Kids’ Corner:

Becoming bilingual

The Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL) is now in its fourth decade of teaching languages to children, teens, adults, corporations and schools. Tuition is available in seven different languages – English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese – and the specialised courses are designed to help with everything from preparing for language exams to meeting professional job requirements. According to the HKIL team, many students enrol simply because they see learning another language as a way to enhance their personal lives.

HK Kidz is a specialised kids’ arm of the institute, focusing on giving youngsters positive reinforcement to boost their confidence while strengthening their ability to communicate in a different language. Classes are delivered 100 percent face-to-face in facilities designed for children’s learning; a full range of courses is available after school and on Saturdays for all ages and levels, taught by qualified native teachers. Parents can opt for small group classes of four to eight, or tailor-made individual courses for their children.

There are specialised programmes for kids too, including a new French language foundation programme along with language camps during school holiday periods. The emphasis of the camps is to encourage children to speak as much as possible in the chosen language and become actively involved in each lesson.

Book now for Easter!

During this year’s upcoming holiday, HKIL is offering a culturally themed Easter Camp in French, German and English, available for ages four to 12 years. Children will learn about the language and culture of France, Germany and Great Britain through fun-based activities, with a curriculum that covers everything from festivals, cuisine and famous places, to art, literature and family trees.

What: The French, German and English course comprises eight 1.5 hour lessons for each programme, with a choice of half-day (morning) or full-day curriculums

When: From Tuesday to Friday during the two-week Easter break (16-19 and 23-26 April)

Where: Classes are held at HKIL’s Central campus

What else: For children who wish to take up the all-day programme (9.30am to 3.30pm), lunch will be provided free of charge by the institute’s French chef.

• Central Campus: 3/F & 6/F, Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street

• Wong Chuk Hang Campus: 306-307, Level 3, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road

2877 6160 | info@hklanguages.com