Lang-8 is a language learning site. I found it recently. The site is really good because many people who learn second or third language in there and all of us help each other; correct our each writing.
Until recent I had given up writing continuously several times, however the site is like a social community and I can visit there as possible I can.
So I could keep writing more frequently.
As my friend in the site say, I need to read more English writing. I tried that before but I could not find any interesting writing in the books from the library.
And the other day I found an interest article in a magazine at a coffee shop.
The article was about a girl who had New Zealand father and Japanese mother. She hate her looking until she was teenager. But later she found about her beauty herself and became a fashion model.
I was impressed about her story.
After that I am thinking magazines are good for reading, but I can not afford to buy new magazines and I do not want to read old magazines from secondhand shops.
However I might have to buy new magazine sometimes.
Do you know any good English magazine?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Fun Night
I had music practice today and I really really enjoyed that.
I feel I am making progress day by day and cassette tape helps me heaps!
I can remember only few songs, not perfectly, but I could enjoy the harmony with others from other parts. It was the great experience which I have not felt since long time ago; my school days.
So I can practice more and try to the audition then to be one of the member.
Today we finished earlier and had a cup of tea with chatting.
And now I can remember members name more than before and also get to know each other, although mt English is not very well.
I like to do something in a group, help each other. It makes thing more than one and I love it.
I am going to practice more.
I feel I am making progress day by day and cassette tape helps me heaps!
I can remember only few songs, not perfectly, but I could enjoy the harmony with others from other parts. It was the great experience which I have not felt since long time ago; my school days.
So I can practice more and try to the audition then to be one of the member.
Today we finished earlier and had a cup of tea with chatting.
And now I can remember members name more than before and also get to know each other, although mt English is not very well.
I like to do something in a group, help each other. It makes thing more than one and I love it.
I am going to practice more.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Weekends Passed Fast
It is already after 11 o'clock.
My darling is going to fix our car himself, what a clever guy! I could never imagine that. So I am helped from many people now for pick me up to everywhere.
It is freezing cold tonight but we are still awaking, maybe that is why we took a nap this afternoon.
I recently joined a website that is for English writing. Many people in the site and they are learning variety of language, so we can help each other.
I hope I would not stop to join the site faster and I felt that if I visit there frequently, I could feel something new about English.
I might copy this blog to there if it is not very personal daily.
My darling is going to fix our car himself, what a clever guy! I could never imagine that. So I am helped from many people now for pick me up to everywhere.
It is freezing cold tonight but we are still awaking, maybe that is why we took a nap this afternoon.
I recently joined a website that is for English writing. Many people in the site and they are learning variety of language, so we can help each other.
I hope I would not stop to join the site faster and I felt that if I visit there frequently, I could feel something new about English.
I might copy this blog to there if it is not very personal daily.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Exercise day
Our car is now broken, so we had to go for shopping by walk today.
It was a lovely day and a lot of laundry dried, I felt happy.
On the way to town, I was good and enjoyed the walking, we bought jelly beans and we were eating them while walking. I liked orange and yellow, did not like black and white. (and just realized earlier, I do not like blue too, tastes chemical..)
We went to Pack'n save and bought enough food, we also went to (I do not know the name of the shop) cheap shop and bought some food include rice paper.
I am going to make rice paper wrap later. I am thinking about ingredients; rice noodle, shrimp, carrot and some green veges.
And I found good price croissant and bought them, after got home I ate two of them, then I was not hungry but George made nice sausage (Moroccan lamb) pasta and he also bought Russian bread so I ate them. whooo, I am sure my weight came back same number as before!
On the way back I was so tired and had sore left foot, at last I got home by slow walk. And I took a nap.
What I was going to write is, we are very happy now. The life is just ordinary.
We do not have much money, we are getting old, but I am still enjoying everything.
In my mind, about my oldest daughter is getting smaller and smaller day by day, I mean she recently has not contacted me, so she does not hurt me by words. However it is not the end, it will be continue long after. That is OK, I hope we will be fine one day.
