http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:41:50 GMT 10 http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/09/03/44/geelon10.jpg http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/feed/? http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-friends-and-family-t507.htm Jung namsook Friends and Family When you’re thinking about what you want to do with your life, friends and family are a great resource. They can give you information about things like jobs, school, and traveling to other parts of the world. They’ve done a lot of learning in their lives, and you can use it to decide what you want to do with yours. Friends and family have many things in common, while they are not the same relationships and every relationship is essential for a happy life. Good ... English Composition Skills Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:47:34 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-friends-and-family-t507.htm#2877 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-friends-and-family-t507.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/entry-journal6-the-affection-of-divorce-t522.htm Kanghoon Jang Nowadays, many people would like to divorce with their partner because of different characters or the money problems. I have already realized that it is difficult to get a decent job and society gets cutthroat. However, I do not agree with the fact that most of the suffered people are willing to getting divorce with partner. If they do that, there are many negative ways to children and the both of them. First of all, it would affect children in negative ways. Basically, when they grow up ... English Composition Skills Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:51 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/entry-journal6-the-affection-of-divorce-t522.htm#2952 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/entry-journal6-the-affection-of-divorce-t522.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-t604.htm Sera Jung Before entering university, I dreamed of exciting college school life full of romance, adventures and new activities. However, the real life of college as fresh man was not same as what I had expected. Rather I felt depressed as I could not handle and manage plenty of time for useful purpose. So I decided to join club with my friend to meet people from various departments and experience new activities in 2nd semester. It was V.I.N.E, English speaking club that I joined and one of seniors in my ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:16:56 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-t604.htm#3392 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-t604.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-entry-5-t586.htm Ko, Min-Jung Why am I crazy about American dramas? My first encounter with American dramas I can remember was sometime in the middle of 1980s when MacGyver was aired with huge popularity in Korea. Everybody loved the blond guy because the story was totally new to us. The way MacGyver figures out getting out of trouble amazed TV viewers everytime. It has produced new metaphors in Korean; We call someone who is good at DIY- things MacGyver, and the red swiss knife which he often used for all purpose ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:16:08 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-entry-5-t586.htm#3340 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-entry-5-t586.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-teaching-practicum-t559.htm Cho Jun-woo I was exciting and nervous at once. I had expecting about students. What kind of thinking they are doing? How they are different? I was having many questions. However, I did't have conviction about teacher as a job. Anyway, it starts with these thinking. First week, I went to elementary school. I was assigned second grade class. They were so cute. All they look like a baby. However, I didn't know what to say. They are only 8years old and I don't have younger brother or sister. I was confused ... English Composition Skills Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:26:25 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-teaching-practicum-t559.htm#3261 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-teaching-practicum-t559.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/1st-journal-cheer-up-my-brother-t230.htm Jihye Park Today, I'd like to talk about my brother. He is 2years older than me and him and me look very similar. Cause unfortunately he isn't tall as a man but I am tall as a woman. Somebody asks me " Are you a twin? " after seeing his picture. When I meet his friend even by chance, I get embarrassed easily cause they always say I'm looked like him but just have longer hair. He was my idol and a rival when I was young. He looked handsome and he was looked perfect to the small girl. Always followed ... English Composition Skills Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:42:10 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/1st-journal-cheer-up-my-brother-t230.htm#1535 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/1st-journal-cheer-up-my-brother-t230.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-i-love-radio-t619.htm HyejinJeon Since a high school student, I 've loved the radio. The biggest reason is I could not watch TV. I 've lived for 7 years in dormitory with my friends instead of apart from my parents. Instead of TV, radio was my pleasure. In self-study time, I used to listen to radio, so my teacher got angry. She took away my radio, but it couldn't stop my love toward the radio. The first reason that I like it is tht I can hear and experience people. Still many people write and send their funny episode and ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:12:02 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-i-love-radio-t619.htm#3459 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-i-love-radio-t619.