Dec 18, 2014

Essay: 2-03b Useful Media

In these days, many people use computers. The things can do with computers are increasing. Computer became useful media for everyone, but there are not only good points.

First, many professors use computer in their classes. So students are required to have skills of using computer. In these days, even elementary school's curriculum has classwork of learning with computer. In this university, there is the class names "Introduction to data processing." This class also uses computer and it is about basic skills of learning with computer. In this class, students can learn how to use Word, Excel, and how to make graphs or chart. So basically, freshman take this class.


This English department has another classes using computer in the classes. For example, in Writing class, students uses computer every classes at computer room. They mainly write essays, typing posts, and book reviews in this classwork and homework. Blogging 10000 words in a semester is needed. Listening class also uses computer in classes every classwork. They do dictation using of their own DVD. They also use microphone and check each pronunciation. And they also use microphone when do Speaking homework. EnglishCentral is useful Internet site and their homework is getting certain scores to use the site. When they speak to computer, the computer counts score of their pronunciation.  In Reading class, they sometimes use computer. All homework must be using Word, so when they do homework, they have to use computer.

Computer is convenient media, if you know how to use. But if they don’t have basic knowledge about computer, they may not be able to handle it. Working of computer is largely separated into two kinds. One is online work and another is offline work. When you can use Internet on your computer, it is under online. It needs Wi-Fi to connect Internet, but it is not all place have Wi-Fi. So that is not you can't use Internet anywhere. There is a limit to use online computer. So for example, EnglishCentral is also has limit to place of using. But many applications can be used under offline. People can use Word or Excel anywhere if there is not Wi-Fi. Computer is useful, but sometimes it doesn't work if they are not careful like this. This is caution for beginners.


Users becoming addicted is a serious problem in this society. Most people may like net surfing. For example, they like Internet shopping or viewing videos on YouTube when they have free time. But they tend to be using too long time when they do these things. So there are many addicted computer users in these days. Using eyes too long time causes eyesight deteriorates. Not only eyes, neck or shoulder also could be damaged. Another danger of using computer is when they search something on the Internet. There are huge information in the Internet. When they learning from it, they have to judge which information is correct or not.


From these viewpoints, they are many good points when people learning with computers, and there are also points should be taken. If they have correct knowledge, they can learn with computer more effectively. Incorrect knowledge can cause trouble. But if they have correct way to use, computer become useful and convenient media.


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Dec 5, 2014

Essay: 2-03a Useful Media


In these days, many people use computers. The things can do with computers are increasing. Now, I’m going to write about learning with computers. 

First, many professor uses computer in their classes. So students are required to have skills of using computer. In these days, even elementary school's curriculum has classwork of learning with computer. In this university, there is the class names "Introduction to data processing." This class also uses computer and it is about basic skills of learning with computer. In this class, students can learn how to use Word, Excel, and how to make graphs or chart. So basically, freshman take this class. This department has another classes using computer in the classes. For example, in Writing class, students uses computer every classes at computer room. They mainly write essays, typing posts, and book reviews in this classwork and homework. Blogging 10000 words in a semester is required. Listening class also uses computer in classes every classwork. They do dictation using of their own DVD. They also use microphone and check each pronunciation. And they also use microphone when do Speaking homework. EnglishCentral is useful Internet site and their homework is getting certain scores to use the site. When they speak to computer, the computer counts score of their pronunciation.  In Reading class, they sometimes use computer. All homework must be using Word, so when they do homework, they have to use computer.

Computer is convenient media. Almost of all students have their own computer. Working of computer is largely separated into two kinds. One is online work and another is offline work. When you can use Internet on your computer, it is under online. It needs Wi-Fi to connect Internet, but it is not all place have Wi-Fi. So that is not you can't use Internet anywhere. There is a limit to use online computer. So EnglishCentral is also has limit to place of using. But many applications can be used under offline. For example, you can use Word anywhere if there is not Wi-Fi. Computer is useful, but sometimes it doesn't work if you are not careful.