And my significant others are now more than three. I am happy about that.
It was a lovely day and a lot of laundry dried, I felt happy.
On the way to town, I was good and enjoyed the walking, we bought jelly beans and we were eating them while walking. I liked orange and yellow, did not like black and white. (and just realized earlier, I do not like blue too, tastes chemical..)
We went to Pack'n save and bought enough food, we also went to (I do not know the name of the shop) cheap shop and bought some food include rice paper.
I am going to make rice paper wrap later. I am thinking about ingredients; rice noodle, shrimp, carrot and some green veges.
And I found good price croissant and bought them, after got home I ate two of them, then I was not hungry but George made nice sausage (Moroccan lamb) pasta and he also bought Russian bread so I ate them. whooo, I am sure my weight came back same number as before!
On the way back I was so tired and had sore left foot, at last I got home by slow walk. And I took a nap.
What I was going to write is, we are very happy now. The life is just ordinary.
We do not have much money, we are getting old, but I am still enjoying everything.
In my mind, about my oldest daughter is getting smaller and smaller day by day, I mean she recently has not contacted me, so she does not hurt me by words. However it is not the end, it will be continue long after. That is OK, I hope we will be fine one day.
And my significant others are now more than three. I am happy about that.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Calm days
This week, our car is broken so I am walking everywhere.
I have enjoyed that quite a lot, but unfortunately my weight does not change.
I need to do English homework, singing practice for the audition, housekeeping and I would like to do some extra work for myself.
I am recently thinking about take a course from next year, although I would not get job later, the course is for my improving of English skills.
I have lived in overseas, and I am thinking my English is enough for the daily life, however I want to communicate more detail with others, to do that I have not got enough confidence. I can not talk detail.
I might need to do to English course, but I am an inpatient person and I can not wait to get into a general course. I might need to get IELTS score one day before get into a course.
George says he likes me to be housewife and so far that is my most favorite job.
However I really want to get better English skills. I have been using cheap or free course till now and I have not studied hard.
I basically like studying and I would like to take two or three years real course.
Maybe try to get better job first, and communicate with others more is the faster way for improving English, but I want more accurate language skills.
And fortunately I can do that because of George's income help.
I have no idea it is good or not, but I just want to rise my ability.
I have enjoyed that quite a lot, but unfortunately my weight does not change.
I need to do English homework, singing practice for the audition, housekeeping and I would like to do some extra work for myself.
I am recently thinking about take a course from next year, although I would not get job later, the course is for my improving of English skills.
I have lived in overseas, and I am thinking my English is enough for the daily life, however I want to communicate more detail with others, to do that I have not got enough confidence. I can not talk detail.
I might need to do to English course, but I am an inpatient person and I can not wait to get into a general course. I might need to get IELTS score one day before get into a course.
George says he likes me to be housewife and so far that is my most favorite job.
However I really want to get better English skills. I have been using cheap or free course till now and I have not studied hard.
I basically like studying and I would like to take two or three years real course.
Maybe try to get better job first, and communicate with others more is the faster way for improving English, but I want more accurate language skills.
And fortunately I can do that because of George's income help.
I have no idea it is good or not, but I just want to rise my ability.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
English writing for example form a magazine
This year Facebook announced that 500 million people were now registered on its social networking site,Such sites enable health professionals and consumers to participate in interest groups, network, campaign, and share information, However , along with these benefits, there are potential risks for all users. As the Privacy Commissioner states; "Our communication have changed -but our awareness hasn't caught up yet". This article aims to raise awareness among New Zealand nurses and reminds them of their responsibilities regarding personal and professional behavior, patient confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
Facebook anounced this year they have 500 million people in there. That site, health professional and others can join to some interest groups, network or campaign, and they can share the information. However, as benefits, all users have risk of potential. According to P.C. states, "Our communication have changed-but our awareness has not changed yet." This article reminds us about our responsibilities, protect people and professional attitude, confidentiality and professional ------(I do not know this word=boundaries)
Above article is from a magazine, below is mine. Compare two writing, people can see the difference. The problem is how can I improve my current writing to like above one. What can I do...??? It has only a way that read many many writings, I think. And learn the way of expressions and learn how to use new words.
