I went to Space Denega last week, and enjoyed drinking coffee and eating fish and chips at Zilch.
When I went out there, I met a person who is known to us.
There was Mr.Ishido!!
I was so suprised that I triped on one of the stairs.
The reason why he was there is to pick up his wife. His wife practiced ceramic art there.
I chated with him a little.
His appearance was different from his in the university. He looked casual.
He deigned to watch the back of my car to reverse up to the road safety.
I thaught afresh he was a gentleman.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
HELLO!
I had mistake! It is first time for me to send my blog. I am not good at computer!! But now, it is ok. The problem passed. I will try write my message next time.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Huck FInn
Good morning! It's becoming hotter these days, isn't it?
I enjoyed Huck Finn last time though I didn't really understand what they said.
I think Huck is a mischievous and clever boy. And he is pure, too. I've read a book of Huck Finn( in Japanese, though...) , and I liked it very much. He always solve difficult problems with his cleverness.
It's so exciting to read. He gives us some questions about such as racism or social problems through his adventure in the book.
If you have time, please try reading it.
I enjoyed Huck Finn last time though I didn't really understand what they said.
I think Huck is a mischievous and clever boy. And he is pure, too. I've read a book of Huck Finn( in Japanese, though...) , and I liked it very much. He always solve difficult problems with his cleverness.
It's so exciting to read. He gives us some questions about such as racism or social problems through his adventure in the book.
If you have time, please try reading it.
Monday, June 26, 2006
swimming season??
Hi!!
How was your weekend??Did you enjoy it?I think it was good day to go outside!
So I went to see sea with my boyfriend.
We like to see sea.so we always go there.
Then we were surprised!
There are many swimming boys and girls!
It is too cold to swim in the sea,do you think so??
But the boys seems to very happy,they were in high spirits!
Yes!!I want to swim with a bikini in this summer!!
I must lose weight on a diet!!
How was your weekend??Did you enjoy it?I think it was good day to go outside!
So I went to see sea with my boyfriend.
We like to see sea.so we always go there.
Then we were surprised!
There are many swimming boys and girls!
It is too cold to swim in the sea,do you think so??
But the boys seems to very happy,they were in high spirits!
Yes!!I want to swim with a bikini in this summer!!
I must lose weight on a diet!!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
how's it going, everyone?
I feel I haven't see you for a very long time!
now, I have care practice（Is this okey? I don't know what I shuold say）. It's very hard. but I am studying a lot of things.
there is a bilding whose name is takkouen near the Iwaki Mt.. This is the place i go to this week. This facility is established for the rihabilitation of mentally handicapped people. Its purpose is that they will become independent in future.They aim to leave this home and get a job.
Most of them can't understand what i say. So i'm not sure how atitude i shuold have toward them. It's very difficult.
When i finished this practise i will white about this topic again.
now, I have care practice（Is this okey? I don't know what I shuold say）. It's very hard. but I am studying a lot of things.
there is a bilding whose name is takkouen near the Iwaki Mt.. This is the place i go to this week. This facility is established for the rihabilitation of mentally handicapped people. Its purpose is that they will become independent in future.They aim to leave this home and get a job.
Most of them can't understand what i say. So i'm not sure how atitude i shuold have toward them. It's very difficult.
When i finished this practise i will white about this topic again.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Casablanca
Casablanca is one of the top movies of all time. Users of the Internet Movie DataBase have ranked it #5 in the top 250 movies of all time, anywhere in the world. There are so many goofs in the film, so much of it is so hokey, yet it works somehow. I don't know how it works, maybe it's the pace or the action or the humor or the romance or the way it all fits together somehow.
There are so many famous lines from the film. See if you can remember who said these:
"We hear very little and we understand even less."
"This is the customary roundup of refugees, liberals, and of course, a beautiful young girl for M'sieur Renault, the Prefect of Police."
A: "I don't buy and sell human beings."
