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My love of languages

Pauline CHOW Lo Sai

I love languages both Chinese and English. I can endure the wordiest
explanations. I read labels, posters and signs carefully as though I were
proofreading documents.

Some words I came across stay in my mind for a long time. I learnt the word
“meadow” when I read Heidi at the age of ten. Then there is “negotiate” used to
describe how an old man walks up the stairs.

My interest in languages is not limited to text alone. Thanks to YouTube, we can easily re-live those historic moments
listening to inspiring speeches.

I keep reminding my students that language profi ciency is not just for university admission but for life and so language
practice should not be merely limited to examination drills when after all, that is so boring.

Whenever I am interviewed on the tips to learn English, I would simply say – use it and live it! Language is living and
growing every day. Some like to put the blame on the lack of language environment. If that is indeed the case, create
one for yourselves. With the internet going rampant and communication devices getting inexpensive, there is absolutely
no difficulty in surrounding yourselves in an English-rich world if you so desire! That is exactly what I do. I read in
English. I watch and listen to the English television and radio channels. I walk up to Western-looking tourists just to
have another chance to speak in English! I correct my mistakes whether in writing or in speaking whenever I realize I
am wrong.

My love of languages grows by the day. In fact, I have a dream - to learn one more language! Which one? Not sure yet!
French? Maybe!

* Pauline CHOW Lo Sai is the Academic Consultant of Wai Kiu College. She served Fukien Secondary School as the Assistant
Principal in 2003 – 2004 school year, the Deputy Principal from 2004 to 2013 and then the Consultant from 2013 to 2015. Miss Chow
was also the Executive School Manager of Fukien Secondary School Affi liated School from 2009 to 2013 and then the Consultant
from 2013 to 2015. In 2015 – 2016 school year, she joined Kowloon True Light School as the Language Consultant.

Miss Chow attained Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees at The University of Hong Kong. She was also
awarded the Advanced Diploma of Education by The University of Hong Kong and the Postgraduate Diploma of Further Studies in
Education by The University of Durham, United Kingdom.
Miss Chow is a Subject Specialist of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifi cations, a member of
Council on Professional Conduct in Education and Committee on Professional Development of Teachers & Principals. She is also
the Chairwoman of the Hong Kong Women Teachers’ Organization.

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