspire with Antony Dapiran, author of "City of Protest" sharing his experience of writing his thought-provoking book, and guest speakers discussing the importance of reading and their experience of he...
Film Screening: Women Without Men (Shirin Neshat)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-02-13 16:20:15
Moving towards the Persian Gulf, the third screening of the World Cinema Series brings us to the internationally acclaimed Iranian cinema. The CAES Advisory Zone presents to you Shirin Neshat's Women Without Men (2009). We would like to invite all HKU students, staff, and friends, along with any...
Film Screening: Ingrid Goes West (Matt Spicer)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-02-05 16:25:00
As we go west to American cinema for the second screening of the World Cinema Series film screenings, the CAES Advisory Zone presents to you Matt Spicer's Ingrid Goes West (2017). We would like to invite all HKU students, staff, and friends, along with your Valentine of course, to join us to enjoy t...
Book Reading Competition
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-01-19 11:06:33
The CAES Advisory Zone presents an opportunity for you to showcase your public speaking and storytelling skills! Read a 3-5 minute section from your favourite book and earn the chance to win a signed copy of "City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong" and the AZ Book Reading Competit...
Film Screening: The Way We Are (Ann Hui)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2018-01-11 16:30:10
A hardworking, widowed mother and her teenage son meander through life day by day in the infamous satellite town of Tin Shui Wai located at the periphery of Hong Kong. "The Way We Are" is a mesmerising window into the metropolis' underbelly, where the marginalised deal with life isolated from the gl...
CAES Film Screening: Wild (2014)
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2017-11-17 08:40:43
All HKU students, staff, and friends are invited to join us for this semester's last screening organised by the CAES Advisory Zone. Jean-Marc Vallée's Wild (2014) brings us along a beautiful journey of self-exploration. So come along to meet some kindred souls and enjoy this journey t...
CAES Film Screening: Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2017-11-06 15:14:47
The Centre of Applied English Studies (CAES) invites all HKU students, staff, and friends to join us for our bi-monthly movie screenings organised by the CAES Advisory Zone. Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin is a refreshing and chilling breeze to the sci-fi genre. Come join us to explore this dar...
Free English support at the Advisory Zone, 2F, Chi Wah Learning Commons
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2017-11-06 14:43:23
Many students and staff at HKU still don't know they can get expert English help via language consultations, ETA workshops and discussions, peer tutor chat sessions, writing support, and more. VISIT CAES ADVISORY ZONE WEBSITE TO BOOK A SERVICE ALL WELCOME! http://caes.hku.hk/az
CAES1000: Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2017-07-31 15:37:36
CAES1000: Core University English - An academic English course for 1st year students at HKU.
NCL Programme - application deadline January 20, 2017
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2017-01-11 17:21:14
Travel to Cambodia, Thailand or Myanmar with HK youth to teach English. 12 credits/$10,000 grant.
Dynamite HKU a one-day speaking conference with great and inspiring ideas to be shared
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2016-10-03 14:01:08
Date: 29 Oct 2016
Time: 10:00-16:00
Venue: CYM Amenity Center Theater 303
CAES1000 - Core University English
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2016-08-12 12:10:01
Learn more about CAES1000 - Core University English - Offered by the Centre for Applied English Studies
FirstFrame charity fundraising portrait taking event
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2016-05-14 13:11:11
Professional profile photos taken on May 19 & 21 1pm to 5pm in exchange for small charity donation.
HKU Public Speaking Competition
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2016-01-29 09:22:40
Heats: Tues. Feb. 23 to Fri. Feb. 26 Finals: Mon. Feb. 29
CAES Support Services
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2014-04-02 16:58:34
@ Chi Wah Learning Commons, 2/F, Zone R
Q&A with the CAES ETAs
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-04-29 17:32:30
Ask the CAES ETAs any questions you have about English or writing.
Want to Improve Your English?
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-01-31 14:26:29
English Resources in the ELRC!
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-01-31 14:25:27
Want to Polish Up Your English?
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-01-31 14:24:59
Want to Polish Up Your English?
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-01-31 14:23:57
English Discussion Groups in the ELRC!
Centre for Applied English Studies
Uploaded on 2013-01-31 14:19:09
The U-Vision Video Composer service has been retired. HKU staff and students are eligible to use TechSmith Camtasia with site license for offline video editing. More details in ITS website: https://moodle-support.hku.hk/camtasia-site-license-staff-and-students


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