Excellence in Education since 1896

WHEN?                  Every Sunday afternoon from 3.00 to 5.00 pm

WHERE?                Songjiang Youth Activity Center MAP

                               Ren Min Bei Lu # 1625

                               Opposite Song Jiang new town Library

THE COST?             Free, Gratis, Nothing

THE BENEFITS?     You will be speaking like a native soon

                                if you participate fully

                               You will overcome shyness when speaking English

                               You will become more resourceful

                               You will enjoy the cameraderie

                               and much more

What is an English Language Salon� ?
An English language Salon is a sophisticated, moderated, English Corner™ where English language students can practice their spoken English and their listening skills with their peers, as well as with native speakers from Great Britain, Canada, the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand and other countries where English is the main spoken language. An English language Salon is held in, well appointed, adequately illuminated rooms and that are comfortable in winter as well as in summer,
And, as a not insignificant bonus, students also learn vital life skills like inventiveness, common sense and resourcefulness.

Official Lion Dance

Opening on 27 March 2011

The oral English abilities of students are greatly improved with students who attend  English Language Salons regularly.
The Songjiang English Language Salon differs from the common English corner in that it is structured and well managed.. Students have the opportunity to check the topic for the next week's English language salon, often at their regular school, with their regular English teacher and carry out some research so that the student can speak on the topic with some authority.
Small prizes aroccasionally awarded fto students who excelled in their oral English and/or research done on the topic and their presentation at the English Salon..

Games are staged from time to time, not only for entertainment but also to engender an element of competition; all games have an English speaking element in them and are highly educational.

A warm welcome to all (Song jiang super students)

At the Songjiang English language Salon, learning English is made fun. Besides, a student who is not yet convinced of the need to be a good English speaker

 if he/she wants to be succesful in the world, will soon be convinced of how useful and how much fun it is to be able to exchange ideas with people form far away lands.

At the English salon information will be given about common mistakes made by Chinese students, cultural taboos and answers to common linguistic questions that many students have..
The website also features interesting short articles in English about topics of general interest for students.

What does a typical English Salon program look like ?

SUNDAY 27 March 2011

3:00 pm      Warm welcome to the students and teachers and guests.
                   Introduction of guests and their backgrounds
                   Address of some interesting experiences of the guests in

                   China

                   and/or the rest of the world.
                   Power point presentation by guests or students on any

                   topic of interest,
                   with explanations of new words in Chinese. 

3:30 pm      Introduction of the English language game which will be

                   relaxing and fun

                   for all.

4:00 pm      Introduction and explanation of the discussion topic, things

                   to watch and

                   useful hints on How to make the discussion meaningful,

                   interesting and,

                   above all, on how to keep the Discussion  going and not

                   die an untimely death.

4:15 pm      Formation of discussion groups. Students will select their

                   favorite guest or

                   Native speaker or senior student, who will be the

                   moderatorfor the group.

                   The Native English speaker will keep the conversation  

                   going, ensuring that

                   the topic is discussed in great detail and that everyone in

                   the group has the

                   pportunity to speak and voice their opinion.

4:45 pm      The spokes person from every group will tell all present the

                   result of the

                   discussion andparticularly relate some of the funnier

                   moments and/or a

                   synopsis of the discussions. 

5.00 pm      Closure and see you next week.

Next week's topic on the website
The topic for the next English speaking Salon is publized on the website. This gives students a chance to do some reseach and prepare themselves. Some English teachers discuss the next English speaking Salon with their students and guide them into excellence.
Prizes are occasionally given to outstanding contributors.

About the Song Jiang English language salon organisers:
The Songjiang English language Salon has been organised by Prof. Luo Jiang Qiang,from Shanghai Jiao Tong University ICEC  

Prof. Luo from Wellington, New Zealand, married with 4 children,  is a long time friend of China:
Prof. Luo is a columnist and a frequent contributor to the "Shanghai Daily" newspaper, the China Daily" and other National and International newspapers.
He came to China for the first time in 1982. He has lived in Beijing, Shanghai Pudong and, since 2007, in Songjiang.
He was nominated for the Shanghai Magnolia Award in 2007.
He has had a long and distinguished career in education in China, among others, at::
Shanghai International Studies University, Songjiang,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Jin Cai Senior High school, Pudong,
Jiao Tong Senior High school , Puxi
Shangnan Senior High school, Pudong 
Xiang Shan Senior High School (Art school) Pudong
Hong Shan Junior High school, Pudong
Prof. Luo is a columnist and frequent contributor for the Shanghai Daily (English language) newsaper and the China Daily  
He was a volunteer teacher for Shanghai Expo English
He has been the organiser and Host of the opening performances at the Pudong Education Department English culture weeks for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2010

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      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 10 JUNE 2011

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 4 JUNE 2011

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 12 JUNE 2011

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 27 MARCH 2011

Group discussion with teacher Andy.

This group learned a lot too from Prof. Luo .

Ben, from Australia was a great English teacher.

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 10 APRIL 2011

A very captive audience for teacher Aleks.

A swimming teacher in the "occupations" English game.

Yesss, I am the teacher.

A housewife??? Really?

A welcome to President Hu Jin Tao

Alesk explained the finer ponts about Oral English

Such a charming English Lady Duo

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 17 APRIL 2011

      SONG JIANG ENGLISH SALON 24 APRIL 2011