I was thinking about read more books, but I could not find what kinds of book, writings are good for improve my writing. The answer is "EVERYTHING" Oh! no. Takes time, just takes time.
Facebook anounced this year they have 500 million people in there. That site, health professional and others can join to some interest groups, network or campaign, and they can share the information. However, as benefits, all users have risk of potential. According to P.C. states, "Our communication have changed-but our awareness has not changed yet." This article reminds us about our responsibilities, protect people and professional attitude, confidentiality and professional ------(I do not know this word=boundaries)
Above article is from a magazine, below is mine. Compare two writing, people can see the difference. The problem is how can I improve my current writing to like above one. What can I do...??? It has only a way that read many many writings, I think. And learn the way of expressions and learn how to use new words.
I was thinking about read more books, but I could not find what kinds of book, writings are good for improve my writing. The answer is "EVERYTHING" Oh! no. Takes time, just takes time.
Not happy about my English at all
I have lived in New Zealand for about three years now, and I might can not say "I can not speak English" any more.
I can almost understand what people say and can response to them, but I am still not good at explain about things which I have done or happened.
I mean I can do short responses but can not talk longer, and writing as well.
I am recently stuck and have totally no idea how to improve my English more.
I always make same mistake over and over, although read some books, I can not use new words. I may copy them?
All new words pass my brain very quick. Or even though I know the words, I do not know how to use them, that is the problem.
Today I watched an American movie with George, it was a comedy and must be fun, but unfortunately I could not understand their English any more.
What did it mean? American English and Kiwi English are different?
I was thinking English is a international language, however it was quite shocking that I did not understand anything.
I am really interested in study English and it will never end in my life.
I am trying to avoid to use Japanese ( it is a lie! I do mixi=Japanese social net work, too much.) I still want to avoid Japanese seriously until my brain become "EVEN".
Now my brain is 85% Japanese or more. I really feel old. How long have I used Japanese!? more than 50 years, half century! I am really really not happy about my English!
I can almost understand what people say and can response to them, but I am still not good at explain about things which I have done or happened.
I mean I can do short responses but can not talk longer, and writing as well.
I am recently stuck and have totally no idea how to improve my English more.
I always make same mistake over and over, although read some books, I can not use new words. I may copy them?
All new words pass my brain very quick. Or even though I know the words, I do not know how to use them, that is the problem.
Today I watched an American movie with George, it was a comedy and must be fun, but unfortunately I could not understand their English any more.
What did it mean? American English and Kiwi English are different?
I was thinking English is a international language, however it was quite shocking that I did not understand anything.
I am really interested in study English and it will never end in my life.
I am trying to avoid to use Japanese ( it is a lie! I do mixi=Japanese social net work, too much.) I still want to avoid Japanese seriously until my brain become "EVEN".
Now my brain is 85% Japanese or more. I really feel old. How long have I used Japanese!? more than 50 years, half century! I am really really not happy about my English!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Really bad flu
It has been three weeks since I got the flu, and I am still not perfect, terrible!
Almost OK but still coughing a little bit and tired.
Today I am going to attend the music practice, however unfortunately recording tape is funny and I can not hear the songs properly.
But basically my recent life is very happy, nothing happen and so calm.
This is a picture when we went to our friend's wedding in Australia.
Look! what a happy couple are we? (Actually this is a test for upload a photo to this blog)
My life is now most happy period since I was born.
However I need to work out for something that I have left to rest of my life.
That is a better relationship with my family. I sometimes give it up because all people are different although in same family, therefore I am not sure I am right or not.
I hope all my happiness influent to my family and all of them will be happy eventually.
Almost OK but still coughing a little bit and tired.
Today I am going to attend the music practice, however unfortunately recording tape is funny and I can not hear the songs properly.
