Essay 2-03b: Who am I?

Who am I? Now, I'll introduce me.

I'm from Japan. I live in Kumamoto. I was born on September 23, 1991 there.

These are local specialties. The upper right is mustard lotus roots. They have mustard in holes of the roots. It's called "ikinaridango" in Japanese. The left is sweet potato and bean jam dumplings. They literally have sweet potatoes and bean jams inside. It's called "ikinaridango" in Japanese. The lower right is sashimi of horses. I like it because it's delicious. It's called "basashi" in Japanese.

These are my family. My father is Yuji. He is gentle and works at the local newspaper company. My mother is cheerful and works at driving school. Then, I have a sister and a brother. My sister is a high school student and likes listening to music. My brother is, too. He is good at playing basketball. He sometimes goes fishing.

These are my hobbies. They are listening to music and shopping.

My favorite singers or groups are Avril Lavigne, Jutine Bieber, Libera, and after school tea time. Libera, which is the upper right, is my favorite chorus group. Their singing voices are very beautiful. After school tea time, which is the upper left, is a band playing the animation music. Their singing voices are so cute and cheerful.

Next, I like shopping. My favorite brands of fashion are UNIQLO, Innocent World, and BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT. I do a part-time job at UNIQLO. The more and more I work there, the better and better I like the brand. The other brands are ones for Lolita fashion. I like the fashion.

What's Lolita fashion? As you can see the pictures, it's a little strange, but so cute. It's one of Japanese subculture. Do you like unique fashion? I love Lolita fashion!!

I have learned three languages. They are Japanese, English, and Spanish.

I'll introduce my way of learning Japanese. It's my native language. I learned 50 words by writing and reading book. I learned the words by the former in the kindergarten. I learned them by the latter in my home. My grandmother often read to me when I was a little girl. In addition, I memorized the words with the machine which is similar to the upper right picture. I always speak, listen, write, and read every day because it's my native language.

I studied English gaming in a class for the first time when I was an elementary school student. I also learned it in English lesson of ECC. I took some tests of the program. They were easy. I enjoyed studying English I don't gradually like doing it so much because I had a lot of homework of ECC.

In junior high school, high school, I memorized English words, spoke English, wrote, listened, read and studied grammar with each textbook in classes of English.
I've learned Spanish since I entered the university. I mainly study it in the class of Spanish.
Thank you!

Cf.
http://yukira0318.blogspot.com/2011/12/essay-2-03a-my-language-history.html
http://yukira0318.blogspot.com/2011/04/letter-to-my-host-family.html

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Essay 2-03a: My language history

I'll introduce my language learning history. My native language is Japanese. I guess I learned it by listening to someone around me or talking with them. I study English as a second language. I have studied Spanish since I entered the university, so I study two foreign languages.

I studied English gaming in a class for the first time when I was an elementary school student. I also learned it in English lesson of ECC. I took some tests of the program. They were easy. I enjoyed studying English I don't gradually like doing it so much because I had a lot of homework of ECC.

When I study English in a junior high school, I took the class of English as if I had reviewed because I studied it in the elementary school and ECC. I liked it the best of all subjects. I did preparation for the class of English everyday. Moreover, I tried to remember some the words in every class. I also study English in a cram school.

When I was a high school student, I studied English for the official approval of English and getting good grade in English. As a result, I achieved that in the beginning of my high school life. However, I didn't know how to study English well. I remember I often memorized the words, but I don't remember how I studied English concretely. I just took the class of it and studied for the examinations. I listened to it only in the class. I wasn't good at using English without my noticing it. Especially, I don't remember how I studied when I was a third-year student in the high school because I was very negative.

I've studied Spanish since I entered the university. My first impression to it was so difficult because I felt the changes of the verbs were really complex. I just studied for the examination when I was a freshman. I liked Spanish more and more. I have tried to study it more seriously since I became a sophomore. I memorize the changes of the verbs and the grammar. I listen to the teacher of Spanish class well. I sometimes memorize Spanish words.

