Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,
And it seems as though the writings on the wall,
Superstar you finally made it,
But once you picture becomes tainted,
It's what they call,
The rise and fall
I always said that I was gonna make it,
Now it's plain for everyone to see,
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners,
Just casualties,
I know that everything is gonna change,
Even the friends I knew before me go,
But this dream is the life I've been searching for,
Started believing that I was the greatest,
My life was never gonna be the same,
Cause with the money came a different status,
That's when things change,
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own,
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see,
I'm beginning to lose my integrity
2011년 6월 21일 화요일
Vacation plan
Most importantly - Mongolia!!
Do not get sunburn, it is not good for my health
Earn MONEY MONEY MONEY
Shopping spreeeeeeee
Always full with enjoyment
Smile everyday
Purchase rain boots so that I can dance in rain
Yogaaaa
Run Run Run in my Reebo*, Pum*, or Sketcher*
Do not get sunburn, it is not good for my health
Earn MONEY MONEY MONEY
Shopping spreeeeeeee
Always full with enjoyment
Smile everyday
Purchase rain boots so that I can dance in rain
Yogaaaa
Run Run Run in my Reebo*, Pum*, or Sketcher*
2011년 6월 11일 토요일
2011년 6월 5일 일요일
One fine day on a sunday afternoon
One fine day on a sunday afternoon
just can't wait to get out of my room
to see the trees and watch the flowers bloom
better be quick cause the rain might coming soon
One fine day on a sunday afternoon
I straw my way along the avenue
away my hand to my lovely friendly neighbours
are they sweet then you just love to meet ang greet
tied up your shoes, hang up that hat
bring bring some snacks,
and put them all inside your bag
and grab them tight,
and don't forget the green umbrella
just can't wait to get out of my room
to see the trees and watch the flowers bloom
better be quick cause the rain might coming soon
One fine day on a sunday afternoon
I straw my way along the avenue
away my hand to my lovely friendly neighbours
are they sweet then you just love to meet ang greet
tied up your shoes, hang up that hat
bring bring some snacks,
and put them all inside your bag
and grab them tight,
and don't forget the green umbrella
2011년 5월 31일 화요일
2011년 5월 28일 토요일
2011년 5월 26일 목요일
The Pirates of Caribbean 4 in 4D
AMAZING!!
It was the first 4D movie in my life!
The contents of the movie itself was very good, but it is hard to illustrate it here because it would be regarded as a spoiler.
To talk about the 4D, the chair was moving, air and water came out all of the sudden, and the back of my chair and under the chair slightly hit me when the movie character fell or hit the wall. Quite strange feeling at first. However, enjoyable !!
Except the fact that it is way too expensive, sometimes it would worth it!
It was the first 4D movie in my life!
The contents of the movie itself was very good, but it is hard to illustrate it here because it would be regarded as a spoiler.
To talk about the 4D, the chair was moving, air and water came out all of the sudden, and the back of my chair and under the chair slightly hit me when the movie character fell or hit the wall. Quite strange feeling at first. However, enjoyable !!
Except the fact that it is way too expensive, sometimes it would worth it!
2011년 5월 25일 수요일
One night and one night only! English Education PUB!
TIRED! but it was memorable.
All freshmen worked hard and achieved successful one night pub.
We had only two days to prepare this project. Its purpose was to earn money during school festival for buying our department jacket. I was at the team of advertising and maintaining. I had to go to Kims Mart twice and had to serve around tables from time to time.
We had 50 tables, and it was really HEAVY. Lifting them and moving them around back and forth is still the cause of my shoulder-ache, both of them. My boyfriend and his friends came by, and I was so happy that they visited. They stayed until 11 pm, and it was grateful. Professor 구희산 and 김혜영 also visited our pub. It was surprising to have our professors. Everyone was so busy making dishes and serving our guests. I stayed until 4 am and slept at Kyungsoo's place. I had to take Thursday lectures.
My body was filled with tiredness but at the same time, I was proud of myself and my colleagues.
All freshmen worked hard and achieved successful one night pub.
We had only two days to prepare this project. Its purpose was to earn money during school festival for buying our department jacket. I was at the team of advertising and maintaining. I had to go to Kims Mart twice and had to serve around tables from time to time.
We had 50 tables, and it was really HEAVY. Lifting them and moving them around back and forth is still the cause of my shoulder-ache, both of them. My boyfriend and his friends came by, and I was so happy that they visited. They stayed until 11 pm, and it was grateful. Professor 구희산 and 김혜영 also visited our pub. It was surprising to have our professors. Everyone was so busy making dishes and serving our guests. I stayed until 4 am and slept at Kyungsoo's place. I had to take Thursday lectures.
My body was filled with tiredness but at the same time, I was proud of myself and my colleagues.
2011년 5월 23일 월요일
Princess Beatrice's 'Toilet Seat' Hat Sells for Over $130,000
It was the most talked about accessory at last month's royal wedding. And no, NewsFeed isn't referring to Pippa Middleton's derriere.
The infamous hat worn by Princess Beatrice at her cousin Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal nuptials has been sold on eBay for $131,648 Sunday night. With 40 bidders pining for the iconic mad hat, all the money raised is to be donated to UNICEF UK and Children In Crisis. "I've been amazed by the amount of attention the hat has attracted. It's wonderful opportunity to raise as much money as possible for two fantastic charities," said Princess Beatrice.
The "lucky" eBay bidder who won the auction of Irish designer Philip Treacey's creation still remains anonymous. Treacy told Reuters he was "delighted, flattered and touched by HRH Princess' Beatrice's decision to donate the hat to charity."
Who knew a hat in the shape of a toilet seat could garner so much money for a good cause?
Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/05/23/princess-beatrices-toilet-seat-hat-sells-for-over-130000/#ixzz1New5rIka
2011년 5월 21일 토요일
May 20, MT
Almost all of our department freshmen gathered and headed to Ullwangli. It was a long way and I was tired even before playing games and stuff. The luggages were heavy, but it was worth it! We happily grilled meat and finished our dinner. Before dinner, we planned to run at the beach and give prizes and funny punishments. However, it started to rain so we finished our game inside and ate with enthusiasm. After that, we started Jurumarble. It was aimed for making everybody drink and loosen up. At the same time, Jaehyung, Hyoeun and I prepared a surprising cake for Sieon's birthday. The birthday is May 22, but it was the only chance to throw him a surprise party. We acted as if we were fighting and having a serious argument. All the freshmen were fooled, but they were also happy for Sieon's birthday. It was a big success!
We did other games - subject, verb and object - and at 2 am, Jaehyung, Gihoon, Sieon and I went out for a walk. The beach filled with thick fog was BEAUTIFUL. All of a sudden, Sieon and I were walking. We walked for an hour and half, and got lost! Jisaang came down to take us back, and most of us did not sleep. We drawed sunflowers and dragons on friends who were sleeping. It was great MT.
We did other games - subject, verb and object - and at 2 am, Jaehyung, Gihoon, Sieon and I went out for a walk. The beach filled with thick fog was BEAUTIFUL. All of a sudden, Sieon and I were walking. We walked for an hour and half, and got lost! Jisaang came down to take us back, and most of us did not sleep. We drawed sunflowers and dragons on friends who were sleeping. It was great MT.
2011년 5월 17일 화요일
Discussion plan for May 25
1. Do you think "teaching English through English" is necessary in public school English class?
pros and cons of teaching English through English
- pros
1. exposed to English
2. better learning through slight tension and stress (+ concentration)
3. listening & speaking skills
4. via homework, reading & writing skills
5. reduces the cost of private education
6. helps understanding of target language culture
-cons
1. inefficient lecture and outcome (in terms of delivery as well)
2. misunderstanding (miscommunication)
3. limited expression
4. lowers motivation & interest in English, heightens anxiety
5. left-out students increase
good solution : Let Students choose the classes - 50% TEE, 100% TEE...
2. Which English teachers do you think is better for our students, native speakers of English or Korean English teachers? Why?
- for native speakers of English (NES)
1. natural approach and fluency
2. ability to address contents about cultural differences with examples (provide better input)
3. pronunciation and intonation
4. better in explaining English terms or expressions - overcoming the unnatural translation
- for Korean English teachers (NNES)
1. bilingual - help students' understanding by elaborating in Korean
2. address emotions and cultural background of Korean (teach two cultures)
3. capable of understanding the difficulty that students face
4. teach English in Korean way
5. give more comfort
6. better in teaching grammar
3. How do you think will our English class be changed in the future? How do you (as 사범대생) prepare for future English education in Korea?
micellaneous
http://www.pearson.co.kr/News/vod/080614_YL&C/YLCvod_JR.htm
pros and cons of teaching English through English
- pros
1. exposed to English
2. better learning through slight tension and stress (+ concentration)
3. listening & speaking skills
4. via homework, reading & writing skills
5. reduces the cost of private education
6. helps understanding of target language culture
-cons
1. inefficient lecture and outcome (in terms of delivery as well)
2. misunderstanding (miscommunication)
3. limited expression
4. lowers motivation & interest in English, heightens anxiety
5. left-out students increase
good solution : Let Students choose the classes - 50% TEE, 100% TEE...
2. Which English teachers do you think is better for our students, native speakers of English or Korean English teachers? Why?
- for native speakers of English (NES)
1. natural approach and fluency
2. ability to address contents about cultural differences with examples (provide better input)
3. pronunciation and intonation
4. better in explaining English terms or expressions - overcoming the unnatural translation
- for Korean English teachers (NNES)
1. bilingual - help students' understanding by elaborating in Korean
2. address emotions and cultural background of Korean (teach two cultures)
3. capable of understanding the difficulty that students face
4. teach English in Korean way
5. give more comfort
6. better in teaching grammar
3. How do you think will our English class be changed in the future? How do you (as 사범대생) prepare for future English education in Korea?
micellaneous
http://www.pearson.co.kr/News/vod/080614_YL&C/YLCvod_JR.htm
Journal : SALB
- Talk about developing your self-access learning blog. What functions and resources are you interested in?
My self-access learning blog is mostly about my daily life. It is filled with my diary and my personal thoughts. I am planning to fill my blog with cartoons that indicate the controversial issues and short comments about the recent incidents. I will upload the video clips and my favorite songs in the future to stimulate friendliness to English and fully exploit my SALB.
- What barriers do you perceive? What do you attempt to especially emphasize in designing your SALB?
I plan to specialize in interesting sources of English. In order to learn English without losing interest, I need to design my SALB with cartoons, comic strips, music and so on.
- Write and submit the details of your SALB plan on your blog. Your plan should include:
- Purpose
- Organizations (subcategories)
- List of Links in each category
- Planning (how to use it)
The purpose of my SALB is providing sources for English learning for other people and myself. As a part of self-developing course in my University life, I need to exploit and fully utilize my blog.
I will have categories of movie reviews, diary, music, video and my personal thoughts such as poetry.
And I think I explained enough on the above about the utilization.
I will have categories of movie reviews, diary, music, video and my personal thoughts such as poetry.
And I think I explained enough on the above about the utilization.
