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Lee Wing-Sze

Wong Yu-sing

Age: 18

Top tunes: None

No. I seldom listen to the radio. I have no interest in radio programmes. I'm not very active in practising my English listening skills. Even if I watch English movies, I'll rely on the subtitles instead of listening to the dialogue. Good English language skills are still very  important in Hong Kong.  I don't have the initiative to really brush up my language skills as I think my English is good enough  for communicating with people.

Carven Chan Ka-hang

Age: 15

Top tunes: Ballads  by Trademark and Westlife

No, I don't have time to listen to the radio. When I turn on the radio, I usually tune in to the Chinese channels. To enhance my English listening skills, I will do more listening exercises. Sometimes, I watch English TV programmes on National Geographic or Discovery channels, which are more interesting and informative. English is still an important language in Hong Kong.  It  is a global language after all.

Henry Cheung Hok-him

Age: 16

Top tunes: Linkin Park's Live in Texas

Yes, but not very often. I usually listen to music programmes and  watch the MTV channel to learn English. Their language is more useful  in daily life. English is important in Hong Kong. If your English is not good, your future is doomed.

Winson Kan Ka-lok

Age: 19

Top tunes: Nothing in particular

No. I usually listen to Chinese channels, but will tune in to English channels at night sometimes to enjoy  the music. I  watch English TV programmes and listen to English songs to improve my listening skills. English is a crucial language in Hong Kong. Lots of companies use English as the medium when recruiting interviews. And some companies in Hong Kong are owned by foreigners.

Janus Li Ka-yan

Age: 19

Top tunes: None

No. I usually watch movies rather than listen to the radio. Although I turn on the radio, I don't really listen to it. English is still a major language in Hong Kong. There are lots of subjects that use English as the teaching medium.



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Do you listen to English radio programmes?