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-t596.htm Ju-mi,Im Journal 7.Positive thinking. When I was 20 to 22 year-old, it was hard time for me like the age of puberty. Always I had negative thinking and my look, way of talking and even health became bad too. The longer the time when I was stuck in the situation was, the more terrible my life changed. However, one day I thought I should be out of the dark days and tried to make myself brighter. I join the camp to do meditation and read a lot of books which give me courage and make ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:35:03 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-t596.htm#3378 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-t596.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal10-i-love-coffe-t605.htm Ji hye Lim I love coffee. I drink coffee very often. When I'm depressed or can't concentrate study, drinking coffee is effective. So during the test period, I drink 4 or 5 cups of coffee. My mother always worry about drinking too much coffee because of my health. I also want to reduce drinking coffee. Because drinking too much coffee leed me to Caffeinism and give me headacke when I don't drink. And I also heard too much coffee is not good for our bone. There are much sugar in it. So our teeth will ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:19:56 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal10-i-love-coffe-t605.htm#3393 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal10-i-love-coffe-t605.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t228.htm Ju-mi,Im Journal 4 : The best place to visit when I need time to think and relax. Yesterday after reading other student's journal, I came to think of similar topic: The best place to visit when I need time to think and relax. The best place for me is Pa-gae temple in Pal-gong mountain. It's not big temple, but not small. The road to go there is good for taking a walk. When I walk along the way, I feel as if I'm in new world. Also monks are very kind. I would talk with them. Last summer ... English Composition Skills Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:25:05 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t228.htm#1498 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t228.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-1-t351.htm Sera Jung When I feel tired from a busy life, I usually try to close my eyes and ease my mind calmly by recalling my memories of England. The class with foreign friends, the gardens with freshly green trees and well cultivated flowers, bright sunshine and refreshing breezes by London Bridge and the bakery where those lovely cakes were sold. The time I spent there was for 4 weeks last summer vacation was so valuable and unforgettable. Before my departure for London, since it was my first time to go ... English Composition Skills Tue, 13 May 2008 06:03:29 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-1-t351.htm#2312 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-1-t351.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-2-t221.htm Kanghoon Jang Introduce to one of the best places to resolve your problems. I went to Japan for 1 year as an exchange student. I have been to some famous shrines, temples and other places with my friends in Kyoto. Especially, I think that the path of philosophy which is in front of the Ginkakuji is one of the most impressive places I ever went to in Kyoto. I did not know why it is called the path of philosophy, but I finally understood why it is called because I felt to be a philosopher walking along ... English Composition Skills Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:46:18 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-2-t221.htm#1385 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-2-t221.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-a-book-touching-me-t613.htm HyejinJeon Now I'd like to introduce my classmates a book touching me. I didn't stop reading it, so I didn't sleep and read it. The author is Biya Han, a emergency rescuer of Worldvision. Title of this book is "Advande beyond a map". Already this book is best seller, but I want to let my classmates know it is really good book. I'm not sure if I translate Korean title into English correctly. Through this book, I know that Korea was helped by Worlvision until 1991, and it the first country that ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:20:47 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-a-book-touching-me-t613.htm#3422 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-a-book-touching-me-t613.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-i-finish-this-term-t620.htm HyejinJeon I finish first term. This year I become senior, and I was worried about 5-week practicum, mid-term and final exam, getting good grade, and teacher exam. Actually, the most wonderful class is English composition Class. Jason Renshaw is a professor. The first impression was good, and his attitude to students made me think a good teacher. He tried to listen to student's opinions and apply them. He is so diligent and gives his students feedback individually. I'm not diligent, so I have to learn ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:34:08 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-i-finish-this-term-t620.htm#3460 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-i-finish-this-term-t620.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-5-going-abroad-t521.htm Kanghoon Jang Many students would like to go abroad using internship programs, exchange students and travel. I did not notice why I should go abroad before going to Japan as exchange students. I thought that I can speak English even if I just study in Korea and I do not need to travel anywhere in world because I did not go everywhere in Korea. However, my thinking is completely changed after finishing exchange students. Therefore, I am going to explain why we need to go abroad. First of all, if there ... English Composition Skills Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:29:58 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-5-going-abroad-t521.htm#2945 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-5-going-abroad-t521.