Essay2-03a: Language Learning Stories

My language is Japanese but I am interested in other languages since junior high school. When I was a kindergartner, I was touch in English first time. It was a shocking thing for me. Then I learned English in school. Now, I think that I want to work use some languages in the future.

Now, I have a qualification that is semi grade 2 of eiken. So I want to get grade 2, next time. I have taken the test but I could not get it. I think that I want to try it one more. I graduated high school and keep studying English. Because I could know to communicate with foreigner in English is very interesting! Now, I am interested in other languages so if I have a chance, I want to study that.

When I was a kindergartner, a man came to our preschool. I do not remember his name but I am remembered studied English. I enjoyed knowing new words. When I was a pupil, I learned to English in Kumon with my younger brother. Every time, I had a speaking test in there. When I was a junior high school student, I had an English class. My teacher was English teacher for three years. The teacher was a man who is stern every day. But class was very fine. The class was divided two classes. The school decided to do class with few student so there were about twenty students. I also like the class by ALT. He speaks only English so it was difficult but fun. I could enjoy so I decided to go English course in high school. When I was a high school student, I belonged to the communication course for three years. Our class had a vice teacher who from America. So we had many chances that can speak in English. There were also some exchange students in our class. First year, I made a friend with Germany girl. She and I were always together. She can speak five languages so I asked to her about English. Next year, I made a friend with Australian girl. She is older than I. She gave me a power. She wanted to work in Japan. Her dream came true this year. When I heard the news, I felt very glad. I keep contacting with her. I think that met to her is a good thing. The class had many events. We had a school trip and went to Hawaii. The oversea travel was first time for me. I had a good experience. For example, we spoke only English in there. We also experienced home stay only three days with my friend. I was not good at speak English so I depended on her. But I could communicate with host family. I knew that to tell is very important. In class, most interesting class was watching movies. The teacher brought many foreign movies. We watched Disney movie, Harry Potter series, Home alone and so on. I could listen and I liked this time. When I was a first year of university, I learned French first time. It was very difficult for me but I could get information about France.

Now, I am interested in China and Korea! I am taking part in conversation volunteer once a week. I started it last year. Because I was interested in to teach Japanese for foreigner. I made Chinese and Korean friends in there. Our language is Japanese because I cannot speak theirs languages. So I will start to study the languages. Someday, I want to speak in Chinese or Korean.

I will keep studying languages. But it is not only other languages but also Japanese. Since I took part in the volunteer, I think that I should study Japanese more. To study language is very important. A man taught me it “Language is weapon of peace”. I think so. If we could not use it, we cannot communicate with people. I want to communicate with many people so I want to study language, English, Chinese, Korean and so on. I also want to trip foreign countries, I want to meet foreigner and I want to use language. I will never forget this “Language is weapon of peace”.
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Language Learning Stories

Future

• Want to get grade 2 of Eiken
• Want to speak some languages
• Want to communicate with foreigner
• Want to live in foreign countries
• Want to trip to some countries

Kindergartner

• I met an American first time
• There was a woman who teaches English near my house

Elementary school student

• I went to Kumon to learn English for a year

Junior high school student

• My teacher is very stern
• I like English
• I decided to take an examination English course for high school

High school student

• My vice teacher was an American for three years
• I play Peach Boy in English with my classmates
• I went to Hawaii of school trip
• I experienced home stay
• I made friends with Australian and German girls

First year at university

• I learned French first time
• I took part in conversation volunteer with my friends
• I decided to become a Japanese teacher

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Language Learning Stories

I was a kindergartner, a man came to our preschool. I do not remember his name but I am remembered studied English. I was touch English first time then. When I was a pupil, I learned to English in Kumon with my younger brother. When I was a junior high school student, I had an English class. My teacher was English teacher for three years. The class was not fine because the teacher was stern every day. When I was a high school student, I was belonged to the communication course for three years. Second grade, we had a trip and we went to Hawaii for two weeks. We experienced home stay with my friend for three days. When I was a 1st grade of KGU, I learned French first time. It was very difficult. And I started conversation volunteer with Chinese and Korean so I had an interest in these languages. In the future, I want to be a Japanese teacher and use many languages.
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Flat Tire><

