I think Editing is one of the useful ways to improving writing. I actually haven't had any experience about editing before doing homework. I always I need to have editing by others. However, it is very helpful in terms of learning others' writing style.
First, it gives a chance to read about other's writing. It helps for me to see how differently others express their opinion and ideas. All of us are same level, so we can learn each other's style easily. Sometime when I search internet article, it is too fancy for me to use that expression. However, for our classmates' writing, they use very similar level of English but I can learn how effectively they write their opinion.
Second, it gives a wide view. I try to know about what a person is trying to say than what are grammar mistakes. I realized though editing, making sense is more important than small mistakes. For examples, I keep reminding me "Is it reasonable?" "Does it smoothly written?” when I edit rather than "Is there any mistakes?" To find better way to express others' opinion, I am more careful and concentrated on reading.
Third, even though it leads us to have wide view, it also gives to think about grammar. Through several times reviewing, I notice naturally what grammar mistakes that a writer has. It is very strange. When I write down something, it is hardly shown. It is, however, easily noticeable when I read other's writing. While I am collecting others' mistakes, I am also learning.
These are why I think editing is useful. It gives chances to read others' writing and think about whole essay structures and grammar mistakes.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
EAP3 first impression
What is my fist impression for EAP 3?
To be honest, I was disappointed because of the schedule. As you know, students, who attend lecture 1, have perfect schedule from 10:00- 2:00 and don’t need to move to another classroom during writing and grammar class.
Why it is a matter for me? I got a job offer as a home stay coordinator that I really want to work, and I can’t take it because employer wants to hire me from 3 pm. Another reason is that I and my best friend are not in the same class.
However I am getting feel better for attending EAP3. Especially, I love to attend the listening. I still feel a little bit of being lonely, but I believe that I make many new friends soon.
For the aspects of studying, EAP 3 seems to be much more serious than EAP2, I am really nervous because I would really like to attend regular academic program this year to become a nurse. In order to do, I need especially to have good grade for the speaking and the writing . I try to keep a diary in English and speak English as much as I can. Another thing makes me nervous is that atmosphere seems a little unfriendly. I am the person who hate strict atmosohere. I do usually better when I work with groups and when rules are flexible, so I am a little stressed out. For example, I haven’t had chance to talk with every classmate yet.
Anyway, both studying hard and enjoying my life are important for me. I expect to be totally satisfied with EAp3 in the last moment of this semester. ^^
To be honest, I was disappointed because of the schedule. As you know, students, who attend lecture 1, have perfect schedule from 10:00- 2:00 and don’t need to move to another classroom during writing and grammar class.
Why it is a matter for me? I got a job offer as a home stay coordinator that I really want to work, and I can’t take it because employer wants to hire me from 3 pm. Another reason is that I and my best friend are not in the same class.
However I am getting feel better for attending EAP3. Especially, I love to attend the listening. I still feel a little bit of being lonely, but I believe that I make many new friends soon.
For the aspects of studying, EAP 3 seems to be much more serious than EAP2, I am really nervous because I would really like to attend regular academic program this year to become a nurse. In order to do, I need especially to have good grade for the speaking and the writing . I try to keep a diary in English and speak English as much as I can. Another thing makes me nervous is that atmosphere seems a little unfriendly. I am the person who hate strict atmosohere. I do usually better when I work with groups and when rules are flexible, so I am a little stressed out. For example, I haven’t had chance to talk with every classmate yet.
Anyway, both studying hard and enjoying my life are important for me. I expect to be totally satisfied with EAp3 in the last moment of this semester. ^^
Friday, December 7, 2007
We are done!!!^^
Can you belive we are done? I can't believe it. Of course, I want to go upper level but I am for sure that I am going to miss this class. I hope everyone can meet in next level.
What about going for a movie togather? or drinking? haha
I think I can't have vacation because I registered TOEFL on January 12. I am going to study hard for a month. ^^ I also have to prepare my wedding. I was too busy to prepare for that. It is going to be last Cristmas with single status.
Anyway, I really enjoyed EAP2 class and I am so happy to meet everybody. Let's keep in touch.
Someone who also prepare TOEFL call me. We can study togather.^^
Have a great weekend and good luck everyone!
What about going for a movie togather? or drinking? haha
I think I can't have vacation because I registered TOEFL on January 12. I am going to study hard for a month. ^^ I also have to prepare my wedding. I was too busy to prepare for that. It is going to be last Cristmas with single status.
Anyway, I really enjoyed EAP2 class and I am so happy to meet everybody. Let's keep in touch.
Someone who also prepare TOEFL call me. We can study togather.^^
Have a great weekend and good luck everyone!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Public Transpotation should Provide for Free.
Public Transportations should Provide for Free.
When I commute, I always use C-train. It’s for 2.5 per adult. I don’t need to buy ticket because I have already gotten ticket until next January. When I saw that the police caught the people who took C-train without paying in the morning. I thought pubic transportation system should provide to us for free. What’s your opinion?
We paid so much tax. But comparing with high tax rate, we don’t have enough quality of life. If it served free of charge, our quality of life would be better.
What about pollution? Canada is very big country so many people have to drive cars, but many cases even though they don’t need cars, they just do. The more people drive, the worse pollution might occur. If people could use public transportation free, driving rate would be decreased and it would be helpful to preserve our environment.
To have better service, better air circumstance, government stop charging fee for transportation. ^^
I think that we agree!
