English Reading & Writing
Self-Directed Learning Series: Better English Writing Skills (Postal Mode)
自主學習系列：實用英文寫作技巧 (郵遞模式)
Course No. : 251-858311-01|Start Date : 20/01/2025
This course will be delivered in Postal Mode.
Start Date
January 20, 2025
Tuition Fee
HK$ 1,460.00
Level
General Short Courses
Course Enquiries
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Enrolment Enquiries
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Closing Date for Application
30/12/2024
1 Mode of delivery:Distance Learning
This course will NOT provide live sessions. Students will learn through written course materials in distance learning mode.
Course materials include: 'Course Guide', 'Course Notes', 'Course Assignments' and 'Study Schedule'.
Course materials include: 'Course Guide', 'Course Notes', 'Course Assignments' and 'Study Schedule'.
2 Introduction
This is an introductory course helping the participants to develop basic skills in writing accurate and effective English. The course is divided into three parts:writing essentials, essay types and particular forms of writing. Numerous examples are provided. Drills and ample exercises are included. Students are encouraged to actually write paragraphs and essays throughout the entire course so that a habit of writing good English is to be formed. This course also serves as a stepping stone for anyone who wishes to acquire the ability to write advanced English.
3 Course Outline
Part 1 - Writing essentials
1. Building Blocks of Good Writing
2. Simple Sentences
3. Compound and Complex Sentences
4. The Paragraph and the Essay
5. Ideas
Part 2 - Essay types
6. Narrative Essay
7. Descriptive Essay
8. Expository Essay
9. Argumentative Essay
Part 3 - Particular forms of writing
10. Letters
11. Summary Writing
12. Report Writing
1. Building Blocks of Good Writing
2. Simple Sentences
3. Compound and Complex Sentences
4. The Paragraph and the Essay
5. Ideas
Part 2 - Essay types
6. Narrative Essay
7. Descriptive Essay
8. Expository Essay
9. Argumentative Essay
Part 3 - Particular forms of writing
10. Letters
11. Summary Writing
12. Report Writing
4 Course Materials
English
5 Course Duration
Around 14 weeks
7 Suggested Level
S.3-6