Today, I could not come Writing class on time. My bicycle got flat tire near Heisei Station. I thought that pull up there and I would take a train. But there was no train! So I pulled up my bicycle there and I walked by near bus stop. Then I took about 10 minutes. I saw the schedule and I was surprise! Because there were no buses>< So I caught a taxi and came to KGU.
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Hobbies☆

Last time’s speaking class, we talked about hobbies. My partner was Chihiro. Her hobby is cooking now. She is good at cooks stir-fry. Her sister cooks too. She is good at cooks hashed rice. Her father also cooks katsu-don. I like katsu-don so I want to eat it someday. Chihiro also likes listening music. She comes to school by bicycle from Uto and listening to music. Her favorite singer is Ayaka. She likes “Peace Loving People” the best. I like the song too because the song give me power!!
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November 15th: YMCA!★

Yesterday, I went to Obiyama by bicycle and I met my friends Aya and Noriko then we went to YMCA together. YMCA had “To-busai” that looks bazaar.

I was surprise because there were crowded by many people. I met some friends who from other countries students of YMCA. They sold many foods. I ate Sri Lankan curry, meat of sheep, gyo-za, chizimi and crepe with bean paste. I like Sri Lankan curry the best! I saw first time for me. I thought that is spicy but in fact, it was not hot and delicious! I also eat meat of sheep is first time so it is good experience for me!! I had eaten chizimi but it made by Korean so it was tasty more^^

I met my Chinese friend, Shishi. We found cute and cheep doll. It was 50 yen. We bought it! I felt very happy^^ She also got 300 yen bag.

Do you know “Fu-sen kazura”? It is plant. I saw it first time yesterday. The seed has white heart mark!! It is very cute so I got the seed. I will pot it in next spring.

Next Thursday, conversation volunteer will start! My partner was decide^^ The person is Mr. Kan-Tou. I know him so I am looking forward next time! Yesterday, I had a good time with my friends^^
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October 30th: Tokai(^O^)

In the evening, I went to Tokai Dai2 high school with my friends Fumi and Yama. We were classmates. We met some teachers. I heard sad news!! Next year, our course will disappear>< Our course is Communication Course. It was very sad for us(;_;)

We talked with Mr. Tommy. He was our English teacher. He is from California in America. I heard about Disney Land of California! I want to go there someday!! And we decide to open Christmas party in the Tommy’s house in December! I am looking forward to it^^
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October 30th: School Festival!

Today, I went to Ruteru University with my friend Fumi by bicycle. I met our friend Hitomi. “Hitomi” is family name so very rare! We bought dumpling and gyoza. They were very tasty^^ Fumi and I watched music stage. It was very interesting.

Then we went Italian Tomato to eat cake in downtown. I ate cheese cake. It was very big size and delicious^^ I had a enjoyable time with my friends!!
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October 18th: Exam><

Today, we got up at 7:00am. Then we prepared and started from the hotel for Kyushu University by bus. We felt very nervous!!

Our class was different so very sad><>< But I could good experience and good study for in the future. There is expected to be an announcement about the exam in December.

There was a cake shop in front of Ohashi station and we bought a cake each other. I ate a Mont Blanc cake because I like it very much! It was very delicious^^ It was reward for us^^

Then we went Hakata Station by bus and we bought box lunch to eat in the train. My box lunch had Takana rice and shrimp with mayonnaise. It was tasty too. I am arrived my home at 20:00pm. I could enjoy with my friends!!
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Essay2-02b: World Websites

I am learned history when I was a pupil of elementary school. I didn’t like this subject by junior high school student but the teacher of high school is very interesting. He taught me fun of history. I like history because is it looks story. But I am not good at world history. It is difficult for me! Last writing class, I saw some websites of world history.

