Last Journal Entry

Almost one billion people speak English. It is the international language. In the future maybe almost all countries will use English. More and more people throughout the world are studying English. Many people come to America to study English. According to one Korean survey, almost 90% of Korean students want to go to America to study English. Why don’t they want to study in their own country? What are the advantages of studying English in America? There are several reasons to study English in America such as opportunities, correct English, and preparation.
First of all, studying English in America has a lot of opportunities. The opportunity of entertainments is a good reason. They can get advantages as watching sports. In the stadium they can discuss with other fans about the game, players and so on. Game commentary is in English, too. In a concert they can get advantages. There are many fans and if you follow the songs, they should know the English songs. And in the song there are figures of speech. They can study high class English. In addition they are able to study in daily activities like shopping, living in dormitory and so on. In shopping they use English which is learned in school. In their country they learn much English but they cannot use it. In America if they cannot speak English, they cannot live. When they negotiate, they need good and correct English. In the dormitory they use English also. With peers, they improve their English skills. When they have some requirements or complain to office, they use English and improve it. And then in friendship they have an opportunity. They make native friends. They have an enormous influence for improving English. They teach many things besides English like manners, culture, information, and so on. Students from other country help to improve English. They should try and strive to speak English.
Secondly, studying English in America help them to study correct English. They learn English from native teachers. They teach correct grammar with good examples. They can make us understand well. In speaking they teach us many things such as correct, good expression, and so on. Also they can improve listening skills. Everything is processed to use English. If they can’t listen well, they can’t get good a grade. Using a book is good for them, too. Textbooks are the best book for improving English skill. There are many grammarless and writings with explanations. Magazine is good for more cool English. And in article if there is topic which is interested in them, they can concentrate more. Novels are good for learning many expression skills. There are a lot of expressions like a metaphor, figure, and so on. In media they can improve English skills. TV is that we can attach easily. Especially news is the best way. News has to speak correctly and clearly. Therefore news is good for English. Radio is good for listening. We can guess meaning because of pictures, atmospheres, and so on. However radio is just listening. They are able to improve listening skill. In movies they upgrade English such as slang and cool speaking. Movie has many different expressions for daily conversations.
Finally, they can prepare their futures such as business, university, and friends. Preparation of business is their goal. They can enter America companies. They will get a lot of money and enjoy their life. They can enter a good company because in many countries if someone has America university bachelor degree, they can enter good company easily because of English. Furthermore, they can enter good America University like Harvard, MIT, and so on. If they have a Tofle score, it is easy. So they will experience advanced education. When they come to their countries, they will advance their education. Friendship is very important, too. After they make a friend, if they need information or something, they can help each other. Or if they make a company and want to export to other countries, they can help each other, too.
In conclusion study English America there are many reasons like opportunities, correct English, and preparation. Of course if they can study in their countries, it is a good way. However studying English in America has more advantages than their countries. Don’t you want to study English in America?

Journal Entry # 15 Write about your plans for the rest of the summer.

Firstly for the rest of the summer I will enjoy the America life. I have been here just 2 months. I have not traveled anywhere. So I will go to somewhere with my lovely friends. Secondly I should prepare to enter university. Maybe I will enter the university after summer. I worry about that I cannot follow a university class because my English is very poor. I will buy a voice recorder for recording lecture and read a book about my major. Finally I want to make good body shape. I don’t have any muscle. I need muscle and should loose my weight. Now I am a little bit fat. I will exercise continuously.

Journal Entry #14 Write about your experience at the Angel game.

On Sunday I went to Angles stadium with my classmate. It was my third experience in America. But Angle’s game was my first time. I really like watching baseball game in stadium because I can see the player very closely and enjoy stadium atmosphere. Actually our seat was a top. But I didn’t care because I have friends who can enjoy the game. Early I was enthusiasm. But I was getting tired and game was a little bit loose. So I started eating like hotdog, pizza, peanut, snack, and so on. After 7 innings, we could go to down stair seat. There was so nice. I could feel the player mind even though breathe. I really enjoyed the stadium atmosphere with our friends. It was my valuable memory. And appreciate Jimmy about giving a chance to watch good game.

Journal Entty #13

We are going to watch a movie on Thursday. After we watch the movie, write a summary desribing the main idea and some of the important details.

Journal Entry # 12

Today we talked about the three kinds of love (agape, phileo, eros). Write a paragraph explaining how these three kinds of love are diferent. What kind of relationship has which kind of love?

Journal Entry #11

What dreams do you have? These may be funny or silly. They may be serious or even impossible. Make a list of 10 things you would like to accomplish (see, do, eat, climb, run, have, etc.) before you die.


1. Speaking English fluency.
2. Becoming progambler
3. Buying house in Newport beach
4. Getting job in U.S.
5. Making a harmonious family.
6. Making a six-pack
7. Buying a luxury car
8. To go Las Vegas
9. Watching baseball game.
10. Getting married

Journal Entry #10

Corona Del Mar is a wonderful place for many reasons. First of all, sunset is so beautiful. I have never seen like that sunset. It seems to post card. Maybe I cannot forget the sightscreen. Secondly, there are not too many people. Some beaches are crowded. Actually what there is few people is boring. I think Corona Del Mar was proper. Lastly, I was with many people who I love. It is not about the beach but Corona Del Mar is my first beach which went together with my friends. So, the beach is more special to me. Even though dainties of all lands and seas, if I am alone, I am not happy. Even if it was just a trip, but I can’t forget the beach which gave a lot of memories to me.

