We are pleased to announce that there will be a 4-lesson course on “Learning English through the Bible” on 27 Nov 2010, 4 Dec 2010, 11 Dec 2010 and 18 Dec 2010 in Hong Kong. Details are as follows:
Instructor: Jenny Wong (Assistant Professor, Beijing Normal University Hong Kong Baptist University, United International College) Fanny Cheung (Advisory Teacher, Education Bureau, HK Government)
Course description:
Do you know that a lot of modern day expressions come from the Bible? The Bible is a source of inspiration for writers like Shakespeare and a major source of English idioms. If you “go the extra mile to help your friend, “eat, drink and be merry” during happy hours, you are quoting from the Bible.
In this course, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the English Bible by learning its idiomatic expressions, rhetorical devices and influence in the Western world. Towards the end of the course, you will learn how to apply such knowledge in conducting English classes or interest groups with biblical references in schools, churches or family settings.
Target audience: Christians, particularly those interested in teaching Bible courses
Date: 27 Nov 2010, 4 Dec 2010, 11 Dec 2010 and 18 Dec 2010 (Sat)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Fee: HK$500 (an additional $100 administrative fee will be levied if enrolled after 20 Nov 2010)
Venue: Christian Times Office, 11/F Quality Education Tower, 476 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Enrollment method: Please fill out the form as attached and fax it at 852-2785 8335, or call Ms Chik at 2785 7688 for queries.
Enroll now to avoid disappointment!
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A lot of phrases, such as "two-edged sword" and " an eye for an eye", are taken from the English Bible. Learning the stories behind these idioms is fun, and can help boost your vocabulary. Click here to find out now!