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-incorporating-an-even-balance-of-skills-t558.htm Younghee choi [OP8] To date, most of the English language instruction carried out in public schools has been oriented around reading and grammar skills. How do you think the next generation of teachers in Korea could ensure that teaching approaches incorporate a more even balance (and integration) of skills? It is true that most English classes have been centered around improving reading and grammar skills in Korean public schools although speaking activities are often practiced in an elementary level. ... English Composition Skills Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:49:20 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-incorporating-an-even-balance-of-skills-t558.htm#3259 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-incorporating-an-even-balance-of-skills-t558.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t457.htm Hyun a Ji I have read Araby carefully more than 3 times. At first, I thought the story was about a boy who fell in love with an older girl. I thought simply it was a love story . But I was wrong. When I finished reading it several times, I realized there are many symbolic images and connotations in the text. Without knowing them, it is very hard to understand the text. Before reading several times, I couldn't understand and approach Joyce's intention in Araby. As mentioned above, I failed to notice important ... English Composition Skills Wed, 28 May 2008 02:02:26 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t457.htm#2653 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t457.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-5-t225.htm Younghee choi Personal Journal 5: Causes of School violence Last year, Mr.Cho’s indiscriminate and fatal gun shooting towards other students on campus in America drove all Koreans into shock and awakened the seriousness of school violence. Although this kind of extreme violence with a gun involving massacre didn’t take place in Korea yet, school violence has existed and become a critical issue in school settings. In particular, bullying called Igime is common among young students and caused many social ... English Composition Skills Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:56 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-5-t225.htm#1412 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-5-t225.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t448.htm Sera Jung Good afternoon everyone. I am Sera Jung and junior this year. I am going to talk about song named ‘circle of life’ from the lion king sound track. When I heard this song in class, it took time to remember and recognize that this song was from Lion King as it was elementary school student when I watched that movie. However due to the memory in my mind that series of Disney animations always make me happy after watching movie, I started feeling interested in this song more and more. The things ... English Composition Skills Tue, 27 May 2008 14:02:11 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t448.htm#2638 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-t448.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-marriage-and-happiness-t399.htm Young Journal 5 Marriage and Happiness I have already been married for 8 years. It is really true that time flies fast. Marriage was another beginning and an opportunity to extend wings freely for me. Unmarried people are dreaming happy marriage lives and even married people are struggling to keep their marriage lives happy. I am one of them who are struggling not to lose happy marriage life. Right before getting married, during courtship, usually women take positions of queens. ... English Composition Skills Sun, 18 May 2008 08:05:35 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-marriage-and-happiness-t399.htm#2408 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-marriage-and-happiness-t399.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-t595.htm Youn Sujin These days, it’s hard to concentrate on my own study because of a special plan, which makes my heart flutter with hope and anxiety. The plan is about studying abroad as an exchange student. I’m going to Pennsylvania, U.S. this August, and stay there for two semesters to gain deeper academic knowledge and experience American culture. I expect this will be a great chance for me to upgrade myself with my profession, in particular. Above all, I will be able to learn how English is studied in ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:03:23 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-t595.htm#3377 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-t595.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-to-be-a-soldier-in-korea-t615.htm Cho Jun-woo 4years ago, when I entered teacher's collage, I really want to be a teacher. I thought that's my way I didn't daubt. However as time goes by I felt that teacher doesn't fit on me. And at the same time, I knew about ROTC. When I became sophomore, I volunteered ROTC. I had to have many tests. It's not the easy way to be an officer. Some people are thinking ROTC members are all coward. They're thinkg that we volunteered to avoid military service. However, we have to train every vacation and take ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:52:11 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-to-be-a-soldier-in-korea-t615.htm#3445 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-to-be-a-soldier-in-korea-t615.