2011년 5월 5일 목요일
Sunny
I watched a movie named Sunny. The movie is about seven friends who were at the same class in highschool. There are Nami, Chunhwa, Jangmi, Jinhee, Gumok, Bokhee and Suji. These seven girls created a group and named it 'Sunny'. They hang out together, and they share everything. They travel to a countryside, practice dancing and they make memories. However, 'Sunny' continuously gets involved in conflicts. There was a conflict with classmate Sangmi and the 'Sunny' leader, Chunhwa. Also, 'Sunny' members keep the tension between the rival team, 'Girls' Generation'. After 25 years, these 'Sunny' members get together because of Chunhwa's cancer. Her last wish was to meet her friends again.
I laughed a lot and cried a lot when Chunhwa finally died due to cancer. I had little expectation on the movie but it was really satisfactory.
I laughed a lot and cried a lot when Chunhwa finally died due to cancer. I had little expectation on the movie but it was really satisfactory.
2011년 5월 3일 화요일
Journal - Cyworld : Strengths and Weaknesses
What I like about Cyworld is that it can link people and make them become more friendly. Since it can share pictures, music, memories and footprints, it strenghthens the tie among friends and aquintances. For example, in my department, there are many people who enjoy Cyworld and upload theirs almost everyday. We share their diaries and daily lives. We also leave comments about the pictures. From those memories, Jisaang got his nickname, JobBbob.
On the other hand, this advantage of Cyworld also leaves friends who do not enjoy Cyworld outside of the sympathy. Those who have not visited friends' Cyworld and saw the pictures cannot share the emotions among their peers. And sometimes, this relationship online can be pretended and acted out, so some people do not want to engage deeply into Cyworld friends or other matters related.
On the other hand, this advantage of Cyworld also leaves friends who do not enjoy Cyworld outside of the sympathy. Those who have not visited friends' Cyworld and saw the pictures cannot share the emotions among their peers. And sometimes, this relationship online can be pretended and acted out, so some people do not want to engage deeply into Cyworld friends or other matters related.
2011년 5월 2일 월요일
2011년 4월 29일 금요일
April 29
At last, I was at Daesungli.
I woke up at 9 and I was told to assemble at Yongsan station at 1:30 pm. I took a long shower, which I can't enjoy on weekdays, and I had lots of time to spare on my hair. I was delighted that my hair was fair and fragrant.
I arrived at Yongsan station quite earlier and helped the sophomores shop for purchasing rice, water, cup noodles and etc.
We took the chung-ang subway line to take gyeonggi-chuncheon line. It was almost 3 when we finally reached our destination.
We unpacked our luggages, and most of us changed clothes for dodge ball. There were 4 teams and I was in group 4. Through four games, our group was the third and we managed to avoid being the last one. The last team, the lost team, were forced to pick three people to be thrown to the valley of water. It was shallow but dirty.
We barbecued pork belly and we drank until about 4 am. I remember falling asleep at 3:45. It was raining with thunder and lightening.
I woke up at 9 and I was told to assemble at Yongsan station at 1:30 pm. I took a long shower, which I can't enjoy on weekdays, and I had lots of time to spare on my hair. I was delighted that my hair was fair and fragrant.
I arrived at Yongsan station quite earlier and helped the sophomores shop for purchasing rice, water, cup noodles and etc.
We took the chung-ang subway line to take gyeonggi-chuncheon line. It was almost 3 when we finally reached our destination.
We unpacked our luggages, and most of us changed clothes for dodge ball. There were 4 teams and I was in group 4. Through four games, our group was the third and we managed to avoid being the last one. The last team, the lost team, were forced to pick three people to be thrown to the valley of water. It was shallow but dirty.
We barbecued pork belly and we drank until about 4 am. I remember falling asleep at 3:45. It was raining with thunder and lightening.
2011년 4월 25일 월요일
2011년 4월 16일 토요일
Suspicious Clients
I thought it was a comedy movie, but actually it touched my heart.
It was about a businessman, working at an insurance firm, trying to change his occupation but captured at an issue that he must solve and move on.
He signed several clients in order to win the MVP of the year - selling the largest number of insurance - but those clients were in danger of committing suicide. And if those clients commit suicide within 2 years after signing the document, the firm have to pay them back - death insurance. So the main character, Byeongwoo, visits the clients one by one and help them to escape from depression or difficulty they face in life.
I tried not to cry, but when it came to illustrate about mother story, I cried very much silently. I thought the movie was fantastic, even though I did not wanted to see the movie strongly.
It was about a businessman, working at an insurance firm, trying to change his occupation but captured at an issue that he must solve and move on.
He signed several clients in order to win the MVP of the year - selling the largest number of insurance - but those clients were in danger of committing suicide. And if those clients commit suicide within 2 years after signing the document, the firm have to pay them back - death insurance. So the main character, Byeongwoo, visits the clients one by one and help them to escape from depression or difficulty they face in life.
I tried not to cry, but when it came to illustrate about mother story, I cried very much silently. I thought the movie was fantastic, even though I did not wanted to see the movie strongly.
2011년 4월 14일 목요일
Pleasurable Thursday
Right after classes, I had to kill time until around six. I ate Kongbul with Jae Hyung, So Eun, and Si Eon. We had delightfully, and So Eun bought us ice cream since she lost for rock-scissor-paper. I thought I would have time for study but I ended up playing Kartrider. In the end, I was quite happy. At six, Si Eon and I went to Hukseok station. The subway was crowded with so many people, all sweating and frowning.
I escaped the subway and went to line 2. It was much comforting compared to line 9. When I reached GCC institute, there were four women and one man, all of them who lived abroad for a long time and came there to teach conversation just like me. Kimberly, Jeanny, Irene, Eugenie, and Jay were very gentle and kind. I was so happy to work with these people.
