Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Final essay

What are the advantages of studying English in America?

If you have ever traveled, you know that English is everywhere. You can see English in textbooks, advertisements, popular songs, restaurants, and businesses. Studying English is important. However, if you want to improve your English, studying English in America is greatly helpful. There are three advantages that will help you studying. This includes working with native speaking teachers, international students, and practicing speaking in a pure English environment.
First, you can learn English with native teachers in America. This way, you can learn correct English, because their English knowledge is accurate. You can understand that how to use the correct words or idioms in right situation. And your teachers also can teach you formal English and oral English. In my country, the English teachers usually do not know the oral English well. In addition, the students can learn correct pronunciation form native teacher in America. Even if your English is good, you usually have an accent. But if you study English in America, you can listen and imitate correct pronunciation form your teachers. Furthermore, the native teachers have different skills to teach you English. For example, most teachers in America use group discussion to teach English. This way is not usual in Asia. But it is a good way to learn English. You will have more chances to practice English in the class. When you study English in America, you can have fun in the class, because the native teachers sometimes play games or watch movies to teach English in class. It is interesting and effective to study English. However, the English classes are always serious and just for examination in my country. Moreover, you can learn English culture from native teacher. It’s easier and more interesting to learn a foreign language in that country. When you learn the new traditions and customs, you will have much more motivation to study. Therefore, native teachers can help you to improve your English.
Second, if you study English in America, you will meet a lot of international students. It’s the best opportunity to learn English, because you must use English to communicate to your friends and classmates. It forces you to speak English everyday. For instance, in the class, you must discuss with your classmates and in daily life, you might chat with your friends in English. However, if you learn English in you country, you never have chances to talk to your classmates or friends in English. On the other hand, when you study English with international students, you will have competition with each other. Under the peer pressure, you must study hard. Especially, since your classmates come from different countries, everyone has pride in their countries. Furthermore, you and your classmates have same goal. You will not be shy to talk to your classmates or friends. Sometimes, you will be shy to speak English in your country. The goal of international students is studying English. When you and your classmates have the same goal, you will help each other to reach your goal. Not only you can improve your English, but also you can make good friends. Therefore, learning with international students can help you to improve English.
Third, you can live in a pure English environment to study English in America. You have a lot of opportunities to study English. For example, when you go to a restaurant, you will see the menu. And you must know the vocabulary. If you want to order your meal, you must talk to the waiters. In your daily life, you have a lot of opportunities to learn and practice your English in America. In addition, you will get a lot of English information in America. You can see English in newspapers, TV, and magazines. Newspapers and magazines can improve your reading, grammar, and vocabulary. Watching TV or movies can help your listening. Living in this environment, you can learn English in your daily life. Moreover, you will get instant feedback if you study English in America. For instance, when you speak English to your friends or classmates in your country, they might don’t know that your English is incorrect. But in America, you can get instant feedback to direct your English. And when you use incorrect English, someone might ridicule your English. Maybe you will feel embarrassed but you will remember your mistake forever. Therefore, living in English environment can improve your English.
In conclusion, there are a lot of benefits of studying English in America. The benefits include working with native speaking teacher, international students, and practicing speaking in a pure English environment. Now, English is a global language. Everyone will see or use English in everyday. If you want to improve your English, you should study English in America.

Jorunal Entry #15


Write about your plans for the rest of the summer.

My friend is going to visit me from Chicago. And we are going to Las Vegas with Jae and other friends on next Monday to Wednesday. I plan to wast a little bit money in casino. Jae taught me to play poker game, so I want to try and enjoy in casino. And we plan to see the show in Las Vegas. I always see the beautiful buildings and night view in the TV or movies, so I am so excited to go to Las Vegas. Maybe after going to Vegas, I'll go to grand canyon with my friend. The new facility is skywalk ,and I can see grand canyon under my foot. The rest of the summer will be exciting.

Journal Entry #14

Write about your experience at the Angel game

Last Sunday, I went to see the Angles VS. Tigers with classmates and Jimmy. It's my first time to go to baseball field to see the baseball game. I were so excited, and I expected the game whole weak. The baseball field is very big. I never saw this kind of baseball game in Taiwan. Althought our price of tickets is cheapest, I can see the player clearly. On the other hand, the points of Angles to Tigers are 12-4. Angles led so many points, so the game was a little bit boring. But I were glad that Angles won this game. I enjoyed the game and we brought the luck to Angles to win this game. I expect to see baseball game next time.