It is only me that haven't gone abroad, but I want to go abroad and study English , culture of the country. And especially I want to go to New Zealand.
The reason why I want to go there, it is because of my ALT when I was a junior high school student. He was from New Zealand. He was so kind , and taught us a lot of things, not only English. but also about his mother land. For example delicious foods , beautiful scenes , and kind people etc..When I heard it . I came to want to eat them , see them, meet them , and decided to go to New Zealand someday. And it is the first time for me to talk with foreign people. It was very exciting for me, add to this, it gave me much hapiness .Because I could express myself by using other language, not Japanese!!
I had a chance to go to New zealand when I was a high school student, but I was not smart because of my idleness. So I couldn't get that chance. I regreted it so much.
So I will by all means go there next spring vacation. To realize my plan , now I should save much money and study a lot. It must be hard for me , but I will do my best and realize my dream!!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
To the team going abroad
I have been to New Zealand to study English and learn a lot of things there.
I had many experiences in NZ.But this time, I'll tell you about my school life in there.
''My story in New Zealand~AUT International House~''
I spent NZ for two weeks. I went to school in the morning and study English. The school name is 'AUT International House'. There were many students who has different nationarity. For example, my class had not only me Japanese, but Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese,and Peruvian. They were very friendly, and besides, they were positive against their studying.
My class cosists of about ten students. The number was very good for us to study English.
My class teacher Tim, gave us many kinds of lesson. She devised ways of our learning. By the grace of her, we could study English cheerfully. For example, she used music in our class. The song was James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful'. In the lesson, we were handed separate pieces of paper which is written the words of the song, and we had to arrange them to make collect order. we could listen to it until complete them. The way made our listening skill up. I thought it was one of the very good way in a lesson.
Besides, there were many interesting ways of studying. Class member were separated and did many kinds of game. Using like sugoloku or riddle, Tim made questions about words. (spelling quiz, vocabrary and grammer) Some times using sugoloku, our team talked about our private topics. When my piece moved on the columm 'What's your best memory in your life?', I had to talk about my best memory, and the columm 'What do you want to be for the future? ', I talked about it. After that I could introduce myself and know the others personarities.
They were very fun and practical ways of studying. I learn there not only English itself but many teaching ways of English.
The life in AUT IH was very precious for me. I really appreciate all members of there.
That's all. Yorosiku please, Kazusa. m(_ _)m I'm sorry for late.
I had many experiences in NZ.But this time, I'll tell you about my school life in there.
''My story in New Zealand~AUT International House~''
I spent NZ for two weeks. I went to school in the morning and study English. The school name is 'AUT International House'. There were many students who has different nationarity. For example, my class had not only me Japanese, but Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese,and Peruvian. They were very friendly, and besides, they were positive against their studying.
My class cosists of about ten students. The number was very good for us to study English.
My class teacher Tim, gave us many kinds of lesson. She devised ways of our learning. By the grace of her, we could study English cheerfully. For example, she used music in our class. The song was James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful'. In the lesson, we were handed separate pieces of paper which is written the words of the song, and we had to arrange them to make collect order. we could listen to it until complete them. The way made our listening skill up. I thought it was one of the very good way in a lesson.
Besides, there were many interesting ways of studying. Class member were separated and did many kinds of game. Using like sugoloku or riddle, Tim made questions about words. (spelling quiz, vocabrary and grammer) Some times using sugoloku, our team talked about our private topics. When my piece moved on the columm 'What's your best memory in your life?', I had to talk about my best memory, and the columm 'What do you want to be for the future? ', I talked about it. After that I could introduce myself and know the others personarities.
They were very fun and practical ways of studying. I learn there not only English itself but many teaching ways of English.
The life in AUT IH was very precious for me. I really appreciate all members of there.
That's all. Yorosiku please, Kazusa. m(_ _)m I'm sorry for late.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Dear study abroad group.
I went to HANAMI party last Saturday!!It's a joint party with my seminar(^_^)
Cherry blossoms haven't came out yet(-_-) but I enjoyed very much!!
Then, dear my group member. This is my report.Please check it.
