Peer Language Tutoring Programmes – Social Communication Enhancement

The Peer Language Tutoring Programmes, part of the Peer Impact Network (PIN), aims to connect students through tutoring and cultural exchange in a relaxed environment.

About the Programmes

“Peer English Tutoring” connects you with a native or near-native English-speaking Peer Tutor to practise conversational English in a stress-free environment. Spoken English is made easy by chatting about food, movies, travel and music. 

“Survival Cantonese” provides practice sessions conducted by Peer Tutors to cover essential day-to-day “Survival Cantonese” phrases for non-Cantonese speakers to get around in Hong Kong. It is ideal for newly arrived non-Cantonese-speaking students.

Both the Peer English Tutoring and Survival Cantonese will include:

• Sessions: Three 1-on-1 tutoring sessions for each tutee.  
• Duration: Each session lasts for 1 hour. 
• Format: Meetings can be face-to-face or online, with the time and venue arranged between you and your tutee.
• Each tutor will work with 4 to 5 tutees, totalling 12-15 sessions throughout the semester.

If you are a native speaker of Cantonese and/or English, join us as our Peer Tutors and utilise your language proficiency to help others. Connect with other HKUers from around the world and expand your social network!

To register, visit our Peer Impact Network (PIN) platform and follow the instructions [here]. Make sure to complete your registration by 14 Sep (Sun), 23:59. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Zoom interview, and further details will be provided later.

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