I escaped the subway and went to line 2. It was much comforting compared to line 9. When I reached GCC institute, there were four women and one man, all of them who lived abroad for a long time and came there to teach conversation just like me. Kimberly, Jeanny, Irene, Eugenie, and Jay were very gentle and kind. I was so happy to work with these people.
2011년 4월 13일 수요일
GCC Institute
Just after the English conversation class of professor Zsoldos, I received a call. It was from an English institute that I applied for about two to three days ago. I think they liked my resume and they asked me when I was free. They told me to come for an interview. I was thrilled, saying I was free after three and I will be there at four. The institute was located in Sinchon, Seoul.
When all the lecture was over, I rushed to Sinchon and went for an interview, all nervous. However, the institute was weird, a place looked like somewhat a bar, and I thought I was at the wrong place. I was welcomed by the owner of the Hagwon, Shaun and he interviewed me for about 10 minutes or two. He asked me how long I lived abroad, how I learned English and he tested me. I spoke in English about Singapore, where I lived for two years and ten months, what was good about living in there. He looked satisfied and he offered me to come the next day for a short informal training.
When all the lecture was over, I rushed to Sinchon and went for an interview, all nervous. However, the institute was weird, a place looked like somewhat a bar, and I thought I was at the wrong place. I was welcomed by the owner of the Hagwon, Shaun and he interviewed me for about 10 minutes or two. He asked me how long I lived abroad, how I learned English and he tested me. I spoke in English about Singapore, where I lived for two years and ten months, what was good about living in there. He looked satisfied and he offered me to come the next day for a short informal training.
2011년 4월 11일 월요일
Journal - Plan
Plan your days (years) to achieve your goal. Set up your career goal first and then design your life (study) plan for the coming 2020, 2016, and this year.
My career goal is to become an English teacher at Gwacheon Foreign Language Highschool. I graduated the school and I want to be the ideal English instructor myself. I will be a teacher who develops her own knowledge and ability, interacts with students and delivers knowledge fluently. That is my career goal. For that, I have three steps of life and study plan.
For this year, I have to escape from taking the English Development History and The Understanding of English Education again. That is the most specific wish that I can give. To be general, I want to receive scholarship and encouragement that I am diligent, and I am appropriate for my major. I want to be acknowledged by my peers and seniors that I work hard and I care for our department as well. I also want to exercise and learn new things outside of university.
In 2016, I will have graduated. And I must be working hard on the qualification test for becoming a teacher. I plan to succeed on receiving the qualification certificate until 2016. I will then have my job at KCFL, settling my life as an instructor. I want to become a pretty and smart teacher who is admired most. I will not lose my passion and I also would not be loose in fashion as well. I will build companionship with my colleague teachers and have leisure time with them.
In 2020, I would have someone to get married, or got married. I would have got used to teaching students, building relationship with them and feel proud of my job.
My career goal is to become an English teacher at Gwacheon Foreign Language Highschool. I graduated the school and I want to be the ideal English instructor myself. I will be a teacher who develops her own knowledge and ability, interacts with students and delivers knowledge fluently. That is my career goal. For that, I have three steps of life and study plan.
For this year, I have to escape from taking the English Development History and The Understanding of English Education again. That is the most specific wish that I can give. To be general, I want to receive scholarship and encouragement that I am diligent, and I am appropriate for my major. I want to be acknowledged by my peers and seniors that I work hard and I care for our department as well. I also want to exercise and learn new things outside of university.
In 2016, I will have graduated. And I must be working hard on the qualification test for becoming a teacher. I plan to succeed on receiving the qualification certificate until 2016. I will then have my job at KCFL, settling my life as an instructor. I want to become a pretty and smart teacher who is admired most. I will not lose my passion and I also would not be loose in fashion as well. I will build companionship with my colleague teachers and have leisure time with them.
In 2020, I would have someone to get married, or got married. I would have got used to teaching students, building relationship with them and feel proud of my job.
2011년 4월 10일 일요일
Dear Cloud
My acquintace bought the tickets for us, so we got 51 and 52 ticket. Otherwise, we would have had 120 or more. We had a pretzel at tom n toms and arrived at the concert hall at 6 30 for the door open.
It was exciting. I took pictures of the hall and waited for the performance to start. First was Dear Cloud, my favorite. The next was Mate and Walrus. I think I am suitable for the atmosphere and I long for playing in a band. I want to sing, play guitar and drum.
2011년 4월 9일 토요일
Ice Skating
I am very poor at any skating, but I do enjoy those sports. Today my boyfriend and I visited Lotte World Ice Rink and had fun. At first, we were worried about how crowded the rink would be. A couple of weeks ago, we went there and gave up skating because of so many people and lack of time. Last week, there was a 3D computer game exhibition so the rink was closed. Finally, today was the day to roll the dice. From the two tries, we failed and I was not sure that we could even skate for an hour. I thought of us being stuck among families and kids who enthusiastically skate, passing us by.
We rented the skate shoes and waited for the ice preparation time to over. When we first started to skate, my whole body was in tense. My feet was screaming and my back was aching. I had to take a 10 minute break right away. I was getting used to the rink and slowly it was amusing. Half an hour later, I found myself totally adapted and enjoying this sport. There was an old lady who was outstanding since she was the fastest speed skater there. Watching her motivated me and we skated one round, took a break and continued the fun activity. I want to go to the rink in my neighborhood someday.
We rented the skate shoes and waited for the ice preparation time to over. When we first started to skate, my whole body was in tense. My feet was screaming and my back was aching. I had to take a 10 minute break right away. I was getting used to the rink and slowly it was amusing. Half an hour later, I found myself totally adapted and enjoying this sport. There was an old lady who was outstanding since she was the fastest speed skater there. Watching her motivated me and we skated one round, took a break and continued the fun activity. I want to go to the rink in my neighborhood someday.