When I was in junior high school, I went to the USA to home-stay for a month, during summer vacation.Then,I don't know anything and I'm not good at speaking and listening English. I made mistakes in a lot of situation,becouse of the wall of language.But my host family and other peoples who I met , told and taught me so patiently. Finaly,I could find my position in my family.
Acutually,I just enjoy my home-stay.I remember about my troubles, but I think that I could get wonderful experiences during that days. That is, Everyone who I met helped me a lot of seans.
It's my start that I'm interested in English and international relation. Now, I really want to study abroad again, and I want to learn a lot of things on my own.
So I need more practise, practise, and practise English.
Cherry blossoms haven't came out yet(-_-) but I enjoyed very much!!
Then, dear my group member. This is my report.Please check it.
When I was in junior high school, I went to the USA to home-stay for a month, during summer vacation.Then,I don't know anything and I'm not good at speaking and listening English. I made mistakes in a lot of situation,becouse of the wall of language.But my host family and other peoples who I met , told and taught me so patiently. Finaly,I could find my position in my family.
Acutually,I just enjoy my home-stay.I remember about my troubles, but I think that I could get wonderful experiences during that days. That is, Everyone who I met helped me a lot of seans.
It's my start that I'm interested in English and international relation. Now, I really want to study abroad again, and I want to learn a lot of things on my own.
So I need more practise, practise, and practise English.
Report
To my group member
I went to Auckland in NZ for 6 weeks in this spring vacation. I studied English in the language school of AUT and went sightseeing in the weekend.
First, I'll tell you about the school. Most students are from Asia, but some students are from Europe and South America. Chinese and Korean are the majority.
There are about 10 students in each class. In class, we study and practice all kinds of skills -４skills, vocaburaly and grammar. Although my English was never improved, it was a very good experience that I studied English with different nationality people. I learned many things from them. But communication in English was not easy. It was really hard to understand their pronunciation. They don't pronunce like native speaker of course, but it is different from Japanese English pronunciation. It happens many times that I misunderstood what they said and they misunderstood what I said. Communication was one of the problem.
Next, I'll introduce the place I visited. I went to Sky Tower which is the highest building in the sourthern hemisphere. I saw a beutiful night view. It was amazing!!
I went to the museum, aquarium, zoo and so on. Every places were really nice.
Auckland has a lot of beaches and volcanoes. I went to almost every beaches near my home. The sea is very beautiful. I climbed the big volcano called Rangitoto on the last day. It took over １ hour to reach the top. I was tired but the view from the top was great!!
There are many things to see or to do in Auckland. Auckland is the best place I've ever visited!
I had a really good time in Auckland.
I went to Auckland in NZ for 6 weeks in this spring vacation. I studied English in the language school of AUT and went sightseeing in the weekend.
First, I'll tell you about the school. Most students are from Asia, but some students are from Europe and South America. Chinese and Korean are the majority.
There are about 10 students in each class. In class, we study and practice all kinds of skills -４skills, vocaburaly and grammar. Although my English was never improved, it was a very good experience that I studied English with different nationality people. I learned many things from them. But communication in English was not easy. It was really hard to understand their pronunciation. They don't pronunce like native speaker of course, but it is different from Japanese English pronunciation. It happens many times that I misunderstood what they said and they misunderstood what I said. Communication was one of the problem.
Next, I'll introduce the place I visited. I went to Sky Tower which is the highest building in the sourthern hemisphere. I saw a beutiful night view. It was amazing!!
I went to the museum, aquarium, zoo and so on. Every places were really nice.
Auckland has a lot of beaches and volcanoes. I went to almost every beaches near my home. The sea is very beautiful. I climbed the big volcano called Rangitoto on the last day. It took over １ hour to reach the top. I was tired but the view from the top was great!!
There are many things to see or to do in Auckland. Auckland is the best place I've ever visited!
I had a really good time in Auckland.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Dear my group
This is my report.
To Kazusa, if this is not long enough, please tell me.
“My experience”
When I was a high school student, I have been to New Zealand for two weeks. The reason why I could go there is that I had a special chance. My school had been the hundredth anniversary of the founding, and there was a project about the short period of study abroad in Auckland. The number of the member of it was fixed, so I applied to take a selection exam. My term exams were too bad, but I wanted to prove that it was different to get high score of exam from to communicate in English. I was lucky enough to pass the exam and the interview.
