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Miss Chan

Miss Chan

English & Language Arts

Grew up bilingual in Hong Kong. PGDE in English Language Education from HKU. 8 years teaching P1-P6 English at a band 1 school in Kowloon Tong. Makes English feel approachable for every family.

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family-dynamics28 Dec 2024

Siblings with Very Different English Levels: How Families Can Support Both Without Comparing

When siblings have significantly different English levels, the family dynamic around language and learning becomes fraught. An English teacher explains what helps.

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family-dynamics18 Dec 2024

My Student Is Fluent in My Class. At Home, She Refuses to Speak English. What's Going On?

Miss Chan on the child who code-switches dramatically between school and home — what it means, why it happens, and whether families should push English at home.

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family-dynamics5 Oct 2024

Grandma Speaks Only Cantonese, We Push English at Home: The Linguistic Identity Crisis This Creates

When grandparents speak only Cantonese and parents prioritise English, children can end up linguistically stranded. An English teacher explains what she sees in the classroom.

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family-dynamics28 Jul 2024

Which Language Should We Use at Home? The Question Every Bilingual HK Family Has to Answer

Should bilingual Hong Kong families speak English or Cantonese at home? An English teacher navigates the question every family asks — and offers a more nuanced answer.

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family-dynamics4 May 2024

Reading Aloud Together: The Simple Family Practice That Builds Language AND Relationships

Reading aloud as a family is one of the most evidence-backed practices in literacy development — and one of the simplest forms of family connection. An English teacher makes the case.

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family-dynamics25 Feb 2024

When Your Child's English Overtakes Yours: The Family Dynamic Shift Nobody Prepared You For

The moment your child's English surpasses your own is a family turning point. An English teacher explains what it does to the parent-child relationship — and how to navigate it well.