THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2016016
Event Name	:	CALL by Yourself: Computer-Assisted Language Learning for Surveyors DIY
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Mr. Locky Law is a PhD Candidate in the Department of English at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). His teaching and research interests include corprus linguistics (CL), systemic functional linguistics (SFL), sociolinguistics, discourse analysis (DA), computer-mediated communication (CMC), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), intercultural communication, English for Specific Purposes and linguistic creativity. Prior to his PhD study, he was a visiting lecturer at PolyU, the head of department (LS3) at Prime English Learning Centre and an English teacher at Wall Street Institute and at 18 local schools. He has over 10 years of experience in English teaching, drama teaching, teacher training and corporate training. He was a columnist for Sing Tao Student Page. Apart from his involvement in research and teaching, he is also the Tesla Motors Group Representative at Charged Hong Kong, a charity aimed at promoting electric vehicles (EV) in the city, and has been interviewed by SCMP on several occasions regarding EV and EV charging infrastructure development.
Event Date	:	2016-06-07
Event Time	:	7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Registration and networking time: from 6:30 pm)
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Divisional PQSL Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 1207, 12/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	QSD
Organizer	:	QSD
Fee	:	HK$120 for members of HKIS; HK$180 for non-members (HK$30 walk-in surcharge on all prices listed); Free of charge for student members studying full time (subject to availability)
Priority	:	QSD Members; First-come-first-served
Language	:	English
Details	:	This interactive talk aims to demonstrate ways to learn English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and general English (GE) through the use of language corpora. By the end of the talk, participants will have acquired the basic skills and knowledge to self-learning and problem-solving. They will be able to find answers to tricky English questions that even some English teachers fail to answer.
Remarks	:	FULL (NO WALK IN AVAILABLE) Participants are advised to “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) with internet access.
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.