10.2 English

English is a international language now. I think English is neccesary to work or sightseeing. So I will write about English for me.

When I was retire from company, I decided to apply for admittion at YMCA college. I wanted to be a speak English and use English to work. YMCA has a lot of homework and classes. Sometimes it was hard for me. But now, I think I had a good experience in this school. I actually feel my listening skill is improve and I like study English. After graduation from this school, I will feel sad. I think I will keep study English. I don't want to waste experience at the YMCA. I appreciate to YMCA teachers.

10. Free Topic

Choose a topic of your own. Write about it in as much detail as you can.
Write about the topic in the first paragraph.
Tell us why you chose it in the second paragraph.
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9.2 The Best Book ever...

My most memorable book is of Tokyo tower. This book became a movie and a drama. This story is little bit sad, but it taught me about a mother's love and how a mother is important to my life. My mother raised me and my sister all by herself. I think it was very hard, like in this story. She always thought of me and my sister first and she was always laughing. The family in Tokyo tower story is similar to my family, so I will never forget it. From now, I have to be kind and appreciate my mother. I don't want to regret noy helping my mother the rest of her life.

9.1 The Best Book ever....

My most memorable book is called 'Father'. This book changed my mind about my father. I realized about his love for my family. I am always thankful for my father's love.
The main character of the novel is name is Kim Jeong-hyun. He lost consciousness suddenly one day and he was told he had cancer. He didn't tell anyone, because his family is sad to hear about his cancer. He left his company and He wanted to spend time with his family, but his family didn't like him, because He was never interested in his family. He was only interested in his job. His family learned that he got sick and they gradually realized the importance of family.
I have realized that y father loves me and I wish that he could live long. If so, I will return his love.

The Best Book ever...

Write about the best book you've ever read. If you cannot decide, choose any good book.
Tell us why you like it and how it may have changed your life...

A very inspirational book that will change your life. A story that is a metaphor for life... Let's look for new cheese.

What is Christmas?

For the next entry, write down what you think Christmas is? Describe what people do in your country, and compare it to the way that people celebrate around the world. What is your favorite Christmas story and what is your favorite Christmas song? How do you feel about Christmas?
Christmas Song: Mariah Carey


Christmas Story: Scrooged


Chipmunks: We wish you a merry Christmas

8.1 My Upcoming Winter Vacation.

In the winter vacation, I will at my part-time job at aunt's company. I will save money, because I am going to go back to Korea with my friends in February. However, I won't have a lot of money. If I had a lot of money I will go to shopping. I will buy designer clothes, bags, shoes, swimming suits and sunglasses. Then I will travel to a warm country with my family and friends. I will pay for it all. Then we have a Christmas party and a Year-end party there.
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8.2 My Upcoming winter vacation

My most important day in the year is New years day. On new years day every year I can meet of many friends and cousins. Most Japanese have a holiday, so we can drink and speak with each other for long time more than on regular days. Every year I have a good times. On new years day in Japan, we think a lot about cultures. We make OSECHI sinilar to thanks giving day in America. We also go to temples and children get some money from relatives. Now I can't get any money, because I am too old. I have to pay money to yonger cousins. I always look forward to new years day. I would like to spend a good time with my friends and family.

8. My Upcoming Winter Vacation

Write about what you plan to do this winter vacation. Think about things that you would like to do and experience. If you had a lot of money, what would you do?






Maiah Carey "All I want for Christmas"

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7.2 If I could spend one day with anyone in history, who would you spend it with?

If I could spend one day with anyone in history, I would like to spend it with Hercules. I actually think that he would havebeen a tender person. Of course he was brave, strong and cool. I want him to tell me about the strength of the men. I also want to drink alcohol with him and spend a good time together. Next morning, I would like to go to some beautiful places that I can't see at in Japan. At last I would like him to say that we are friends.