In Auckland I stayed with the family which emigrated from China. We talked a lot of things, such as Nebuta, my dreams, hobby and so on. Of course we talked about communication using English. My host mother said like this, ‘I have never studied English because I emigrated from China, but I could become to communicate in English. Nevertheless I can’t read and write English.’ So I realized that there is a little relation to communicate in English and get high score of exams. Actually I could have spent for two weeks. I think it is more and more important to practice speaking English continuously.
To Kazusa, if this is not long enough, please tell me.
“My experience”
When I was a high school student, I have been to New Zealand for two weeks. The reason why I could go there is that I had a special chance. My school had been the hundredth anniversary of the founding, and there was a project about the short period of study abroad in Auckland. The number of the member of it was fixed, so I applied to take a selection exam. My term exams were too bad, but I wanted to prove that it was different to get high score of exam from to communicate in English. I was lucky enough to pass the exam and the interview.
In Auckland I stayed with the family which emigrated from China. We talked a lot of things, such as Nebuta, my dreams, hobby and so on. Of course we talked about communication using English. My host mother said like this, ‘I have never studied English because I emigrated from China, but I could become to communicate in English. Nevertheless I can’t read and write English.’ So I realized that there is a little relation to communicate in English and get high score of exams. Actually I could have spent for two weeks. I think it is more and more important to practice speaking English continuously.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Golden week!
The GW has started! I'm so happy.
I'm going to join a club-Hanami party [I don't know if cherry blossams have bloomed or not, though...], and do part time job, and go shopping... So exciting!
That's gonna be a little bit busy, but I hope I enjoy the week.
What's your plan for GW? Tell me about your GW in the next class!
Enjoy your holidays!!
I'm going to join a club-Hanami party [I don't know if cherry blossams have bloomed or not, though...], and do part time job, and go shopping... So exciting!
That's gonna be a little bit busy, but I hope I enjoy the week.
What's your plan for GW? Tell me about your GW in the next class!
Enjoy your holidays!!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Busy Days
Hello!! I'm Chiaki.
Three weeks have passed since the new semester started. How's it going, everyone??
I'm very busy studying. Let me introduce what I study.
My major is international politics. Now, I'm interested in Japanese diplomacy, especially in Asia.
But I don't have enough knowledge, so I need to study.
My minor is applied linguistics. I hope it helps me to improve my English.
In addition, I study Korean now. I really enjoy Korean. Has anyone ever studied Korean, or been studying? It's difficult to catch the similar pronounciation, but some words are same as Japanese. I think Korean is easy to study for Japanese.
There are many things to study! Sometimes I feel I want to escape somewhere I don't have to study. Although I'm busy, I spend good days.
Three weeks have passed since the new semester started. How's it going, everyone??
I'm very busy studying. Let me introduce what I study.
My major is international politics. Now, I'm interested in Japanese diplomacy, especially in Asia.
But I don't have enough knowledge, so I need to study.
My minor is applied linguistics. I hope it helps me to improve my English.
In addition, I study Korean now. I really enjoy Korean. Has anyone ever studied Korean, or been studying? It's difficult to catch the similar pronounciation, but some words are same as Japanese. I think Korean is easy to study for Japanese.
There are many things to study! Sometimes I feel I want to escape somewhere I don't have to study. Although I'm busy, I spend good days.
Hi♪♪
I'm sorry I'm so late.
My seminar is hard, so I haven't been getting enough sleep lately.
And I caught a cold...I'm worried about my future...orz
By the way, cherries will blossom soon. Do you have any hanami plans?
Oh...It's time for bed(2:09 am)!See you tomorrow(｡･_･｡)ﾉ
My seminar is hard, so I haven't been getting enough sleep lately.
And I caught a cold...I'm worried about my future...orz
By the way, cherries will blossom soon. Do you have any hanami plans?
Oh...It's time for bed(2:09 am)!See you tomorrow(｡･_･｡)ﾉ
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Hello!
Good afterneen(evening?),everyone!I'm Kazuko Watanabe.