Journal entry #8

Global warming causes serious treats to environment like typhoon, El-Nino, flood, and so on. First of all, typhoon is getting more and stronger. Because global warming causes to raise sea level. It means typhoon can get the water better than former times. We will get stronger typhoon and occur it frequently. Secondly, global warming causes El-Nino which means children to use Spanish. El-Nino causes earths hocks which are too cold or too hot and so on. It is not made clear. But the number of El-Nino is getting increasing since global warming. Finally, the number of flood is increasing. Because of global warming the number of rainy day is increasing and raising sea level can make flood well. If we are keeping going our consumption, we will get serious treats to environment.

Journal #9

My father is my hero. There are several reasons why I look up to him. First of all, he has kept up our family for 30 years. We rely on him whenever, whatever and wherever. He seems like a tree which stands one spot everyday for us. Secondly, he has good personality for family. He is thinking everyday for family. He always passion to family works. He wakes up and comes back home everyday. And he grows my garden which is not too big. I learn that personality to him. I think that I take other persons into consideration well. Finally, he does his best everything. He is not the best in his field but he is more diligent than any other persons. I don’t care that my father is not rich. But he can fill in our mind. I really want to make a family which is like us. We are not rich but we are happier than any other families because of my father. I can do that and will try to do continuous.

Journal Entry #7

Shaking a head right and left means that I don't know.

Chafing one's hands mean that I am very sorry.

Shaking a hand ringt and left means to say hello.
Sticking out one's tongue means that I am kidding you.

Handclap means that it is good job.

Stretching arms after five times handclap means that I support you.
Hug means that I love you.
Making a heart to use figure means that I love you.
Making a circle to use rip means that I want to kiss you.
Striking one's chest meas that I feel anxious.

Journal Entry #6

I didn't know that many americans think that Independent day is the most important day. Actually when I was young, I thought which the most important day it is. Because in Korea there are two big holidays such as Seol-nal which is the first day of the lunar calender and Chu-suk which thanks to moon and ancestors. At that days most korean families come togather and enjoy the days. And we thank our ancestors. Here is different with our country. Our country lays emphasis on appreciation to ancestors. But in my opinion here is more enjoyable themselves. It is a different culture. Korean think if someone is succeed, of course it is good for him/herself. But they thank to their ancestors. I don't know american's thinking. I mean Korean is more collective. It may be not only Korean, but also other asian. Anyway most American enjoyed thiers holiday. Next year I will enjoy more like American.

Journal Entry #5

Actually I don't believe a luck. But ironically all of people have own furtune. Everything comes as you try. In Korea there are many fortune-tellers. But I have never been to there. Because everything is up to me. But my mother have been to there sometimes. If she got a good furtune, I believed. But if it was bad, I don't believe. Anyway we don't know our future. Just at now, do best.
About 15 years ago when I came back to home from school, my friend gave 4 volleyball tickets. I am not sure why he give me the tickets. But at that time I didn't like a volleyball. So I refused to get the tickets. After I came back home, I told my mother and brother. As soon as I told them that, they scolded me. Thus I went to my friend and got the tickets. We went to volleyball statium but the team which I support was beated. Again they scolded me. "Why did you make us get angry as you got the tickets?" But great furtune was coming to us. After game, there was a premium lottery. We got the first prize which is tableware ceramic set. It was not big and expensive prize. But we was so happy. Because it was our first prize winning. To this day we used them.

Blockbuster

My favorite blockbuster is The Rock. I can't explain why the movie is my favorite. But I like the movie. The movie's story is good and actor's acting is good, too. At that time I became Ed Harris's fan. Actually I like romantic comedy movie. Because I watch a movie for reducing stress or just making a fun. If you like romantic comedy too, I recommend My Sassy Lady which is the most famous romantic comedy in Korea and my favorite movie. In the movie heroine is the most beautiful actress. If I stand a chance to show our classmate the movie, I will be happy.

Journal Entry #4

Write about something that happened to you recently.

On last Saturday I bought a fan in target. Because my room was a little bit hot. But when I came back home and I opened the box, I could believe that. In the box, there is a dirty, broken and old fan. I went to target back and complained about that. And then I exchanged same one. It was working well firstly. But following day I couldn't’t believe another accident. It doesn’t work. I used that just one day no one night. So I went to target again. I complained again. And I refunded. I get a precept. Don’t buy cheap one.
Because the fan was the cheapest one in target!!!!

Knot's Barry Farm

Knot's Barry Farm was my first amuzing park in U.S. Actually I don't like riding. But Knot's Barry Farm was another world. SO firstly I was going to go there. However it was free. Thus I decided to go there. But if i didn't go there, maybe I regret, no absolutely. There were a lot of funny ridings which can't compare with Korea rinding.
Especially, Ghost rider was the best. I never have experienced like that roller coaster. But waiting line was too long. It was very hard and boring. I thought that in U.S. amuzing park waiting time was very short. Because there was very huge and there were lots of amuzing park. It was same to Korea. So I think that any amuzing park is same. Anyway it is my happyness memory. If I have a chance to go again, I will enjoy more. Of course if it is free.

My tombstone.

I want to memory " Always happyness person"

Because my motto is always to be happy.
After dying, everyone who knows me memories me who was happyness person everyday.