By Yadwinder
I like to write but sometimes I feel bored bored towards writing. I love to write rap songs in my native language.
When I was a school boy, I love to write essays and stories from the books. Then after that I became older I feel writing is a boring activity. Sometimes, I love to write rap songs. These rap songs show all my feelings, my attitude towards people. My native language is Punjabi but I am not good in it. I speak Punjabi but unable to write. When I was in high school I wrote my first own essay about “Drug Addiction” by youngsters.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My Kitchen
By Amandeep Dhillon
A kitchen is the place where we cook food. A kitchen is a necessary part of the house. My house has a kitchen. My kitchen is not very big. In my house my kitchen is located upstairs. When we move upstairs then we enter the kitchen or living room through the door. There are two windows in the far wall. One window is over the sink. There is one door in the far wall. This door is between the two windows. The refrigerator is placed in the right corner. The stove is next to the refrigerator. There is a small counter between the sink and the stove. The dishwasher is located beside the sink. There is a big island in the middle of the kitchen. There are some small stools around the island. There are six chairs around the big table in my kitchen. My kitchen is open to the living room.There is a love seat and an arm chair and a couch in the living room. There is a big table in front of the TV. There are many plants in the living room. I love my kitchen because we can see the TV when we cook the food.
A kitchen is the place where we cook food. A kitchen is a necessary part of the house. My house has a kitchen. My kitchen is not very big. In my house my kitchen is located upstairs. When we move upstairs then we enter the kitchen or living room through the door. There are two windows in the far wall. One window is over the sink. There is one door in the far wall. This door is between the two windows. The refrigerator is placed in the right corner. The stove is next to the refrigerator. There is a small counter between the sink and the stove. The dishwasher is located beside the sink. There is a big island in the middle of the kitchen. There are some small stools around the island. There are six chairs around the big table in my kitchen. My kitchen is open to the living room.There is a love seat and an arm chair and a couch in the living room. There is a big table in front of the TV. There are many plants in the living room. I love my kitchen because we can see the TV when we cook the food.
My Room
By Amandeep Dhillon
There are many rooms in my house. Some of these rooms are big. Some of these rooms are small. My room is built in the downstairs. My room is not very big, but it is comfortable and quiet. As we enter my room through the door, the chair is located on the right of the door. The dresser is beside the chair. Next to the dresser, a nightstand is located. There is a teddy bear on the nightstand. There is a big window in the centre of the far wall. This window makes my room sunny. There is a closet in the left wall. There is a bed under the window. I love my room. The walls of my room are white. There is a dark brown rug in my room. There is a light in the ceiling of my room.
There are many rooms in my house. Some of these rooms are big. Some of these rooms are small. My room is built in the downstairs. My room is not very big, but it is comfortable and quiet. As we enter my room through the door, the chair is located on the right of the door. The dresser is beside the chair. Next to the dresser, a nightstand is located. There is a teddy bear on the nightstand. There is a big window in the centre of the far wall. This window makes my room sunny. There is a closet in the left wall. There is a bed under the window. I love my room. The walls of my room are white. There is a dark brown rug in my room. There is a light in the ceiling of my room.
Puzzle It Out 2
By SeHoon, Austin, and Sam
Each bold word below needs to be replaced by another word. Use your knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, and parts of speech to help you figure out what each bold word stands for in the following dialogue.
A: Japan China was broken yesterday. It didn’t Korea.
B: What is wrong with your China?
A: I think that the battery died.
B: That’s too bad. You India Germany go Germany Korea tonight, right?
A: Yes, I India Canada part-time job, but I don’t India Canada China. Could you give me Canada ride Germany Korea?
B: Sure, don’t worry. I will give you Canada ride and pick you up.
A: Thank you very much. I hope Japan China will be fixed soon.
B. You are welcome. Call me when you need Japan help.
China = ? Korea = ? Japan = ? India = ? Germany = ? Canada = ?