But basically my recent life is very happy, nothing happen and so calm.
Look! what a happy couple are we? (Actually this is a test for upload a photo to this blog)
My life is now most happy period since I was born.
However I need to work out for something that I have left to rest of my life.
That is a better relationship with my family. I sometimes give it up because all people are different although in same family, therefore I am not sure I am right or not.
I hope all my happiness influent to my family and all of them will be happy eventually.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Long time
I have not written this blog for a ling time and I was nearly give it up.
I was so tired from horrible flu during traveling Australia and after that too.
But also I have irritated about my writing that never improve.
What should I do? I have done many writings before, however my writing is always same. I hate it.
I might enter to primary school, I might read child books, no I am sure it is same as my listening skill, I need a lot of reading from everywhere.
Get to use is most important than think about grammar logically.
I am going to start online English course from next week and they will teach me writing skill too. I am look forward that.
I would like to enplane about many things that happen my daily life correctly.
I hope my writing skill will extend like my speaking that start from short sentences to longer.
It takes really long time to learn different language. But I also need much effort, I have been lazy after came to Whangarei.
I can relax in Whangarei much more than urban cities, I love the weather and this quietness.
I was so tired from horrible flu during traveling Australia and after that too.
But also I have irritated about my writing that never improve.
What should I do? I have done many writings before, however my writing is always same. I hate it.
I might enter to primary school, I might read child books, no I am sure it is same as my listening skill, I need a lot of reading from everywhere.
Get to use is most important than think about grammar logically.
I am going to start online English course from next week and they will teach me writing skill too. I am look forward that.
I would like to enplane about many things that happen my daily life correctly.
I hope my writing skill will extend like my speaking that start from short sentences to longer.
It takes really long time to learn different language. But I also need much effort, I have been lazy after came to Whangarei.
I can relax in Whangarei much more than urban cities, I love the weather and this quietness.
Monday, August 9, 2010
A terrible flu
Just before the traveling to Australia, we got but flu.
I had the flu since last Friday, I visited the home stay family on last Sunday, so it took four days to start symptoms. I hope the exchange student is alright. I am also worried about my two English tutors who I met on Wednesday and Thursday.
I was terribly tired after got the flu, so have not written this blog.
We went to the doctor today, fortunately we did not need to take any antibiotics. But I still having cough, the searched on the INTERNET, we do not have Japanese Daikon radish here however the internet says we stil can use the white part of green onion. Chopped it ans boil? with honey. You might imagine, the taste is not good, but it works! Now my coughing is stopping!
Well, I need to do packing for the traveling.
I have not done travel to overseas for a long time, I am sure I will forget some important things.
I had the flu since last Friday, I visited the home stay family on last Sunday, so it took four days to start symptoms. I hope the exchange student is alright. I am also worried about my two English tutors who I met on Wednesday and Thursday.
I was terribly tired after got the flu, so have not written this blog.
We went to the doctor today, fortunately we did not need to take any antibiotics. But I still having cough, the searched on the INTERNET, we do not have Japanese Daikon radish here however the internet says we stil can use the white part of green onion. Chopped it ans boil? with honey. You might imagine, the taste is not good, but it works! Now my coughing is stopping!
Well, I need to do packing for the traveling.
I have not done travel to overseas for a long time, I am sure I will forget some important things.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Rain, rain and rain
It has been raining last three days. Clothes never dry.
I visited my tutor today same as usual and talked about my dress. I am not happy about my dress that I am going to ware in the wedding.
The color is nice, I like the hemline, but I do not like my unshapely waist. And recently I found it is maybe too long. I mean not good for walk around.
It was a kind of silly, I had to buy brand-new dress, so I did not need to buy any extra things. As my tutor said "Buy a silver belt" is the good idea that I was also thinking about. And I am going to tuck the dress up. Oh, I should find it by the wedding.
I also should stop to eat much. It is maybe too late.
And I would like to buy a shirt for my fiancée. I was thinking that it is no problem to follow his ways every time, however today I heard about a woman who was not happy about her husband fashion, then she bought a new better shirt for him.
