Ledup Cup English Reading Competition Lively Debut, 300 Children Showcase Fluent English

The fourth "Ledup Cup" Taichung City Primary and Secondary School English Reading Competition buzzed with energy as 300 students took the stage at Beishi Junior High School on July 18th.

Participants from public and private schools across Taichung showcased their fluent English, clear pronunciation, and confident stage presence. The competition serves as a vital platform for students to hone their speaking skills, gain experience in public expression, and build confidence by observing and interacting with their peers. The event is designed to foster a learning environment where students feel encouraged to speak English and express themselves without fear of making mistakes.

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The Ledup Cup has entered its fourth year. Starting from the initial hope of creating a platform for children to practice English and express themselves bravely, it has gradually gained more support from students, parents, and schools year by year.

Organized by the Taichung City Council and co-hosted by the Taichung Bank, Shalu Vocational High School, Beishi Junior High School, the General Association of Chinese Culture's Taichung Shalu District Committee, and the Hengxin Social Welfare Charity Foundation, among other local welfare, education, and public welfare groups, the competition emphasizes fairness and professionalism. A panel of judges, comprising experts in English education and native English speakers, ensured impartial and credible evaluations.

Taichung City Deputy Speaker Yan Li-min highlighted the competition's growth over four years, evolving from a simple platform for English practice to a widely supported event by students, parents, and schools. She emphasized that while striving for top scores is natural, the core value lies in the learning process, cultivating the courage to speak, express oneself, and embrace mistakes as part of building English proficiency.

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It is very encouraging for children to be willing to stand on stage and speak English. While participating in the competition, naturally, one hopes to achieve top scores, but more importantly, through the process of preparation and challenge, to establish a learning attitude of daring to speak, daring to express, and not being afraid of making mistakes, accumulating English strength through practice.