Student-tutor Communication Consultation Programme – Peer Speaking Service

The Language Centre has been running the Peer Writing Tutoring Programme for years to support the development of students’ writing skills. The initiative was rebranded as Student-tutor Communication Consultation Programme (SCCP) in 2024 and it now provides UGC-funded students with consultation sessions to help them develop their speaking skills.

Our peer tutors will offer one-on-one speaking help for their tutees by providing guidance on speaking assignments and giving comments on students’ speaking practice in a friendly and supportive setting.

The tutors are:

  • Selected Year 2 or above undergraduates at HKBU

  • Possess excellent English communication skills

  • Trained and supervised by the programme coordinator

Where

Monday to Friday: Language Learning Oasis (LLO), OEM707, Oen Hall, Ho Sin Hang Campus
(The tutoring service will be provided in a virtual mode when face-to-face sessions are not possible.)

When

Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, from September 2024 to March 2025
(There may be occasions that our tutors are absent from their sessions due to illness or emergency. Please check the online schedule for updated information.)

How to register

Go to http://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/swcp/login.php to view the available consultation sessions and register
(Note: If you do not attend a consultation session as scheduled, you will not be able to book a session for the rest of the semester.)

How to prepare

  • Upload your notes or presentation plan at least 2 days in advance before the consultation for the tutor to read and prepare.
  • If you want help on specific aspects of your speaking, please indicate them on your document.

Questions about the programme

Email: lcpeerspeak@hkbu.edu.hk

What students say about this programme

“The tutor is helpful and caring. This programme is flexible and convenient.”

“The face-to-face consultations allow me to ask questions directly and quickly.”

“The overall quality of the consultation service is quite good.”

“My peer tutor helped me identify problems in my speaking and offered useful solutions. I am now more confident in speaking.”

“My peer tutor provided clear suggestions and some inspirations for my presentation.“

“After rehearsing my speech with the peer tutor, my communication skills have improved. Thanks a lot for their support and help!“

If you would like to be a tutor for the programme,
you may email us for more information.