English Language Educational Television Programmes for

Key Stages 1 to 2 (Primary 1-6) 2002

Disk 1

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Where’s My Name? /
  1. Learn about the letters of the alphabet
  2. Greet others and respond to greetings
/ P. 1
Snow White / Replaced by New Snow White on Disk 18 / P. 1
Adam’s Family /
  1. Introduce oneself and members of the family
  2. Talk about simple daily habits
/ P. 1
Frog and Toad / Replaced by Dodo Can’t Fly on Disk 31 / P. 1
The Magic Rug /
  1. Ask about and identify different colours and shapes
/ P. 1

Disk 2

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
What’s the Time? /
  1. Ask about and tell the time
  2. Make a list of daily activities
/ P. 1 & P.2
I Love My Body /
  1. Identify and describe parts of the body
  2. Talk about simple daily habits
/ P. 1
Ten Little Rabbits /
  1. Identify simple objects and describe their sizes and shapes
  2. Talk about quantities
  3. Make simple requests
/ P. 1
What’s the Magic Word? /
  1. Express and respond to thanks
  2. Make simple requests
  3. Talk about personal possessions
/ P. 1
Animals /
  1. Identify and describe different animals
/ P. 1

Disk 3

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
What Do You Want To Be? /
  1. Talk about different occupations, like doctor, policeman, nurse, etc.
/ P.2
Tootie’s New Home /
  1. Talk about and describe different locations in a house, e.g., living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.
  2. Identify and talk about furniture
/ P. 2
What Do You Hear? / Replaced by Happy School Days on Disk 21 / P. 2
Daniel’s Birthday Party /
  1. Greet others and respond to greetings
  2. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of age and members of the family
  3. Express and respond to apologies
/ P. 2
Party On the Moon /
  1. Learn about the vocabulary related to nature, like the moon, sky, stars, clouds, etc.
/ P. 2

Disk 4

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
My Favourite Pastimes / Replaced by Pinky’s Hobby on Disk 22 / P. 3
Shopping is Fun / Replaced by Pinky Goes Shopping on Disk 22 / P. 3
Rosie’s Walk / Replaced by Pinky Goes to the City on Disk 33 / P. 3

Disk 5

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Adventures into Storyland 1 and 2 /
  1. Develop pupils’ interests in reading
  2. State opinions and express feelings
/ P.3
My Favourite Things and Colours / Replaced by Witches on Disk 22 / P.3
What are Friends for? / Replaced by What Should You Say on Disk 33 / P.3

Disk 6

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Lights Off, Lights On /
  1. Identify and describe simple objects
  2. Identify rhyming patterns in English
  3. Learn about the sense of seeing and hearing
/ P.3
Three Billy Goats Gruff / Replaced by Games We Play on Disk 33 / P.3
Animal Friends /
  1. Identify and describe animals
  2. Express one’s feelings
  3. Make simple requests
/ P. 3

Disk 7

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Once Upon a Birthday / Replaced by Charlie’s Chocolate Day on Disk 23 / P. 3
Listen to What I Hear /
  1. Describe what one sees and hears
  2. Make a description of what one sees and hears
/ P. 3
Funny Bones / Replaced by Let’s Move Around on Disk 33 / P. 3

Disk 8

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Beautiful Things in Nature /
  1. Make a description of things found in nature
  2. Identify common animals and plants and describe them
/ P. 4
Meg and Mog / Replaced by Getting to Know You on Disk 34 / P. 4
Too Much Junk Food /
  1. Comprehend oral and written prohibitions
  2. Develop healthy eating habits
/ P. 4
Castle Adventure / Replaced by The Flying Classroom Series: Animal Habitats on Disk 35 / P. 4

Disk 9

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Can Clothes Tell? / Replaced by The Shoe Stories on Disk 34 / P. 4
Daniel’s Adventure in Space / Replaced by Return to the Present on Disk 25 / P. 4
A Thousand Cats / Replaced by Aunt Mary’s Friends on Disk 34 / P. 4
Give Me Back My Name /
  1. Identify some basic letter sounds
  2. Identify some repetitions and rhyming patterns in English
/ P. 4

Disk 10

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Exploring Hong Kong / Replaced by Treasure Island on Disk 26 / P. 4
Joymakers /
  1. Offer one’s services
  2. Express concern and sympathy
  3. Make simple suggestions
/ P. 4
Words Beautiful /
  1. Express concern and sympathy
  2. Make simple comparisons of various kinds
  3. Make simple requests
/ P. 4
Make the Impossible Possible / Replaced by Helping Each Other on Disk 26 / P. 4