6.2 Free topics

I want a pair of Uggs. This are made in Australia. Ugg are very warm boots and easy to walk in. Winter in Jaoan is cold and I don't like it. I don't need winter. I found good UGG boots. They will probably help me during the winter. Last weekend, I looked for Uggs in Umeda, but I didn't find any stylish Uggs. One of the store staff told me, I will hold an Ugg fetival from November 30th to December 6th. I have decided to go to there during yhe Ugg festival. I look forward to finding cool ugg. I have a question. Australia is warm country, so why do they make warm boots?

7. If I could spend one day with anyone in history, who would you spend it with?

Write about who you would spend a whole day with and why?

Some Famous people:

• Julius Caesar
• Michael Jackson
• Genghis Khan
• Gandhi
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Helen Keller
• Toyotomi Hideyoshi
• Marilyn Monroe
• Humphrey Bogart
• Martin Luther King Jnr.
• Marco Polo
• Winston Churchill

6.1 Free Topic.

I introduce about Korea food. One of typical food is a Kimchi in Korea. Kimchi has history in 3000years. Kimchi is very nutritious. It has lots of vitamins and minerals. There are many kinds of Kimchi in korea. These tasts are diffrent depending on region. Many Korean people just can't have a meal with out Kimchi. some say Kimchi is the only side dish they need to finish off a whole bowl of rice.. Korean people make soup, fried rice, vegetable pancake for Kimchi. Every year, Kimchi Expo hold in korea. I had visit there. there are many kind of Kimchi. I ate many Kimchi there. I like a Kimchi. My favorite food is Kimchi.
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6. Free Topic

Choose a topic of your own and write about it...

5.1 I'm happy when I ....

I'm happy when I drink with my friends on the weekend. My life is quite repetitive. I usually study until 5:00 at school and then go back home. Then I do homework, have a dinner, watch movies and go to bed. It is my usual life. Sometimes, I go to Shinsaibashi or Umeda to drink alcohol with my friends. We often go to Izakaya. Then we go to Karaoke or a Club. We Can relax when we go there. These things make me happy. I am going to go Korea with my friends in February. I hope we will have a good time. When I am with friends, I am happy.
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5.2 I'm happy when...

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I'm happy when I drinking beer before go to bed. This time is my most relaxing time on day. I watch DVD, play game, talk on the phone during drink beer. My favorite beer company is Asahi beer from made in Japan. It is a little sharp taste. I always buy it. When I go out dinner, sometimes they provide me another beer. That time, my feel is too sad. I want to drink Asahi beer everywhere. Asahi beer had open -2degree beer's bar on every summer. I think it was really good taste. I can drink it more than regular beer. Next summer, I want to try it everyone.

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5. I'm happy when....

Write about times when you are happy? Think about what makes you feel that way.

4.1 The animals I like .....

I like a dog most of all! dogs are friendly to people. I think dogs are similar to people. They always obey people and they want to be loved by their masters. I think they give a lot of help to humans. Before I came to Japan, I had one dog. Her name is Davini. She always stood by me in happiness and in sorrow. When I came back from school, she was always wagging her tail and she acted charmingly to me. She was so lovely I was not bored when I was with her. However, I had to give her to my neighbor, because I had to come to Japan. I feel sorry for her...

When I see a Yorkshire terrier, I always think of my dog. I hope she is well.
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4.2 The animals I like...

I like dogs. Most of dogs are smart, cute and love his/her family. I have a toy poodle. His name is Daigorou. He relaxes and he is affectionate. When I arrive house, he is always waiting for me at the entrance. Maybe he realizes my smell and the sound of my footsteps. He follows me everywhere until I hug him. Sometimes, I sleep with him. So he comes to my bed. In the morning, he always wakes me up because he wants a walk.

I really dogs. The number one reason is that dogs have many characters, for example they sometimes behave like spoilt child, becoming sulky or they bark loudly with happiness..I prefer dogs,so I think I will only keep dogs in the future.

4. The animals I like...

Please write about your favorite animal. Describe it... Why does it appeal to you? How does it make you feel?

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3.1 If I could live anywhere.....

