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25 2025-02

【ELC- ECAC】 Photography in the American West , 5 March (Wed), 15:00 -16:30

2025-03-06T00:00:55+08:00

The American West is a unique region that has attracted photographers for centuries. In this workshop, students will explore the physical, cultural, and political dimensions of the region through the lenses of historic and contemporary photographs. Participants will learn how photography has been used as a tool of conquest and self-expression, recognize different types of photographic materials and technologies, and expand their photography- and history-related vocabulary.

Students who attend will also earn Smart Points (SP).

This ELC ECAC event is presented by Hugo Teixeira, an English Instructor at the ELC and a visual artist specializing in photography and printing. His work explores landscape imagery as a mirror of identity.

  • Date: 5 March 2025 (Wed) 
  • Time :15:00 – 16:30 
  • Venue: E3-1032
  • Presented by ELC Instructor Mr. Hugo Teixeira

​​​​​​​Scan the QR code on the poster to register now!

Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at ECAC_ELC@um.edu.mo

Best Regards,
English Co-Curricular Activities Committee (ECAC)
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities

【ELC- ECAC】 Photography in the American West , 5 March (Wed), 15:00 -16:302025-03-06T00:00:55+08:00
17 2025-02

【ELC-EWCC】Don’t Miss the EWCC Open House this Wednesday! Feb 19 , 14:00–17:00

2025-02-14T15:38:00+08:00
【ELC-EWCC】Don’t Miss the EWCC Open House this Wednesday! Feb 19 , 14:00–17:002025-02-14T15:38:00+08:00
13 2025-02

【ELC -EWCC 】Photo Sharing : 1st session of “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”

2025-02-12T16:53:37+08:00

On February 11th, English Writing and Communication Centre (EWCC), in collaboration with the UM Library, successfully kicked off the first “Library Drop-in Tuesday” consultation services. 

With the shared goal of making academic support more accessible for UM students, EWCC tutors will complement the existing services of the library and visit the library AI cabin on the ground floor every Tuesday from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. The drop-in will run for six weeks from February 11th to April 30th, aiming to provide 36 consultation hours to maximize students’ autonomy in learning outside the classroom. 

During the drop-in, students can discuss with the tutors about their understanding of essay questions, having a quick check of drafts and ideas, referencing, CV formatting or other concerns they have in their academic studies. 

Each drop-in session is up to 20 minutes, and will be provided on a first-come, first-service basis. During rush hours, students may need to sign their names for the support. 

“Library Drop-in Tuesday” is a great opportunity for students to discuss their learning and get guidance and support from the tutors. It will reduce stress during the critical periods. So please don’t hesitate to visit the EWCC tutors at the AI cabin, library ground floor on every Tuesday afternoon!

Scan the QR code to know more about how to find EWCC tutors and the AI cabin 

【ELC -EWCC 】Photo Sharing : 1st session of “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”2025-02-12T16:53:37+08:00
11 2025-02

【FAH-ELC】EWCC “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”

2025-02-10T11:53:51+08:00

Get Quick Academic Support at EWCC Library Tuesday Drop-in Services!

歡迎拜訪英語寫作中心在圖書館設立的星期二諮詢站獲得快速有效的學術支援

Dear students,

What’s your new year resolution for your academic studies? Have you ever explored the UM library, and have you ever met with any tutors at the English Writing and Communication Center (EWCC)?

This semester, the writing centre EWCC will collaborate with the UM library to provide quick consultation support. Starting from February 11th, every Tuesday, you can bring your questions and concerns and meet with our tutors in the library !

You can find us in the AI Cabin, on the Ground Floor of the Library, every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 4pm. The drop-in service will offer fast and effective guidance for students who need help with:

  • Understanding essay questions
  • Quick check of drafts and structuring ideas
  • Referencing
  • CV formatting
  • General academic concerns

Each session lasts up to 20 minutes and operates on a first-come, first-served basisno appointments required! Whether you’re in the early stages of brainstorming or making final touches to your work, our team is ready to assist you.

The service will run until April 30th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your academic writing and improve your assignments. Simply drop by the AI Cabin and get the help you need!

  • Location: AI Cabin, Library First Floor
  • Dates: February 11th – April 30th
  • Time: Every Tuesday, 1:30pm – 4:00 pm
  • Sessions: Up to 20 minutes per session, first-come first-served

For further enquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the drop-ins and at the library!

