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English Language Curriculum in Hong Kong Junior Secondary Schools: Overview & Guide

English Language Curriculum in Hong Kong Junior Secondary Schools: Overview & Guide

  • 2025-05-20

English Language Learning | Junior Secondary English | HK Curriculum


📘 1. Course Overview and Key Features

English Language is a core subject in Hong Kong’s junior secondary school education. The course focuses on developing four essential language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. It also emphasizes the development of language thinking and cross-cultural understanding.

Key Features:

  • Context-Based Learning: Enhance practical language use through thematic units.
  • Language + Thinking Integration: Encourage commentary, analysis, and creativity to boost logical and critical thinking.
  • Cultural Comparison: Explore texts and topics from various cultural backgrounds to broaden perspectives.
  • Balanced Expression Training: Strengthen skills in public speaking, discussions, and role-playing.

📚 2. Curriculum Structure (Applicable for S1–S3)

GradeThematic UnitsCore Language Skills & ObjectivesSuggested Tasks & Activities
S1Self & IdentityIntroduce third-person descriptions, adjectives, and question formationCreate a “Self-Introduction” poster or record a podcast clip
S1Animals & the EnvironmentDescriptive writing, environmental vocabulary, simple-to-complex sentence transformationWrite an advocacy letter to protect endangered animals
S2Culture & FestivalsComparative sentence structures, short reading, cultural vocabularyGroup presentation on holiday customs in different countries
S2Social Media & CommunicationOpinion expression, supporting examples, understanding internet slangWrite a formal email responding to a complaint
S3Science & InnovationScience reading, informative writing, passive voice usageWrite a report on future technologies
S3Global CitizenshipCritical thinking, essay structure, comparative writingDebate: “Should single-use plastics be banned?”

📝 3. Assessment & Weighting

Assessment ItemWeightFocus of Assessment
Reading25%Main idea understanding, contextual vocabulary, inference analysis, information extraction
Writing30%Structure, grammar accuracy, word choice, creativity, and persuasiveness
Listening20%Key point extraction, detail understanding, logical inference
Speaking25%Pronunciation, intonation, grammar accuracy, content organization, interactive response skills

🎯 4. Effective Learning Strategies

4.1 Four-Step English Reading Method (R-P-I-E)

📘 RPIE Strategy:

  • Read: Quickly skim the text to identify the main idea
  • Predict: Guess word meanings and predict next content
  • Identify: Find key details and text structure
  • Express: Summarize and reflect (write or speak)

4.2 Three-Tier English Writing Practice

✍️ Plan → Draft → Edit

  • Plan: Use a mind map to list points and examples
  • Draft: Follow the PEEL structure (Point-Example-Explain-Link)
  • Edit: Check subject-verb agreement, sentence length variation, and transitions

⚡ 5. Common Challenges & Solutions

ChallengeRecommended Strategies & Tools
Limited VocabularyUse the daily 10 vocabulary flashcard method with example sentences and synonyms/antonyms
Struggling with WritingBuild a universal writing framework (e.g., letters, argumentative essays, expository writing)
Difficulty Keeping Up with Listening SpeedPractice with TED-Ed or VoiceTube at a slower pace, alongside dictation exercises
Fluency in SpeakingConduct 2-minute English impromptu speaking sessions weekly and record for self-assessment

🌐 6. Extended Resources & Extracurricular Applications

Resource Platforms & Their Uses:

  • BBC Learning English: Short grammar lessons, speaking practice, cultural insights
  • ReadTheory / Newsela: Graded reading materials with comprehension questions
  • Duolingo / Quizlet: Vocabulary memorization practice, customizable quizzes
  • VoiceTube / ESL Fast: Listening and speaking training videos with subtitles and audio exercises

📆 Monthly Tasks Suggestions:

  • Read a teen novel (e.g., Holes / Wonder) and write a book review
  • Write an English diary or blog sharing school life or travel experiences
  • Create a 2-minute English video about “My Life Habits” and share it on the school platform

🎓 7. Connections to Further Studies & Career Development

High School Pathways:

  • DSE English: Deepen the four skills for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam
  • IGCSE / IB MYP: English Language and Literature
  • Elective Courses: English Drama & Speech (Speech & Drama)

Career Pathways:

  • Language-Related Jobs: Editor, translator, copywriter
  • Public Relations & Marketing: PR assistant, marketing communications assistant
  • International Volunteering & Exchanges: Coordinator, exchange group leader

📊 Key Statistics:

According to the 2023 Education Bureau Survey:

  • Junior secondary students engage in English for an average of 12 hours per week (including classwork and extracurricular activities).
  • 65% of schools have “English Days” (where English is the only language spoken).
  • DSE English results: 52.1% of students attained Level 3 or higher in the 2023 exam.

📌 Note:

This information is for reference only. For official updates, please refer to the Hong Kong Education Bureau website:
🔗 www.edb.gov.hk

This draft was written and organized with AI assistance. Edited by Professor Chan Kwok Wai. Responsible Editor: Kong Yi Leung.