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Aurora
Dec 22, 2014 11:05:46 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Dec 22, 2014 11:05:46 GMT 9
Please introduce yourself.
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Aurora
Jan 9, 2015 22:19:41 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 9, 2015 22:19:41 GMT 9
Hi everyone!
Vocabulary I memorised 25 words. I made word cards of them. I wrote some sentences using these words. In my opinion, this study will be useful to communicate in English.
Reading I read two books. One book is called Louis Pasteur by Francene Sabin. Louis Pasteur is an scientist who made a vaccine discovery in science. The other book is called The Meanest Hound Around by Carol Wallace. To tell the truth, I didn't read last, but one dog which is called Spike took a little trip to his hometown and made a lots of friends. It's really hard to read English books but I enjoyed to read them. I want to read more books!
Listening I listened voa. Voa has sentences so, I can read and listen to speaking. Listening with reading sentences , I can know the pronunciation of words and I can find my wrong pronunciation do English words. I want to listen to Bbc news too!
Writing I wrote till 21. I did my best to write English. When I wrote English sentences, I realized that I don't know lots of English words and grammar. This is my theme to overcome! Actually, I like to write sentences, so it's very convenient to train my English writing skills.
Today is the first time to post my essay. Thank you very much for reading!!
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Aurora
Jan 10, 2015 9:55:06 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 10, 2015 9:55:06 GMT 9
Sorry, I forgot my introduce! Hello! I'm Aurora! I' from Machida Tokyo! My hobby is playing with my dog. My dog name is Cos. He is 6 years old. In FILA, I would like to study English hard and make friends! Nice to meet you!
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Aurora
Jan 10, 2015 10:38:59 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 10, 2015 10:38:59 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Good job making your first weekly report. Did you enjoy reading the story about the discovery of penicillin? What part of the book did you enjoy the most? Can you tell us what you listened to on VOA? Was it recent news? How many words did you write when you did your quick write? Please let us know. Please add details so we can share in your enjoyment. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Miyagi H PS What kind of dog do you have? Do you have pictures of your dog?
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Aurora
Jan 10, 2015 10:39:27 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 10, 2015 10:39:27 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Please read your classmates reports and comment on their progress.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Aurora
Jan 11, 2015 9:38:55 GMT 9
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Post by Kristine on Jan 11, 2015 9:38:55 GMT 9
Hello Aurora!! I'm Kiyomi. Nice to meet you!! I have a dog,too.her name is Syokora whose type is toy poodle. I always take walk with her.It is for a change of pace!! Please tell me about your dog and yourself!!!!!!!! And I read your report. I researched the meaning of vocabulary,but I still memorize it. So,from now on, I make sentences with vocabulary,like you. I have listened to TED speech. But, I want to begin to listen to not only TED but also VOA like you.
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Aurora
Jan 16, 2015 21:06:06 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 16, 2015 21:06:06 GMT 9
Good evening! Mr Miyagi H and Ms Kiyomi, thank you for comments!
My dog is toy poodle too! I want to post my dog's picture, but I don't know how to post it. Sorry....
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Aurora
Jan 16, 2015 21:25:00 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 16, 2015 21:25:00 GMT 9
Dear Kiyomi
Hello Kiyomi! I'm Akari!
Do you have a dog too?? Syokora is a cute name!
My dog's name is Cos. This means Cosmos.
I want to meet you at Soka university sooner!! Nice to meet you!!
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Aurora
Jan 16, 2015 22:27:09 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 16, 2015 22:27:09 GMT 9
Hello!
Vocabulary I memorized 30 words. I made 25 Sentences.
Reading I read Matilda by Roald Dahl. Matilda who is this story's main character likes read books. She has family.They do something spiteful to her, but she doesn't beaten by them. Also, she has great courage to do something. I will follow her example!
Listening I listened Voa and Ted. In Ted, I listened about diet,One woman, talked about diet. I didnt hear exactly, but she said diet is severe but, we should enjoy it.
Writing I wrote quick writing till 41. I wrote 421 words, I like writing! I enjoy this very much!I will do my best!
Thank you for reading!!
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Aurora
Jan 19, 2015 12:12:32 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 19, 2015 12:12:32 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Great job!
Vocabulary: 30 words and 25 sentences is great! Reading: Matilda is a great book. Please continue reading and sharing the story. Listening: What was the title of the TED talk? How much did you understand? If you didn't understand watch it again or choose another one. Writing: Wow! 41. That's great. How many words was your highest word count?
Keep up the great work! PS To post a picture click on "reply" and find the pic insert button. You need the url of the picture to post it.
Miyagi H
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Aurora
Jan 23, 2015 20:07:40 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 23, 2015 20:07:40 GMT 9
Hello!
Vocabulary I memorised 25 words. I made 10 sentences using these words.
Reading I read Matilda by Rolad Dahi. Matilda is a strong girl. Matilda's father was not a good man. He always said to Matilda worse thing. But Matilda never gave up. She putted a super glue into his favorite hat. Then her father couldn't take off his hat. She is a strong girl.