Disk 11

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Signs All Around /
  1. Recognize common signs in English in Hong Kong
  2. Give simple instructions, warnings and prohibitions
/ P. 5
Internet Friends / Replaced by Help Save the Clubon Disk 36 / P. 5
Beauty and the Beast Part 1 /
  1. Arouse pupils’ interest in a famous children story
  2. Give a simple account of things that happened and things that people did in the past
  3. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
/ P. 5
Beauty and the Beast Part 2 /
  1. Arouse pupils’ interest in a famous children story
  2. Give a simple account of things that happened and things that people did in the past
  3. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
/ P. 5

Disk 12

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Famous People of the Past /
  1. Introduce two famous people in the past
  2. Make simple predictions
  3. Develop thinking skills like distinguishing between positive and negative values
/ P. 5
Country Roads, Take Me Home /
  1. Make simple descriptions of places
  2. Make simple comparisons of various kinds
  3. Develop awareness of the environment
/ P. 5
Magic Seed / Replaced by I Feel So Good Today on Disk 27 / P. 5

Disk 13

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Mr What / Replaced by I Love Potatoeson Disk 36 / P. 5
Dare to Try /
  1. Learn about different sports like canoeing, rock climbing
  2. Develop a positive outlook on life like taking part in extra-curricular activities
  3. Learn about the importance of team spirit
/ P. 5
Make a Wish / Replaced by What Will You Do? On Disk 28 / P. 5

Disk 14

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Alice in Cyberland /
  1. Develop pupils’ interest in a famous children story
  2. Develop pupils’ interest in reading
/ P. 5
Changes in Hong Kong /
  1. Learn about how people lived in the past, like the games they played, the kinds of transport they used, etc.
  2. Make comparisons of how people live in the past and at present
  3. Talk about past events
/ P. 5
Born Free / Replaced by Festivalson Disk 36 / P. 5

Disk 15

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Chinese Festivals /
  1. Learn about the names and the vocabulary related to two Chinese festivals
  2. Develop understanding of the Chinese culture
  3. Make simple comparisons of various kinds
/ P. 6
Adventures into Monsterland / Replaced by Around Hong Kong in Seven Days on Disk 29 / P. 6
Presents for My Family /
  1. Make a description of some simple objects
  2. Describe simple processes and situations
/ P. 6
International Food Festival /
  1. Learn about the names of international cuisines
  2. Develop an understanding and awareness of different cultures
  3. Describe simple processes
/ P. 6

Disk 16

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
The Blue Box /
  1. Make descriptions of simple objects
  2. Ask for and give explanations
/ P. 6
The Silent Whistle Part 1 /
  1. Identify sound patterns in English Language
  2. Identify and develop awareness of the letter sound, l
/ P. 6
The Silent Whistle
Part 2 /
  1. Identify sound patterns in English Language
  2. Identify and develop awareness of the letter sound, d
/ P. 6
Home Sweet Home /
  1. Make a simple description of different places
  2. Make simple comparisons of different places
/ P. 6

Disk 17

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Lizzie and the Freezo Machine Part 1 /
  1. Make simple predictions
  2. Ask for and give explanations
/ P. 6
Lizzie and the Freezo Machine Part 2 /
  1. Make simple predictions
  2. Ask for and give explanations
/ P. 6
Things People Do on Sundays /
  1. Describe what people do regularly
  2. Learn about the days of the week
/ P. 6
Circus of Music /
  1. Develop an interest in music
  2. Learn about and describe simple musical instruments
/ P. 6

Supplements to English Language Educational Television Programmes for Key Stages 1 to 2 (Primary 1 to 6) 2004

Disk 18

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
New Snow White /
  1. Ask and talk about numbers
  2. Ask a person’s name and make simple inquiries
  3. Greet people and respond to inquiries
/ P. 1
Thank you, Hat Monster /
  1. Talk about personal possessions
  2. Talk about simple daily habits
  3. Make greetings and respond to greetings
/ P. 1
Tootie is Hungry /
  1. Talk about different kinds of food e.g., bread, milk, etc.
  2. Ask and answer simple questions
  3. Express thanks
/ P. 1

Disk 19

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Where’s the Frog? /
  1. Identify common animals found in Hong Kong
  2. Talk about locations
  3. Ask and describe what food animals eat
  4. Develop an awareness of the protection of environment
/ P. 1
One White Sock,
One Yellow Sock /
  1. Talk about items of clothing
  2. Talk about quantities
  3. Talk about colours
/ P. 1
Friends in the Park /
  1. Talk about places like the park
  2. Greet others and respond to greetings
  3. Introduce oneself
  4. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of name, members of the family, etc.
/ P. 1