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t451.htm Kanghoon Jang We had a lot of obstacles in our life. Especially changing time for something we have to do is one of the difficult situations However, I think that People try to avoid from it even though they can get it over by themselves. Plus, we have known that we should change what we have when we do something different but it is not easier than we expect because we already got used to our life. That is why I think we need two things to change. First of all, we need a person or people as a role model. ... English Composition Skills Tue, 27 May 2008 14:07:41 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t451.htm#2641 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-3-t451.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-the-life-of-the-countryside-t577.htm HyejinJeon Now I write my second journal. What a lazy person! Anyway, now I write about my commendations of the life of the countryside. The first reason of my commendations is that children can have clean air in the countryside. Children can breathe the clean air and can be healthy. I think the children who grow up in the countryside are healthier. I am healthy and can run fast because I grew up in the countryside. The second reason is that children in the countryside can feel nature. They can see ... English Composition Skills Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:13:11 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-the-life-of-the-countryside-t577.htm#3312 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-the-life-of-the-countryside-t577.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-tolerance-t600.htm Ji hye Lim Tolérance is french. This means tolerance. Tolerance is very important spirit in the France. They speak this word very often. Tolerance means understanding each person's different style. Although someone's style is not match with me or I can't understand their way of thinking, do not blame. Recognize their difference just as it is. I think that Korean should learn this attitude. Although Korean's attitude has been changed, We still can't understand difference. We don't like too unique ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:43:16 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-tolerance-t600.htm#3383 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-tolerance-t600.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-studying-abroad-t553.htm Seyoung Yoon The fever of English education in Korea is hotter than any other country in the world. Children go to the countries where use English as official language or take tongue surgery to pronounce perfect English pronunciation-it revealed that the surgery doesn't work. From decades ago, more and more number of elementary students or children younger then them are trying to study abroad. However is it really necessary to go foreign country in their early age to learn English? Is it worth throwing them ... English Composition Skills Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:56:06 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-studying-abroad-t553.htm#3207 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-studying-abroad-t553.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-8-donation-t621.htm HyejinJeon My donation started at 13 years old. One day, I read help from Unicef in the newspaper. There was a picture of African children. I was so sorry, so I decided to donate small money. Each month, I spent 2000 won. At that time, it was big money. This donation had continued 2006. As I grew up, the amount of money became more. Because of a book touching me, I started to support foregin child in Africa. I can see his picture and know his name. This donation has still continoued. The reason ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:14:09 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-8-donation-t621.htm#3461 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-8-donation-t621.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op5-benefits-and-limitations-of-online-learning-applications-t283.htm Jongwoo What do you think are the potential benefits and limitations of online learning applications for English education in Korea? Support your opinion with details and examples. With the rapid advancement of information and telecommunication technology, the Internet has become indispensable to almost every Korean. Today, anyone in Korea can easily log onto the Internet and enjoy the wide range of information. Moreover, the Internet has made interpersonal interaction ever more convenient: we can ... English Composition Skills Thu, 01 May 2008 05:58:32 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op5-benefits-and-limitations-of-online-learning-applications-t283.htm#2073 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op5-benefits-and-limitations-of-online-learning-applications-t283.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-my-first-lady-t489.htm Jung namsook There are many people in my life whom I admire. Therefore, choosing only one to write about proved to be a difficult decision. After getting married, my list of valuable people grew to include my husband and child, as well as my in-laws. Though the transition to married life and motherhood has brought many new and wonderful people into my life, the person I admire most was, in fact, always there. In other words, it is my mother. It is said that every mother is great and my mother is no exception. ... English Composition Skills Thu, 29 May 2008 14:32:34 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-my-first-lady-t489.htm#2741 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-4-my-first-lady-t489.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-4-benefits-of-online-shopping-t493.htm Kanghoon Jang Nowadays, online shopping malls have been popular since the development of internet. I also usually use online shopping malls when I need something, especially clothes. 