Best wishes,

Writing and Communication Centre

English Language Centre

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The University of Macau

親愛的同學們,

新年好!新的學年,你有想實現的願望嗎?你探索過澳大圖書館,和預約過英語寫作中心的服務嗎?

人文學院英語寫作中心將和澳大圖書館合作,於2月11日起每個星期二, 下午1:30 – 4:00圖書館地面層的AI未來學習艙進行即時諮詢服務。屆時,中心導師將會對英文寫作、學習技巧等的相關學術疑慮進行快速有效的協助。每節諮詢持續二十分鐘左右為同學提供快速理解作業要求、討論寫作想法、學術引用、調整簡歷格式等問題的幫助。諮詢服務先到先得,無需預約。歡迎同學們每週二下午一點半到四點間前來拜訪參觀!

  • 地點:圖書館1/F AI未來學習艙
  • 日期: 2月11日-4月30日
  • 具體時間:逢星期二下午, 1:30 – 4:00
  • 諮詢時間:每人二十分鐘,先到先得,無需預約

如有任何疑問,請通過fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo 與我們聯繫。

我們期待在圖書館和你相見!

 

澳門大學人文學院英語中心謹啟

【FAH-ELC】EWCC “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”2025-02-10T11:53:51+08:00
10 2025-02

【FAH-ELC】EWCC “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”

2025-02-06T16:20:38+08:00

Get Quick Academic Support at EWCC Library Tuesday Drop-in Services!

歡迎拜訪英語寫作中心在圖書館設立的星期二諮詢站獲得快速有效的學術支援

Dear students,

What’s your new year resolution for your academic studies? Have you ever explored the UM library, and have you ever met with any tutors at the English Writing and Communication Center (EWCC)?

This semester, the writing centre EWCC will collaborate with the UM library to provide quick consultation support. Starting from February 11th, every Tuesday, you can bring your questions and concerns and meet with our tutors in the library !

You can find us in the AI Cabin, on the First Floor of the Library, every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 4pm. The drop-in service will offer fast and effective guidance for students who need help with:

  • Understanding essay questions
  • Quick check of drafts and structuring ideas
  • Referencing
  • CV formatting
  • General academic concerns

Each session lasts up to 20 minutes and operates on a first-come, first-served basisno appointments required! Whether you’re in the early stages of brainstorming or making final touches to your work, our team is ready to assist you.

The service will run until April 30th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your academic writing and improve your assignments. Simply drop by the AI Cabin and get the help you need!

  • Location: AI Cabin, Library First Floor
  • Dates: February 11th – April 30th
  • Time: Every Tuesday, 1:30pm – 4:00 pm
  • Sessions: Up to 20 minutes per session, first-come first-served

For further enquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the drop-ins and at the library!

Best wishes,

Writing and Communication Centre

English Language Centre

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The University of Macau

親愛的同學們,

新年好!新的學年,你有想實現的願望嗎?你探索過澳大圖書館,和預約過英語寫作中心的服務嗎?

人文學院英語寫作中心將和澳大圖書館合作,於2月11日起每個星期二, 下午1:30 – 4:00圖書館一樓的AI未來學習艙進行即時諮詢服務。屆時,中心導師將會對英文寫作、學習技巧等的相關學術疑慮進行快速有效的協助。每節諮詢持續二十分鐘左右為同學提供快速理解作業要求、討論寫作想法、學術引用、調整簡歷格式等問題的幫助。諮詢服務先到先得,無需預約。歡迎同學們每週二下午一點半到四點間前來拜訪參觀!

  • 地點:圖書館1/F AI未來學習艙
  • 日期: 2月11日-4月30日
  • 具體時間:逢星期二下午, 1:30 – 4:00
  • 諮詢時間:每人二十分鐘,先到先得,無需預約

如有任何疑問,請通過fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo 與我們聯繫。

我們期待在圖書館和你相見!

 

澳門大學人文學院英語中心謹啟

【FAH-ELC】EWCC “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”2025-02-06T16:20:38+08:00
7 2025-02

【FAH-ELC】 Spring 2025 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition

2025-02-06T16:22:57+08:00

This semester, the ELC is thrilled to present the i-Learner English Marathon Competition! Dive into as many lessons as you can by April 15, 2025.

To join the contest, students have to complete a minimum requirement of lessons with a score of 70% or above. Students from UE1 to UE3 must complete a minimum of 35 lessons, while students from E4 to E5 must complete at least 20 lessons to enter the competition. The ELC will select one champion who achieves the highest completion regardless of the level. The champion will be awarded a grand prize worth up to MOP 1,000. Meanwhile, the top students at each level who have completed the most will also be awarded amazing prizes for their outstanding efforts.

