Since Hua Language Institute was established over twenty years ago, our primary goal has been to provide excellent training in English to every student who passes through our doors. Over the years, our efforts have paid off, as the testimony of students and parents will show. However, not content to remain merely within the arena of language teaching, Mr Hua’s aim is to see Hua Language Institute become a professional research center whose services and products can benefit all who are engaged in English language teaching and learning. Moreover, we seek to be our students’ role models not only in terms of English, but also in setting the standards for sincerity, kindness, generosity and creativity. This is a process that requires a close partnership between the school, students and parents. Only by working together to resolve problems can we give our children the best. Therefore, your opinions matter to us, whether in the form of constructive criticism or encouragement.

Once again, many thanks for your support. We look forward to hearing from you. You can contact us in the following ways:

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• Our Method
  1. What are the main differences between KEEP and other preparatory stage classes?
  2. At Hua, students' homework consists of writing, recitation and quiz preparation. How effective is this combination?
• Our Teachers
  1. Are your teachers native speakers?
  2. How often do classes change teachers?
  3. Is it possible to request a particular teacher?
• Student Placement
  1. What if my child falls behind the rest of the class?
  2. Why do students have to repeat the course if they do badly in the final exam?
• Other Questions
  1. Why should parents accompany their children to class?
  2. Are there classes for junior high school students?
  3. What do I do if I need to contact my child when he/she is in class?

Our Method

1. What are the main differences between KEEP and other preparatory stage classes?

Essentially the aims of both courses are the same: to install the sounds of English into students’ speech organs and to teach them the skills they need to learn to read. However KEEP classes are especially designed for younger learners. The course is longer in duration, so students have more time to learn and absorb the language in a way that more closely mirrors that of young native speakers. As younger learners have a shorter attention span, there is less emphasis on explicit teaching of structures and rules. However, the necessary basics, including the ability to read phonetic symbols and an understanding of phonics, basic spelling rules and simple sentence patterns are presented to students in a fun and interactive way, along with other content area topics that appeal to younger learners’ sense of curiosity.



2. At Hua, students’ homework consists of writing, recitation and quiz preparation. How effective is this combination?

The writing exercises not only help students develop neat and accurate handwriting, but also expose students to a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures. The recitation assignment is usually related to the language taught in the previous lesson and encourages students to practice speaking in order that they might exercise their speech muscles and develop greater fluency.
Weekly quizzes and mid-term / final exams are designed to give teachers a clear understanding of each student’s progress, enabling them to correct or help students as required. We are convinced that these methods allow us to help students build a firm foundation in English.

Our Teachers

1. Are your teachers native speakers?

We hire both native speakers and local teachers. After undergoing a rigorous selection process and receiving comprehensive pre-job training in articulation, diction and teaching methods, all teachers continue to receive on-going training and mentoring, thus ensuring consistent, high quality teaching.



2. How often do classes change teachers?

   As our teaching is organized into different stages and levels, teachers are usually assigned to a class for the duration of a particular level.

   

3. Is it possible to request a particular teacher?

   After a teacher has passed the pre-job training program, he/she will continue to receive on-the-job training and to attend weekly workshops. Therefore, parents can rest assured that all of our teachers are fully equipped to teach the classes that they are assigned.

   

Sutdent Placement

1. What if my child falls behind the rest of the class?

If you have any concerns in this area, please address them directly to the teacher and school director, who will discuss with you the possibility of transferring your child to a more suitable class.



2. Why do students have to repeat the course if they do badly in the final exam?

   At Hua, we are committed to helping our students build a firm foundation in English so that they do not give up when they encounter difficulties later on. If a student does not pass a final exam but continues on to the next level, we feel that he/she will struggle and feel increasingly discouraged, eventually losing interest in learning English.

   

Other Questions

1. Why should parents accompany their children to class?

There are two reasons why Hua Language Institute encourages parents to sit in on classes:

• Parents are able to see first hand what is taught and the way their children interact with the teacher in the classroom. Parents are also well equipped to help their children at home, and can take this opportunity to spend more time with them.
• Parents who accompany their children to class can also ensure that they travel safely to and from class.



2. Are there classes for junior high school students?

Hua accepts students from grade 3 kindergarten to junior high school age. For regular classes, students are placed according to their level of English rather than according to age. After taking a placement test, students are placed accordingly.

In addition, Hua also runs intensive English programs during the summer vacation. These classes are aimed at students in grade five elementary school and above and are particularly helpful for students who are about to begin junior high school.



3. What do I do if I need to contact my child when he/she is in class?

   In order to avoid unnecessary disruption, we would ask parents not to interrupt a class except in cases of emergency. Any other messages should be conveyed via the school secretary.