5 years ago, I didn’t use that because I thought that I didn’t believe whether they exactly delivered what I ordered. However, it turned out that it is really convenient based on the benefits of using online shopping malls such as saving time, feeling free, cheap price. First of all, I can save our time to see the items I ... English Composition Skills Fri, 30 May 2008 13:50:48 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-4-benefits-of-online-shopping-t493.htm#2759 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/personal-journal-4-benefits-of-online-shopping-t493.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-implementing-english-language-instruction-t345.htm Youn Sujin It is impossible to implement effective English language instruction in Korean schools on account of the student to teacher ratio in each class. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Use reasons and examples to support your opinion. I always have argued the importance of small class size, because of the inefficiency in running a whole, large class by the teacher alone. However, I don't mean it is 'impossible' to apply English instructions in a large class. Depending ... English Composition Skills Tue, 13 May 2008 05:38:36 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-implementing-english-language-instruction-t345.htm#2306 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-implementing-english-language-instruction-t345.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-future-of-english-education-in-korean-public-schools-t510.htm Jongwoo To date, most of the English language instruction in public schools has been oriented around reading and grammar skills. How do you think the next generation of teachers in Korea could ensure that teaching approaches incorporate a more even balance (and integration) of skills? Since the very beginning of the English education in Korean public school, the classical method that emphasizes bilingual translation and grammar instruction has prevailed even up to this day. Even though English ... English Composition Skills Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:55:18 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-future-of-english-education-in-korean-public-schools-t510.htm#2888 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-future-of-english-education-in-korean-public-schools-t510.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-way-to-ensure-teaching-approaches-incorporate-a-more-balance-of-skills-t426.htm Seyoung Yoon [OP8] To date, most of the English language instruction carried out in public schools has been oriented around reading and grammar skills. How do you think the next generation of teachers in Korea could ensure that teaching approaches incorporate a more even balance (and integration) of skills? From the time English was introduced in Korea, the education to teach English was mainly focused on grammar and reading approaches. That's because there are no similarity between Korean and English, ... English Composition Skills Fri, 23 May 2008 12:58:21 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-way-to-ensure-teaching-approaches-incorporate-a-more-balance-of-skills-t426.htm#2595 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-the-way-to-ensure-teaching-approaches-incorporate-a-more-balance-of-skills-t426.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-t502.htm Youn Sujin All of you may have read the statement “Teachers open the door. Students enter by themselves.” here in the forum. However, there was an exceptional case that a teacher pushed students to enter the door, and it really worked. Today, I'd like to share my memory here with you, though I don't think it was a good experience. It was 5 years ago when I met the extraordinary math teacher. At that time, I was terribly poor at mathematics, so I always managed to get a 60~70% correct answers in the ... English Composition Skills Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:57:23 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-t502.htm#2854 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-2-t502.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-6-teaching-english-with-authentic-materials-t612.htm Inkab Journal 6 Teaching English with authentic materials : Most of the learning materials in current language classrooms of public schools are simplified or decontextualized versions that give hard time students comprehending authentic reading materials or listening inputs. There are controversies over whether or not using authentic materials such as English novels, poems and news reports from broadcasts would benefit students' overall language proficiency. Yet, if I have given a chance, ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:27:28 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-6-teaching-english-with-authentic-materials-t612.htm#3417 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/jounal-6-teaching-english-with-authentic-materials-t612.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-methods-to-release-my-stress-t622.htm HyejinJeon Stress is a big problem to everyone.We always suffer from stress made by money, studying, and getting a job. Stress makes us weak and is the cause of all kinds of disease. Therefore, releasing stress is very important. When I am stressed out, I sleep, cry, or clean my house. Most people like to sleep when they want to release stress. Sleeping for a longtime makes me forget my problems and be fresh. Moreover, sleeping releaxs me. Probably it's common way to release stress. Crying is also ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:41:50 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-methods-to-release-my-stress-t622.htm#3464 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-methods-to-release-my-stress-t622.