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Post by solomon on Dec 21, 2014 0:40:46 GMT 9
Hi! My name is Solomon.Nice to meet you I live in Fuji City,Shizuoka prefecture.I can see Mt. Fuji from my house everyday. My favorite singer is Mr.Children and JYJ.Do you know them?If you know them, I'm very glad.
I'd like to be an interpretation guide man in the future.I want a person of all over the world to understand a Japanese thing. And I hope that a lot of person of all over the world will be friends each other!
By the way,How to set up the thread, this is correct? I think this is different from other people...
Im looking forward to meet everyone!
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Solomon
Dec 22, 2014 11:04:06 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Dec 22, 2014 11:04:06 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Welcome to the FILA message board! I love Mr. Children too. I've heard that Fuji city is a beautiful place. What type of interpretation guide would you like to be? Do you want to work in Japan or abroad? Do you know much about interpretation guiding as a job? Do you have any friends who have experience as an interpretation guide?
Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Jan 1, 2015 21:45:39 GMT 9
Hi,Admin.Nice to meet you too!
Im very happy that I heard you love Mr.children.Whats your favorite Mr.childrens song?I love all of them songs,but I like Owarinakitabi is best.
Mt.Fuji is so beautiful.Before going to school, I often see Mt. Fuji every day.
I want to work in Japan in the future.
I have not friends who have experience as an interpretation guide.But I have the host family who worked as a tour guide when I was studying abroad Aus.They often guided me an Australian thing.
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Post by Admin on Jan 9, 2015 7:25:11 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, My favorite song by Mr. Children is "Namonaki Uta." I first heard this song when I saw a TV drama called "Pure." www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgxGh7uzBBIIt's a Great song! Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Jan 9, 2015 22:16:04 GMT 9
Hi Admin. Im very happy I could heard you like Mr.Chigren!I wanna talking with you about Mr.Children when Ill join FILA.
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Post by solomon on Jan 9, 2015 23:04:32 GMT 9
Hi Everyone. Vocabulary: I learned 40 words this week.Id like to learn more English words,and speaking English well.
Reading: The book Im reading is called "FROZEN".I love Disney since I was young.So I choised this book.I think almost people know this story.I think if we know story,we can learn new words smooth.I wanna reading more Disnes book!
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "The power of cartoons". This was so interesting speech about The power of cartoons to modern society.I like manga very much,but I didnt read manga as introduced in this movie.I'd like to read such cartoon.
Writing: I did 5 quick writes this week I every day.I only wrote 90 words on my first quick write.Ill challenge write over 100 words next week,and Id like to use difficult words.
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Post by Admin on Jan 12, 2015 9:21:48 GMT 9
Dear Solomon, Great job getting your first weekly report in.
Vocabulary: Are you using the words you learned this week?
Reading: When you read do you see the vocabulary words you learned? Do you mean "I think most people know this story."
Listening: Good job selecting a TED Talk related to your interests. Please describe the speech in more detail next time. What power do cartoons hold? How have cartoons influenced modern society?
Writing: On your quick writes you don't need to use difficult words. Just try to write as much as possible.
Good job on this first weekly report. Keep up the good word.
Please read and comment on your classmates posts.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Jan 17, 2015 1:16:03 GMT 9
Hi Everyone.How are you doing?I enjoy winter!My favorite season is winter.Shizuoka is not too cold.
Vocabulary: I learned 50 words this week.I choised new words that I cant understand in GSL.And I used the words I learned last week.So Id like to use The new words this meek.
Reading: Im still reading "FROZEN" yet.I saw the vocabulary words I learned.I said "I think most people know this story."This is because this story is shown as a movie last year and became very famous.This story is story of two princesses and they true love.Its so exciting.
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "Happy maps"by Daniele Quercia.A lot of people using map application.But almost this application telling us just one way to go The destination.So he made the most short distance and made the map which can find the fun way, the quiet way and the beautiful way.I think this is so nice maps.If we use this map,we can find another fantastic way.I wanna use this happy maps!