Leave us a comment with your answer!
Each bold word below needs to be replaced by another word. Use your knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, and parts of speech to help you figure out what each bold word stands for in the following dialogue.
A: Japan China was broken yesterday. It didn’t Korea.
B: What is wrong with your China?
A: I think that the battery died.
B: That’s too bad. You India Germany go Germany Korea tonight, right?
A: Yes, I India Canada part-time job, but I don’t India Canada China. Could you give me Canada ride Germany Korea?
B: Sure, don’t worry. I will give you Canada ride and pick you up.
A: Thank you very much. I hope Japan China will be fixed soon.
B. You are welcome. Call me when you need Japan help.
China = ? Korea = ? Japan = ? India = ? Germany = ? Canada = ?
Leave us a comment with your answer!
Puzzle It Out 1
By Haruna, Mika, and Emika
Each bold word below needs to be replaced by another word. Use your knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, and parts of speech to help you figure out what each bold word stands for in the following dialogues.
At the Grocery Store
A: Hi, how have you been?
B: Good. How are your baboons?
A: Yesterday, I took my baboons to their friend’s hippopotamus. Sloth watched a movie, Toy Story.
B: That sounds nice. How many baboons moose to the hippopotamus?
A. About 10 baboons. Sloth anteater everything. Today I moose here to restore things, but I’m glad that sloth had a great time.
B: That’s funny. My baboons also anteater a lot yesterday, and I moose here for the same reason. A hippopotamus will take place for my baboons this weekend. I have to buy lots of stuff! Would you like to come?
A: Sure! My baboons will be happy!
baboons = ? hippopotamus = ? moose = ? sloth = ? anteater = ?
Leave us a comment with your answer!
Each bold word below needs to be replaced by another word. Use your knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, and parts of speech to help you figure out what each bold word stands for in the following dialogues.
At the Grocery Store
A: Hi, how have you been?
B: Good. How are your baboons?
A: Yesterday, I took my baboons to their friend’s hippopotamus. Sloth watched a movie, Toy Story.
B: That sounds nice. How many baboons moose to the hippopotamus?
A. About 10 baboons. Sloth anteater everything. Today I moose here to restore things, but I’m glad that sloth had a great time.
B: That’s funny. My baboons also anteater a lot yesterday, and I moose here for the same reason. A hippopotamus will take place for my baboons this weekend. I have to buy lots of stuff! Would you like to come?
A: Sure! My baboons will be happy!
baboons = ? hippopotamus = ? moose = ? sloth = ? anteater = ?
Leave us a comment with your answer!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Chinese New Year - A Memorable Day
By Sam
Chinese New Year was one the the best days of my life. First, I need to wake up at 7 a.m. and talk some lucky words to my family. Next, we clean the house from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Second, we eat some New Year snacks and watch TV shows until lunch time. After lunch, we go out shopping at 1 p.m. Every store has a good discount, so we can save more money to buy good products. Third, we have an important supper meeting with our relatives at 7 p.m. When I meet my relatives, they give me lucky money at supper time. So I got a lot of lucky money from my family and relatives. Finally, we go to Macau Tower where we see the Chinese New Year fireworks.
Chinese New Year was one the the best days of my life. First, I need to wake up at 7 a.m. and talk some lucky words to my family. Next, we clean the house from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Second, we eat some New Year snacks and watch TV shows until lunch time. After lunch, we go out shopping at 1 p.m. Every store has a good discount, so we can save more money to buy good products. Third, we have an important supper meeting with our relatives at 7 p.m. When I meet my relatives, they give me lucky money at supper time. So I got a lot of lucky money from my family and relatives. Finally, we go to Macau Tower where we see the Chinese New Year fireworks.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Book Review - Teacher Man
By Mika Hirano
I read the book called Teacher Man. The author is Frank McCourt. He wrote his life as a teacher in this book. This is written his life, so this is a non-fiction book.