2011년 4월 7일 목요일
2011년 4월 6일 수요일
2011년 4월 5일 화요일
Journal of this week
What is my dream? It was basically well being and well dying. However, I may need some specification. My dream is to find a perfect job for me that I would not get sick of and enough to make a living. Also, I must not regret getting the job. I do not know whether the job would be teaching English, to students or other people who need to learn English. The reason is that I dreamed once about working at international organizations and devoting my career to protecting the Earth, curbing climate change and eradicating poverty. I am not certain which career I will possess in the future. 10 years later, I want to be proud of myself. I must be working and earning sufficient money. I would have a plan for marriage.
To be specific, my study goal is mostly focused on achieving English test certificates such as ibt TOEFL and TEPS. Since English is critial for my dream, English is taking a large part in my study plan. Most of the medium will be English in the near future, academically and socially. I plan to study TEPS and ibt TOEFL to get the highest score. It would be proud a fact to have and it will be my biggest advantage. I need to continuously read books, newspapers and magazines in English. Otherwise, I would lose the senses that I developed from 2009. I need to memorize the vocabulary and clarify the grammatical mistakes in my routine English.
To be specific, my study goal is mostly focused on achieving English test certificates such as ibt TOEFL and TEPS. Since English is critial for my dream, English is taking a large part in my study plan. Most of the medium will be English in the near future, academically and socially. I plan to study TEPS and ibt TOEFL to get the highest score. It would be proud a fact to have and it will be my biggest advantage. I need to continuously read books, newspapers and magazines in English. Otherwise, I would lose the senses that I developed from 2009. I need to memorize the vocabulary and clarify the grammatical mistakes in my routine English.
2011년 3월 29일 화요일
English Interview - The Mentalist: Tim Kang
He is the most smart and fascinating Korean actor.
I love Tim Kang, especially when he acts Kimball Cho on Mentalist.
Storytelling script
1. Your childhood/your family/ your hometown
My name was named by my paternal grandfather. It means the core of beauty. I am not quite sure that this name suits me, but I will try to become one that deserves the name. I must work both on inner beauty and outer beauty.
My childhood is precious. Since I lived in Gwacheon city, Gyeonggi Province
My family members are mom, dad and older brother. I rely mostly on my mom in consulting issues or having a chat. Mom and I can share many things as women in shopping and doing household chores. Also mom is the one who is always in my side to protect me and understand my stance.
Dad is the one who provides offers and comes up with ideas. He gives me news articles, books to read and offers me to discuss the issues with him. My older brother is always my best friend when we have some topic to talk about in common. We exchange jokes and ordinary chat but he is not always so friendly.
2. Your personality ( eg. from MBTI)
My MBTI test told me many things about my personality and I mostly agree. It said that I am passionate and active, with abundant imagination. I am also creative and good at socializing, especially talented with advertising, writing, consulting and educating. I also cannot stand the repetitive daily life and lose energy when trapped in that boring routine. I get impressed easily and cry a lot. My face shows my emotion thoroughly and I love to meet new people. It also commented me that I have a natural talent in making people happy. I do not deeply believe in this test but this is very pleasing.
3. Your learning style/how you have studied English
I mostly studied English through listening pop songs and watching Disney movies. Listen and repeat is the keyword in my learning of English. Memorizing what the actors said and mimicking them was very helpful. I watched from animations to amazing movies such as the Dead Poet’s Society. Even though I could not understand the stories as a whole, I enjoyed watching them and it turns out that it was the most effective way to learn English.
4. Your vision/What makes you choose Eng. Edu. at CAU?
My vision in this department at CAU is to be educated to become the standard English instructor. I want to be the role model of Korean students, and for that, I need to work more on my personality, delivery in English and knowledge. English education was not my final goal when I was drawing my own dream blue print. I dreamed of working at international organizations such as the United Nations. However, among other majors, I thought English education was the best choice. It is partially about the division of international studies that I used to learn, and the professional English knowledge would be helpful in setting my career.
The Importance of Pronunciation of an English Instructor
In the past, when teaching English, the English pronunciation of an instructor was not taken into account. Particularly in Korea, English education was focused on teaching grammar and training problem solving skills to prepare exams. However, the globalization changed the importance of English from reading comprehension skills to speaking and writing skills. The businessmen and women need English speaking skills in order to prepare negotiations, presentation and etc. Likewise, students and people serving in other career need english speaking skills as well. In learning English, speaking became important. From this perspective, the English teachers' pronunciation is more sigficant than ever.
To begin with, English teachers' pronunciation when teaching English is very important. Also, some students believe that English teachers should pronounce like a English native speaker. This belief is quite true. The communication skill is being emphasized more and so is English to maximize the effect of delivery. In order to teach English speaking skills, as many nations emphasize, the pronunciation of teachers is critical. I personally think that Korea's English teachers' pronunciation is not good enough to satisfy the students and meet the needs of globalized society. I would work hard and continuously practice my English pronunciation in order to meet this demand and become a standard English teacher.
2011년 3월 25일 금요일
Dance
My friends and I rented a mirror room for our dance practice. We met at 2 at 이수역. 민견 was the first one to arrive and we drank coffee while waiting for 지원 and 혜민. We walked to the place where we rented with a bottle of water. It was cold and dusty, but we just ignored the spooky atmosphere for its cheap rent. We turned on the Boom Boom Pow music and practiced the dance. 연규 showed up a couple of hours later. We divided the dance parts and continuously practiced. I started to sweat when we danced for two hours in a row. My friends commented me that I was a powerful dancer. 혜민 was a hard working dancer who kept practicing, and 지원 was a natural born dancer who had groove in her moves. 민견 was quite shy but hard working as well. 연규 was sort of shy too even though she was not in aware of that fact. However, our teamwork was great. We gave ourselves a gift; chicken!