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Dec 3, 2014

Outline Post for Essay 2-03a


Learning with computers

Classes

Writing

New posts

Essay preparation
Outlines

Listening

With headphone

DVD
Dictation

Using microphone

Checking pronunciation

Reading

Vocabulary test

Introduction to data processing

Word

Excel

Mail

Homework

Blogging

10000 words

Book Reviews
Essay

Typing

Every week

EnglishCentral

Power Point

Power words

Convenient

Internet

Search engine

Yahoo
Google

Online

Offline

Can use anywhere
Applications

Nov 21, 2014

Essay 2-02b: The most famous group in this country

I’m going to tell you about Exile. They have been so popular for more than a decade that any Japanese people should know them regardless of their interests. Now, Exile has eighteen members, but the number of members has changed many times with their four periods. I’ll compare three of them except the latest one that started this year.

Early years
In 2001, the history of Exile has started as six members. Atsushi and Shun joined to Exile as new vocals. Hiro, Matsu, Usa, and Makidai had already set up a dance group. The name of their first single is “Your eyes only ~Aimaina Bokuno Rinnkaku~.” Two years later, they released the second album called “Styles of Beyond” and won the first place of album chart for the first time. “Song for you” was so popular among those who loved Shun. In that year, they also appeared on Kohaku Utagassen, a famous TV program broadcasted in every December 31 for the first time and sang ‘Choo Choo Train’, cover of Zoo’s song. They tracked the song in front of Statue of Liberty in New York. The dance in the intro is so famous that many people should have copied it. The
next year, they launched the 15th single CD called “real world” and at last won the first place of single chart for the first time. The song was used on the TV show of professional baseball league. In 2005, they released the best album, “Perfect Best” and it passed the one million mark. It’s consisted in two CDs and a DVD; most single songs are put in the first CD, other songs are put in the second one, and most promotion videos are put in the DVD. Though they were going so strong, Shun regrettably dropped out of the group because of his eye’s hurt and starting his solo work in 2006. They appeared on Music Station and sang a new song, ‘YES!’ and their first single song as the final stage.


Middle years
In 2006, Akira of Rather Unique joined Exile. He is a dancer, and succeeds in dance club those days. When Makidai and Matsu who are early member went to a club, they saw Akira by chance and they an act of speaking to Akira. Then, Akira became a member of Exile, and he flourish as an Exile’s dance performer. Also, this year, “Exile Vocal Battle Audition ~Asian Dream~” was took place in Nippon Budokan. This was an audition to decide an Exile’s main vocal. Ten thousand people joined this audition. Of cause, Takahiro who is Exile’s present vocal was joined it. The winner in this audition was Takahiro. His skill as a singer, character, looks, and style was evaluated. This year became an important year for Exile and a lot of fan. Then, middle years Exile started in 2006. In 2007, they released 23rd single that name is “Michi”. This is a graduate song, and very famous for students. It often uses a graduation ceremony in a lot of school. In addition, this song became a song which ranked top of new song. Same year, Exile took place a live which name is “Exile Evolution ~Summer Time Love~”. This was a first live with seven members, so a lot of people came this live. Okaxile was appearance this live for the first time. Takashi Okamura who is a comedian and belong to ninety nine. Ninety nine is a name of comedian group. He has a his own program which name is Mechaike. Mechaike is a famous variety TV program. “Exile Evolution ~Summer Time Love~”and Mechaile collaborate in this live, and made a Okaxile. Okaxile is continue from now on. December in 2007, Exile released 6th album which name is “Exile Love”. Also, this album got a top of ranking. In 2008, they hold a dome tour for the first time. This live was named “Exile Perfect Live 2008” This live triggered that Exile started a dome tour. In addition, this live was a last live with seven members. In 2008, they released 28th single “Ti Amo”. This is a love song, and became a famous song. “Ti Amo” got a the 50th record grand prix in Japan. This was a first time for Exile to get a record prize. In 2009, Exile had a own TV program which name was “Exile Generation”. This TV program was known among their fans. Exile’s middle year became a very important year.