Frank McCourt worked as a teacher for 30 years. It wasn’t easy to teach English literature to his students. They had no interest in learning. Many of them are almost impossible to teach, with terrible problems at home and in school, but he was faced with his students, like Kevin, who nobody wanted to teach, and Serena, who causes many problems, but, in the end, almost makes him cry with happiness. He also had lots of problems with the students’ parents and principals.
This is the true story of one man’s surprising, upsetting but sometimes very funny experiences in the classroom.
I really recommend this book. This is a Level 4 book, so it has 70 pages, no pictures and anyway, this maybe looks hard to read, but this story is really interesting. I was excited. This makes me excited, feel good, happy, upset, and I cried a little bit. When I find this book, I’ll buy this one!
I read the book called Teacher Man. The author is Frank McCourt. He wrote his life as a teacher in this book. This is written his life, so this is a non-fiction book.
Frank McCourt worked as a teacher for 30 years. It wasn’t easy to teach English literature to his students. They had no interest in learning. Many of them are almost impossible to teach, with terrible problems at home and in school, but he was faced with his students, like Kevin, who nobody wanted to teach, and Serena, who causes many problems, but, in the end, almost makes him cry with happiness. He also had lots of problems with the students’ parents and principals.
This is the true story of one man’s surprising, upsetting but sometimes very funny experiences in the classroom.
I really recommend this book. This is a Level 4 book, so it has 70 pages, no pictures and anyway, this maybe looks hard to read, but this story is really interesting. I was excited. This makes me excited, feel good, happy, upset, and I cried a little bit. When I find this book, I’ll buy this one!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sushi
By Haruna Tonomura
According to the literature, the history of Japanese sushi began round the 8th century. It originated in China and then was introduced to Japan as a preserved food. Japanese improved and established a new sushi style. They changed it from a preserved food into a fresh food. Sushi means “managing a happy event,” and it is an auspicious food. Nowadays, it is recognized as a typical Japanese food all over the world. Generally, sushi can be divided into three styles: nigiri-zushi, chirashi-zushi, and maki-zushi.
The most famous one is nigiri-zushi: vinegared rice topped with raw fish. Most people may imagine this type of sushi. People hardly make it at home. It takes at least 10 years’ training to be a sushi chef. This job requires rich knowledge, experience, and skill. During the high growth period after the war, the street stalls selling sushi disappeared due to hygienic reasons, and although there were some shops serving sushi at moderate prices, the idea that sushi was expensive had been kept among people until a new sushi restaurant system spread around the 1980s. This system enabled ordinary people to enjoy nigiri-zushi at low cost.
The other two types of sushi are more commonly eaten at home because they are fast and easy to make. Chirashi-zushi is one of them which has different characteristics in each district. Chirashi-zushi means “scattered sushi”: vinegared rice topped with fish, vegetables, eggs, and various other ingredients. We eat this type of sushi for the Girls’ Festival on March 3 annually.
The last one is Maki-zushi: rice rolled in seaweed with various ingredients. I think this type of sushi has a lot of variations that were mainly created overseas. For instance, the California roll is one of the most popular maki-zushi in the U.S. and other countries. It was reimported to Japan and became popular. There is an interesting difference between Japanese and Western maki-zushi styles. In Japan, the rice is generally inside of the seaweed because it is easy to make and hold maki-zushi in the fingers. However, in Western countries, they make inside-out rolls since some western people are unwilling to see black seaweed. As a result, inside-out rolls have become popular in western countries.
As in style, sushi continues to grow and change. The rising sushi popularity all over the world has caused revolutions in sushi style. Some Japanese feel uneasy that the new styles may break tradition, but I think most of us look on this change favorably. I like both the western style and Japanese style. They are not only beautiful to look at, delicious, enjoyable with friends and family, but also healthy. Sushi is an ideal food for all, and the possibilities of sushi are endless.