I also study English in the university. I do it with books for TOEIC or TOEFL or by doing assignments of classes. When I do it for TOEIC and TOEFL, I practice to read it more speedy and listen to it. In order to do it, I read many books written in English and listen to English CD. I try to memorize the words.

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Essay 2-02b: Two Robin Hood

We will explain about two movies. We watched different movies. One is Walt Disney, and the other is Warner Brothers.

First, we introduce Natsumi’s favorite scenes. She watched the 2010 version. She likes this movie because Robin is so cool. He is brave and strong, and unique. When Robin and Marian rode on house and went taking a walk, Marian was caught in pond to rescue a goat. Then she disliked him because he is her new husband. So, she didn’t want to help by him and Robin also knew that. However, he dismounted from the house and walked to her. She looked expect something on him, but he rescued a goat first! It was a big shock for Marian, maybe. Of course, Robin helped her, too. But she was little angry. I think she is willful woman. The deputy official of Nottingham is falling love with her, but she doesn’t like him. A deputy official shows off her everytimes, and this scene also he appears. When the deputy official came there, she had already helped by Robin, and introduced him about Robin triumphantly.

Next, She can’t forget the scene of Walter was killed by Godfrey. She likes this old man very very much! So she hate Godfrey. She was impressed by the father and son’s family love. It was so beatiful. She cried and was very sad. 

Finally, I enjoyed watching this movie, thanks for the story describes the life of Middle century in Europe. She’s interested in their life style, so it was very charming. Commoners’s life is not only simple but also pleasant. One side, aristocrats are gorgeous.

In addition, we introduce Yuki's favorite scenes. She atched the 1938 version. One of her favorite scenes on the movie is that Robin tests a person who he hopes to make one of his companions. He fights with him and he makes good term with him. They laugh. The other one is a love scene. He knows the princess falls in love with him, but she is dishonest on that. She said that she doesn't fall in love with him, so he makes her say the truth with his clever words. She guesses he is good at romance. 

She enjoyed watching the movie. I'm interested in what Robin Hood is thinking. It's exciting. He often smiles. I guess he always has confidence, so a lot of people put confidence in him in the movie. 

As you can see, these movies we watched were different, but we liked Robin's action because it is filled with courage. Both the movies describe his courage well. They are exciting. In addition, we watched them and was moved. They made our hearts warm.

Curtiz, Michael (Producer), & Keighley, William (Director). (1938). {The Adventures of Robin Hood}. America: Warner Bros.

Scott, Ridley (Producer), & Scott, Ridley (Director). (2010). {Robin Hood}. U.K.: Universal Pictures.

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Essay 2-01b: My favorite Place

I have several favorite places. They relax me. I'll introduce one of them. It's Kumamoto Prefectural Library. There are my memories there, too.

First, I'll introduce where the library is. It's in Izumi, Kumamoto. The Kumamoto City gym, Kumamoto Commercial High School, and a convenience store are near the library. I often go to the convenience store to buy food and drinks when I go to the library with my boyfriend. I often go to the library with him because I don’t remember the route. I often go there by bicycle, but I sometimes do by bus. When I go there by bus, I wait for bus at the bus stop in front of Nisseki hospital.

Second, my favorite library has most of the books written by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. I'm happy that because he is one of my favorite novelist. His books are really interesting. I've read some of them in the library. I want to read more them because I haven’t had all of the book yet.

It's also useful to look for books to use when I write a report. It has a lot of books. It's one of my favorite places now, but I didn't like it when I went to the library for the first time. I liked the Kumamoto Municipal library better than it because the municipal library has more novels. I read only them.

However, I have read difficult books since I entered the university. I found the prefectural library useful. It has a lot of books I want to read now. In addition, there is a study hall in the library. You can study in the quiet room if you go there. That is why I like it.