B: "Too bad, that's Casablanca's leading commodity."
"In Casablanca, human life is cheap."
A: "I stick my neck out for nobody."
B: "My dear Rick, when will you learn that in today's world, Isolationism is no longer a practical policy."
A: "I stick my neck out for nobody."
C: "A wise foreign policy."
"Are my eyes really brown?" (In a black and white movie?)
A: "It's December, 1941 in Casablanca. What time is it in New York?"
D: "Huh? My watch stopped."
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."
"Is that cannon fire, or is it my heart pounding?"
"Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time."
"Even Nazis can't kill that fast!"
E: "Another visa problem has come up."
C: "Show her in."
"As leader of all illegal activities in Casablanca I'm an influential and respected man."
"It would take a miracle to get you out of Casablanca and the Germans have outlawed miracles."
"Now you're beginning to live like a Frenchman."
C: "Have you got those letters?"
A: "Are you pro-Vichy or Free French?"
C: "Serves me right for asking a direct question. The subject is closed."
A: "So Yvonne's gone over to the enemy."
C: "Who knows, in her own way she may constitute an entire second front."
C: "I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here."
F: "Your winnings, sir."
C: "Oh, thank you very much."
A: "And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart."
C: "That is my least vulnerable spot."
"I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that."
"We'll always have Paris."
"Here's looking at you kid."
"Major Strasser's been shot. [pause] Round up the usual suspects."
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
There are so many famous lines from the film. See if you can remember who said these:
"We hear very little and we understand even less."
"This is the customary roundup of refugees, liberals, and of course, a beautiful young girl for M'sieur Renault, the Prefect of Police."
A: "I don't buy and sell human beings."
B: "Too bad, that's Casablanca's leading commodity."
"In Casablanca, human life is cheap."
A: "I stick my neck out for nobody."
B: "My dear Rick, when will you learn that in today's world, Isolationism is no longer a practical policy."
A: "I stick my neck out for nobody."
C: "A wise foreign policy."
"Are my eyes really brown?" (In a black and white movie?)
A: "It's December, 1941 in Casablanca. What time is it in New York?"
D: "Huh? My watch stopped."
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."
"Is that cannon fire, or is it my heart pounding?"
"Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time."
"Even Nazis can't kill that fast!"
E: "Another visa problem has come up."
C: "Show her in."
"As leader of all illegal activities in Casablanca I'm an influential and respected man."
"It would take a miracle to get you out of Casablanca and the Germans have outlawed miracles."
"Now you're beginning to live like a Frenchman."
C: "Have you got those letters?"
A: "Are you pro-Vichy or Free French?"
C: "Serves me right for asking a direct question. The subject is closed."
A: "So Yvonne's gone over to the enemy."
C: "Who knows, in her own way she may constitute an entire second front."
C: "I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here."
F: "Your winnings, sir."
C: "Oh, thank you very much."
A: "And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart."
C: "That is my least vulnerable spot."
"I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Someday you'll understand that."
"We'll always have Paris."
"Here's looking at you kid."
"Major Strasser's been shot. [pause] Round up the usual suspects."
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
Every Day...
From my junior high school days,sometimes I feel pain in my leg.
And,I couldn't walk at the age of....maybe 14.
Because the pain was so hard.
But I didn't go to hospital.I was patient.
Then...sometime I felt pain same part,nevertheless I didn't think go to hospital.
I entered university without having medical treatment.
As usual,I felt pain.disregard,disregard...
But at last, when I did part-time-job on last month,I couldn't walk again!
The pain was very terrible!So,I went to hospital.
As a result,now,I go to hospital everyday.Everyday!
It's trouble....
I get an injection on my arm everyday.And once a week,I have injection on my leg.
furthermore,I have to take medicine.
......(- -).......
I absent today's lesson.Sorry,I wasn't in time(>_<)I went to hospital in the morning.
Usually,the day of only injection on arm will finish about 30minutes.