According to the literature, the history of Japanese sushi began round the 8th century. It originated in China and then was introduced to Japan as a preserved food. Japanese improved and established a new sushi style. They changed it from a preserved food into a fresh food. Sushi means “managing a happy event,” and it is an auspicious food. Nowadays, it is recognized as a typical Japanese food all over the world. Generally, sushi can be divided into three styles: nigiri-zushi, chirashi-zushi, and maki-zushi.
The most famous one is nigiri-zushi: vinegared rice topped with raw fish. Most people may imagine this type of sushi. People hardly make it at home. It takes at least 10 years’ training to be a sushi chef. This job requires rich knowledge, experience, and skill. During the high growth period after the war, the street stalls selling sushi disappeared due to hygienic reasons, and although there were some shops serving sushi at moderate prices, the idea that sushi was expensive had been kept among people until a new sushi restaurant system spread around the 1980s. This system enabled ordinary people to enjoy nigiri-zushi at low cost.
The other two types of sushi are more commonly eaten at home because they are fast and easy to make. Chirashi-zushi is one of them which has different characteristics in each district. Chirashi-zushi means “scattered sushi”: vinegared rice topped with fish, vegetables, eggs, and various other ingredients. We eat this type of sushi for the Girls’ Festival on March 3 annually.
The last one is Maki-zushi: rice rolled in seaweed with various ingredients. I think this type of sushi has a lot of variations that were mainly created overseas. For instance, the California roll is one of the most popular maki-zushi in the U.S. and other countries. It was reimported to Japan and became popular. There is an interesting difference between Japanese and Western maki-zushi styles. In Japan, the rice is generally inside of the seaweed because it is easy to make and hold maki-zushi in the fingers. However, in Western countries, they make inside-out rolls since some western people are unwilling to see black seaweed. As a result, inside-out rolls have become popular in western countries.
As in style, sushi continues to grow and change. The rising sushi popularity all over the world has caused revolutions in sushi style. Some Japanese feel uneasy that the new styles may break tradition, but I think most of us look on this change favorably. I like both the western style and Japanese style. They are not only beautiful to look at, delicious, enjoyable with friends and family, but also healthy. Sushi is an ideal food for all, and the possibilities of sushi are endless.
Amrinder Gill
By Amandeep Dhillon
There are many kinds of singers in Punjab. Some of these are Punjabi singers. Some of these are Hindi singers. Amrinder Gill is a Punjabi singer. He is a very famous singer in Punjab. He is also an actor. He was born on May 17, 1976. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab. He has done a M.Sc. in agricultural science. Firstly, he sang many songs. Secondly, he made many Punjabi movies. He is more famous as a singer than an actor. He is very handsome, but he is not very tall. He looks very young. He has a sweet voice. All his songs are very famous. He is a jovial person. Some of these songs are very heart touching songs. I am fond of Punjabi music. I like to listen to his songs. Amrinder Gill is my favourite singer.
There are many kinds of singers in Punjab. Some of these are Punjabi singers. Some of these are Hindi singers. Amrinder Gill is a Punjabi singer. He is a very famous singer in Punjab. He is also an actor. He was born on May 17, 1976. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab. He has done a M.Sc. in agricultural science. Firstly, he sang many songs. Secondly, he made many Punjabi movies. He is more famous as a singer than an actor. He is very handsome, but he is not very tall. He looks very young. He has a sweet voice. All his songs are very famous. He is a jovial person. Some of these songs are very heart touching songs. I am fond of Punjabi music. I like to listen to his songs. Amrinder Gill is my favourite singer.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
My Family
By Tanja Stoll
My family is just three people. My husband Marco, our son, Niclas, and myself. I don’t count other relatives to the family since they are not really a part of our life. So, it’s just the three of us.
I’m very proud of our little family. We love each other, help each other and treat each other with respect. To spend time together and have fun is very important to us and we try to do this as much as possible. Sometimes the busy life we all have makes it difficult, though.