Finally, there are my memories in the library. I often went there with my boyfriend when we were high school students. We studied or enjoyed reading a book there. We used to arrive there in the morning when we went. We usually stayed there to evening, so we bought food in the convenience store and had lunch together. I had a good time.

As you can see, one of my favorite places is useful and comfortable. It's easy to get to. In addition, I have a lot of good memories there. It is useful when you want to read books or to center on studying in a quiet place. I recommend going there. You will be able to make good use of a day if you go there.

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Robin Hood

We will explain about our favorite movie Robin Hood. We watched different movies. One is made in Walt Disney, and the other is made in 2010 one.

First, we introduce Natsumi’s favorite scenes. I watched the 2010 version. I like this movie because Robin is so cool. He is brave and strong, and unique. When Robin and Marian rode on house and went taking a walk, Marian was caught in pond to rescue a goat. Then she disliked him because he is her new husband. So, she didn’t want to help by him and Robin also knew that. However, he dismounted from the house and walked to her. She looked expect something on him, but he rescued a goat first! It was a big shock for Marian, maybe. Of course, Robin helped her, too. But she was little angry. I think she is willful woman. The deputy official of Nottingham is falling love with her, but she doesn’t like him. A deputy official shows off her everytimes, and this scene also he appears. When the deputy official came there, she has already helped by Robin, and introduced him about Robin triumphantly.

Next, I can’t forget the scene of Walter was killed by Godfrey. I like this old man very very much! So I hate Godfrey. I was impressed by the father and son’s family love. It is so beatiful. I cried and very sad.

Finally, I enjoyed watching this movie, thanks for the story describes the life of Middle century in Europe. I’m interested in their life style, so it is very charming. Commoners’s life is not only simple but also pleasant. One side, aristocrats are gorgeous.

In addition, we introduce Yuki's favorite scenes. I watched the 1938 version. One of my favorite scenes on the movie is that Robin tests a person who he hopes to make one of his companions. He fights with him and he makes good term with him. They laugh. The other one is a love scene. He knows the princess falls in love with him, but she is dishonest on that. She said that she doesn't fall in love with him, so he makes her say the truth with his clever words. I guess he is good at romance.

I enjoyed watching the movie. I'm interested in what Robin Hood is thinking. It's exciting. He often smiles. I guess he always has confidence, so a lot of people put confidence in him in the movie.

As you can see, these movies we watched are different, but we like Robin's action because it is filled with courage. Both the movies describe his courage well. They are exciting. In addition, we watched them and was moved. They made our heart warm.

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Essay 2-01a: My Favorite Place

I have several favorite places. They relax me. I'll introduce one of them. It's Kumamoto prefectural library. There are my memories there, too.

First, I'll introduce where the library is. It's in Izumi, Kumamoto. There are Kumamoto city's gym, Kumamoto commercial high school, a convenience store and so on near the library. I often go to the convenience store to buy food and drinks when I go to the library with my boyfriend. I often went to the library with him because I didn't remember the route. I often go there by bicycle, but I sometimes do by bus. I wait for bus at the bus stop in front of Nisseki hospital when I go there by bus.

Second, there are most books written by Kiyoshi Shigematsu of my favorite libraries. I'm happy that because he is one of my favorite novelist. I've read some his book in the library. It's also useful to look for books to use when I write a report. It has a lot of books. It's one of my favorite places now, but I didn't like it when I went to the library for the first time. I liked the Kumamoto Municipal library better than it because the municipal library has more novels. I read only them. However, I have read difficult books since I entered the university. Then, I found the prefectural library useful. It has a lot of books I want to read now. In addition, there is a study hall in the library. You can study in the quiet room if you go there. That is why I like it.

Finally, there are my memories in the library. I often went there with my boyfriend when we were high school students. We studied or enjoyed reading a book there. We usually arrive there in the morning when we go. We usually stay there to evening, so we buy food in the convenience store and have lunch together. I have a good time.