Disk 20

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Here Comes Spring Again /
  1. Identify and describe the four seasons
  2. Talk about items of clothing related to the four seasons
/ P. 2
The Magic Bus Ride /
  1. Identify and talk about common means of transport in Hong Kong
  2. Learn about the names of vehicles
/ P. 2
Let’s Eat Together /
  1. Talk about food items
  2. State opinions and express feelings
/ P. 2

Disk 21

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Bubble Kingdom /
  1. Learn about some basic letter sounds, like d, cl, s, etc.
  2. Learn about the vocabulary related to nature, like the sun, wind, clouds, etc.
  3. Develop an awareness of environmental protection
/ P. 2
Happy School Days /
  1. Describe daily simple actions
  2. Learn and talk about the five senses
  3. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of name, occupation, habits and abilities
/ P. 2
Happy Street and the Wizard /
  1. Talk about daily simple actions
  2. Ask and describe whatpeople are doing
  3. Develop an awareness of repetitions and rhyming patterns in the English Language
/ P. 2

Disk 22

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Pinky’s Hobby /
  1. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of personal characteristics, habits and abilities
  2. Talk about simple possessions
/ P. 3
Pinky Goes Shopping /
  1. Talk about prices
  2. Talk about places
  3. Identify simple objects and describe their sizes, shapes and colours
/ P. 3
Witches /
  1. Talk about intentions
  2. Talk about future events
  3. Develop an awareness of repetitions and rhyming patterns in the English Language
/ P. 3

Disk 23

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Charlie’s Chocolate Day /
  1. Talk about prices and quantities
  2. Ask and describe what people are doing
  3. Talk about simple food items, like chocolate and how it is made
/ P. 3
Follow the Signs, Please /
  1. Recognize common signs in English used in Hong Kong
  2. Ask permission to do a few simple things
  3. Respond to and give simple instructions
/ P. 3
Rain or Sunshine /
  1. Describe the daily weather
/ P. 3

Disk 24

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
My Toys Can Talk /
  1. State and express feelings
  2. Identify and describe simple objects such as toys
/ P. 3
Look and See /
  1. Identify and describe objects such as stationery items
  2. Identify and describe common animals
  3. Learn about eye care
/ P. 3
Fire! Fire! /
  1. Learn about the vocabulary related to fire, such as fire engines, fire drills, etc.
  2. Comprehend oral prohibitions
/ P. 3

Disk 25

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Teddy’s Dream Chair /
  1. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of name, habits and abilities
  2. Talk about occupations, e.g.,astronaut, photographer, etc.
  3. Express preferences, ideas and plans
/ P. 4
Return to the Present /
  1. Ask and describe what people do regularly and when they do it
  2. Give a simple account of things that have happened and things that people did in the past
  3. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
/ P. 4
Food From Other Countries /
  1. Give a simple description of various kinds of food
  2. Offer one’s services
/ P. 4

Disk 26

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Treasure Island /
  1. Develop an awareness of things in nature
  2. Describe simple processes and situations
/ P. 4
Helping Each Other /
  1. Learn how to offer help and service
  2. Make and respond to apologies
/ P. 4

Disk 27

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Green Promises /
  1. Express preferences, ideas and plans
  2. Make simple suggestions
  3. Develop an awareness of environmental protection
/ P. 5
Where Do Letters Go? /
  1. Learn about the format of writing a letter
  2. Learn about the process of how a letter is posted and delivered
  3. Learn about the vocabulary related to posting a letter
/ P. 5
I Feel So Good Today /
  1. Learn how to develop a healthy lifestyle
  2. Give simple instructions using the modal ‘should’
/ P. 5

Disk 28

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
We are Inventors! /
  1. Describe simple processes andsituations
  2. Ask for and give explanations
/ P. 5
Inventions Around Us /
  1. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
  2. Describe the manner and frequency with which people carry out actions and the purposes and results of these actions
/ P. 5
What Will You Do? /
  1. Make simple conditional questions
  2. Talk about future events, actions and processes
  3. Express preferences, ideas and plans
/ P. 5

