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CEAL ELSS MARCH/APRIL 2018

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Upcoming

Events

April 3 English Conversation Series: Dinner

with the VETs

April 23-27 Drop-in Centre open for regular

assistance and help with final exam

preparation!

elss.ln.edu.hk

A Note from the VETs

This semester is flying by, and it has certainly been a busy one! We’ve had two packed movie

nights, three hostel events, tea times, and lunches—not to mention all the English practice

happening in the drop-in centre!

As we look towards the end of the semester, we encourage you to come to the drop-in centre

far in advance of the LCE 1020 deadline (April 15) and 2010 deadline (April 22), so that you

can avoid the line! And don’t forget that we are here for more than your requirements. Now is

the time to take advantage of these resources and equip yourself for future success!

~ The VETs: Amala, Carmela, Liz, Molly, and Walter

Musical English Turn to page 3 for some recommendations of American

musicals to sing your way to better English

ELSS Express March/April 2018

TEDx Recap Check out some

photos from the

recent TEDx mainstage

event on page 2!

3 Ways to Excel on Finals It’s that time of year again… read our finals preparation

tips on page 2

In this Issue…

Can you say “Thhhhhh”? Practice your pronunciation on page 2



Website: elss.ln.edu.hk

Drop-in Centre Hours: LBY 202

Mon-Fri: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, 3:00-

6:00 pm

Social Media: Add us on Facebook and follow us

on Instagram @cealelss

Email: [email protected]

YouTube Spotlight: Pronunciation Try saying this sentence:

The thirty-three thieves thought Thursday was thrilling.

Difficult? Try watching our Youtube video on how to practice and

pronounce the “Th” sound by scanning the QR code to the right.

Find this video and more like it on our Ceal Elss YouTube Channel

Three Ways to Excel on Final Exams

We are approaching the end of the semester, which means you probably have a lot of final exams and

projects to prepare! Whether you have a presentation or a multiple-choice test, try these 3 tips to

ensure study success:

1. Find a good study environment – Some prefer to study with friends; some work better alone.

Maybe you need silence to concentrate, or maybe you do your best while listening to music.

Experiment with different environments to find where you concentrate best!

2. Make a schedule – Studying for shorter periods of time across several days works better than

cramming at the last minute, but it can be hard to manage your time with so much to do! Try

making a calendar or time-table to plan when you will study. Don’t forget to schedule breaks!

3. Come to the Drop-In Centre! – Whether you have an argumentative essay, a presentation, or

just need a space to work and ask questions, our door is open, and we would love to help.



TEDx Recap

TEDx Lingnan: “Change Makers” was held

on Saturday, March 3 and was a rousing

success. Our speakers had the audience

meditating, singing, and considering how

they could change the world.

Check out these photos from the event!

Follow TEDx Lingnan University on Facebook for more photos and videos from the event



Musical English

In February the VETs held their first movie night event of the spring semester: Hairspray: The Musical. While learning English from a musical might sound silly, it's actually one of the better ways to engage in English learning outside of the classroom. Musicals have so many different elements that can help you learn! Firstly, they cover a wide range of topics and media types, so whether you like your movies to be cartoon or live-action, lighthearted or more serious, you can find a musical you'll enjoy. Secondly, musicals have been gaining popularity across the world, and the modern phenomenon is rooted in the west, so watching musicals can be a great way to learn more about Western culture. And last but certainly not least, most of the lyrics in songs from musicals utilize many literary devices such as metaphors, rhymes, and puns that will boost your English abilities and impress your teachers! Here is a list of some great musical movies to check out:

Grease

Into the Woods

Les Miserables

Mama Mia

Moana (and most Disney movies!)

Join Us! TEDx would not have been

possible without this team

of student volunteers.

Want to be a part of the

action next year? Meet

amazing speakers, build

communication skills, and

help share ideas across the

world: contact Marc LeBane

to join the team!

Les Miserables

Moana

Hairspray

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