As you can see, one of my favorite places is useful and comfortable. It's easy to get to. In addition, there are my good memories there. It is useful when you want to read books or to center on studying in the quiet room. I recommend going there. You will be able to make good use of a day if you go there.

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Essay 2-01a: My Favorite Places

 

I'll introduce my favorite places. They are my home, libraries, Fukuoka, and lovely cafes. There are good memories, comfort, or good atmosphere in them. I'll enjoy the places even if I go there many times. I like mainly quite places or places where cute goods sell.

First, I'll introduce my home. It gives me comfort. I like my room the best in my home because I'm not meddled there. I can do things I want to do freely. Then, my home is on 11th floor of the apartment, so the view is wonderful. I'm often on my apartment's stairs with my boyfriend, and we enjoy talking there. That is why I like my home.

Second, I like libraries because I can enjoy reading various books, or study seriously. My favorite libraries are KGU's, Kumamoto University's, and Kumamoto Prefecutural library. I often study alone in KGU's library. The equipment is rich and beautiful. I sometimes go to Kumamoto University's library with my boy friend. I read books or study there. The good point of the library is it is available readily for the public. I sometimes go to Kumamoto Prefectural library with my boyfriend, too. We also read books or study there now. We have liked the library since we were high school students. In addition, there are most books written by Kiyoshi Shigematsu of the three. I'm happy that because he is one of my favorite novelist.

Third, I like Fukuoka. It's the place I traveled with my boyfriend for the first time. I had a very good time then. I like Tenjin the best in Fukuoka. I enjoyed shopping there. My favorite shopping mall in Tenjin is Tenjin Vivre and Tenjin Core. Both of them have my favorite shops. I like shops on the 8th floor the best of shops in Tenjin Vivre. There are some shops of Lolita fashion on the 8th floor. I like LIZ LISA the best of shops in Tenjin Core. I shopped a coat and a bag. I think Tenjin is the city where people enjoy shopping.

Finally, I like lovely cafes. They gives me comfort. Cafes are usually beautiful and comfortable. Nowadays, I'm interested in tea, so I want to drink various kinds of tea, enjoying cafe's lovely atmosphere. My favorite cafes are Caffera and Morozoff. They're in Tsuruya.

As you can see, I like places giving comfort or having pretty goods. I go to such a place and enjoy the atmosphere. That refreshes me, so that's important for me. Then, there are some memories that I spent with my boyfriend in my favorite places. I want to find good places more.

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Essays 1-03b: Love for Family

This movie, "Mrs. Doubtfire," makes us laugh and warm. In the story, a man tries to do housework in order to stay with his children. Why does he do it? The man divorced with his ex because she didn't like his action, so he couldn't stay with his children. He and his family are improving gradually.

One of my main interests is Daniel's complex action in the restaurant. He was hanging between his children and boss. He also played a nasty to Miranda's boyfriend. That made me uneasy, but that action was so funny. In addition, I noticed that he really loved his children because he could do a lot of housework well in the end in order to stay with them in spite of no his skill of it. I predict the major themes are comedy and love for family.

The movie tells us how important love for family is. I felt the message of it was that it bonds with everyone. In the climax, the main character made such a speech in the TV program. In addition, the family is on good terms at last in spite of his divorce from his ex. Therefore, the main theme is Love for Family.

Then, I'll introduce the characters. The main character is an actor. His persons are cheerful and funny. He loves his children so much, but he doesn't do housework and often makes his wife angry. His wife's name is Miranda. She is serious and works well. She is often angry at him because he doesn't work enough. They have three children. Two of them are girls and the other is a boy. Lydia is his eldest daughter and a reliable person. She has a long wave hair. Christopher likes playing soccer and is his eldest son. Natalie is a cute girl and the youngest child. Daniel's brother is a makeup artist. Daniel was put on makeup by him. Stuart is a man who loves Miranda.

