Fall 2025 ELC Honors Top Students at “i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition” awards ceremony

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On December 17, 2025, the English Language Centre (ELC) held an award ceremony for the “i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition” to acknowledge the most committed and high-performing participants.

This semester has witnessed a boost in lesson completion, which doubled the amount comparing to the last semester, with 26, 405 lessons collectively completed by the students. The impressive increase highlights students’ willingness to go the extra mile and engage in independent English learning. Among these participants, over 1005 students completed at least 12 lessons, and 415 students surpassed 24 lessons—which shows their exceptional commitment and focus.

Students also actively engage in the writing component as well, producing 20,619 pieces during the competition period. Notably, 868 students completed at least 12 compositions, while 247 students reached the milestone of 24 pieces. These results highlight students’ increasing enthusiasm for developing their writing skills and their commitment to strengthening their English proficiency.

At the heart of the competition, the i-Learner platform remains key to the ELC’s efforts to help students thrive in English-medium university studies. With its interactive and flexible learning environment, it inspires learners to strengthen their language skills, think critically, and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Prof. Andrew Moody, Director of the English Language Centre, opened the ceremony with his experience of running Marathons to acknowledge students’ resilience and hard work in consistently practising English. Afterwards, certificates and prizes were presented to outstanding performers whose achievements showcased both effort and excellence.

A particularly distinguished achievement was made by UE2 student Luis Chen, who completed an exceptional 264 lessons and earned an average score of 89%. This also represents his second championship in the i-Learner competition. Among other winners, Liu Men Yi, the champion of the UE1 level, completed 158 lessons, while top performers in UE2 completed over 80 lessons each, showcasing their dedication and perseverance.

These achievements demonstrate students’ capacity to manage their coursework while pursuing extra learning on the i-Learner platform, reflecting their dedication to both personal and academic development.

Follow is a list of the winners:

	Name	Faculty
Champion	Luis Chen	Year 3, ICI
1^st Place in UE1	Liu Men Yi	Year 1, FBA
2^nd Place in UE1	Zhong Yiu Tung	Year 1, FHS
3^rd Place in UE1	Huang Wai Ho	Year 1, FST
1^st Place in UE2	Liu Yuhan	Year 1, FBA
2^nd Place in UE2	Leng Nianze	Year 1, FED
3^rd Place in UE2	Li Yankai	Year 1, FSS
1^st Place in UE3	Sin Chou U	Year 1, FED
2^nd Place in UE3	Ou Xiaoqing	Year 1, FSS
3^rd Place in UE3	Su Cheng Lam	Year 1, FST

This year’s writing competition highlighted impressive talent at every level, with students delivering essays that were insightful, well-structured, and engaging. UE1’s Best Writer is Wu Siting. She recalled her first day of school, showcasing a keen attention to emotion, imagery, and flow. In UE2, Zhou Yinghuan stood out with a clear and well-reasoned critique of the role anti-corruption organisations play in society. At the UE3 level, Ou Xiaoqing excelled with a compelling essay on the harms of cyberbullying and potential solutions, demonstrating strong analytical skills.

Follow is a list of the best writers:

	Name	Faculty
Champion in UE 1	Wu Siting	Year 1, FED
Champion in UE 2	Zhou Yinghuan	Year 1, FBA
Champion in UE 3	Ou Xiaoqing	Year 1, FSS

Champion

UE1 Winners

UE2 Winners

UE3 Winners

Winners of the writing competition

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Students also shared their feedback about the i-learner platform. They reflected on their English learning journey and expressed strong appreciation for practising English outside the class,

“Practising on this platform has improved my English skills a lot. I found it very helpful for my English learning.”

“It helps me improve grammar. I feel grateful to be able to practice this essential language skill outside my English classes.”

“I-learner has provided a convenient platform for students to practice their English. You can do it anywhere, anytime, and even practice English on your phone.”

“I like how the i-learner staff respond to technology issues. Their replies were so in time and they solved the problem so efficiently.”

The i-Learner platform continues to empower students by strengthening their language proficiency and fostering a love for learning. The achievements of this semester’s participants and winners are a testament to their hard work and determination.

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Congratulations to everyone who participated in the i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition! Your achievements motivate us to continue developing even more dynamic and engaging activities ahead.