I like listening to music,so I want to get i-Pod.But....I don't have my PC,it's the greatest problem.
Now,Hirosaki cherry blossom festival is held in Hirosaki park.
Our communicaton class have plan to go cherry blossom festival,
it's sounds so good!
But,on 29th,I have another plan.My friend who lives in Tokyo will come Hirosaki and I guide her in this city.(of course including Hirosaki park,and probably we will do cherry blossom viewing)
so,it's difficult to join this class party.sorry...
I like listening to music,so I want to get i-Pod.But....I don't have my PC,it's the greatest problem.
Now,Hirosaki cherry blossom festival is held in Hirosaki park.
Our communicaton class have plan to go cherry blossom festival,
it's sounds so good!
But,on 29th,I have another plan.My friend who lives in Tokyo will come Hirosaki and I guide her in this city.(of course including Hirosaki park,and probably we will do cherry blossom viewing)
so,it's difficult to join this class party.sorry...
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
OH~MY GOD!
The day before yesterday, my bicycle was stolen by someone! Where is it!?It was last month that I bought it. I have to go to police office! God damn it!
And, I heard cherry blossoms will bloom on 4/30. It's a little late...
And, I heard cherry blossoms will bloom on 4/30. It's a little late...
Good morning!
My name is Jun Takahashi. Sorry, I am late.
From my self-introduction, yes, I like apples. My grandparents' acquaintance who is a farmer gives us a lot of them every year, so we don't need to buy them in the store. But we have to prepare something in return.
I have lived in many cities, Aomori, Mutsu, and Hachinohe, because of my father's job. Especially I was in Hachinohe for 10 years, so you can ask me how there was!
And...a party? Oh, the park is near from my home, so I can go there on foot.
See you later.
From my self-introduction, yes, I like apples. My grandparents' acquaintance who is a farmer gives us a lot of them every year, so we don't need to buy them in the store. But we have to prepare something in return.
I have lived in many cities, Aomori, Mutsu, and Hachinohe, because of my father's job. Especially I was in Hachinohe for 10 years, so you can ask me how there was!
And...a party? Oh, the park is near from my home, so I can go there on foot.
See you later.
the cherry blossom festival
Hello! Everyone. Are you enjoying your spring life?
By the way, Do you knou the cherry blossom festival in Hirosaki park has already started? (Though flower hasn't bloomed..) Do you have any plan to go to the festival? What will we do? Do we have someone who want to go there ? In class,the opinion 'How about 29th? ' but What do you think about it? I'm free on 29th, If someone who want to go together,I'm pleased to go together（＾－＾）Are there anyone who want to go cherry blossom festival? And how about Professor Philips ? Let's discuss about it☆
By the way, Do you knou the cherry blossom festival in Hirosaki park has already started? (Though flower hasn't bloomed..) Do you have any plan to go to the festival? What will we do? Do we have someone who want to go there ? In class,the opinion 'How about 29th? ' but What do you think about it? I'm free on 29th, If someone who want to go together,I'm pleased to go together（＾－＾）Are there anyone who want to go cherry blossom festival? And how about Professor Philips ? Let's discuss about it☆
Monday, April 24, 2006
Good evening
I'm Noriyuki Takahashi. I'm very glad to meet all of you. I love films and want to talk about them with you. So after you go to see a movie (or watch a movie on DVD, video, and TV), please tell me about it. I'm looking forward to hearing your remarks about films.
By the way, I had great experience about a week ago. As a volunteer staff, I took part in Photographer Nobuyoshi Araki's project to take pictures of Japanese faces. He was very powerful and funny. He told a lot of jokes and made models and people around him laugh. I thought this was his own way of communication, which brought out the models beautiful expression. I want to refer to him and improve my communication skills.
See you tomorrow.
By the way, I had great experience about a week ago. As a volunteer staff, I took part in Photographer Nobuyoshi Araki's project to take pictures of Japanese faces. He was very powerful and funny. He told a lot of jokes and made models and people around him laugh. I thought this was his own way of communication, which brought out the models beautiful expression. I want to refer to him and improve my communication skills.
See you tomorrow.
Fire!