But, Today it take 2hours!So...I couldn't go.
.....It's excuse...sorry....
And,I couldn't walk at the age of....maybe 14.
Because the pain was so hard.
But I didn't go to hospital.I was patient.
Then...sometime I felt pain same part,nevertheless I didn't think go to hospital.
I entered university without having medical treatment.
As usual,I felt pain.disregard,disregard...
But at last, when I did part-time-job on last month,I couldn't walk again!
The pain was very terrible!So,I went to hospital.
As a result,now,I go to hospital everyday.Everyday!
It's trouble....
I get an injection on my arm everyday.And once a week,I have injection on my leg.
furthermore,I have to take medicine.
......(- -).......
I absent today's lesson.Sorry,I wasn't in time(>_<)I went to hospital in the morning.
Usually,the day of only injection on arm will finish about 30minutes.
But, Today it take 2hours!So...I couldn't go.
.....It's excuse...sorry....
Good morning!
Today we're going to finish the movie, right? To tell the truth, I didn't understand very much last time(^_^;) I hope I can understand today's section...
And from that experience I found that I depended on Japanese subtitle a lot when I see foreign movies. When I see movies, I always try to listen to what actors are saying, and not to read subtitles, though. I wish I could be able to see foreign movies without subtitles someday.
And from that experience I found that I depended on Japanese subtitle a lot when I see foreign movies. When I see movies, I always try to listen to what actors are saying, and not to read subtitles, though. I wish I could be able to see foreign movies without subtitles someday.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Please join us!!
Thank you for advertisement about lecture of Whiti Ihimaera, Kazusa.
Essentially,I had to tell our classmates this event as a student of Mr.Sawada's seminar.
Anyway, please come to the lecture on next Wednesday,June 21.
We are sincerely waiting for your attending!
And let me introduce about another event.
We will have a preview of The Whale Rider on next Monday,June 19.
It will be helpful to understand Whiti Ihimaera's speech.
If you are free, why don't you come and see these precious events.
They will give you special experiences!!
Essentially,I had to tell our classmates this event as a student of Mr.Sawada's seminar.
Anyway, please come to the lecture on next Wednesday,June 21.
We are sincerely waiting for your attending!
And let me introduce about another event.
We will have a preview of The Whale Rider on next Monday,June 19.
It will be helpful to understand Whiti Ihimaera's speech.
If you are free, why don't you come and see these precious events.
They will give you special experiences!!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Watching movies
Sorry for those who voted for a movie 'Men in Black'. True, I recommended this movie to you yesterday, but I thought we should watch another one with full of adventure. Anyway, I'm glad we will enjoy watching two movies in a couple of next classes. All the best, guys. Quick announcement here: Jun 21 lecture by Witi Ihimaera about New Zealand. For those who are undecided to go, please come to this lecture. It's highly unlikely that the author of the novel 'The Whale Rider', which inspired the movie titled the same, will come to Hirosaki again. In fact, this is a rare and special opportunity for Hirosaki University students to know first-hand about history and culture of New Zealand, or Aotearoa in Maori language.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
English metalanguage
I hope everyone enjoyed today's class about English metalanguage. The subject can go much deeper than I would have wanted to take it, but you should know at least the basic terms for talking about grammar and vocabulary. You might do better checking out the links on my Language Links page on my website.
After class I looked up the subject of "metalanguage" on Wikipedia and found a technical article about it. Those of you who are interested in linguistics may want to study it more there, or you may ignore it as the case may be.
Next week we have the last report, and then I will bring some videos so you can decide what you want to listen to. If someone has a portable PC (laptop, notebook, etc.) with a DVD player you might want to bring it, so I can show you how you can play European DVDs on Japanese computers, even though you cannot play them on Japanese DVD players.
Think about what you want to do next in the class. We can talk about it on the blog, then decide in class. What skills do you want to practice most from now on in here?
