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Throughout the semesters in the Bilingual Communication Program in French and English, I find that I have been able to learn a lot of different things within the program. I had the privilege to improve myself in the French language, as well as given the chance to delve deeper into the French culture. It was a privilege to be able to be a part of the program. It was a great experience, from the first day till the last. Victoria Waine Kate-Ip Cohort 2006-2008, AABCS (French & English)

Throughout these two years in Bilingual Communication (French & English), I learnt a lot in French, the language itself, the culture, the media and French business corporate. Not only focusing on the study, I am learnt through activities, role plays and movies. From a beginner, to know how to use this language practically in France, it is an amazing and fantastic experience for me. Glenna Kan Hang Ling Cohort 2006-2008, AABCS (French & English)

I am a student of English for International Corporate Communication. Being a former student of BCSFE (French and English option), it is a valuable experience for me. Apart from learning French, I had the chance to learn to work and most important learn independently. Project-based assignements allowed me to apply the French learned in class to daily uses. In addition,it allowed me to try out and learn some skills that may be very useful in my future career or studies. Although the Final Year Project was harsh and time-challenging to us, it provided a great opportunity for us to work with a company (in my case a French Bookshop: Parentheses-Continental Books Ltd) and apply everything to the real world. These opportunities helped me a great deal. Lai Tsz Yung Cohort 2004-2006

Studying the French program definitely gave me an unforgettable experience. It is very practical. I'm so impressed to learn French language and culture in such an unusual way, e.g. reading French comics, listening to French pop songs, making TV commercial in French...etc. Besides, the teachers are very nice and supportive. They always encouraged us to try and practice French. Within 2 years, we can communicate in both written and spoken French properly. What's more? The optional summer course gave me a chance to explore the French world by myself. It helped my own personal growth as well. Although I'm studying English and communication now, the knowledge I learnt from the French program is still very useful. Even, I work as a part time in a French-speaking company. The French program is worth studying. Cheung Hoi Pui, Anthea Year 2, BA in English for Professional Communication, CityU

I am one of the students of the Associate Degree of Bilingual Communication Studies AABCS (French and English). Currently I am studying English for the Professions in City University of Hong Kong. Meanwhile I work as a part-time tutor in music centre. French seduced me with its romantic style of articulation. I engaged in lots of role plays in my first year of study which helped me to build confidence in speaking French. I was also attracted by other languages, I took Korean as an out-of-discipline course. Thanks to the professor, I was enabled to participate in local and international competitions to test my language ability. I have successfully participated in one national speech and writing contest jointly organized by the Alliance Française and the Consulate General of France, a lyric writing and singing competition in Hong Kong. In year 2005, I was shortlisted in the final round of 7 th International French Poetry Contest among overseas universities, and in 2006 received a "special distinction" at the 8th Contest. My interpersonal skills and computer skills had improved a lot with various group projects. I enjoyed analysing the modality of commercials. My prospect is to work for a magazine company or French companies. After these two years of study, I sat for the entrance exam and was put into level 5 in the 4-week summer programme in l'Universite de Bourgogne in France. The certificate stated that my class was up to level B2 in European language standard. I studied language (comprehension,productive writing, listening), culture and civilization (literature, history and history of arts). Of course I have made a lot of friends and it was the best experience I could have. Candy Yeung

I had a great learning experience in the programme AABCSFE. It was a lot of fun doing this course. Not only did we learn the French language but we also learnt the culture of France and about it's people. Apart from the languages, I had learnt a lot, the communication skills, teamwork, presentation skills, time management, etc. I enjoyed myself immensely in this programme and if given the chance, I wouldn't mind doing this course once again. And definitely, I would like to acknowledge the tutors for making this course such a fun learning experience for us. Shirdha Budhwani Currently working full time in TNS (market research firm) and part-time teaching in English and private tutorials in French (primary level)

I received a sponsorship from the Division and attended a summer course in Dijon.The French teachers are very active in creating these opportunties for us. Then, I decided to stay one whole year in France improving my French at the Universite Paul-Valery in Montpellier, in the south of France . I had so much fun there. I met a lot of interesting people and made friends with other students from different cultural backgrounds. I travelled to Italy and saw Rome and Florence. I have kept in touch with my classmates after I came back to Hong Kong. I visited Stockholm and stayed with my Swedish friends.While I was there I also took an overnight trip on a tourist ferry to Finland. My Japanese friend, who likes Chinese food very much, visited me in Hong Kong, and some American friends I met in Montpellier recently sent me a box of brownies. It really was a multicultural experience being in France. I came back from France, I did my top-up degree (BA (Hons) in English for International Corporate Communication, which is offered through the Division of Langauge Studies by the University of Central Lancashire. WAN Kaman Now, I am working as a French teacher in Delia Memorial School (Broadway) and enjoying earning money at last.