The ELC is also hosting a writing competition for UE 1-3 students. Students should complete the course required lessons (25 lessons for UE1/2, 12 lessons for UE3), and submit the writing assignment for the last lesson. Students with the highest writing scores at their levels will be awarded. 

All winners will receive a certificate from the ELC.

All students enrolled in ELC courses in 2024/25 are automatically registered as i-Learner users. Follow the steps below to explore new lessons:

  1. Log into https://um.i-learner.com.hk/ with your UM account information.
  2. Lessons in both the “University English” and “English Marathon” sections are counted in the competition.
  3. Choose the topics at your current ELC levels.
  4. Complete as many lessons as you can with a score 70% or above to qualify!  

*Notes: 

  1. Scores will be valid only if you complete the i-Learner lessons at your current ELC course level, e.g. students in EELC1011 should complete UE1 lessons 
  2. UE1 lessons are open to EELC1011 students; UE2 lessons are open to EELC1012 students; UE3 lessons are open to EELC1013 students; Advanced Skills Practice lessons are open to EELC2008 to EELC2013 students.

For inquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo / ewcc@um.edu.mo.

Best regards, 

English Language Centre

親愛的同學們,

澳門大學英語中心(ELC)將在本學期繼續舉辦i-Learner英語馬拉松競賽。競賽截止日期為2025年4月15日

同學們需要在截止日期前完成要求課程節數,並獲得70%或以上的分數,方被納入參賽考量成績。UE1至UE3的學生須至少完成35課節,E4與E5的學生則須至少完成20課節在眾多級別中表現最佳的總冠軍將獲得價值澳門幣1,000的獎品。與此同時,在各級別的榜首均能獲得精美獎品。

另外英語中心也會繼續舉辦UE 1-3寫作比賽。同學們須完成課程要求的寫作練習節數(UE1/2需25課節,UE3需12課節),並提交最後一節課的寫作作品,,各自級別最高分數的同學將獲頒獎品

所有得獎者將獲得英語中心頒發的優秀證書。

所有在2024/25學年註冊ELC課程的學生都自動註冊為i-Learner用戶。按照以下步驟探索新課程:

  1. 使用您的澳門大學帳戶信息登錄https://um.i-learner.com.hk/
  2. “大學英語”和“英語馬拉松”部分的課程都計入比賽
  3. 選擇與您當前ELC課程級別相符的主題
  4. 完成盡可能多的課程,並且確保分數超過70%

*注意事項:

  1. 只有在您當前ELC課程級別完成的i-Learner課程分數才有效,例如EELC1011的學生應完成UE1課程
  2. UE1課程開放給EELC1011學生;UE2課程開放給EELC1012學生;UE3課程開放給EELC1013學生;進階練習課程則開放給EELC2008至EELC2013的學生

如有任何疑問,請通過fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo / ewcc@um.edu.mo 與我們聯繫。

澳門大學人文學院英語中心謹啟

【FAH-ELC】 Spring 2025 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition2025-02-06T16:22:57+08:00
23 2025-01

【FAH-ELC】EWCC : Join the 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge to Boost Your English Listening Skills!

2025-01-22T12:17:57+08:00

 

Dear Students,

We’re excited to invite you to join our 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge! This engaging activity will take place from February 10 to March 7.

Here’s what to look forward to:

  • Co-listening partners: You’ll team up with a peer to explore podcasts together.
  • Dedicated support: Four writing centre tutors will guide you in improving your listening skills.
  • Interactive sessions: Spend 1.5 hours per week on podcasts and enjoy 1-hour weekly sessions at the writing centre. During these meetings, you’ll learn effective listening techniques, share ideas, and practice your English-speaking skills.

We are welcoming 8 students to participate in this challenge. The seats are limited! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and gain membership in our podcast club, Postopedia!

Let’s make this a fun and rewarding journey of learning together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Here is the link for you: https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXRp1srQHqa8Isu

 ↓  ↓ Register NOW ↓  ↓ 

Best wishes,

English Writing and Communication Centre

English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The University of Macau

 

【FAH-ELC】EWCC : Join the 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge to Boost Your English Listening Skills!2025-01-22T12:17:57+08:00
22 2025-01

【FAH-ELC】EWCC : Join the 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge to Boost Your English Listening Skills!