I would like to live in Venice Italy. Venice is called "The city of water". Long ago, I read a magazine about Venezia. There were many beautiful pictures and lots of food in book. Venice has wonderful buildings and scenery. Wonderful buildings and Beautiful sea looks gorgeous together. Everyone looks relexed and confortable. I envithem. I imagine that I can see a night view of Venice while drinking a glass of red wine.
If I could live a Venice, I would ride a boat and I would eat an Italian breakfast everyday. Sometimes, I would have a cookout with my neighbors while looking at the beautiful scenery. Also, I would be able to see a beautiful night view as sing songs with my freinds at night. This make me feel good.
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3.2 If I could live anywhere, I would...

If I could live anywhere, I would like to go to New York. I've never been there. Sometimes, I see New York on TV. I think New York is center of the world. It is cool city which most people yearn for New York. I want to do some things in New York. I would like to watch Broadway musical. I have seen musical a few times in Japan. I think broadway musical have a big scale, beautiful clothes and beautiful voices. Watching a broadway musical will excite me. I would also like to walk up the Upper East Side, near Central Park. I like American dramas, such as Gossip girl. The Upper East Side is the setting for this drama. So, I want to go there and feel atmosphere. I want to see many places. One day, I will become an American.

3. If I could live anywhere, I would...

Please write about where you would live if you weren't living where you are now. Describe it... What appeals to you? How does it make you feel? Tell us why you would like to live there?







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2.1.My favorite movie is god father.

My favorite movie is 'The Godfather'. The genre of this movie is crime, thriller and drama.
The hero of this movie was Michael. He was kind and nice guy. His father is boss of the mafia. On one day, Michael's father was killed by rival gang, so He changed into a cruel man to protect his family. However his family didn't know want to be part of the family business. in The Godfather3 Micheal's daughter was killed at his son's concert. Macheal obtained money and honor, but he lost the most important thing(relations with other people) , because of his business. I was impressed by A Pachino's acting skills when his character Michael lost his daughter. His acting was fantastic. The last scene where he dies lonesome death was really sad. This movie made me realize, money and honor aren't everything.
Long ago, my father recommended this movie to me. But I didn't want to see it, because it was very old movie. Three months ago, I saw 'The Godfather 1' accidentally. At the end of the movie, I wanted to see 'The Godfather2 and 3'. I thought 'I have to it soon. It is very great movie.'
I recommended it to all my friends. If they see this movie, they might be impressed.
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2.2 My favorite movie is...

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My favorite movie is a Red Clif. There are two seasons. I bought both seasons DVD. It is a Chinese history movie. Before I watched it, I didn't know history of the three kingdoms. However, after I watched the movies, I was really excited. The movie had beautiful view, nice clothing and great story. The number one reason I liked it was because of thespecial effect. When they fought together, it was like they were really fighting. One of the characters is very smart. He make some good strategies. My Chinese friend told me that this movie was not based on a true story. Yet to me, it doesn't matter. If you have some time, you should watch Red Clif.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEHNvGXM590&feature=related

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2. One of My Favorite Movies is...

Please write about your favorite movie. Describe it... What is the genre? How does it make you feel? Tell us why do you like it?

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1.2.My favorite music

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My favorite musician is Kusuo.He is a Japanese singer song writer. He joins a music festival every year. His songs make me feel relaxed and give me power.

His voice is beautiful and he can sing a many kind of songs. He makes funny song. I like them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zikn02GXMUU

1.1 My favorite musician....

My favorite Band is Rage against the machine.

They are Rock Band They`re from America

They make me excite and crazy about rock,

Because thier music sound is very wonderful.

I like thier music's lyrics . Their lyric is very wonderful and dangerous.

They express political viewpoint with music. They dislike racial discrimination. I like their thought. I wish for their new music. If they came to Osaka I will go to thier concert.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-58-36lSqG4

1. My favorite Music...

Please write about your favorite music or musician. Describe them... What musical style? How do they make you feel? Tell us why do you like them?
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