I had been in New Zealand for three years and I went to an international college. The reason why I chose the school was it was well known and had high school ranking in New Zealand. But I found that it was too hard to study English in international college while I could study other subjects in better situation and teachers. And then I decided to study in USA and I still find that it is really hard to improve English. When I was in my hometown which is South Korea, English was my favorite subject. There was absolutely no requirement about speaking or writing when I went to school in Korea. Therefore I had thought I was good at English and I had no problem, but since I have studied in New Zealand and USA, I realize that it was nothing.
Considering my past experiences, my goals for this ESL 210 course are improving English which I can use in my university life; I mean “real life” and get more confidence as well. In addition, I hope that I could communicate and share ideas with other classmates from other countries and have different cultures. I have heard that this course will require lots of writings and readings, and I did not have many opportunities to write and read in English before, so I think this course would helpful and I hope so.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Vanessa Cruz Inoa "Practice: Blog Entry 1"
The society every day changing and the selection of new position in the world is part of globalization. Is responsibility of the people preparer their self for new change in the life. Is very important every day improve and take good decision in whatever place where the people going.
For me is very important learn in this class, all the necessary for competition in the business market and preparer my person. Because exist every day opportunities for new development of the life. I hope writing, use of grammar and the expression to writing correctly. Go to the point in the writing, identify better the introduction, and create new argument necessary for defend or reject the argument in the body of writing. Too learn to read skill new for better pronunciation. Write good paper with the people and I understand what take about in them. Recognized for this class I need to put more emphasis in the grammar and English methods of writing.
For me is very important learn in this class, all the necessary for competition in the business market and preparer my person. Because exist every day opportunities for new development of the life. I hope writing, use of grammar and the expression to writing correctly. Go to the point in the writing, identify better the introduction, and create new argument necessary for defend or reject the argument in the body of writing. Too learn to read skill new for better pronunciation. Write good paper with the people and I understand what take about in them. Recognized for this class I need to put more emphasis in the grammar and English methods of writing.
The relationship with the all students help in the class to development of good and healty learning. This is part of good development for take goal in the class together. The working in group is very important for create new ideas, position and take decision.
The new experiences in this class give my opportunity for development in other part of learning. Learn every day in class help me introduce my self to new experiences in the English and take new goal in the life.
The part most important of the study is learning.
Jacob Lee "Practice Blog Entry"
I have lived some of my life in America when I was a child. However I moved in to Korea when I started to learn and study. I really don't have much understanding what people and professor talk about, if they talk in a normal tempo, but when it come to writing and reading I have a fear that will not understand everything or will be unable to give my ideas in written English. My goal from this class is to get a better understanding with reading and make people get what I am talking about in my papers.
Living my life as a student in Korea was not that pleasant. I didn’t do great in school with studying, but there was one subject that I was better than everybody else. It was English. I wouldn’t do great on other classes but my English classes were fun and I had fairly good grades. As I grew in age my friends got better in English where as for me, because I had fairly good grade I didn’t study much. It was than when I reached high school, when I felt I needed to study; the thought came after I had a TOEFL test. I did get above average on grammar and listening, but my reading and writing skills were horrible. That is why I am trying to increase my knowledge in writing and reading. To become a student in an English environment school, I should be able to write and read in the similar standards as everyone else who is in the school to compete with them.
Therefore, my goal in ESL 210 is to increase my skills in writing and reading to become a student who does not have a handicap in English.
Living my life as a student in Korea was not that pleasant. I didn’t do great in school with studying, but there was one subject that I was better than everybody else. It was English. I wouldn’t do great on other classes but my English classes were fun and I had fairly good grades. As I grew in age my friends got better in English where as for me, because I had fairly good grade I didn’t study much. It was than when I reached high school, when I felt I needed to study; the thought came after I had a TOEFL test. I did get above average on grammar and listening, but my reading and writing skills were horrible. That is why I am trying to increase my knowledge in writing and reading. To become a student in an English environment school, I should be able to write and read in the similar standards as everyone else who is in the school to compete with them.
Therefore, my goal in ESL 210 is to increase my skills in writing and reading to become a student who does not have a handicap in English.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Javier Rodríguez "Practice Blog Entry" What your goals are for this class?
Today, our society is experimenting many changes which drive us to make strong decision to improve our skills. A year ago I decided to move out from my country to explore new places and educational environments. I was finishing my undergraduates studies at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus. It was there when I was thinking about what we suppose to do when it's over. But I realize that we never finish learning.