Listening I listened Voa. The tittle was Philippines US. Concerned Over China's Activities. Philippines and China has a problem about sea. They scramble sea's possession. America helped this problem. I want Philippines and China to stop their dispute and becoming peaceful.
Writing I wrote till 60. The best word count was 121. Quick writing is little difficult for me but, I will continue this study!
Thank you for reading!
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Aurora
Jan 28, 2015 8:27:52 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Jan 28, 2015 8:27:52 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Thank you for posting your weekly report.
Vocabulary: Great job memorizing 25 words. Make sure you use these words as much as possible. Use these words in your quick writes find them as you read and try to pick them up as you listen to VOA.
Reading: Yes, Matilda is not only strong but she always has a plan. Do you plan before you take action?
Listening: Yes, do you know what the issues are between the Philippines and China? Why are they disputing over this area?
Writing: 121 words is a great start. If you plan before you do your quick write you may get more words. Do you have someone (a friend or family member) keep time for you? Do you plan (think about) what you are going to write before you write? Most importantly don't worry about mistakes. This exercise is designed to improve writing speed not accuracy. I hope this helps.
Aurora, you're doing well. Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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Aurora
Jan 30, 2015 19:33:23 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Jan 30, 2015 19:33:23 GMT 9
Good evening!
Vocabulary I memorized 30 words, I made 13 sentences using these words.
Reading I read Two books. Matilda and The Story Of Anne Frank. The story of Anne Frank by Niga Wagner. Anne Frank who was a Jewish girl was dragged into world war 2. She and her family had hid into a store's garret with another Jewish family. Anne wrote her diary whose name was Kitty. She continued to write it. But two years later,they were found by the Nazis and took to the Auschwitz concentration. I was so impressed that Anne encouraged Jewish people in spite of damaging her mind and body in the Auschwitz concentration. We must stop wars not making the same bad history. Listening I listened In Voa. In voa, I listened the tittle Deadline passes in Jordanlslamic state prisoner exchange deal. The pilot who is Jordan and Kenji Goto who is the Japanese journalist are kept in custody by the country of Islam. The country of Islam said, " If you let Rishawi release, we will exchange the pilot and the journalist till Thursday sunset." The Jordan government is not answer because they are not believe it. I will pray Kenji Goto and tha Jordan pilot is safe.
Writing I wrote till 66. The best word count is 99. Next time, I will write quick write using words which I learned recently.
Thank you for reading!
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Aurora
Feb 1, 2015 1:35:02 GMT 9
Post by Malcolm on Feb 1, 2015 1:35:02 GMT 9
Hi, Aurora. This is Malcolm. I'm one of the FILA English teachers. You have been doing great! Thirty new words memorized! Try using the new words that you learn each week when you write posts on this board. Maybe you have heard the phrase, "Use it or lose it." Using the words regularly, either speaking or writing, will help you to remember them and keep them in your long-term memory. Then you can say with certainty that you have learned them. Try using them with your friends. "Matilda" is a great story. I really like all of Roald Dahl's stories. What would you do if you had telekinetic power like Matilda? Yes, Anne Frank's story is very sad, but it also shows courage. Do you keep a diary of daily challenges and victories? Yes, the events in recent weeks with the Japanese hostages are terrible. I feel helpless when these types of situations occur. How can the world solve these situations in a peaceful manner? This is a very difficult question to answer. Don't worry if your word count in the Quick Writes fluctuates. In general you will see the numbers gradually increase over time if you continue consistently. Keep up the good effort you are making. Malcolm
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Aurora
Feb 6, 2015 19:53:00 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Feb 6, 2015 19:53:00 GMT 9
good evening!
Vocabulary I memorized 20 words. I made 10 sentences using these words.
Reading I read Matilda by Rolad Dahi.If I had telekinetic power like Matilda, I would like to draw pictures without using my hands. I began to read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. The hero of this novel called Santiago.He was a shepherd. He wanted to find great treasures, but he had hardships.I will continue to read it!
Listening I listened voa. The tittle is Paul Bunyan An American Folk Tale. The main character of this story is a person who was very big and strong. The funniest passage of this story is that.when he slept, his snoring was so loud and vibration was like a earthquake. I didn't know this tale,but I wondered that countries have many great tales. I want to read many tales of foreign countries.
Writing I wrote quick writes. The best word counts was 120. I wrote about my friends and family. I will continue to write it!
Thank you for reading!
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Aurora
Feb 7, 2015 12:28:04 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Feb 7, 2015 12:28:04 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Thank you for posting your weekly report. Vocabulary: Great job memorizing 20 words and making 10 sentences out of these words. Reading: What is life like as a shepherd? Do you know what an Alchemist is? Listening: Yes, Paul Bunyan is a great story. Here is the Disney version on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoG94ieN828Writing: Good job with your quick writes. Did you take time to think about the topic? Keep up the great work! You're doing great Aurora! Sincerely, Miyagi H
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Aurora
Feb 13, 2015 19:26:04 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Feb 13, 2015 19:26:04 GMT 9
Good evening!