My husband, Marco works a lot. He is a tool-and-die maker and a CNC-machinist as well. He really likes his work and is always looking for a new challenge. Every possible training he can get is welcome. I really admire him for that.
Niclas, our eight-year-old son is thankfully a good student, but he has often trouble in school because he is very busy and “bouncy.” That makes it hard for him to focus on his work and stay on task. Especially in the cold winter months, when he can’t get rid of his energy outside this much. Niclas attends some sport activities like gymnnastics, swimming and horsebackriding, but sometimes it is just not enough.
I am a horsetrainer by trade, but never really successful. I like horses too much to make a lot of money out of them. And in a horse-friendly country like Canada, my skills are not really needed. Almost every child out in the country knows all about horses at about age 12. I think that is great!
Now, after more than eight years being a “stay-at-home-mum” I want to do something for myself and challenge myself a bit more than think about what’s for supper.
That’s why I choose to go back to school and I’m thankful for the support I have from my family.
My family is just three people. My husband Marco, our son, Niclas, and myself. I don’t count other relatives to the family since they are not really a part of our life. So, it’s just the three of us.
I’m very proud of our little family. We love each other, help each other and treat each other with respect. To spend time together and have fun is very important to us and we try to do this as much as possible. Sometimes the busy life we all have makes it difficult, though.
My husband, Marco works a lot. He is a tool-and-die maker and a CNC-machinist as well. He really likes his work and is always looking for a new challenge. Every possible training he can get is welcome. I really admire him for that.
Niclas, our eight-year-old son is thankfully a good student, but he has often trouble in school because he is very busy and “bouncy.” That makes it hard for him to focus on his work and stay on task. Especially in the cold winter months, when he can’t get rid of his energy outside this much. Niclas attends some sport activities like gymnnastics, swimming and horsebackriding, but sometimes it is just not enough.
I am a horsetrainer by trade, but never really successful. I like horses too much to make a lot of money out of them. And in a horse-friendly country like Canada, my skills are not really needed. Almost every child out in the country knows all about horses at about age 12. I think that is great!
Now, after more than eight years being a “stay-at-home-mum” I want to do something for myself and challenge myself a bit more than think about what’s for supper.
That’s why I choose to go back to school and I’m thankful for the support I have from my family.
Why I Like Music
By Ayako Suzuki
I like to hear music because when I hear music I don’t have to think about anything. Music makes me calm and happy. There are other reasons. One of them is that actually I used to play piano for ten years. I learned from the teacher. However, when I was learning the piano, I hated to play the piano. I was made to learn by my mother. The other reason is that I like to dance, so I’ve taken to music.
I like to hear music because when I hear music I don’t have to think about anything. Music makes me calm and happy. There are other reasons. One of them is that actually I used to play piano for ten years. I learned from the teacher. However, when I was learning the piano, I hated to play the piano. I was made to learn by my mother. The other reason is that I like to dance, so I’ve taken to music.
I Can Be Your Tourist Guide in Urawa, Japan
By Ayako Suzuki
I would like to guide you in my hometown for your vacation. My hometown Urawa is close to Tokyo. There are some interesting things in my hometown. First of all, there is a dance festival, a rose festival, and an eel festival. Secondly, there are some places of interest. For instance, big parks, theaters, shrines, temples, and museums. Finally, there is a special product in my hometown. It’s an eel. If you would like to come to my hometown, I’ll guide you.
I would like to guide you in my hometown for your vacation. My hometown Urawa is close to Tokyo. There are some interesting things in my hometown. First of all, there is a dance festival, a rose festival, and an eel festival. Secondly, there are some places of interest. For instance, big parks, theaters, shrines, temples, and museums. Finally, there is a special product in my hometown. It’s an eel. If you would like to come to my hometown, I’ll guide you.