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-do-you-believe-your-destiny-t611.htm Seyoung Yoon In Korean culture, expecially the old often go to fortune-tellers to ask them the destiny of their sons and daughters. The most well-known method to predict one's destiny is the Four Pillars and the Eight Characters, 사주 in Korean. Can a fortune-teller says the future of one's life? It he can, it means that everyone's destiny is decided from the time they were born. Till now there's no proof to distinguish the credibility of predicting future. However when I see a terrible accident ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:53:51 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-do-you-believe-your-destiny-t611.htm#3411 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-do-you-believe-your-destiny-t611.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-6-t589.htm Ko, Min-Jung Medical Service in Korea I didn't go to see doctors very often before I was getting married. I was very healthy and didn't have any particular disease at all. However, most married woman have to go to hospital no matter how perfectly healthy she may be. That's when she gives birth to her baby. I happened to be hospitalized 3 times during stay in the US. Through the experiences I've thought a lot about the medical services comparing Korea and the US. Most of all, it is the ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:39:41 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-6-t589.htm#3345 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-entry-6-t589.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10it-is-impossible-to-implement-effective-english-language-instruction-in-korean-schools-on-account-of-the-student-to-teacher-ratio-in-each-class-t618.htm HyejinJeon It is impossible to implement effective English language instruction in Korean schools on account of the student to teacher ratio in each class. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Use reasons and examples to support your opinion. When I read above sentence, I thought it is true. However a few minutes later, I want to change "impossible" into "hard". Although I agree that a small class is one of the best way to improve Korean English education. Nevertheless, ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:43:35 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10it-is-impossible-to-implement-effective-english-language-instruction-in-korean-schools-on-account-of-the-student-to-teacher-ratio-in-each-class-t618.htm#3458 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10it-is-impossible-to-implement-effective-english-language-instruction-in-korean-schools-on-account-of-the-student-to-teacher-ratio-in-each-class-t618.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op6-in-what-ways-do-you-think-native-and-local-teachers-can-team-up-to-provide-effective-and-motivating-english-instruction-in-public-school-settings-t617.htm HyejinJeon These days, more and more native English speaking teachers are being recruited into the public school system. In what ways do you think native and local teachers can team up to provide effective and motivating English instruction in public school settings? As English ability is important, more native English speaking teachers are in Korea. Usually at least on native teacher is in a each school. The combination of local teachers and native teachers makes an positive effect in public school ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:20:23 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op6-in-what-ways-do-you-think-native-and-local-teachers-can-team-up-to-provide-effective-and-motivating-english-instruction-in-public-school-settings-t617.htm#3457 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op6-in-what-ways-do-you-think-native-and-local-teachers-can-team-up-to-provide-effective-and-motivating-english-instruction-in-public-school-settings-t617.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op-8-balanced-and-integrated-teaching-approaches-t571.htm Jung namsook OP8: To date, most of the English language instruction carried out in public schools has been oriented around reading and grammar skills. How do you think the next generation of teachers in Korea could ensure that teaching approaches incorporate a more even balance (and integration) of skills? When considering the function of English language, a key lies in communication with people. Until now, we’ve overlooked the importance of language productive skills and sought out more analytic ... English Composition Skills Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:49:10 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op-8-balanced-and-integrated-teaching-approaches-t571.htm#3305 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op-8-balanced-and-integrated-teaching-approaches-t571.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-my-little-cub-t557.htm Inkab Journal 5> My little cub Before we get married, we use to say it would be okay just living without a baby as long as we can enjoy our lives with other exciting elements. However, this assumption proved to be premature. The pleasure we have been given by our boy is what we've never expected before and it can not be compared to any other things in the world. My boy is 20 months old now. His name is Gwan-yu. We tried to name him an easy one but all the names recommended were kind of ... English Composition Skills Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:33:41 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-my-little-cub-t557.htm#3258 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-5-my-little-cub-t557.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-10-t602.htm Ju-mi,Im Journal 10. Reflection This is my last essay so I want to reflect myself through this writing. Until now in university, I have learned a lot of things about teaching and learning because I’m in teachers college majoring in French and English education. 『The perfect educational environment which complete a small number of student, effective teaching materials. The classes grouped by students’ level and focused on students. Good teachers having best teaching ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:46:39 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-10-t602.htm#3385 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-10-t602.