Disk 29

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Don’t Forget the Souvenir /
  1. Make simple suggestions
  2. Give simple instructions
  3. Ask for and give explanations
  4. Talk about some souvenirs bought in Hong Kong
/ P. 6
Animals Big and Small /
  1. Describe simple processes and situations
  2. Express basic needs and wants
  3. Develop an awareness of the care and protection of animals
/ P. 6
Around Hong Kong in Seven Days /
  1. Make simple suggestions
  2. Give simple instructions
  3. Talk about some scenic spots in Hong Kong
/ P. 6

Disk 30

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Words in Mind /
  1. Develop an awareness of the parts of speech in the English Language
  2. Draw attention to things and describe them briefly
  3. Describe the manner with which people carry out actions
  4. Talk about simple daily habits
/ P. 6
The Magic Map /
  1. Talk about directions
  2. Draw attention to things related to camping like the compass, the torch and describe them briefly
  3. Develop an awareness of repetitions and rhyming patterns in English
/ P. 6

Supplements to English Language Educational Television Programmes for Key Stages 1 to 2 (Primary 1 - 6) 2005

Disk 31

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Dodo Can’t Fly /
  1. Ask a person’s name and say the names that start with the letter “D”
  2. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms of name, members of the family and abilities
  3. Identify birds and give simple descriptions
/ P. 1
Numbers Everywhere /
  1. Talk about numbers
  2. Ask and tell the time and telephone numbers
  3. Give a simple description of oneself and others in terms
of name and age
  1. Talk about prices and quantities
/ P. 1

Disk 32

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Catch the Wind /
  1. Understand that wind is a powerful force in nature
  2. Understand that wind brings both positive and negative effects on human beings
  3. Develop appreciation of nature
  4. Develop pupils’ imagination through the personification of the wind
/ P. 2
A Rainy Day /
  1. Develop aesthetic appreciation of a common scene like raining
  2. Talk about the weather and learn about the vocabulary related to raining and develop phonological awareness e.g., pitter patter, pitter patter
  3. Find out why it rains
/ P. 2

Disk 33

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Let’s Move Around /
  1. Learn about how moving one’s body like singing and dancing is a means to socialize, to communicate with others and to express one’s emotions
  2. Develop an awareness and an enjoyment of the basic sound patterns of English through activities such as participating in action rhymes and singing songs
  3. Give expression to imaginative ideas through oral, written and performative means such as experimenting with simple sound and word patterns in creating rhymes and poems based on given models
/ P. 3
What Should You Say? /
  1. Express and respond to thanks
  2. Make and respond to apologies
  3. Make simple requests
  4. State opinions and express feelings
/ P. 3
Pinky Goes to the City /
  1. Learn about the safety rules when crossing the road
  2. Learn about the vocabulary related to an MTR ride and the rules and regulations at an MTR station
  3. Make comparisons between life in the city and the countryside
/ P. 3
Games We Play /
  1. Talk about common games like rope jumping, blind man’s bluff, etc.
  2. Learn to play language games such as saying tongue twisters and solving a riddle
  3. Learn about the language and attitude in playing group games, e.g., “It’s your turn.”, “Let’s play again.”, etc.
/ P. 3

Disk 34

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
Getting to Know You /
  1. Identify the names of some cities and countries
  2. Learn about some examples of American and British English
  3. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
/ P. 4
The Shoe Stories /
  1. Arouse pupils’ interest in famous children stories such as Cinderella and The Emperor’s New Clothes
  2. Ask for and give comments
  3. Develop an enjoyment of the basic sound patterns of English in reading simple rhymes
/ P. 4
Aunt Mary’s Friends /
  1. Draw attention to people and things and describe them briefly
  2. Give a simple account of things that have happened and things that people did in the past
  3. Ask for and give explanations
  4. Learn about the position of adjectives in different sentence structures
  5. Learn about the American Sign Language
/ P. 4

Disk 35

Programme Title / Learning Objectives / Suggested Level
The Flying Classroom Series: Animal Habitats /
  1. Understand that different animals need different homes for their survival
  2. Describe the different habitats of different animals
  3. Develop awareness of environmental protection for animals
/ P. 4
Who Needs Good Manners? /
  1. Describe simple processes and situations such as table setting and food ordering
  2. Draw others’ attention to people and things and describe them briefly
  3. Make simple comparisons of various kinds
  4. Set regulations and give warnings
/ P. 4
The Flying Classroom Series: Sports /
  1. Introduce pupils to one or two kinds of sports
  2. Talk about the benefits of playing sports
  3. Talk about the safety rules of one to two kinds of sports
  4. Enable pupils to develop an active lifestyle
/ P. 4

Disk 36