Yesterday(23 Sun.) there was a fire. It happened in very near place from my home. I was so surprised.
When it occured, I was playing with children. Then I heard a siren. Looking out of the window, I saw a ambulance and fire engine. But the cars slowed down. I wondered why they didn't rush to the spot.
Then one of the children said "Look! There is a smoke!!" "Smoke!?" I looked up the sky. There was a brown smoke. And the room we were smelled something burning. I hurried along other window and saw black smoke billowing.
I never expected to encounter a fire on such a near place. It was less than 80m.
Some of child was frightened at the site and howled. So we directed children to go home. But some of them stayed to see it. There were many other onlookers.
About 20 minutes later, the fire was put out. But unfortunately a old woman died in it.
Then it came to light that there was a house of my friend across the road from the fire place. So I phoned her. When I did it, it had passed some minutes. However her voice had been trembling and upset. I was shocked a little. Because she is usually very cheerful. But it was natural response.
By the way, we will have group talking in next class. Let's enjoy it! See you!
When it occured, I was playing with children. Then I heard a siren. Looking out of the window, I saw a ambulance and fire engine. But the cars slowed down. I wondered why they didn't rush to the spot.
Then one of the children said "Look! There is a smoke!!" "Smoke!?" I looked up the sky. There was a brown smoke. And the room we were smelled something burning. I hurried along other window and saw black smoke billowing.
I never expected to encounter a fire on such a near place. It was less than 80m.
Some of child was frightened at the site and howled. So we directed children to go home. But some of them stayed to see it. There were many other onlookers.
About 20 minutes later, the fire was put out. But unfortunately a old woman died in it.
Then it came to light that there was a house of my friend across the road from the fire place. So I phoned her. When I did it, it had passed some minutes. However her voice had been trembling and upset. I was shocked a little. Because she is usually very cheerful. But it was natural response.
By the way, we will have group talking in next class. Let's enjoy it! See you!
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Off to a good start!
This class seems to be off to a good start with the blog. Several of you are veterans already, and you know how much fun this can be. Do visit some of the other blogs around the Internet (especially the other English learning blogs) and don't be afraid to leave comments. Internet blogs allow us to contact people all around the world, or even other parts of Aomori prefecture.
Be sure to leave messages about what you want to do in class for the rest of the semester and especially if you want to have a class party for cherry blossom viewing. Cherry blossoms during Golden Week are one of the nicest things about Hirosaki.
If you take an interesting picture, be sure to upload it to the blog so the rest of us can see it, too. If you find any interesting links, be sure to tell us about those, too, especially if they are about English learning. I just learned about the ELT Podcast site. If you don't have an MP3 player, maybe you can listen directly on your computer.
Be sure to leave messages about what you want to do in class for the rest of the semester and especially if you want to have a class party for cherry blossom viewing. Cherry blossoms during Golden Week are one of the nicest things about Hirosaki.
If you take an interesting picture, be sure to upload it to the blog so the rest of us can see it, too. If you find any interesting links, be sure to tell us about those, too, especially if they are about English learning. I just learned about the ELT Podcast site. If you don't have an MP3 player, maybe you can listen directly on your computer.
Good evening!
Good evening everyone! This is Masashi Taira.
I'm glad to see my friends from ⅢB class again. And, I'm happy to face with new members. Nice to meet you!!
From this semester, I'm "international cooperations seminar" student.
These days, I read a technical book about it every day to widen my knowledge, and few minutes ago, I finished it at last(In reality,the next book has already wait for me...).
This semester will be very hard and busy term for me. But, I'm looking forward to all of it.
Through this class, I want(must) not only develop my English skills, but also grow closer with classmates.
Let's enjoy this class activities together.
See today's class.Good night.
I'm glad to see my friends from ⅢB class again. And, I'm happy to face with new members. Nice to meet you!!
From this semester, I'm "international cooperations seminar" student.
These days, I read a technical book about it every day to widen my knowledge, and few minutes ago, I finished it at last(In reality,the next book has already wait for me...).
This semester will be very hard and busy term for me. But, I'm looking forward to all of it.
Through this class, I want(must) not only develop my English skills, but also grow closer with classmates.