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-t598.htm Ju-mi,Im Journal 9. Working at SAS IN US army Last year, I worked at SAS in US army. SAS means School Age Service, and through the special program by KNU I came to get the chance. KNU and US army in Daegu have special relationship so there’re many programs such as internship or volunteering related to US army. I think it’s very good way to experience something new, foreign language, cultural things without going abroad. Actually during this semester, I’m joining other programs ‘Friendship Circle’ ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:37:16 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-t598.htm#3381 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-9-t598.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/practical-english-skills-graduate-school-of-education-f4/farewell-t588.htm Jung Yoojin It is so sad to announce we are going to finish the first term. We have already finished "Practical English", but we can still meet in forum. I cannot express my feelings wholly in English (If I can say in Korean, it would be freer than English. haha But I will try to do best in English) I just want to say all of out classmates did the best and I hope you to see again either in class or somewhere in KNU ^^. I will keep my fingers crossed for all of you. Practical English Skills [Graduate School of Education] Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:24:56 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/practical-english-skills-graduate-school-of-education-f4/farewell-t588.htm#3343 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/practical-english-skills-graduate-school-of-education-f4/farewell-t588.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-upon-reading-wuthering-heights-t616.htm Jongwoo Victorian Novels is one of the classes I am taking for this semester. Among a handful of books that I have studied in this course, I found Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights particularly attractive. Filled with Victorian rhetorics and archaic expressions, the book was a quite challenge to read through. But the reading was rather a pleasing task than a painful one because of its eccentric plots and mysterious atmosphere. Learning about the author of Wuthering Heights was equally interesting. ... English Composition Skills Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:40:41 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-upon-reading-wuthering-heights-t616.htm#3446 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-6-upon-reading-wuthering-heights-t616.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-t608.htm Hyun a Ji [OP8] To date, most of the English language instruction carried out in public schools has been oriented around reading and grammar skills. How do you think the next generation of teachers in Korea could ensure that teaching approaches incorporate a more even balance (and integration) of skills? Until now, most students have learned only receptive skill(reading, listening, grammar, memorizing vocabulary and idioms). It is helpful to improve students' English ability. However It is placed ... English Composition Skills Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:53:00 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-t608.htm#3402 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op8-t608.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-how-to-teach-large-classes-t512.htm Jongwoo Consider the following statement: It is impossible to implement effective English language instruction in Korean schools on account of the student to teacher ratio in each class. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Use reasons and examples to support your opinion. Many people believe that class size in Korean schools is too big to implement effective English language instruction. As of today, there are an average of 35 students in every Korean public school classroom. ... English Composition Skills Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:02 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-how-to-teach-large-classes-t512.htm#2890 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/op10-how-to-teach-large-classes-t512.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-3-t514.htm Youn Sujin My personal impression of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights mainly illustrates outrageous love and hate of a man against a backdrop of wilderness in desolate, dreary Yorkshire. Especially, all of these has its origin in love between Heathcliff and Catherine. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is an extraordinarily special one, compared to other kind of novels. I would like to set out these questions first: How can a person love his/her counterparts so intensely? and Is it desirable ... English Composition Skills Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:22:26 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-3-t514.htm#2898 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-3-t514.htm http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-beloved-t583.htm Young Beloved: Black Slaves’ lives Can human being be an owner of human being? This semester, I am taking the class, Modern American Novels. You might remind something lovely when you hear the title, Beloved. So did I. However, this book is about miserable black slaves’ lives. Actually, I have never thought about black slaves before because Korean history and society is not related to the black people. However, after reading Beloved, I changed my mind. The history of black slaves is about ... English Composition Skills Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:29:04 GMT http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-beloved-t583.htm#3320 http://englishadvance.niceboards.net/english-composition-skills-f3/journal-7-beloved-t583.htm