Late years
In 2009, Kenchi, Keiji, Tetsuya, Nesmith, Shokichi, Naoto and Naoki joined to Exile from Second J Seoul Brothers. In this year, Exile got the second Japan Record Award for 30th single “Someday.” The same year, the Nation festival to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor enthronement of twenty years was held and they celebrated to offered the celebration music “Taiyou no Kuni.” In next year, they held the first stadium tour “Fantasy” and it mobilized about 1.1 million people. They got the third Japan Record Award for 35th single “I Wish For You” in this year. In 2011, they released 37th single “Rising Sun / Itsuka Kitto…” as the 10th anniversary memorial and reconstruction support song for Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2012, they released the album “Exile Japan/Solo” and it won the first of ranking. And this album made the first place consecutive for ten years. This record was the first for male group artist. And it got a top of ranking for three weeks straight, what’s more this record was also first for them. In 2013, “Exile Pride ~Konna Sekai wo Aisurutame~” was released and it recorded million sales for the first time for single. This song also got the Japan Record Award. The announcement that recruiting of new performer was published and the title was “Exile Performer Battle Audition.” They performed on the NHK year-end grand song festival this year and this stage was last stage for Hiro, the leader of Exile. He announced he had a plan to retire performer of Exile by this year on April. And this third period ended as Hiro retied performer.
They did five tour, released fourteen singles, and released five live DVDs in this third period. So fans have to earn much money to go to their concert and to buy their CDs and DVDs. What’s more Exile has many derived groups and many fans of Exile likes all the groups, so it’s very hard for fans to do all for them.



Reference


Exile Official Site [website]. (2014) Retrieved from http://exile.jp/index.php
Wikipedia [webpage]. (2014.11.25) Retrieved from http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EXILE


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Nov 19, 2014

Our Speaking News

We did presentation in last Speaking IV class. The theme was about news of 20 years ahead. We took videos and I edited them using iMovie. Here is our news video.


Our news topics are eruption of Mt. Aso, the elected venue for 2040 Olympic Games, addicted smartphone users, and therapy dog. Weather news and CM are also included.

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Nov 7, 2014

Essays 2-02a: EXILE

We’re going to tell you about Exile. They have been so popular for more than a decade that any Japanese people should know them regardless of their interests. They liberally have four periods, so we’ll compare three of them except the latest one that started this year.


early years
In 2001, Exile came into being. Atsushi and Shun joined it as new vocals. Hiro, Matsu, Usa and Makidai had already set up a dance group. The name of their first single CD is “Your eyes only ~曖昧なぼくの輪郭~”. Two years later, they released the second album called “Styles of Beyond” and won the first place of album chart for the first time. ‘Song for you’ was so popular among those who loved Shun. In that year, they also appeared on Kohaku Utagassen, a famous TV program broadcasted in every December 31 for the first time and sang ‘Choo Choo Train’, cover of Zoo’s song. They tracked the song in front of Statue of Liberty in New York. The dance in the intro is so famous that many people should have copied it. The next year, they launched the 15th single CD called “real world” and at last won the first place of single chart for the first time. The song was used on the TV show of professional baseball league. In 2005, they released the best album, “Perfect Best” and it passed the one million mark. It’s consisted in two CDs and a DVD; most single songs are put in the first CD, other songs are put in the second one, and most promotion videos are put in the DVD. Though they were going so strong, Shun regrettably dropped out of the group because of his eye’s hurt and starting his solo work in 2006. They appeared on Music Station and sang a new song, ‘YES!’ and their first single song as the final stage.


