Welcome to the About Teacher Lau page! Here, you will know a glimpse of my background, my teaching experiences, tutorial videos, and some of my personal activities that might help you learn some basic English. Let's learn and have fun together!

"Mabuhay! I am Laurence Layson from the Philippines. I (have been) a Foreign English Teacher at Huatan Junior High School for almost six months already. So far in my short time experience living here in Taiwan, I could say that my life is great, it is challenging at the same time it's fulfilling. I (have) experienced a lot of new things, traveled to different places and eaten delicious food especially the "ji pai". And now, I am ready and I am excited to discover what Taiwan could offer."

Flag Raising English Talk

The Flag-Raising English Talk aims to create authentic opportunities for students to hear and connect with real-world English. It inspires confidence and shows that English is not just a subject—but a powerful voice for sharing ideas, values, and culture.

Speaking Love and Thanks:

A Mother’s Day Speech

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor and appreciate the love, care, and sacrifices that mothers make every day. It’s a time to show gratitude and recognize the important role mothers play in families and communities.

Speaking of Loyalty: A Dragon Boat Festival Story

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It honors the ancient poet Qu Yuan and is famous for its exciting dragon boat races. People also enjoy eating special sticky rice dumplings called zongzi and using fragrant herbs to keep evil spirits away. The festival is a time for family gatherings and cultural celebration.

English Reading on Air

English Reading on Air aims to improve students’ listening skills and reading comprehension through engaging, real-time English exposure. By following along with printed copies and answering comprehension questions, students build vocabulary, develop critical thinking, and gain confidence in understanding spoken English.

The Final Journey of Robert Scott

Englishman Robert Scott is known for leading two trips to Antarctica. The first one made him a star; the second cost him his life. After his first successful trip, Scott decided to be the first person to stand on the South Pole. However, he wasn't the only one who had this dream. He would be in a race with Roald Amundsen, from Norway. Both left their countries by ship in June of 1910 and arrived in Antarctica in January of 1911.

About ten months later, both teams started their trips down to the South Pole, and their ways of traveling decided which team would win. Amundsen's team used dogs, and Scott's team used horses. Because horses weren't good at traveling on snow, it took Scott's team 77 days to arrive at the South Pole. They got there on January 17, 1912, and were surprised to find that Amundsen was ahead of them.

The news hit Scott very hard, but what he didn't know was that the worst had not come yet. His team began their long trip home with broken hearts. After days of terrible weather and little food, Scott lost his men one after another, and he himself was the last one to meet the end of his life. No one on his team lived to go back home and tell their story. It was only learned through Scott's diary.

1. What happened to Scott’s men during the return journey?

A. They were rescued by Amundsen
B. They returned safely after a delay
C. They died one by one
D. They were lost in a storm but found later

2. What caused Scott and his men to die on their return journey?

A. They got lost in the snowstorm
B. They ran out of supplies and faced harsh weather
C. They were attacked by wild animals
D. They fought with Amundsen’s team

3. What did Scott hope to achieve on his second trip to Antarctica?

A. To study animals

B. To rescue a lost team

C. To reach the North Pole

D. To be the first to reach the South Pole

English Reading on Air Materials