# Language Events
**Source**: https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events
**Parent**: https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/courses/common-core/english
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# Language Events
- [Short Courses](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/short-courses)
- [Language Events](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events)
- [Learning Resources](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/resources)
- [Language Advising](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/advising)
- [Language Commons](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-commons)
[Short Courses](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/short-courses)
[Language Events](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events)
[Learning Resources](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/resources)
[Language Advising](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/advising)
[Language Commons](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-commons)
Category
- Any -Chit-chatDiscussions skillsGroup interactionKoreanJapanesePronunciationFluencyPublic SpeakingSocial EnglishAccuracyLanguage & CultureAcademic WritingVocabulary & StructuresExam PreparationWorkplace EnglishEuropean LanguagesChinese as L2CantonesePutonghua
HMW Hours
- Any -YesNo
Skills
- Any -GrammarListeningReadingSpeakingVocabularyWriting
New event
- Any -YesNo
Availability
- Any -Current
Time
- Any -In a weekIn a month
[HMW
### Chinese Knots Tour
Are you curious about what is Chinese knots? Do you want to make it by yourself? Register now! In this workshop, you will create your own Chinese knotting accessory, learn more about different types of Chinese knots and their symbolic meanings, and discover the world of Chinese folk art!
HMW
15 Sep 2025](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/chinese-knots-tour)
[### English Chit-Chat
2 Jan 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/english-chit-chat)
[### Cantonese chit-chat 你今日“港”咗未？(For Non-Chinese background students)
Cantonese chit-chat aims to equip Chinese/ non-Chinese background students with basic Cantonese expressions and help them navigate their journey on campus and outside of the classroom in Hong Kong.
2 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/cantonese-chit-chat-nijinrigangzuoweifor-non-chinese-background)
[### Chinese Chit-Chat (Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced) 漢語會話角(初級、中級、高級)
2 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/chinese-chat-corner-beginners)
[### A Journey Through Putonghua Recitation and Drama
This fun and engaging activity helps students discover the beauty of the Chinese language through recitation and drama. Students will improve their Putonghua pronunciation, intonation, and speaking skills through guided practice and interactive sessions.
10 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/journey-through-putonghua-recitation-and-drama-1)
[### Cantonese chit-chat 你今日“港”咗未？(For Chinese background students)
Cantonese chit-chat aims to equip Chinese/ non-Chinese background students with basic Cantonese expressions and help them navigate their journey on campus and outside of the classroom in Hong Kong.
10 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/cantonese-chit-chat-nijinrigangzuoweifor-chinese-background)
[### IELTS Workshops (Spring 2026)
From 23 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/ielts-workshops-spring-2026)
[NEW
### Korean Chit-chat
NEW
24 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/korean-chit-chat)
[### Japanese Chit-Chat: Chat Chat Pera Pera Advanced (3 sessions)
27 Feb 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/japanese-chit-chat-chat-chat-pera-pera-advanced-3-sessions)
[NEW
### Language Ambassador (LANG Ambassador) Scheme
We guide, you thrive!
The program aims to empower and enable all HKUST students (UG & PG) to make changes and become a better version of themselves under the one-on-one coaching from Language Instruct
NEW
5 Mar 2026](https://cle.hkust.edu.hk/extracurricular/language-events/language-ambassador-lang-ambassador-scheme)