Vocabulary I memorized 25 words. I made 10 sentences.
Reading I read Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.Santiago wants to find treasures. He began to go to trip. When I read this story, I sympathized him, because he has a lot of hardships like me. This book is my favorite book.
Listening I listened voa. The tittle is Schools closed by Ebola reopen in Guinea and Liberia. Children in Guinea and Liberia ,can't go to school. The government has a plan to protect children so, they can't to go to schools. Children have a lot of labor to make up for their school time.This trend is not good for every children. Most children want to go to school again. Unisef continues to help children.
Writing I wrote 50 sentences. Most word count was 120. I want to continue to write sentences.
Thank you for reading,
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Aurora
Feb 17, 2015 0:27:20 GMT 9
Post by malcolm on Feb 17, 2015 0:27:20 GMT 9
Hi Aurora.
Malcolm here.
Good job with 25 new words and 10 sentences. Could you share one or 2 of the sentences you wrote on this forum? What was the most interesting word you studied this week?
"The Alchemist" is a great story. In the story, the old king tells Santiago about "Personal Legends."What is your "Personal Legend?"
What do you mean by, "Children have a lot of labor to make up for their school time?" This is unclear. Protecting children from such deadly diseases is very important, but education is also very important. How would you solve this problem?
Writing is a skill. You can only get better with practice. Practice speed with the Quick Writes, and practice accuracy with the sentences you are writing with the new vocabulary.
Keep up the good work!
Malcolm
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Aurora
Feb 20, 2015 19:45:02 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Feb 20, 2015 19:45:02 GMT 9
Good evening!
Vocabulary I memorized 25 words.
Reading I read The Alchemist by Paulo Coeho.Santiago wants to find treasures but he had no money to go to trip. The old man telled Santiago to know real treasure. Is it money? Is it gold? You must think your treasure.
This story tells me about what is need to live happy life. What is the important thing in our life.
listening I listened voa. The tittle is Teacher Remembers North Carolina Shooting Victims. Young children were killed in Feburary 10. They were Islam.
Nowadays , Islam people get bullied because of social prejudices. Islam country killed many people.
Another country's people don't know difference between ordinary Islam people and Islam country people.
This trend brings wars and murder cases.
We must know world system and protect who get bullied.
Writing I wrote about Japan.Most counts was 130. I like Japanese culture for example Japanese food. I was thaught how to make Japanese food from my mother. Because I will live alone.
Thank you for reading!
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Aurora
Feb 21, 2015 12:02:34 GMT 9
Post by malcolm on Feb 21, 2015 12:02:34 GMT 9
Hi Aurora!
Malcolm here.
Vocabulary: I would also like to challenge you to use the new words you are learning in your daily life when you speak or write. Try to use them when you write your weekly report. Also, try making your own original sentences using the new words you are learning. Don't be afraid to use English with your friends. What were the most interesting words you learned this week?
Reading: What are the important things in you life? What do you need to have a happy life?
Listening: What do you mean when you say, "...we must know world system...?" Usually we refer to the people as Muslim and the religion as Islam.
Writing: Keep working on your Quick Writes. How many did you do this week?
You can do it!
Malcolm
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Aurora
Feb 27, 2015 18:59:11 GMT 9
Post by Aurora on Feb 27, 2015 18:59:11 GMT 9
Hello!
Vocabulary I memorized 30 words. I made 20 sentences.
Reading I read Anne of Green Gables by L.M.Montgomery. I love this story very much! I have this story's movie too. She had no parents, but she was very positive. Mr. Matthew and Ms.Marilla took care of her. They lived a house called Green Gable. This story is true. L.M.Montgomery wrote her young era. I have seen Green Gable's picture before. The house 's roof was green and beautiful.
Listening I listened voa. The tittle is Politics Share the stage at the Oscars. This ceremony decides best movies, actors and songs. Many people honor who is the best actor or which movie is the best. I have known this ceremony, but I didn't know details. I want to see actors or singers at Hollywood someday.
Writing I wrote about my friends. The best words count was 140. Tomorrow, my school will have a graduation ceremony, so I am really sad to say goodbye to my friends.
Thank you for reading!
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Aurora
Mar 2, 2015 13:27:07 GMT 9
Post by Admin on Mar 2, 2015 13:27:07 GMT 9
Hi Aurora, Thank you for posting your weekly report.
Great job learning 30 new words and making 20 sentences. Are you using these words every day?
Reading: Please share the story with us. What happened to Anne's parents? Why did Mr. Matthew and Ms. Marilla take care of her? Please add more detail.
Listening: Please share with us the details. What did you learn about the Oscars that you didn't know before? Why was the title "Politics Share the stage at the Oscars?"
Writing: Good job getting to 140 words. Please try typing next week so you can increase your word count.
Good luck at Graduation. You're a month away from joining FILA.
Sincerely,
Miyagi H
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