Writing: I did 7 quick writes this week 1 every day. I wrote only 110 words this week.I'd like to make an effort in order to write more words next week.
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Solomon
Jan 18, 2015 17:42:58 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 18, 2015 17:42:58 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Great job making your second weekly report. Vocabulary: Wow! 50 words is great. Reading: Even if everyone knows the story please post what happens in the story. The process of writing out in your own words the story is just as important as the assignments. Listening: Happy Maps sounds like a great app. I hope the students of FILA 2015 can become just as innovative. Writing: Great job doing a quick write every day!
Keep up the good work Solomon.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Solomon
Jan 19, 2015 9:19:25 GMT 9
via mobile
Post by Kristine on Jan 19, 2015 9:19:25 GMT 9
Hello!!!!i I'm Kiyomi. Nice to meet you! I like k-pop,so I often watch Korean drama.Then the member of JYJ acted in a lot of drama. I think they are cool, too!!!!!!!
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Post by solomon on Jan 24, 2015 1:17:44 GMT 9
Hi Everyone.
Vocabulary: I learned 60 words this week.I choised new words by GSL and 1900.1900 is English words book.We use this book to learn English words since 2 years ago.I'd like to study using this book.
Reading: Thebook I finished reading is called "Frozen".The books main character is two princesses – Elsa and Anna.Elsa has the magical power of controlling the snow and ice.She had kept it hidden for years,but its power is knew about on some days,and Elsa runs away from a kingdom.And,Elsa changes the kingdom which was summer to winter by mistake.Ana tries to help her and take back summer.This story is written about true love of these two people.This book made me warm feeling.And now,I wanna watching this movie again!
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "How to save the world(or at least yourself)from bad meeting "by David Graby.According to this talk,A lot of workers joining meeting without knowing why attend it.I think it's important for people to say their opinion clearly.If do that,this vicious circle will also disappear.I'd like to express my opinion myself.
Writing: I did 7 quick writes this week 1 every day. I wrote only 130 words this week.I'd like to be able to write correct English faster now.
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Post by solomon on Jan 24, 2015 1:33:07 GMT 9
Hi Kiyomi!Im Solomon.Nice to meet you too! Really??Im so happy that I heard you know JYJ!Whats your favorite Korean drama?JYJ sold a CD recently.It is so cool too! youtu.be/3TyKyeS3P-QThis is JYJs recent song.I hope you listen this!
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Solomon
Jan 25, 2015 9:15:21 GMT 9
via mobile
Post by Kristine on Jan 25, 2015 9:15:21 GMT 9
I like this drama. " Yanebeya no Prince " I listened to this new song!!!!!!!!! I like their harmony ,particularly the part of "tarinai~". I like it Have you ever gone to their concert?
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Solomon
Jan 26, 2015 23:59:52 GMT 9
Post by solomon on Jan 26, 2015 23:59:52 GMT 9
To Kiyomi
I know and have seen the drama.YUCHON appearing on this drama is cool and funny! Im so glad you like it;)I have been to their concert several times!!They has so nice voice! According to your board,you like EXO,f(x),Tokyo Incidents,chat monchy,Yumi Matsutoya,Hikaru Utada and EXILE Tribe.I know their name and the song a little, but I don't know Their details.Please recommend me your favorite song!
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Solomon
Jan 27, 2015 10:59:56 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 27, 2015 10:59:56 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Great work making your 3rd weekly report.
Vocabulary Words: 60 words is great! Please be sure to actively use these words so you don't lose them. Reading: Great work finishing the book. Please find a new book for your next report. Listening: Yes, if clear communication was possible there would be less misunderstandings. Writing: 130 words is a good start. Don't worry about writing accuracy. This exercise is designed to help you with speed.
Great job Solomon. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Jan 31, 2015 2:08:23 GMT 9
Hi Everyone.I'm studying imakanken now.
Vocabulary: I learned 50 words this week.I try to use this words.I choised new words by GSL and 1900 again.I wanna talking English well as possible.
