Important:
After 30/9/2024, any remaining spots will be opened for registration on a first-come, first-served basis until the quota is full.
Gen-Z Communication Studio
The Studio is organised by the HKFYG Leadership Institute, supported by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) and funded by the Language Fund. Since its inception in 2021, the Studio has sparked more than 2,500 students' interest in English language and improved their ability to communicate in English, enabling their personal growth and paving the way of their future success. In the year to come, the Studio will continue its mission to provide the platform that enables young people to take action to unlock opportunities through structured and diverse training to hone young people's communication skills, with a view to empowering them and equipping them with:
- Effective communication
- Logical reasoning
- Empathetic leadership
On-site
School Workshops
We organise workshops for students to build their curiosity, confidence and open attitude to communication in English through group activities, intercultural dialogue and drama activities.
Joint-school Student Enhancement Training
A series of communication skills workshops led by professional trainers, covering topics such as public speaking, debate and negotiation.
Teacher Professional Development Workshops
We organise workshops to facilitate professional development of English teachers in communication training.
Course Schedule
Speaking for All School Workshops (FYG01S)
OBJECTIVES
- To foster a positive, diverse and open attitude to English language learning; and
- To cultivate curiosity and confidence in using English to communicate effectively with others
STRUCTURE
- Theme options: Speech, Drama and Music/Intercultural Communication;
- All programmes are free of charge
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
- 40 participating schools (50-80 students + 1 or more teacher(s) from each school)
On-site school workshops
Dates: From Mon, 28 October 2024 to
Fri, 11 July 2025
Time Duration: 2-hours
Venue: 40 participating schools
Speaker: Mr Jeff Anello (Speech, Drama and Music) OR Mr Jey Chan (Intercultural Communication)
Public Speaking Enhancement Training (FYG02S)
OBJECTIVES
- To develop the ability to write and deliver a speech with a compelling content and cohesive structure; and
- To employ effective verbal and non-verbal techniques in enhancing the delivery of speech
STRUCTURE
- A 6-hour programme divided into three consecutive training sessions;
- 6 classes offered (C1/C2/C3 for junior division S1-3 & C4/C5/C6 for senior division S4-6);
- Maxiumum of 30 students per class;
- Each applying school has a quota of five nominating students (Open to more than five nominating students after 30/9);
- All programmes are free of charge
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
- 30 participating schools (5 students from each school) = 180 Students
Class 1 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 12 October 2024 (1)
Sat, 19 October 2024 (2)
Sat, 26 October 2024 (3)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1001, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Class 2 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 18 January 2025 (1)
Sat, 25 January 2025 (2)
Sat, 1 February 2025 (3)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1001, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Class 3 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 15 March 2025 (1)
Sat, 22 March 2025 (2)
Sat, 29 March 2025 (3)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1001, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Class 4 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 12 October 2024 (1)
Sat, 19 October 2024 (2)
Sat, 26 October 2024 (3)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1002, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Class 5 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 18 January 2025 (1)
Sat, 25 January 2025 (2)
Sat, 1 February 2025 (3)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1002, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Class 6 (1/2/3)
Date: Sat, 15 March 2025 (1)
Sat, 22 March 2025 (2)
Sat, 29 March 2025 (3)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 1002, 10/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Chamber Debate Club (FYG03S)
OBJECTIVES
- To acquire an understanding of fundamental elements of debate, including refutation and rebuttal; and
- To cultivate a robust understanding of salience and relevance contemporary issues across a wide range of domains and disciplines
STRUCTURE
- A 13-hour programme divided into five consecutive training sessions and one session of debate simulation;
- One class offered;
- Maximum of 30 students per cohort;
- Each applying school has a quota of five nominating students (Open to more than five nominating students after 30/9);
- All programmes are free of charge
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
- 6 participating schools (5 students from each school) = 30 students
Chamber Debate Club (1/2/3/4/5)
Dates: Sat, 2 November 2024 (1), Sat, 9 November 2024 (2),
Sat, 23 November 2024 (3), Sat, 7 December 2024 (4), Sat, 14 December 2024 (5)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Digital Chamber, 1/F, The HKFYG Leadership Institute, 302 Jockey Club Road, Fanling, N.T.
Speaker: Dr Brian Wong
Annual Chamber Debate
Dates: Sat, 21 December 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Digital Chamber, 1/F, The HKFYG Leadership Institute, 302 Jockey Club Road, Fanling, N.T.
Speaker: Dr Brian Wong
The Youth Boardroom (FYG04S)
OBJECTIVES
- To acquire effective and strategic communication techniques for crafting persuasive messages and delivering logical speeches; and
- To acquire an understanding of the principles of effective persuasion, including negotiation, facilitation and mediation techniques and the ability to influence and convince others in various settings
STRUCTURE
- A 16-hour programme divided into four sessions of skillset training workshops and four sessions of issue exploration and experiential learning;
- One class offered;
- Maximum of 40 students per class;
- Each applying school has a quota of five nominating students (Open to more than five nominating students after 30/9);
- All programmes are free of charge
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
- 10 participating schools (5 students from each school) = 40 students
Skillset Training Workshops (1/2/3/4/5)
Dates: Sat, 8 March 2025 (1), Sat, 15 March 2025 (2)
Sat, 22 March 2025 (3), Sat, 29 March 2025 (4), Sat, 5 April 2025 (5)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Room 801, 8/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong. (Near MTR Quarry Bay Exit C)
Field Trip
Dates: To be confirmed (TBC)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: To be confirmed (TBC)
Roundtable Summit Simulation
Dates: Sat, 19 April 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Digital Chamber, 1/F, The HKFYG Leadership Institute, 302 Jockey Club Road, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong
Train-the-trainer Workshops for Teachers (FYG01T)
OBJECTIVES
- To integrate interactive educational activities into lesson plan, design and implementation; and
- To acquire effective tools and strategies for articulating students' learning motivation in English language learning
STRUCTURE
- Three identical workshops: Workshop A, Workshop B, Workshop C. One timeslot will be assigned for multiple selection;
- Theme option: Drama/Public Speaking;
- All programmes are free of charge
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
- 30 participating schools (5 teachers from each school) = 150 Teachers
Train-the-trainer Workshops for Teachers
Drama (A/B/C)
Dates: Mon, 9 December 2024 (A)/
Wed, 19 February 2025 (B)/
Fri, 4 July 2025 (C)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Please refer to the TCS system
Speaker: Mr Jeff Anello
Train-the-trainer Workshops for Teachers
Public Speaking (A/B/C)
Dates: Wed, 13 December 2024 (A)/
Thur, 5 March 2025 (B)/
Tue, 2 June 2025 (C)
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Please refer to the TCS system
Speaker: Ms Ella Leung