Let's enjoy this class activities together.
See today's class.Good night.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Hi(e^□^e)
Good evening everyone.
I'm Yui.I enjoyed today's class very much(≧∇≦)
And I think I want to become friedly with all class members. allmost all members are close with me as we took Mrs.Ogasawara communication L3 class and some other classes were same.
But some of you don't know me and I' m not familiar with you.
So I will speak to you(o^_^o) v
Now,may I ask all of you a question(o・ｖ・o)??
What is your dream??and Why do you wish to do that?
I've heard Kenichi and Myukki's dream.I think everyone has great dream!
And my fist dream is getting marry (*'-^*)☆.。.:*・°haha!!
Well see you next class and I want you to give me comments!!
I'm Yui.I enjoyed today's class very much(≧∇≦)
And I think I want to become friedly with all class members. allmost all members are close with me as we took Mrs.Ogasawara communication L3 class and some other classes were same.
But some of you don't know me and I' m not familiar with you.
So I will speak to you(o^_^o) v
Now,may I ask all of you a question(o・ｖ・o)??
What is your dream??and Why do you wish to do that?
I've heard Kenichi and Myukki's dream.I think everyone has great dream!
And my fist dream is getting marry (*'-^*)☆.。.:*・°haha!!
Well see you next class and I want you to give me comments!!
Good morning everyone!
Good morning everyone. It's 7:10A.M. now. I'm Maimi Ito. Nice to meet you! I know almost of you. But I don't know some of you. So,I want to communicate with everyone more and more♪
By the way, I live in oodate,Akita. So I go to Hirosaki by train everyday.And I have to go now.
I'm sorry for my short writing.
I'm looking forward to meet you in today's class!
By the way, I live in oodate,Akita. So I go to Hirosaki by train everyday.And I have to go now.
I'm sorry for my short writing.
I'm looking forward to meet you in today's class!
About my spring vacation
Good evening!!
Let me tell you about my spring vacation.
I went to lake.Towada with my friend on February,and I joined the event.Its name was "The story of the lake.Towada."
It was rainy but we could enjoy watching fireworks.It was very beautiful!!I thought it was more beautiful than summer's.
I recommend you join the event next year.
Let me tell you about my spring vacation.
I went to lake.Towada with my friend on February,and I joined the event.Its name was "The story of the lake.Towada."
It was rainy but we could enjoy watching fireworks.It was very beautiful!!I thought it was more beautiful than summer's.
I recommend you join the event next year.
Good evening，now alreadey midnight……
hi, everyone! And nice to meet you to some people. I'm Chie Ｍuto. I’m very happy to see you and looking forward to communicate with .
My English skill, especially speaking ability is not good yet. So I’ll try to speak and speak with you(＾.‐)★ Surely, I will mistake in speaking or writing. And actually I feel a little embarrassed. But I believe that if I overcome this step I could improve my English skill. Mistake leads development. So, Let’s mistake!!??
In last class, i heard about welcome party from Ｋazusa. And Ｉ went to the party. Ｉ'm really enjoy this. Speaking with many kind of people such as American, Canadian, Chinese, and so on. What Ｉ have impressed particularly was to meet a woman come from honduras! she wore a ethnic clothes and did a traditional dance. she was really sexy and bautiful. Ｉ wish Ｉ were so sexy woman….
well, it's too late now, so i 'm very sleepy…i can't write any more….
see you today's class.
good night.
My English skill, especially speaking ability is not good yet. So I’ll try to speak and speak with you(＾.‐)★ Surely, I will mistake in speaking or writing. And actually I feel a little embarrassed. But I believe that if I overcome this step I could improve my English skill. Mistake leads development. So, Let’s mistake!!??
In last class, i heard about welcome party from Ｋazusa. And Ｉ went to the party. Ｉ'm really enjoy this. Speaking with many kind of people such as American, Canadian, Chinese, and so on. What Ｉ have impressed particularly was to meet a woman come from honduras! she wore a ethnic clothes and did a traditional dance. she was really sexy and bautiful. Ｉ wish Ｉ were so sexy woman….
well, it's too late now, so i 'm very sleepy…i can't write any more….
see you today's class.
good night.
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