Middle years
In 2006, Akira of RATHER UNIQUE joined Exile. He is a dancer, and succeeds in dance club those days. When Makidai and Matsu who are early member went to a club, they saw Akira by chance and they an act of speaking to Akira. Then, Akira became a member of Exile, and he flourish as an Exile’s dance performer. Also, this year, “EXILE VOCAL  BATTLE AUDITION~ASIAN DREAM~” was took place in Nippon Budokan. This was an audition to decide an Exile’s main vocal. Ten thousand people joined this audition. Of cause, Takahiro who is Exile’s present vocal was joined it. The winner in this audition was Takahiro. His skill as a singer, character, looks, and style was evaluated. This year became an important year for Exile and a lot of fan. Then, middle years Exile started in 2006. In 2007, they released 23rd single that name is “道”. This is a graduate song, and very famous for students. It often uses a graduation ceremony in a lot of school. In addition, this song became a song which ranked top of new song. Same year, Exile took place a live which name is “EXILE EVOLUTION SUMMER TIME LOVE”. This was a first live with seven members, so a lot of people came this live. Okaxile was appearance this live for the first time. Takashi Okamura who is a comedian and belong to ninety nine. Ninety nine is a name of comedian group. He has a his own program which name is Mechaike. Mechaike is a famous variety TV program. EXILE EVOLUTION SUMMER TIME LOVE〜”and Mechaile collaborate in this live, and made a Okaxile. Okaxile is continue from now on. December in 2007, Exile released 6th album which name is “EXILE LOVE”. Also, this album got a top of ranking. In 2008, they hold a dome tour for the first time. This live was named “EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008” This live triggered that Exile started a dome tour. In addition, this live was a last live with seven members. In 2008, they released 28th single “Ti Amo”. This is a love song, and became a famous song. “Ti Amo” got a the 50th record grand prix in Japan. This was a first time for Exile to get a record prize. In 2009, Exile had a own TV program which name was “EXILE GENERATION”. This TV program was known among their fans. Exile’s middle year became a very important year.


late years
In 2009, Kenchi, Keiji, Tetsuya, Nesmith, Shokichi, Naoto and Naoki joined to Exile from Second J Seoul Brothers. In this year, Exile got the second Japan Record Award for 30th single “Someday.” The same year, the Nation festival to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor enthronement of twenty years was held and they celebrated to offered the celebration music “太陽の国.” In next year, they held the first stadium tour “Fantasy” and it mobilized about 1.1 million people. They got the third Japan Record Award for 35th single “I Wish For You” in this year. In 2011, they released 37th single “Rising Sun/いつかきっと…” as the 10th anniversary memorial and reconstruction support song for Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2012, they released the album “Exile Japan/Solo” and it won the first of ranking. And this album made the first place consecutive for ten years. This record was the first for male group artist. And it got a top of ranking for three weeks straight, what’s more this record was also first for them. In 2013, “Exile Pride 〜こんな世界を愛するため〜” was released and it recorded million sales for the first time for single. This song also got the Japan Record Award. The announcement that recruiting of new performer was published and the title was “Exile Performer Battle Audition.” They performed on the NHK year-end grand song festival this year and this stage was last stage for Hiro, the leader of Exile. He announced he had a plan to retire performer of Exile by this year on April. And this third period ended as Hiro retied performer.
They did five tour, released fourteen singles, and released five live DVDs in this third period.






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Oct 22, 2014

Essay 2-01b: The Best Place to Feel Childhood

The good place to feel childhood is Mt. Dokkosan who often went to there in childhood. It stands near the Kumamoto Station and it adjoins the “I” elementary school. It’s not high, so people can climb easily. On the top of mountain, there is a hill. Its name is “Hill of the prayer.” It’s small hill, so people can also climb it easily. And the view from there is really nice. Mt. Dokkosan has many faces. In spring, there are many cherry blossoms and it’s beautiful to see. In summer, the tree’s leaf become deep green, so people can get clean fresh air. In fall, the tree gets autumn colors, so it’s colorful and people can enjoy it. And in winter, there is enveloped cool air, so the view seems more clearly.

One special event the cross-country race is held in winter school festival at which adjoins with Mt. Dokkosan. And the elementary school’s pool is on a bit higher place, so they were swimming next to the mountain. The raccoon dog appears sometimes, and one time, a monkey haunted at a schoolyard, so Mt. Dokkosan has rich nature. As I wrote on intro paragraph, there is a small hill on the top of Mt. Dokkosan, so children always enjoying grass skiing. There is no trees in front of the hill, so they can enjoy viewing when they sliding. There is also good for dog to enjoy running, so often there are people who visit there with their dogs.

The people who visit Mt. Dokkosan after a log time may feel the majesty of nature. It hasn’t changed anything even though people get ages and they changed from before. The children who playing at there may not think about nature now but if they visit there again in the future, they will impressed of nature.

Mt. Dokkosan doesn’t have many visitors now, but people should visit more. There are any shops or building near around the Mt. Dokkosan, but people can enjoy. For example, buy sandwiches and drink at bakery about 5 minutes from Mt. Dokkosan by car, and eat them on the top of mountain with nice viewing may feel good.


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