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Learning English through a

Card Game Translated by The PTMS Girls!

ENGLISH x CHINESE

Quarantine can be a nightmare but here is a card game that reconnects people
and brings you joy! We teamed up with Alex and Gabrie, the teens who created the card
game Q! to help survive quarantine in Hong Kong, and we spent two weeks translating
their English version into Cantonese. Here we proudly present the Cantonese version of
the card game Q! to all of you.

# A special thanks to our Chinese teacher, Ms S.S.So, who helped proofread our work!

5A Heidi Kwok
I am honored to be part of this card game
3C Jessica Wong
translation activity. Though I faced different challenges
I am honored to be a member of the team during translation, I have benefited a lot from
who translated the card game. I was excited it. Especially when I tried to change the English
when I saw this game, because I think my English sentence structure into accurate Cantonese, I
grammar is poor. After I tried to play Q!, I started
to remember some words I had learnt but forgot. I needed to think about the difference between English
think you can improve at this game bit by bit when you start doing the and Chinese grammar in order to make the translation
translating. I recommend Let’s Play Q! because the sentences are mostly more fluent. In this process, I learnt more about proper English sentence
used in daily life. Also, the game is card based, so it is good for you to play structure and became more aware of the Chinese sentence structure used
in your spare time or at a party. I think to start learning English we should in my daily writing. Q! is a game which helps people to connect through
find some interests to start with. Let’s Play Q! can be played whenever you asking others various questions marked on each card provided. To know
like, so it is convenient. Although Covid-19 has affected our daily lives,we more about others, asking questions is a good way to start. Through asking
can play some games like this one to not only reduce boredom, but to questions, people not only find their bosom buddies, but also understand
also have fun and learn at the same time. each other’s background so as to respect each other. During the pandemic,
we have been through many ups and downs, and some people may have
5A Cherri Yuen
become distant with friends and family. However, games like Q! can be
I’m grateful for the chance to participate in the card played by people from all walks of life, and they give a chance for people to
game translation, which was my very first time doing sit together, connect and have time to relax.
translation. I feel honored to bridge the gap between
English and Cantonese for this game. Translation is
certainly not a piece of cake. Indeed, it requires high
language proficiency in both languages. I realized that 5D Kelly Li
it is not about merely translating words, but translating I am very honored that I was able to participate
the whole passage with linkages between sentences and correct structures, in this activity. This is my first time participating in a
otherwise it sounds strange. To polish my skills, I watched a few translation card game translation activity. It gave me a chance
tutorials on YouTube. From the videos, I learnt some of the useful “formulae”
for translation, and furthermore, I found myself using some problematic to practice my English, which I found to be very
sentences. meaningful. Due to the different ways of expression
and word order in Chinese and English, this activity made
On top of translation, reading the questions in the card game prompted me learn how to translate English sentences more fluently
me to think about them. From the questions, I reflected and learnt more about and clearly.The card game Q! connects people and enhances relationships.
myself and my own preferences, which I wouldn’t ponder on in my hectic
daily life. For instance, one of the cards asks “What is your paradise?” While Most of the questions in Q! are related to personal feelings and experiences.
translating, I would ask myself for the answer. From meditating on the answers, In card games, people can get to know each other by asking each other
my self esteem was enhanced. For example, because of the above question, I the questions on their cards. People can connect with each other through
have affirmed my interest in drawing and now have clearer aspirations. mutual understanding and interaction. During the pandemic, we have all
faced some problems or dilemmas. I hope there will be no more outbreaks
To sum up, I enjoyed participating in the card game translation activity in Hong Kong and no more online classes for students. In addition, I hope
since I experienced multiple benefits. I hope whoever plays the card game can
have a fruitful game experience through the bridge between the languages. that even though people cannot see each other every day because of the
epidemic, they can maintain a relationship with their loved ones and will not
become estranged due to reduced contact. Q! is a good choice for people
Other translation team members: who are bored at home or in a different place with relatives and friends. It
3B Kitty Li 3C Jessica Wong 3C Ally Tang helps us maintain our relationship and get to know each other.
5A Heidi Kwok 5A Cherri Yuen 5A Zoe Yip
5D Tracy Mak 5D Kelly Li 5D Kaia Mai 13
5D Kelly Ng 5D Sarah Tsang