After class I looked up the subject of "metalanguage" on Wikipedia and found a technical article about it. Those of you who are interested in linguistics may want to study it more there, or you may ignore it as the case may be.
Next week we have the last report, and then I will bring some videos so you can decide what you want to listen to. If someone has a portable PC (laptop, notebook, etc.) with a DVD player you might want to bring it, so I can show you how you can play European DVDs on Japanese computers, even though you cannot play them on Japanese DVD players.
Think about what you want to do next in the class. We can talk about it on the blog, then decide in class. What skills do you want to practice most from now on in here?
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Using Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a collectively written web encyclopedia that is in several languages. It is available in various languages, but of course the different languages are different in terms of both coverage and reliability. The encyclopedia is supposed to be very reliable because anyone can correct mistakes.
It is a good reference source to use to double check facts. For example, Steak Tartare is from the Tatars, a Mongolian people who migrated to the west. There is also a rather large article about hamburgers. It includes information about Japan. There is also a short article about Salisbury Steak which also includes information about Japan.
I learned quite a bit from reading these articles. I recommend Wikipedia to you.
It is a good reference source to use to double check facts. For example, Steak Tartare is from the Tatars, a Mongolian people who migrated to the west. There is also a rather large article about hamburgers. It includes information about Japan. There is also a short article about Salisbury Steak which also includes information about Japan.
I learned quite a bit from reading these articles. I recommend Wikipedia to you.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
About presentation
Our group had a presentation about astorology. Because I'm interested in star sign, bood-type, any other kinds of things about character. Maybe, most of women had interests in it when they are children, didn't you? I was used to talk about my friends and lovers with my friends. It was very excited! Astrology is more complicated and deeper than what we told you. Planets are infinity! Then, I like Abe Hiroshi too. The drama which I like is that he acts with Miyasako hiroyuki, which is home drama. Oh~! The title is "At home dad"?? I made a spelling mistake...? Next class, the rest of three groups will have their presentations. I'm looking forward it!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Yesterday's presentation
Yesterday we had presentations of two groups. Astrology group(my group) and Abe Hiroshi group. I wanna say thank you for Kim and Kenichi's work with me, and good work for Abe Hiroshi group. God job everyone!
As a matter of fact, a few days ago, I bought a thick birthday book (Perhaps dictionary?!) which is written details of all each birthdays. It is written about star and fortunetelling. It's interesting so if there is someone who wants to know about your or your friends' birthday, please ask me. I'll pleased to let you know. Besides, the book also tells famous person's name who has same birthday. In this connection, My birthday is same as Ueda shinya(Comedian,one member of Cream stew). (＞▽＜) I was very surprised.
As a matter of fact, a few days ago, I bought a thick birthday book (Perhaps dictionary?!) which is written details of all each birthdays. It is written about star and fortunetelling. It's interesting so if there is someone who wants to know about your or your friends' birthday, please ask me. I'll pleased to let you know. Besides, the book also tells famous person's name who has same birthday. In this connection, My birthday is same as Ueda shinya(Comedian,one member of Cream stew). (＞▽＜) I was very surprised.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Visiting my old school
Some of you have already known that I have a teaching practice next month. Today, I visited my old junior high school to observe a class. Actually, I visited there yesterday to arrange about teaching practice. But my English teacher who takes in charge of me advised me to come from tommorow to adjust the atmosphere and know how teacher do in a class. So, I went today too. After watching the class, My memo pad was full of many things I had studied. I observed seventh grade fifth class. Students of the class were still very young, and I remembered when I was a junior high school student like them. And meanwhile,Some of the students who I met in the school greeted me or bowed me. They were very dear I thought.
The English teacher advanced and leaded the class smoothly. I respected him very much. I learnt and found a lot today. I want to try hard and make a lot of experience and memories through teaching practice next month.
The English teacher advanced and leaded the class smoothly. I respected him very much. I learnt and found a lot today. I want to try hard and make a lot of experience and memories through teaching practice next month.