2011년 3월 23일 수요일
2011년 3월 22일 화요일
Journal : My Type - ESFJ - in Learning
What type of learner are you? Tell us about the results of three different tests. Are these results surprising or confirming you? What did you learn about this activity?
The test result was about my personality, mostly about how my type socialize and behave. The test said that I am emotionally sensitive and good at making friends. This developed socialization is given to more than ten percent of the population so it is helpful in stimulating interaction among the people. Also, it said that my type is highly cooperative and mostly in charge at work or working on a team project.
From these brief summary of my test result, I think I can assume that my type of learning is mostly through socializing with people and my type - ESFJ - is likely to collect information via outgoing activities. To add my comment, I am not surprised at all. Actually I was nodding through the test result, feeling sympathy. The test result was describing my personality with details and examples. I can explain myself as focused learner when learning new and interesting things, and a debater who likes to discuss the issues and tasks that I face.
To begin with, I am a learner who shows a long-time concentration when learning something interesting to me. When I was a second grader of middle school, I learned Japanese for a year. Compared to Chinese, which I learned almost 4 years, I had more interest in Japanese and 5 years from then, I still remember what I learned and memorized. I sometimes receive compliments about my Japanses. However, this never happens in case of learning Chinese. It stays rather short in my mind and I get bored when learning the language.
In addition, I like to have discussion with my classmates about what we learned that day or some topics that we need to come up with ideas. I am not the best debater but since I love to talk about things, this method in learning works for me to better understand and exchange opinions. I can find out the points that I could not see by listening to others. Sharing the perspective and examples is very helpful for my brainstorming and elaborating.
The test result was about my personality, mostly about how my type socialize and behave. The test said that I am emotionally sensitive and good at making friends. This developed socialization is given to more than ten percent of the population so it is helpful in stimulating interaction among the people. Also, it said that my type is highly cooperative and mostly in charge at work or working on a team project.
From these brief summary of my test result, I think I can assume that my type of learning is mostly through socializing with people and my type - ESFJ - is likely to collect information via outgoing activities. To add my comment, I am not surprised at all. Actually I was nodding through the test result, feeling sympathy. The test result was describing my personality with details and examples. I can explain myself as focused learner when learning new and interesting things, and a debater who likes to discuss the issues and tasks that I face.
To begin with, I am a learner who shows a long-time concentration when learning something interesting to me. When I was a second grader of middle school, I learned Japanese for a year. Compared to Chinese, which I learned almost 4 years, I had more interest in Japanese and 5 years from then, I still remember what I learned and memorized. I sometimes receive compliments about my Japanses. However, this never happens in case of learning Chinese. It stays rather short in my mind and I get bored when learning the language.
In addition, I like to have discussion with my classmates about what we learned that day or some topics that we need to come up with ideas. I am not the best debater but since I love to talk about things, this method in learning works for me to better understand and exchange opinions. I can find out the points that I could not see by listening to others. Sharing the perspective and examples is very helpful for my brainstorming and elaborating.
Cold Tuesday
Today was colder than yesterday, but I was happy since I woke up at 9. I mostly wake up at 6.
I took a rather long shower and I had a late breakfast with my brother.
At 12, I arrived at Huksuk station and headed to the library to meet Hyemin.
We were a little hungry so we went to Tomoca and bought bread to eat while reading the handouts of writing class. Tomoca's egg sandwich is amazingly delicious. I was impressed.
The writing class was much better than the previous class because I was more involved. Korean grammar is so tricky to me so I needed a lot of concentration.
After that, I went to take the exercise&health lecture. The lecture was about the beginning of golf, how it developed and how the game works. However, the sport - golf - was difficult for me to understand.
It will get colder later when it is time for me to go home. I am still at computer lab of my department.
I took a rather long shower and I had a late breakfast with my brother.
At 12, I arrived at Huksuk station and headed to the library to meet Hyemin.
We were a little hungry so we went to Tomoca and bought bread to eat while reading the handouts of writing class. Tomoca's egg sandwich is amazingly delicious. I was impressed.
The writing class was much better than the previous class because I was more involved. Korean grammar is so tricky to me so I needed a lot of concentration.
After that, I went to take the exercise&health lecture. The lecture was about the beginning of golf, how it developed and how the game works. However, the sport - golf - was difficult for me to understand.
It will get colder later when it is time for me to go home. I am still at computer lab of my department.
2011년 3월 21일 월요일
Monday midnight
Today was a busy day.
I woke up at 6:19 in the morning, and this early start brought me GOOD morning. English writing and English conversation classes with professor Zsoldos were more focusing and interesting than the previous classes.
However, I suffered in hunger the whole day. I just had bread from Tomoca.
After professor Cha's lecture, I stayed at the computer lab of my department and finished the homeworks for the classes in the morning.
At 4:40, our department gathered and exchanged opinions about the dance performances that we need to divide teams and organize. The performace needs to take place on Saturday evening, and all the freshmen were supposed to be involved. I might be dancing to something stimulus as Black Eyed Peas music.
At 7, I met Max, the one who used to be my essay supervisor last year, and had a decent dinner-chicken-with joy. I haven't seen Max for ages, in fact, I have not seen him for more than 7 months. So we had a pleasant time catching up on each other. He is 4 years older than me, but I have no problem getting along with him. Actually he is one of my best friends. We talked about movies and campus experiences. I wanted to talk more, but I had assignments to do.
