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By the Book? On the Use of Bilingual Dictionaries in Translation (Full)
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Translators are often tempted to consult a bilingual dictionary for a ready-made translation, but to little avail. In this talk, the speaker will explore the use of bilingual dictionaries in translation with reference to the translation of literary texts. He will also talk about other reference books and skills required for the task of translation. |
Fabric Wrapping for Gift - Talk cum Demonstration
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Quarry Bay Public Library |
Writing Workshop for Teenagers
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Aberdeen Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Workshop IV: Tips for Smartphone Video
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library |
READ Ambassador Programme: Enjoy Reading Time with Children
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tiu Keng Leng Public Library |
Practical Tips for Cognitive Fitness
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | A registered occupational therapist from the Elderly Health Service, Department of Health will introduce some techniques in daily life to enhance your memory and help you fight against memory decline. Through this seminar, you will know how leisure activities based on the “Six Arts” of Chinese culture, the use of assistive devices in daily living, and the application of compensatory memory strategies can all improve your cognitive fitness. Interactive activities will be included so that you can master these skills easily and apply them to your daily life. |
Learning English through Games
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Venue: | Tseung Kwan O Public Library |
Workshops for Elderly - General Exercise for the Elders
| Date: | 2018/12/10 (Monday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | South Kwai Chung Public Library |
Theory Development of Professor Jao Tsung-i
| Date & Time: | 2018/12/9 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | Professor Jao Tsung-i used textual criticism as his principal method of scholarly research. Meanwhile, he also had remarkable achievement in theoretical exploration. The speaker will look into the theory development of Professor Jao. |
Classic Game Remakes
| Date: | 2018/12/9 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Children's Activity Room, 2/F.) |
| Description: | Presenter: St. James’ Settlement Causeway Bay Integrated Services Centre |
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