When I commute, I always use C-train. It’s for 2.5 per adult. I don’t need to buy ticket because I have already gotten ticket until next January. When I saw that the police caught the people who took C-train without paying in the morning. I thought pubic transportation system should provide to us for free. What’s your opinion?
We paid so much tax. But comparing with high tax rate, we don’t have enough quality of life. If it served free of charge, our quality of life would be better.
What about pollution? Canada is very big country so many people have to drive cars, but many cases even though they don’t need cars, they just do. The more people drive, the worse pollution might occur. If people could use public transportation free, driving rate would be decreased and it would be helpful to preserve our environment.
To have better service, better air circumstance, government stop charging fee for transportation. ^^
I think that we agree!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Christmas party.
I went to Christmas party on Saturday. I wish I would have won drawing.
One of the interesting things in Canada is that there are many family parties. We also have many parties especially on December, but guys have party with guys. Sometimes, they invite girls too but they are not family members. I don’t know how to explain well. They are just girls to make good mood for men. -.-;;
I really like Canadian parties. A woman who brought 6 children still enjoyed party.
Another reason why I like it is dancing. I saw many old men and women enjoyed their dance together. I have never seen that in Korea.
I can not even imagine my grandparents dancing. They always seem to be serious.
During the party, I thought my future. I also want to enjoy dancing even if I were 50 years old.
Keep it mind! Life is short!
One of the interesting things in Canada is that there are many family parties. We also have many parties especially on December, but guys have party with guys. Sometimes, they invite girls too but they are not family members. I don’t know how to explain well. They are just girls to make good mood for men. -.-;;
I really like Canadian parties. A woman who brought 6 children still enjoyed party.
Another reason why I like it is dancing. I saw many old men and women enjoyed their dance together. I have never seen that in Korea.
I can not even imagine my grandparents dancing. They always seem to be serious.
During the party, I thought my future. I also want to enjoy dancing even if I were 50 years old.
Keep it mind! Life is short!
Christmas party.
I went to Christmas party on Saturday. I wish I would have won drawing.
One of the interesting things in Canada is that there are many family parties. We also have many parties especially on December, but guys have party with guys. Sometimes, they invite girls too but they are not family members. I don’t know how to explain well. They are just girls to make good mood for men. -.-;;
I really like Canadian parties. A woman who brought 6 children still enjoyed party.
Another reason why I like it is dancing. I saw many old men and women enjoyed their dance together. I have never seen that in Korea.
I can not even imagine my grandparents dancing. They always seem to be serious.
During the party, I thought my future. I also want to enjoy dancing even if I were 50 years old.
Keep it mind! Life is short!
One of the interesting things in Canada is that there are many family parties. We also have many parties especially on December, but guys have party with guys. Sometimes, they invite girls too but they are not family members. I don’t know how to explain well. They are just girls to make good mood for men. -.-;;
I really like Canadian parties. A woman who brought 6 children still enjoyed party.
Another reason why I like it is dancing. I saw many old men and women enjoyed their dance together. I have never seen that in Korea.
I can not even imagine my grandparents dancing. They always seem to be serious.
During the party, I thought my future. I also want to enjoy dancing even if I were 50 years old.
Keep it mind! Life is short!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Teacher's evaluation.
The Evaluation for Teachers.
I got a phone call from my friend in Korea. As you know, I have lots of teacher friends. She told me “Evaluation of teachers” is a controversial topic now. I agree the intention of new system; in addition teacher is like parents in Korea. So evaluations of teachers have been a taboo for a long time based on Confucianism. But I don’t agree the way of doing that because government to try to apply it from the elementary school.
Let me explain why I agree “Evaluation System.” Like others teachers are also people if they don’t have any motivation, it is easy to be lazy. So with surveys, if they could get feed-back for what they have taught, teacher can developed themselves and students’ satisfaction can be increased.
Even though there are many strong points, before apply that system, we need to be careful. For example, do you really think elementary students can have abilities to do that? They like to do only easy things and fun thing. Studying and training for good habit are not fun. In this case, can we say their grades for teachers are reasonable?
I think teaching is really difficult. These days there isn’t respect like in the past. I felt that parents treat me like their employee in several times. What about students? Do they trust and respect their teachers?
I told to my friend not to be sad too much. That system is not perfect now but anyway she can read the others’ mind, expectation of teachers. What about your country?
If you have a chance to become a teacher, do you want to do that?
I got a phone call from my friend in Korea. As you know, I have lots of teacher friends. She told me “Evaluation of teachers” is a controversial topic now. I agree the intention of new system; in addition teacher is like parents in Korea. So evaluations of teachers have been a taboo for a long time based on Confucianism. But I don’t agree the way of doing that because government to try to apply it from the elementary school.
Let me explain why I agree “Evaluation System.” Like others teachers are also people if they don’t have any motivation, it is easy to be lazy. So with surveys, if they could get feed-back for what they have taught, teacher can developed themselves and students’ satisfaction can be increased.
Even though there are many strong points, before apply that system, we need to be careful. For example, do you really think elementary students can have abilities to do that? They like to do only easy things and fun thing. Studying and training for good habit are not fun. In this case, can we say their grades for teachers are reasonable?
I think teaching is really difficult. These days there isn’t respect like in the past. I felt that parents treat me like their employee in several times. What about students? Do they trust and respect their teachers?
I told to my friend not to be sad too much. That system is not perfect now but anyway she can read the others’ mind, expectation of teachers. What about your country?
If you have a chance to become a teacher, do you want to do that?
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