MAEP is not just about English grammar and business writing. It is more about developing strategic thinking. As a senior manager of a renowned multinational organisation, I know that effective English skills are key to communicating with customers, suppliers, colleagues, and superiors operating in many different parts of the world. Understanding cultural differences and deploying the appropriate tone and manner can make the difference between winning and losing valuable business contracts and relationships.

Whilst building stronger English skills is a serious business, learning in MAEP classes is pressure-free and fun. The small class sizes make possible a high level of interaction between teachers and students, creating a relevant, real-life language learning environment.

I strongly recommend MAEP to everyone, at any stage of their professional career, who aspires to achieve a higher level in English, the lingua franca of business.

Connie Lee, General Manager, Suntory Beverage and Food HK, Brand Suntory HK; Graduate of 2014, MA in English for the Professions

The programme allowed me to study a new discipline that covers key subjects and essential knowledge that lay a solid foundation for further study and prepare students well for their future careers. It is structured in a practical and systematic way, so that students can learn effectively over the course of a year. I also learned many practical analytical skills through various workshops and activities. I have noticed that linguistics researchers are often needed in other disciplines, so I have come to realise how useful the programme is and what a huge advantage it gave me. The teachers were very supportive and always gave us useful advice. It was easy to ask them for help whenever needed. What I learned and gained from the programme far exceeded my expectations.

Zhang Wenxin, Project Associate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Graduate of 2013, MA in English Language Studies

Doing my MA degree in the Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was truly an eye-opening, rewarding, and transformative experience. Studying at PolyU opened a window to knowledge, critical thinking, and lifelong learning for me. PolyU is equipped with abundant resources, ranging from a fantastic library, where I could find every single book and article I needed, to an English language centre, where I received personal consultation services to improve my written and oral English. The teachers here typically adopt a student-centred approach combining varied teaching methods, including interactive lectures, case studies, group work, and online discussion. During lectures, students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas. This kind of learning style has gradually transformed me academically, professionally, and personally. My professional and academic achievements at PolyU have helped me to excel in different jobs, ranging from teaching at a language centre to working as an administrator at a university in Hong Kong. The lifelong learning experience I gained at PolyU during my MA degree motivated me to embark on my academic journey again, pursuing a PhD degree here at PolyU after years of working.

Yating Yu, PhD Candidate, Department of English, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Graduate of 2013, MA in English Language Arts

Completing my MA in English Language Teaching at the Department of English at PolyU was a tremendously rewarding experience in many ways. Not only did the programme offer a range of highly relevant and interesting courses, which equipped me with skills and knowledge that are vital to any career teaching EAP/ESP, but through attending the courses I also met some of the leading scholars in the field, who provided expert knowledge and guidance. Indeed, the programme and its inspirational professors motivated me to pursue a PhD degree at the department a couple of years after the completion of my MA. Beyond studying, an invaluable aspect of the MA is the opportunity to meet many different and interesting classmates with whom you will establish lasting bonds. I would recommend the MA without hesitation to anyone who seeks to advance their skills and knowledge in any of the four specialisms offered by the degree programme.

William Lee (PhD), Lecturer, Center for Language Education, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Graduate of 2012, MA in English Language Teaching