Practice in school for the deaf
Last weekend, I went to school for the deaf in Aomori to practice teaching and care students. They had sports festival then, so I helped it. Befere practice, I was very nervous because I didn't know what I can do.
But teachers and students there are very friendly and kind. I didn't know finger language,but I could talk by speaking loudly and opening my mouth very big. I was taught some finger languages by students and teachers, for example "Good morning" "I am ~" "It's fine today" "Best smile" which is the theme of the sports festival. Actually, everyone had good smile!!
This experience is shocking for me. I could get many things from that. I want to make use of this experience to next practice.
But teachers and students there are very friendly and kind. I didn't know finger language,but I could talk by speaking loudly and opening my mouth very big. I was taught some finger languages by students and teachers, for example "Good morning" "I am ~" "It's fine today" "Best smile" which is the theme of the sports festival. Actually, everyone had good smile!!
This experience is shocking for me. I could get many things from that. I want to make use of this experience to next practice.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
clear weather
Our presentation topic is about Abe Hiroshi,and now,I more research on.
I found his funny story,so I am going to introduce it when our presentation.
Since I know this story,I like him more.
Including unbelievable story but all material delightful!
He is not normal....(^^;)
Today is sunny day,so I feel happy.
I like fine day(probably almost you also like)and sun shine.
so,I want to enjoy this wonderful day!
But....Today,I have a part time job(>_<)
so I have to go soon.
See you next class!
I found his funny story,so I am going to introduce it when our presentation.
Since I know this story,I like him more.
Including unbelievable story but all material delightful!
He is not normal....(^^;)
Today is sunny day,so I feel happy.
I like fine day(probably almost you also like)and sun shine.
so,I want to enjoy this wonderful day!
But....Today,I have a part time job(>_<)
so I have to go soon.
See you next class!
teacher training
Next week, I'm gonna visit a junior highschool to apply teacher training.
I'm so nervous...
I should be very polite, but I'm worried that I may make mistakes...I have to keep my eyes on my speaking not to be rude. Even just asking teacher training, I'm so nervous, I wonder whether I can teach English in front of 30 or more students next year.
Anyway, I have to do my best! I wish things come off.
I'm so nervous...
I should be very polite, but I'm worried that I may make mistakes...I have to keep my eyes on my speaking not to be rude. Even just asking teacher training, I'm so nervous, I wonder whether I can teach English in front of 30 or more students next year.
Anyway, I have to do my best! I wish things come off.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
today's class
We faced lots of serious matter.
It is difficult to solve right now,I think.
Almost all of us are taking license of English teacher.
So it's also a matter of us.I mean,we have to think seriously about that.
What can we do to fix Japanese English education?
or,do we have to start stadying English from elementary school??and how can we do??
it's hard for me to think in English...I have to use English brain,not Japanese one.
Anyway,I would like to lead my idea to good form that I can publish.
It is difficult to solve right now,I think.
Almost all of us are taking license of English teacher.
So it's also a matter of us.I mean,we have to think seriously about that.
What can we do to fix Japanese English education?
or,do we have to start stadying English from elementary school??and how can we do??
it's hard for me to think in English...I have to use English brain,not Japanese one.
Anyway,I would like to lead my idea to good form that I can publish.
It is difficult...
Our group research on Abe Hiroshi who is popular actor in Japan.(^_^;)
Last time we found his profile.Of course it wasn't enough to present about him.
So we dicided to check his past scandal. I think all people have both good past and bad past. It is effective to analyze into them to know about him. But I couldn't get any more.(T_T) But I could find his autobiography, so I'd like to read the book somehow before our presentation.
Last time we found his profile.Of course it wasn't enough to present about him.
So we dicided to check his past scandal. I think all people have both good past and bad past. It is effective to analyze into them to know about him. But I couldn't get any more.(T_T) But I could find his autobiography, so I'd like to read the book somehow before our presentation.
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