Reading: The book I choised is "TOY STORY" by pixar.I love this story and pixar movie,so I choised it.But I havent read this book ver.This books main character is Woody and Buzz Lightyear.In fact,they are toys.This story is the story which drew their friendship which is a toy.I wannna introduce this storys detail next week!
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "For more tolerance, we need more ... tourism"by Aziz Abu Sarah. He's talking that sightseeing is most suitable to break a wall with a person and a person.The sightseeing which is made with the connection with the person.Not just taking pictures.This TED is a short movie,but I was impressed this insistence very much.Now,various walls are between the country and the country.I think this almost political problem.Our relation isn't bad in a cultural face.A deep relation between a person and a person breaks a wall between the countries.I think relation between a person and a person is very very important.The sightseeing is most suitable to break a wall.I'm wishing that the world becomes peaceful through sightseeing.
Writing: I did 5 quick writes this week 1 every day. I wrote only 140 words this week.Ill try writing and using more words next week.
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Post by Admin on Feb 2, 2015 14:49:21 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Thank you for posting your weekly report.
Vocabulary: 50 words is great! Please keep on using these words so you don't lose them.
Reading: Did you find and difference between the book and the movie?
Listening: What is it about tourism that helps take down the wall of ignorance?
Writing: 140 words is good. What is your goal for next week?
Keep up the good work Solomon.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Feb 7, 2015 2:10:29 GMT 9
Hi Everyone.
Vocabulary: I learned 100 words this week.I waana learn more new words and using.And Id like to keep remember words which I learned this week.
Reading: I keep reading "TOY STORY" yet.However,I could read only a little.Im so sory...But Ill try read this book next week!!
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "The small and surprisingly dangerous detail the police track about you"by Catherine Crump.She is talking that American personal information outflow.American police and government have much people's information as data.Because the cost of the data storage decreased and the police came to maintain data.And a government is collecting much data.Besides they can also check it to the location of our cell phone.I think this is free chain.We have personal freedom.Our information should be more hidden. Writing: I did 6 quick writes this week 1 every day. I wrote only 150 words this week.So Ill try write 200 words next week!
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Post by Admin on Feb 9, 2015 11:21:30 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Thank you for posting your weekly report.
Vocabulary: Wow! 100 words. Please make sure to write sentences using these words, use them in speaking, You may want to cut down the number of words and increase the usage.
Reading: Are you identifying the words you learned when you read?
Listening: Do you think the Japanese government is tracking citizen data?
Writing: 150 words is good but I think you can do better. Are you using the words you learned (100 words) in your quick writes? If not please go back and try to re-acquire those words. Just learning the meaning of the word is not enough. You need to be able to use them.
Solomon, please try to focus on using what you learn. When you enter FILA the words need to be automatic. You will need to be able to use these words in a discussion or in writing messages.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Feb 14, 2015 0:44:05 GMT 9
Hi,everyone.
Vocabulary: I learned new 75 words.Id like to study more English.
Reading: I still reading "Toy Story" yet.Woody and Buzz is toys.Their owner is a boy called Andy.But one day,Andy lost them,and Woody and a buzz are caught by a bad child.This bad child name is Sid.Sid often Remodeling toys.Woody and Buzz try to escape Sids house with The toy remodeled into him.I wanna introduce more story next week! Probably,I finish reading this book next week.
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "Why you should care about whale poo"by Asha de Vos.She's carrying on protection activity of a whale.A lot of people think cause of protect whale is whale is beautiful.But this is not true.A whale maintains stability in a sea and health, and brings benefit to human society.So they protects them.Feces of a whale is a fertilizer of many creatures.A whale scatters that on a sea.So a whale is also necessary for nutritional circulation.And a dead body of a whale will be a fertilizer for submarine creature.She told whale protection also leads to our living.I think so too.I thought we are not living alone when heard this talk.
Writing: I did 5 quick writes.I wrote 160 words.Ill try write more words next week!