2025-01-21T12:16:25+08:00

 

Dear Students,

We’re excited to invite you to join our 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge! This engaging activity will take place from February 10 to March 7.

Here’s what to look forward to:

  • Co-listening partners: You’ll team up with a peer to explore podcasts together.
  • Dedicated support: Four writing centre tutors will guide you in improving your listening skills.
  • Interactive sessions: Spend 1.5 hours per week on podcasts and enjoy 1-hour weekly sessions at the writing centre. During these meetings, you’ll learn effective listening techniques, share ideas, and practice your English-speaking skills.

We are welcoming 8 students to participate in this challenge. The seats are limited! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and gain membership in our podcast club, Postopedia!

Let’s make this a fun and rewarding journey of learning together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Here is the link for you: https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXRp1srQHqa8Isu

 ↓  ↓ Register NOW ↓  ↓ 

Best wishes,

English Writing and Communication Centre

English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The University of Macau

 

【FAH-ELC】EWCC : Join the 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge to Boost Your English Listening Skills!2025-01-21T12:16:25+08:00
6 2024-12

ELC Honors Top Students at “Fall 2024 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition” awards ceremony

2025-01-01T00:00:28+08:00

On November 27, 2024, the English Language Centre (ELC) proudly celebrated the conclusion of the “i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition” with an awards ceremony honoring the top-performing students. 

The two-month-long competition attracted over 1,500 participants from students taking ELC courses to join, who collectively completed an impressive 26,903 lessons. 78% of the participants completed at least 12 lessons, and 46% of the participants completed more than 24 lessons—far exceeding the course requirements. This enthusiasm reflects students’ dedication to self-directed learning. In the writing component of the competition, participants collectively completed 22,216 pieces of writing within eight weeks. Notably, 38% of the participants submitted at least 24 pieces, demonstrating a growing interest in English writing. These achievements highlight the students’ passion for learning and their commitment to improving English skills through the “i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition”. 

Aligned with the ELC’s mission to empower students for success in English-medium university studies and beyond, the i-Learner platform encourages independent learning outside the classroom. By creating an immersive language environment, the platform helps students strengthen their English proficiency, develop academic skills, and achieve better learning outcomes. 

Group photo of all winners

The awards ceremony began with a speech by Prof. Katherine Chen, Director of the English Language Centre, who commended the students’ hard work and dedication across Fall 2024 semester. Certificates of achievement and prizes were presented to the winners, who were selected based on their lesson completion and performance.

Setting a remarkable new record, Wong Pui Si from the University English 2 (UE2) level, completed an extraordinary 238 lessons with an impressive average score of 91%. The 1st place winner of UE2, Yanick de Jesus Monteiro de Almeida, also completed 238 lessons with an average score of 88%, just a few per cent different from the overall champion. Impressively, the first place of UE1, Wang Kinsing, completed 135 lessons with the average score of 96%, and the 2nd place of UE2, Hu Tianyao, completed 147 lessons, with average score of 86%.

This year’s winners achieved a milestone of both scores and number of lessons completed, showcasing increased engagement and commitment. These accomplishments underscore the ELC’s role in fostering academic excellence and inspiring dedication among its students, paving the way for continued success in future semesters.

Follow is a list of the winners:

 

Name

Faculty

Champion

Wong Pui Si (UE2)

Year 1, FBA

1st Place in UE1

Wang Kinsing

Year 1, FBA

2nd Place in UE1

Chan Hou Hin

Year 1, FBA

3rd Place in UE1

Ruan Yeung

Year 1, FSS

1st Place in UE2

Yanick de Jesus Monteiro de Almeida

Year 1, FSS

2nd Place in UE2

Hu Tianyao

Year 2, FBA

3rd Place in UE2

Liu Bei

&

Sun Yujie

Year 1, FAH

&

Year 1, FST

1st Place in UE3

Leong Weng Lam

Year 1, FBA

2nd Place in UE3

Tam Io Sang

Year 2, FLL

3rd Place in UE3

 

 

The writing competition highlighted exceptional talent across various levels of study. Huang Chi Seng from UE1 delivered an engaging and well-structured story, vividly recalling his first day of school with convincing character development, rich imagery, flawless grammar, and excellent verb usage. Zhao Ruiduan from UE2 showcased a strong command of grammar, advanced writing techniques, and an impressive vocabulary in crafting an authoritative and well-researched argument on anti-corruption commissions. Liu Yilin from UE3 wrote a clear, well-structured, and compelling essay debating whether marriage is essential to a happy life, demonstrating strong analysis, effective use of evidence, and excellent language skills.