I am interested in world history. Do you know about mummy? I found a website that is written about mummy. (Grid Club: Time Tunnel-Mummy Making Quiz) I don’t know about history of Egyptian until now. Egyptians mummify dead to preserve them for the afterlife. Ancient Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen. The bodies were packed with natron. Embalmers left in the heart because they believed it would be weight in the afterlife. Embalmers cut open the body with a knife made of stone. I saw that how to make mummy. It is very cruel thing. I don’t want to be a mummy!

Then I am interested in history of Europe too. I like Marie Antoinette the best. I read the comic that title is “Rose of Versailles” when I was a junior high school student. It is Japanese comic. In Europe, there are famous places. On website, I could see many places. (World History For Kids-By Kids Past.com) I want to go Versailles Palace and feel period. I have the impression that European is noble. If I could go back the past, I want to be a noble and live in there.

Next, do you know the Great Wall of China? I have watched it on television and picture pasted in website. (Great Wall) It looks very long. I have a friends who from China. They and I have never been to there so we will go there in the future. I think that the Great Wall is symbol of China and to see that is to know about Chinese history.

Recently, I think that to study history is very important and interesting! I want to learn not only Japanese history but also world history. And I like to see pictures of many countries. So website pictures make me excited. To see it is I can feel period. But I want to visit many places. For example, there are America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and so on. Japan also has historical place. I think that people should know about own country. I want to be a person who can understand about history of the world.
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BR2-09: I am a Star

I read this book that title is "I Am a Star". The book is written about stars. Do you like stars? I like to see it. It makes me happy. Last week, I saw a shooting star first time in my life. And that day was my birthday so I felt very happy. It also gave me power!

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Reference

Jean, M. I am a Star. : Scholastic.

BR2-08: The Book store Burglar

There was a cat that lives in book store with a man and likes cheese. The cat's name is Cobweb. One day she saw a man who is stole a spare key. Then she knocked down with her friends! It was very funny story.

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Reference

Sue , A. The Shoemaker and the Elves. : Oxford University Press.

BR2-07: The Shoemaker and the Elves

The story is known by many people but I do not well so I read the book this time.

There were shoemaker who is old and the shop is not good. One day, he got up and saw on the table, there was a pair of beautiful shoes. So he was very surprise! Then he sold it and got money. He could buy cloth. At night, he could see two little elves! He understood who made the shoes. He thank to them and made clothes. The two elves felt happy and they never came to his shoes shop.

The story was very interesting! I am not skillful person so I want to help by the elves!

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Reference

Sue , A. The Shoemaker and the Elves. : Oxford University Press.

BR2-06: The Magic Porridge Pot

I read the book that title is "The Magic Porridge Pot". The picture is cute.

There is a girl who lived with her mother. There were poor so they cannot full. One day, the girl helped to the man and he gave her a magic pot. The pot is very interesting! Her mother is very vulgar so she could not use it well.

If I have the pot, I may do that same things with her mother!

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Reference

Harriet, Z. (1997). The Magic Porridge Pot. USA: Penguin Group.

BR2-05: Shawn and Keeper

I read this book because I like human and animal’s story recently.

There is a boy and a dog. The boy’s name is Shawn and the dog’s name is Keeper. There are good friends since Shawn was born. The story is about theirs birthday party.

I don’t have childhood friends so I feel sad for me. If I have childhood friends, I want to play, have parties and so on.
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Reference

Jonathan, L. Shawn and Keeper

BR2-04: Stuart Little

I read this book because I had known this character. But I had never read the book so I thought that I want to read it!

There is a mouse, Stuart Little and a cat, Snowbell. They play “hide and seek”. Stuart hid in the vase but he cannot go out in person! He is mischievous boy!!