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Solomon
Feb 18, 2015 11:03:57 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2015 11:03:57 GMT 9
Hi Solomon, Thank you for posting your weekly report. Vocabulary: Great job learning 75 new words. Reading: Sid is scary isn't he? What a crazy kid. How did Sid end up being so crazy? Do you think he changed after Woody scared him? Listening: Great job summarizing the TED Talks speech on Whales. Did watching this TED talk change your mind about the importance of Whales? What are you thoughts about the anti-whaling/dolphin movement against Japan. youtu.be/4KRD8e20fBoWriting: Great job getting to 160 words and doing 5 quick writes. Great job Solomon. Please keep up the good work. Sincerely, Miyagi H
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Post by solomon on Feb 21, 2015 2:33:47 GMT 9
Hi,everyone.
Vocabulary: I learned new 60 words from new english books.Id like to use this book to study new English words.
Reading: I finished reading "TOY STORY".So I wanna try introduce about the story which I spoke last week to the end.Woody Buzz and Sids toys made Sid feel afraid.And that Sid doesn't like and finish spite toys. Woody and Buzz could escape from Sids house,And they could go home.I know this story and I have watched this movie.But I could enjoy this book.I love this story.I hope you reading this book or watching movie.I wanna choice Disney books next too.
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "Go ahead, make up new words!"by Erin McKean.She is Dictionary editor.she opposing the person who opposing to make new words.She agree to make new words.Because all words will be the chance to tell the idea.So she said lets make new words.She introduced how to make new words.For example, stole other country words and Two words are gathered.I agree her opinion.Because if we can make new words myself,we can convey own idea.So I agree this talk.
Writing: I did 4 quick writes.And I wrote 140 words.I just begin study TOEIC TEST.So,I wanna use words that I learn this study next week.
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Solomon
Feb 22, 2015 12:24:38 GMT 9
Post by malcolm on Feb 22, 2015 12:24:38 GMT 9
Hi Solomon.
This is Malcolm, one of the FILA English teachers.
Vocabulary: Sixty new words, great! Using the words consistently will help you remember them, so they will become automatic and you won't have to think about them when you are using them. What was the most interesting word that you studied?
It is very important to review the vocabulary you are learning. Keep using them as often as you can and in as many different situations as possible. Don't forget to study related words, or other meanings for the words. Using the words consistently will help you remember them, so they will become automatic and you won't have to think about them when you are using them. We don't want English to be a burden or a frustration for you. We just want to help prepare you as much as possible for your entrance into FILA. Take a deep breath and relax.
Reading: It is often easier to read a story you are familiar with rather than one you don't know at all. Sometimes the disney version of a story is very different from the original story. Are you a Disney fan? Which is your favorite Disney film and why?
Listening: There are many new words every year. What are some of the new Japanese words and what do they mean in English?
Writing: Good job with the Quick Writes. I'm sure that you will consistently increase your numbers if you write consistently. Writing is a skill! You must train your "writing muscles" to make them strong.
Keep up the good work!
Malcolm
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Post by solomon on Feb 28, 2015 1:42:50 GMT 9
Hi,everyone.How are you?
Vocabulary: I learned 30 words this week.But I can't understand all words which I learned this week enough.So I will try to understand and use these words until next week.And I wanna study more english words next week.
Reading: The book I choised is "Monsters, Inc” by pixar.A stage of this story is the world of a monster.One day,a little human girl strayed into the this world.In fact,I didn't read this book almost yet.Im sorry.So I wanna introduce this books stores detail next week.
Listening: I watched a TED Talk entitled "For these women, reading is a daring act"by Laura Boushnak. She is photographs women in the Arab.One person of the female said the way to change the life is to be educated.And Laura said I get over an obstacle to be photographer.I think this speeches massage is if beget over a lot of obstacle,we can change own life.When i heard this speech,I thought I should do best anything.And i wanna get over obstacle in my life.
Writing: I did 4 quick writes this week. I wrote just 160 words this week.I could also write it much.But i wanna be writing more next week.And I will try use a lot of words which I learned new it.
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Post by Admin on Mar 5, 2015 12:22:18 GMT 9
Great work Solomon!
Miyagi H
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