Follow is a list of the best writers:

 

Name

Faculty

Grades

Champion in UE 1

Huang Chi Seng

Year 1, FBA

A

Champion in UE 2

Zhao Ruiduan

Year 1, FBA

A

Champion in UE 3

Liu Yilin

Year 1, FST

A

Reflecting on this semester’s contest, we extend our congratulations to the winners of the “English for Universities” Marathon and Writing Contest. Your dedication and achievements are truly inspiring. The ELC is excited to continue fostering a love for learning through more dynamic and engaging activities in the future. Stay tuned—there’s much more to come!

Champion of the i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition

 

Winners of the writing competition

 

Winner from UE1

 

Winner from UE2

 

Winner from UE3

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During the interview session, the ELC has collected valuable feedback from the students. As always, students show a positive attitude towards i-Learner.

 

Students shared their thoughts on the usefulness of writing training in their English learning journey: 

“The lessons help me listen more carefully and enhance my vocabulary.”

“As a Portuguese speaker, I find it difficult to speak English with Chinese people, but this training helps improve communication and vocabulary acquisition.”

“I like that I can practice anytime and anywhere.”

“The training enhances my vocabulary, helps me use proper tenses, and the knowledge can be applied to lessons. The writing templates are really useful for English assignments.”

“Each lesson introduces different cultures, which not only improves my English skills but also helps me learn more about other cultures.”

 

When asked about the most interesting and useful aspects of the i-Learner platform, students highlighted the following:

“My listening skills improved in a short period of time. The listening audios are short, which makes them easy to complete.”

“The reading part is very interesting. There’s a lot of new information, so I not only learn English but also gain more knowledge about the world.”

 

When asked if they would recommend their classmates to practice more on i-Learner, many students shared positive feedback:

“Yes, it’s helpful for the ELC course and helps to prepare for tests and exams. Plus, it’s exciting to win in the competition.”

“Yes, definitely. What can be better to improve your English and win prizes at the same time?”

“Yes, my English has obviously improved. I’ve also learned more about different countries, cultures, and interesting facts about the world.”

“As a Portuguese-major student, I do not have much chance to encounter English in my study. However, I don’t want to forget English after graduating from university, so this platform helps me keep learning English.”

 

The student feedback session highlighted the positive impact of the writing training and i-Learner platform on their English learning journey. Students appreciated the practical skills gained, such as improved vocabulary, grammar, listening, and communication, as well as the opportunity to learn about different cultures and global topics. Many found the platform engaging, informative, and useful for preparing for exams, with added motivation from competitions and prizes. The feedback underscores the effectiveness of these tools in enhancing both language proficiency and cultural awareness, making them valuable resources for continued learning.

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ELC Honors Top Students at “Fall 2024 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition” awards ceremony2025-01-01T00:00:28+08:00
27 2024-11

【ELC -ECAC 】Photo Sharing : “See? We are ready to apply for a job!”

2024-12-31T00:03:26+08:00

Are you ready to apply for a job? The English Co-Curricular Activities Committee (ECAC), with the facilitation of Mr. Alan Chan and Mr. Gennadiy Belotserkovskiy, ELC Instructors, organized the “See? We are ready to apply for a job!” workshop on 13 November 2024.  

       

The workshop was divided into four parts to maximize learning, and to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to create their own CVs. In the first part, Mr. Chan explained what a CV is and its primary purpose. In the second part, students were divided into teams and participated in interactive games to learn about the elements that should and should not be included in a CV. The teams with the highest scores received prizes. In the third part, students applied their newly acquired knowledge by creating their own CVs in a fun and engaging way.  Each group was assisted by an ELC instructor to help them write their CVs following the template provided.  Further tips on refining their CVs by using appropriate language when applying for jobs were provided in the fourth part.

It was a great opportunity for students interested in creating their Curriculum Vitae for future job applications.  This workshop was highly beneficial for students preparing to apply for their first job, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to put together an effective CV.  This ensures their readiness in facing the next steps of the job application process.

(Written by ECAC Student Ambassador Cinthia Anette Jaramillo Vera.)

【ELC -ECAC 】Photo Sharing : “See? We are ready to apply for a job!”2024-12-31T00:03:26+08:00
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