The main character's name is Daniel. He and his wife divorced. She won a suit and parental authority was given to her. Unfortunately, he couldn't see his children many times. He was very sad because he like them so much. One day, he knew that his ex wanted to employ a housekeeper. He hit on a good idea. It is what he disguised himself as a woman who works as the housekeeper. Then, he could stay with his children. His brother who was a makeup artist helped him with transforming himself. He was adopted by his ex admirably and he worked hard for her house. He was getting good gradually. One day, his lie was exposed and he couldn't see his children. He got a good job and worked well. Miranda gave him more credit, saw him and talked with him. He could come to meet his children. Their houses separate, but their hearts don't do.

After I watched the movie, I noticed how important love for family wherever each members of family is. I could understand the final outcome after I listened to Daniel's words in last of the movie because I hoped that Daniel could live with his ex and children to be happy. However, I knew it isn't always happy that all members of family live in same house. I could accept that because of the family's smiles in the latter half of the movie. I was glad about the happy way they found out.

I want many people to watch this movie. The movie will make you positive and warm because the story is funny and tells you important things. It will move you. If you have watched it once, look for the best funniest point for you. I want to know it.

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Essay 1-03a: Love for Family

This movie, "Mrs. Doubtfire," makes us laugh and warm. In the story, a man tries to do housework in order to stay with his children. He and his family are improving gradually.

One of my main interests are Daniel's complex action in the restaurant. He was hanging between his children and boss. That made me uneasy, but that action was so funny. In addition, I noticed that he really loved his children because he could do a lot of housework well in the end in order to stay with them in spite of no his skill of it. I predict the major themes are comedy and love for family.

The movie tells us how important love for family is. I felt the message of it was that it bonds with everyone.

Then, I'll introduce the characters. The main character is an actor. His persons are cheerful and funny. He loves his children so much, but he doesn't do housework and often makes his wife angry. His wife's name is Miranda. She is serious and works well. She is often angry at him because he doesn't work enough. They have three children. Two of them are girls and the other is a boy. Lydia is his eldest daughter and a reliable person. She has a long wave hair. Christopher likes playing soccer and is his eldest son. Natalie is a cute girl and the youngest child. Daniel's brother is a makeup artist. Daniel was put on makeup by him. Stuart is a man who loves Miranda.

The main character's name is Daniel. He and his wife divorced. She won a suit and parental authority was given to her. Unfortunately, he couldn't see his children many times. He was very sad because he like them so much. One day, he knew that his ex wanted to employ a housekeeper. He hit on a good idea. It is what he disguised himself as a woman who work as the housekeeper. Then, he could stay with his children. His brother who was a makeup artist helped him with transforming himself. He was adopted by his ex admirably and he worked hard for her house. He was getting good gradually.

After I watched the movie, I noticed how important love for family wherever each members of family is. I could understand the final outcome after I listened to Daniel's words in last of the movie because I hoped that Daniel could live with his ex and children to be happy. However, I knew it isn't always happy that all members of family live in same house.

I want many people to watch this movie. The movie will make you positive and warm because the story is funny and tells you important things. If you have watched it once, look for the best funniest point for you. I want to know it.

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Essay 1-02b: Welcome to KGU!

Welcome to KGU. I'm a student at the department of foreign languages in KGU. I mainly learn English and Spanish. I found a lot of good points in KGU for a year, so I'll introduce them to you so that you can have a better university life after you enter KGU.

First, KGU has beautiful and useful facilities. I like the library the best of them and I often go there. It has the best number of books of libraries in private universities in Kyushu and it has rare books. In addition, it is large and beautiful, so you can read books comfortably there. Then, it has the other good points. You can use a computer there or watch DVDs by yourself or with your friends. I have ever watched a film there with my friend once. The library also has some private rooms so that you can study alone for hours. When you get tired studying, you can read a fashion magazine, too. I was surprised at first because there were the popular magazine, "non-no" there. I recommend you the books written by Kiyoshi Shigematsu. His works are interesting. I like "Kiminotomodachi" the best of all them. Most of the stories of them are fearful stories, but they give us something warm at the end.

