Enhance your English language skills using topical newspaper articles in this 12-hour programme led by an experienced English teacher.

Designed for secondary schools, this is a school programme suitable for a class size of 10-12 individuals. The course is set over six lessons (two hours each), with at least one of these taking place at the SCMP office.

This interactive course aims to build confidence in English writing and public speaking, and includes a tour of a working newsroom at SCMP. At the end of this programme, students will take part in a Model World Summit where there will be opportunities for public speaking and report writing.

*Available for school partners only. If you are a parent, please ask your child's school to apply for this course.

What You Will Learn

In this dynamic course participants will get to advance their English language skills through the lens of the SCMP’s award-winning articles.

Each session will centre upon a topical issue ranging from artificial intelligence to music and art, disability rights, and the environment.

Participants will need to utilise their critical thinking and communication skills to debate, present, and write on these subjects, strengthening English proficiency and public speaking. In doing so, they’ll learn how to enhance their presentation technique, develop descriptive and narrative writing abilities, and foster cultural awareness.