To be honest I am not happy about his casual shirt and tie.
Women always like make their husband look good, and me also.
The participation of the wedding would be fun!
I visited my tutor today same as usual and talked about my dress. I am not happy about my dress that I am going to ware in the wedding.
The color is nice, I like the hemline, but I do not like my unshapely waist. And recently I found it is maybe too long. I mean not good for walk around.
It was a kind of silly, I had to buy brand-new dress, so I did not need to buy any extra things. As my tutor said "Buy a silver belt" is the good idea that I was also thinking about. And I am going to tuck the dress up. Oh, I should find it by the wedding.
I also should stop to eat much. It is maybe too late.
And I would like to buy a shirt for my fiancée. I was thinking that it is no problem to follow his ways every time, however today I heard about a woman who was not happy about her husband fashion, then she bought a new better shirt for him.
To be honest I am not happy about his casual shirt and tie.
Women always like make their husband look good, and me also.
The participation of the wedding would be fun!
Monday, August 2, 2010
It is going to be better
Recently I am trying to be positive.
We have friend's wedding soon. I got my present job in April. In that time I did not think about the wedding, then I became on board in June.
At my job, we have to take our holiday during school holiday, however I was quite easy going and I was thinking 5 days away in school term was not a problem at all. Because I was a re-leaving teacher aid before and I saw some other re-leaver too. I thought they should cover my leaving.
The principal had been upsetting (I guess) a week or more. And she was keep saying same things over and over, so I was worried about lose my job.
I eventually stop to worry, because worrying does not bring any better future.
Then I thought "I am happy about back to a re-leaver."
Today I met the principal at base school, she said "You can go" with smiling! At first I could not believe my ears. Oh! it is my day.
I told about that to our teacher and teacher aids, they were also happy about hear that.
I thought positive thinking brings better things.
We have friend's wedding soon. I got my present job in April. In that time I did not think about the wedding, then I became on board in June.
At my job, we have to take our holiday during school holiday, however I was quite easy going and I was thinking 5 days away in school term was not a problem at all. Because I was a re-leaving teacher aid before and I saw some other re-leaver too. I thought they should cover my leaving.
The principal had been upsetting (I guess) a week or more. And she was keep saying same things over and over, so I was worried about lose my job.
I eventually stop to worry, because worrying does not bring any better future.
Then I thought "I am happy about back to a re-leaver."
Today I met the principal at base school, she said "You can go" with smiling! At first I could not believe my ears. Oh! it is my day.
I told about that to our teacher and teacher aids, they were also happy about hear that.
I thought positive thinking brings better things.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Exchange student from Japan
Today we met a Japanese exchange student at my fiancée's boss's house.
She is 16, came from Kyoto, very friendly and nice girl. I can imagine she has got nice family in Japan. My friend said "Foreigners say Japanese students are not good." (I think she meant about behavior) It depends on person, I can tell. Today's student, she was good.
We made sushi together, included all host family. However the student was the worst! I could not believe that. I thought we (the student and I) would teach how to make sushi to the host family. But most time she was just taking the photos while we were making sushi. That was funny, never mind.
On next Tuesday I am going to take her to the town. She stays only ten days, I think it is not enough to get to know people here, but I hope one day she remembers about Whangarei and comes back.
It was rain today but we spent good time at warm home.
She is 16, came from Kyoto, very friendly and nice girl. I can imagine she has got nice family in Japan. My friend said "Foreigners say Japanese students are not good." (I think she meant about behavior) It depends on person, I can tell. Today's student, she was good.
We made sushi together, included all host family. However the student was the worst! I could not believe that. I thought we (the student and I) would teach how to make sushi to the host family. But most time she was just taking the photos while we were making sushi. That was funny, never mind.
On next Tuesday I am going to take her to the town. She stays only ten days, I think it is not enough to get to know people here, but I hope one day she remembers about Whangarei and comes back.
It was rain today but we spent good time at warm home.
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