Next, you should look at the boards. They have a lot of useful and important information. For example, changes of class rooms, schedules of no lecture, various events and so on. They'll give you good chances. In fact, I was able to get them from the boards. University students have to get them positively by themselves, so looking at the boards and getting useful information are your first step as getting good chances in your university life.

Finally, I hope that you'll meet various people in KGU. There are many kind teachers and seniors. If you have things you don't know and ask about them, they'll tell you kindly. There are exchange students in KGU, too. If you communicate with them, you'll be able to broaden your view of the world. You can meet them in English Lounge or Welcome party. Looking at the board, you are able to know when the party will be held. It is a lot of fun, so I recommend you to join it.

As you can see, KGU has a lot of nice points and will help you get good chances. If you enter it, you can get your wonderful university life.

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Essay 1-02a: Welcome to KGU!

Welcome to KGU. I'm a student at the department of foreign languages in KGU. I mainly learn English and Spanish. I found a lot of good points in KGU for a year, so I'll introduce them to you so that you can have a better university life after you enter KGU.

First, KGU has beautiful and useful facilities. I like the library the best of them and I often go there. It has the best number of books of libraries in private universities in Kyushu and it has rare books. In addition, it is large and beautiful, so you can read books comfortably there. Then, it has the other good points. You can use a computer there or watch DVDs by yourself or with your friends. I have ever watched a film there with my friend once. The library also has some private rooms so that you can study alone for hours. When you get tired studying, you can read a fashion magazine, too. I was surprised at first because there were the popular magazine, "non-no" there.

Next, you should look at the boards. They have a lot of useful and important information. For example, changes of class rooms, schedules of no lecture, various events and so on. They'll give you good chances. In fact, I was able to get them from the boards. University students have to get them positively by themselves, so looking at the boards and getting useful information are your first step as getting good chances in your university life.

Finally, I hope that you'll meet various people in KGU. There are many kind teachers and seniors. If you have things you don't know and ask about them, they'll tell you kindly. There are exchange students in KGU, too. If you communicate with them, you'll be able to broaden your view of the world. You can meet them in English Lounge or Welcome party. Looking at the board, you are able to know when the party will be held. It is a lot of fun, so I recommend you to join it.

As you can see, KGU has a lot of nice points and will help you get good chances. If you enter it, you can get your wonderful university life.

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Letter to My Host Family

Dear host family,

Hello. I’m glad to be going to stay with you for 6 weeks this summer. I’m excited because I’ll go to London, England for the first time. In fact, I have never gone abroad, so I have a lot of things I don’t know. I want to learn about them. I like learning English and learning about foreign cultures, so I study them in the department of foreign language at KGU. But, I think that learning English in the country where people usually use it is important. This is why my stay with you is a good chance.

By the way, I’m good at housework, but I think my way of doing it is different from your way. Tell me your way, and I will be able to learn it soon. I want to be of any help to you because I really want to thank you for your accepting me.

I introduce my family to you. There are five people in my family. First, I introduce my parents. My father is gentle and works at the local newspaper company. My mother is cheerful and works at City Hall. Then, I have a sister and a brother. My sister is a high school student and likes listening to music. My brother is a junior high school student and good at playing basketball. He sometimes goes fishing.

Finally, let me introduce my hobbies. They’re listening to chorus music and shopping. My favorite chorus group is Libera. Their singing voices are very beautiful. I hear there are many chorus groups in the U.K. I think it is wonderful for you to live in such a country.

Although I usually wear casual clothes, to tell the truth, I love unique clothing. It is “Lolita fashion.” Do you know it? It is a Japanese subculture. I don’t know how you will feel when you see it, but I feel it is very cute. Are there any persons who are interested in clothes in host family? I’ll bring you the pictures of Lolita fashion when I visit you. By the way, I live in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto has some unique foods. I like “ikinaridango” the best of all. I’ll bring you some, too. I hope you like them.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to meeting you.

Sincerely, Yuki

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