I woke up at 6:19 in the morning, and this early start brought me GOOD morning. English writing and English conversation classes with professor Zsoldos were more focusing and interesting than the previous classes.
However, I suffered in hunger the whole day. I just had bread from Tomoca.
After professor Cha's lecture, I stayed at the computer lab of my department and finished the homeworks for the classes in the morning.
At 4:40, our department gathered and exchanged opinions about the dance performances that we need to divide teams and organize. The performace needs to take place on Saturday evening, and all the freshmen were supposed to be involved. I might be dancing to something stimulus as Black Eyed Peas music.
At 7, I met Max, the one who used to be my essay supervisor last year, and had a decent dinner-chicken-with joy. I haven't seen Max for ages, in fact, I have not seen him for more than 7 months. So we had a pleasant time catching up on each other. He is 4 years older than me, but I have no problem getting along with him. Actually he is one of my best friends. We talked about movies and campus experiences. I wanted to talk more, but I had assignments to do.
2011년 3월 20일 일요일
One fine day on Sunday afternoon
It rained, but it turned out as a pleasant sunny day.
I had a nap in a cafe, enjoying the sunlight. I thought it was quite funny to put on suncream on such a rainy morning, but it was a fabulous choice. It was a perfect day for a walk.
Today I tried the Burger King discount with my student ID card, and they said YES. Yepeeeee!
So I was able to enjoy Whopper this afternoon.
and~ I finished the biggest obstacle - writing 1 - today!
I am PROUD of myself!
I had a nap in a cafe, enjoying the sunlight. I thought it was quite funny to put on suncream on such a rainy morning, but it was a fabulous choice. It was a perfect day for a walk.
Today I tried the Burger King discount with my student ID card, and they said YES. Yepeeeee!
So I was able to enjoy Whopper this afternoon.
and~ I finished the biggest obstacle - writing 1 - today!
I am PROUD of myself!
Saturday
I was supposed to meet my old friend at 12, in front of Sinchon station.
I texted her in subway, to clarify where she was. Oh, lord. She told me she just woke up.
She rushed all the way down to Sinchon from Songdo, Incheon, where her dormitory is located.
I waited for her until 3, and I was wearing heels. I could not stand the pain of my feet when it was almost 3.
She told me that she waited for a bus for 40 minutes and she could not take one so took the subway.
How I wished to shout and make her embarrassed, but I had to disguise myself as a generous girl.
She twisted all my plans yesterday, and I really don't want to see her again.
Until the moment we said goodbye, I gave her a big hug and told her that I would text her.
And the next moment, I was complaining all of those what took place in the afternoon to my boyfriend.
I texted her in subway, to clarify where she was. Oh, lord. She told me she just woke up.
She rushed all the way down to Sinchon from Songdo, Incheon, where her dormitory is located.
I waited for her until 3, and I was wearing heels. I could not stand the pain of my feet when it was almost 3.
She told me that she waited for a bus for 40 minutes and she could not take one so took the subway.
How I wished to shout and make her embarrassed, but I had to disguise myself as a generous girl.
She twisted all my plans yesterday, and I really don't want to see her again.
Until the moment we said goodbye, I gave her a big hug and told her that I would text her.
And the next moment, I was complaining all of those what took place in the afternoon to my boyfriend.
2011년 3월 16일 수요일
Surprising
Today I had dinner twice and it felt quite weird and amazing.
I never realized that I could eat this much. I had Vietnamese noodle and Chinese noodle this evening.
I love noodles so it did not matter, but the important thing is that I think I am getting fat. Oh no...
I saw my friends at the English Edu department and one sophomore playing billiard as well after dinner.
It was rather fun just to watch them play. However, the cigarette smoke is still hurting my throat.
That's BADDDDD.... (from the Dead Poet's Society)
I think I really need to control my diet from now on.
I never realized that I could eat this much. I had Vietnamese noodle and Chinese noodle this evening.
I love noodles so it did not matter, but the important thing is that I think I am getting fat. Oh no...
I saw my friends at the English Edu department and one sophomore playing billiard as well after dinner.
It was rather fun just to watch them play. However, the cigarette smoke is still hurting my throat.
That's BADDDDD.... (from the Dead Poet's Society)
I think I really need to control my diet from now on.
2011년 3월 15일 화요일
My personality
I went through a lot of tests to examine my type. I have done those tests since I was 2nd grader in middle school. This Jung's test described as a generous entertainer, which is ESFJ. I deeply agree with this comment first of all.
Also, it said that I am easily wounded. That is true as well.
Also, it said that I am easily wounded. That is true as well.
Your type is...
http://keirsey.com/4temps/provider.asp
You are:
You are:
- distinctively expressed extravert
- slightly expressed sensing personality
- moderately expressed feeling personality
- distinctively expressed judging personality
Passionate and Creative English Teacher
There are many types of English teachers around the world. In Korea, to be specific, there are also a lot of different English teachers at school or academy and etc. So I have met various types of English instructors. I had them since I was a kindergartener to high school student, but I have only one role model in my whole life. I met him when I was 10, and I learned what an English teacher should have to receive respect from students. To become an idealistic English teacher, I need passion and creativity.
To begin with, I think an ideal English teacher needs passion. He must not be late for class or cancel the class. Also, the teacher needs to develop himself to be prepared at all times. My role model, Mr. Jang Mok Moon, was always accurate on time. When he caught a flu and had fever, he proceeded the lesson and I thought he was amazing. Without passion, that would not be possible from the first place. Also, he studied English more than 15 years, but he continues to catch up on new American dramas and new expressions. He never got lazy. I have seen many teachers who lacks in professionalism and self development. When I was in high school, some teachers were worse than some students in understandings of English. This is due to laziness or lack of passion. An ideal English teacher needs passion.