I think that animal world looks enjoyable! If I can change animal, I want to be a cat. Because their life looks easy^^
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Reference

Lydia, H. (2001). Stuart Little. Columbia: Harper Collins Publishers.

October 17th: Fukuoka!!

Today, I went to Fukuoka to take a examination(日本語教育能力検定試験) by train with my friends Aya and Noriko. The test will take place tomorrow so we went to visit Kyushu University of meeting place today. Then, we went to Nakasu by subway and I saw many stands. Nakasu is famous of stand. There were many stands and people. We find good stand and we ate Chinese noodle and Oden. It was very delicious! We became full and went to the hotel. At night, we studied hard for tomorrow together. Friends taught me many words so I could remember! I had a good night!
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October 5th: Movie and CD

Today, I watched the movie in the library alone. The title is “Broken English”. This is love story. There is a woman who is single. She has many loves but not well. Then, she meets French man. She is in love with him. I do not this movie because bored for me and I cannot recommend this.

After school, I went to TSUTAYA with my father by his car. I borrowed two CDs. The artist is Ayaka and Arashi. I like listening to their music because I can feel comfortable.
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October 4th: Movie

I watched movie on TV in my house. The title is “Handsome★Suit”. I had watched it at the movie theater with my friend. The movie is very interesting! I cannot stop laughing^^ There is a not handsome man. One day, the man wears a suit and he could be handsome man!! He became famous of a model. If I can get the suit, I want to be a beautiful woman. I like Mr. Shosuke Tanihara. Do you know him? He is famous an actor.
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October 1st: Rock Town

Today, a shop opened near my house. The shop’s name is “Rock Town”. In after school, I went to there by bicycle. I was surprised because there were many shops and people. For example, there is Matsumotokiyoshi, Mr. Donut, Dotonbori, Taiyaki Kenkyuzyo, a beauty parlor and so on. I bought 10yen manzyu. It was cheap and delicious! After this, I will go there many times^^
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September 27th: Joyful!

Today, I went to the Joyful with Shishi in Hotakubo. She is Chinese but good Japanese speaker. I made friends with her this summer. She taught me about China. I have never been to there so I want to go there with her someday. I also learned Chinese few by her. Chinese is very difficult for me>< (57 words)(394 words)

September 22th: Concert and Lunch♪

Today, I met my best friends Akari^^ We are same high school and brass band members. She lives in Fukuoka now. This week have Silver Week so she came back to Kumamoto.

First, we watched the concert to find our friends, Saki in downtown. It made by Kumadai, Kendai and Kyu-kandai. Saki is Kendai student and plays percussion! She is brass member too. The concert had songs that I know so I could enjoy^^

Next, we ate lunch at J-café. Recently, I often go there. The dishes are very delicious and the café is comfortable so I like. We talked to about many things. Now, she studies to be a cabin attendant. I study to be a Japanese teacher. So we were encourages each other. We are best friends!!
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September 17th: Speech Contest☆

Today had a speech contest in the city library. Entries were student of Japanese class in YMCA. I visited there with Aya. We take part in conversation volunteer once a week since last year so the teacher invited us to do judge. There were about ten entries. There were also my friends, Shishi and You. They are Chinese. Everyone is good at speak Japanese. It was very excited for me^^ Now, I do not have the volunteer. It will start in November and member will change! So I am looking forward to take part in it^^

President of the school said “Language is weapon of peace”. His speech moved me. I sympathize with him. We can communicate with same language. I could know afresh importance of language.
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September 15th: Happy Birthday!

Today is my sister’s birthday! She became 23 years old. She went away from morning till night so I could not spend with her ;( But I could pass the present. She looked very happy! I felt happy too^^
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September 14th: Shopping!

Tomorrow is my sister’s birthday so I went to downtown to buy present. I hesitated what to buy. I found the shop where she likes. I bought pouch and handkerchief. I am looking forward to see her with smile^^
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