My Hometown is Urawa
By Ayako Suzuki
There is information for sport in my hometown. First of all, the sports which we have in my hometown are soccer, baseball, and basketball. There are three teams in my hometown for soccer. One of them, Urawa Reds Diamonds, is a famous Japanese club team of soccer. Secondly, there are facilities in my hometown. There are three arenas, one stadium, and one park. Saitama Stadium is one of the largest in Asia. I mean, my hometown is a little bit famous for sport in Japan.
There is information for sport in my hometown. First of all, the sports which we have in my hometown are soccer, baseball, and basketball. There are three teams in my hometown for soccer. One of them, Urawa Reds Diamonds, is a famous Japanese club team of soccer. Secondly, there are facilities in my hometown. There are three arenas, one stadium, and one park. Saitama Stadium is one of the largest in Asia. I mean, my hometown is a little bit famous for sport in Japan.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
My Autobiography as a Writer - Tanja
By Tanja Stoll
Writing was always necessary and mostly a pleasure for me. I enjoyed learning handwriting and using it in letters and in my diary. With cell phones and computers came the typing which is very nice because it is fast and everybody can actually read my writing. But I do still enjoy writing by hand because it calms me down. Hopefully, I will be able to write a good essay in English, too, one day.
Writing was always necessary and mostly a pleasure for me. I enjoyed learning handwriting and using it in letters and in my diary. With cell phones and computers came the typing which is very nice because it is fast and everybody can actually read my writing. But I do still enjoy writing by hand because it calms me down. Hopefully, I will be able to write a good essay in English, too, one day.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Sehoon
By Sehoon
I do not enjoy writing. When I was young, keeping a diary every day was my school homework during vacation. However, I always postponed keeping a diary. As a result, I wrote the whole diary on the last day. I still do not like writing, so I usually use the social network such as Facebook or Messenger when I communicate with my friends. However, sometimes, I send hand writing letters to my family. Since I came here I have sent letters to my family and friends who are in Korea. I think that I need to write more than before.
I do not enjoy writing. When I was young, keeping a diary every day was my school homework during vacation. However, I always postponed keeping a diary. As a result, I wrote the whole diary on the last day. I still do not like writing, so I usually use the social network such as Facebook or Messenger when I communicate with my friends. However, sometimes, I send hand writing letters to my family. Since I came here I have sent letters to my family and friends who are in Korea. I think that I need to write more than before.
My Autobiography as a Writer - Mayuko
By Mayuko Haida
I write some comments about what I read or listen to. I like reading many kinds of books so I write comments and make a list of my favorite books. Recently, I read English books or easy articles of English newspapers and summarize these things. I’ll try to keep a diary.
I write some comments about what I read or listen to. I like reading many kinds of books so I write comments and make a list of my favorite books. Recently, I read English books or easy articles of English newspapers and summarize these things. I’ll try to keep a diary.
Welcome to the Winter 2012 Semester!
By Pamela den Ouden
Do you remember all the fuss about Y2K? Most of my students wouldn't even remember all that. We are all 12 years older now! Time sure goes fast when you're having fun!
This semester, I'm expecting a lot from my students. I am sure they are going to astound me with the amount of writing that they'll do. Across the top of the white board in our class room, we have a motto: "Listen lots, speak lots, read lots, write lots." That's what it takes to successfully learn a language. I also tell them that to write lots, they have to be idea machines. I guess we have our agenda set for our class time!
Do you remember all the fuss about Y2K? Most of my students wouldn't even remember all that. We are all 12 years older now! Time sure goes fast when you're having fun!
This semester, I'm expecting a lot from my students. I am sure they are going to astound me with the amount of writing that they'll do. Across the top of the white board in our class room, we have a motto: "Listen lots, speak lots, read lots, write lots." That's what it takes to successfully learn a language. I also tell them that to write lots, they have to be idea machines. I guess we have our agenda set for our class time!
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