Moreover, an ideal English teacher needs creativity. Since the teaching methods are all similar, students become bored and the efficiency falls. He must come up with unique teaching method to enhance the delivery of speech and draw the students' attention. My role model used to teach me English with Disney animations and American dramas. He emphasized listening and repeating. He also encouraged me when studying grammar and spelling. Grammar turned into an easier field since he did not use the complicated terminology like other English instructors who try look smart. He invented his own words to help memorizing, and even when I got the spelling mistake, he said it was okay because it was written exactly what the word sounded like. An ideal English instructor needs creativity.
To sum up, a perfect English teacher needs passion and creativity so that he will not be lost on finding appropriate job. Also, the passion and creativity counts a lot to the safe growing procedure of a child.
Passion will shield the laziness and make the teacher prepared and focused. Creativity will differentiate the teacher among the teachers and make him to be deeply participated in a class.
To begin with, I think an ideal English teacher needs passion. He must not be late for class or cancel the class. Also, the teacher needs to develop himself to be prepared at all times. My role model, Mr. Jang Mok Moon, was always accurate on time. When he caught a flu and had fever, he proceeded the lesson and I thought he was amazing. Without passion, that would not be possible from the first place. Also, he studied English more than 15 years, but he continues to catch up on new American dramas and new expressions. He never got lazy. I have seen many teachers who lacks in professionalism and self development. When I was in high school, some teachers were worse than some students in understandings of English. This is due to laziness or lack of passion. An ideal English teacher needs passion.
Moreover, an ideal English teacher needs creativity. Since the teaching methods are all similar, students become bored and the efficiency falls. He must come up with unique teaching method to enhance the delivery of speech and draw the students' attention. My role model used to teach me English with Disney animations and American dramas. He emphasized listening and repeating. He also encouraged me when studying grammar and spelling. Grammar turned into an easier field since he did not use the complicated terminology like other English instructors who try look smart. He invented his own words to help memorizing, and even when I got the spelling mistake, he said it was okay because it was written exactly what the word sounded like. An ideal English instructor needs creativity.
To sum up, a perfect English teacher needs passion and creativity so that he will not be lost on finding appropriate job. Also, the passion and creativity counts a lot to the safe growing procedure of a child.
Passion will shield the laziness and make the teacher prepared and focused. Creativity will differentiate the teacher among the teachers and make him to be deeply participated in a class.
2011년 3월 13일 일요일
What is ...?
There is no such thing as being equally loved and equally love. There are only two ways when people are in love. To love more or love less. What is to love or like someone? I sometimes get confused. I thought I was doing my best, but maybe I wasn't. I was hurting someone without even noticing. I react sensitively when I feel offended, and I must remember that somebody would feel the same when I misbehave.
2011년 3월 12일 토요일
The Adjustment Bureau
I watched the Adjustment Bureau this afternoon. Two movies in two days, awesome.
Since I heard that the Adjustment Bureau was the conbination of Inception and the Bourne series, I had high expectation. The Adjustment Bureau was renamed as the Controller in Korea, but I like the both names.
I love Matt Damon and I am always fond of his character. He was good in the Oceans series and also the Bourne series.
The Adjustment Bureau was about the outer controlling force that leads the world to turn as it is planned. The people who are wearing hats can go through secret doors and they are so called as angels. But they are all men so it was weird. Those angels carry a book which shows the map of world plans.
The actress Emily Blunt was starred in the Devil Wears Prada and the Gulliver's Travel. And today I finally found her attractive.
Watching the movie, I thought of the Matrix, but it was a lot easier to understand.
It felt quite short, though.
Since I heard that the Adjustment Bureau was the conbination of Inception and the Bourne series, I had high expectation. The Adjustment Bureau was renamed as the Controller in Korea, but I like the both names.
I love Matt Damon and I am always fond of his character. He was good in the Oceans series and also the Bourne series.
The Adjustment Bureau was about the outer controlling force that leads the world to turn as it is planned. The people who are wearing hats can go through secret doors and they are so called as angels. But they are all men so it was weird. Those angels carry a book which shows the map of world plans.
The actress Emily Blunt was starred in the Devil Wears Prada and the Gulliver's Travel. And today I finally found her attractive.
Watching the movie, I thought of the Matrix, but it was a lot easier to understand.
It felt quite short, though.
The Black Swan
I watched the Black Swan yesterday with my friends. I personally watched it with a huge interest, and it was satisfactory. However, I had a slight headache since I needed a great amount of concentration.
This is what I went through watching Inception couple months ago.
Black Swan was an amazing film because it was such a rare genre which is ballet thriller.
From the Phantom of the Opera, I could imagine how hard it is to maintain the honor of primadonna even when I was 11. The Black Swan, however, was even more than that. The swan queen, the equivalent honor of primadonna in an opera in case of the Swan Lake, gave a gigantic pressure to Nina (Natalie Portman).
It was pleasant to spend the afternoon with my friends watching a movie.
This is what I went through watching Inception couple months ago.
Black Swan was an amazing film because it was such a rare genre which is ballet thriller.
From the Phantom of the Opera, I could imagine how hard it is to maintain the honor of primadonna even when I was 11. The Black Swan, however, was even more than that. The swan queen, the equivalent honor of primadonna in an opera in case of the Swan Lake, gave a gigantic pressure to Nina (Natalie Portman).
It was pleasant to spend the afternoon with my friends watching a movie.
2011년 3월 3일 목요일
2011 March
From now on, this blog will contain articles, the video clips from TED and controversial issues related to English learning. Also, a lot of contents will be closely related to DIS studies.
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