Nowadays, as a member of a society we have to be consent that we are experimenting a technological transition. Therefore, we have to do everything to be educated and successful in this globalized world.
First, as anyone in this class we are not native English speakers, which makes our journey harder. Is also important to know another language to reach better standing in this society. I feel very committed in this class because I want to improve my limited knowledge in American English. At the end of this journey I expect to improve my skill on English, which enables me to finish my academic goals at Binghamton University. Therefore, I will do everything to be good student in order to reach this goal.
Finally, I hope that everyone in this course can finish and reach their own goals.
Nowadays, as a member of a society we have to be consent that we are experimenting a technological transition. Therefore, we have to do everything to be educated and successful in this globalized world.
First, as anyone in this class we are not native English speakers, which makes our journey harder. Is also important to know another language to reach better standing in this society. I feel very committed in this class because I want to improve my limited knowledge in American English. At the end of this journey I expect to improve my skill on English, which enables me to finish my academic goals at Binghamton University. Therefore, I will do everything to be good student in order to reach this goal.
Finally, I hope that everyone in this course can finish and reach their own goals.
Andrew Kim "Practice Blog Entry"
I'm not blaming my own country, Korea. But seriously i never actually learned about something related to academic writing in school. During the high school years all the educations were concentrated on university entrance exam(KSAT) which is held only once a year and consists of all the multiple choice quetions. I actually got an high score on the test and applyed for one of the prestigious school. But there was 1800-words essay exam left which is taken in each university individually and influence 5% of admission. So i prepared writing for only 1 month in private academy(not in school). That 1 month was absolutely insufficient to learn about writing and cultural knowledge. Most students crammed writing in the same way.
To make a long story short, the writing was not the only one reason of my rejection from the university. But from that time i'm kind of unconfortable with writing - not to mention writing in English. It takes so much time for me to write 1 poor quality paper. I bet even native English speakers feel difficult in writing as i felt diffculty writing in Korean. I guess writing is most difficult part in learning language.
This is my first time to learn about writing formally. I expect a little but gradual improvement in my writing from this class. Writing is irresistable thing in US college. I'll enjoy it if i can't avoid it. Maybe there is less time to play than last semester because i'm also taking US History course which needs a lot of writings, but i'll try hard. At least I want to become comfortable with writing. Also hope everyone in this class can be comfortable with writing.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Mario Laborda "Practice Blog Entry"
What your goals are for this class?
In my experience the act of learning in general cannot be useless. I only can expect improvements when I take a course. In this special case, I’m taking English classes to improve my writing skills because they aren’t good enough to be successful in an academic career. I specifically expect to improve my knowledge about grammar and structure. I will be completely satisfied if at the end of this course I’m able to write in English with 50% less errors than now. Daily I have to deal with my bad grammar and syntax when I’m writing reports of my research or an essay for my courses: if I can do that a little better I will be eternally grateful to our teacher for her time and kind disposition to help us. I also have another goal for this class: I want that the time spend on it being a pleasant and entertainment moment.
For accomplish this goals I pretend to be a very good student, trying to be on time on class and not to skip any meeting. I also pretend spend time on each activity and do my best to enjoy and make enjoyable every time we meet. And I will do the homework, of course!
May be if everybody in this course make a commitment like that, we will have a great time every Tuesday and Thursday during this semester, and (at the end) we will be able to deal much better with this strange language.
In my experience the act of learning in general cannot be useless. I only can expect improvements when I take a course. In this special case, I’m taking English classes to improve my writing skills because they aren’t good enough to be successful in an academic career. I specifically expect to improve my knowledge about grammar and structure. I will be completely satisfied if at the end of this course I’m able to write in English with 50% less errors than now. Daily I have to deal with my bad grammar and syntax when I’m writing reports of my research or an essay for my courses: if I can do that a little better I will be eternally grateful to our teacher for her time and kind disposition to help us. I also have another goal for this class: I want that the time spend on it being a pleasant and entertainment moment.
For accomplish this goals I pretend to be a very good student, trying to be on time on class and not to skip any meeting. I also pretend spend time on each activity and do my best to enjoy and make enjoyable every time we meet. And I will do the homework, of course!
May be if everybody in this course make a commitment like that, we will have a great time every Tuesday and Thursday during this semester, and (at the end) we will be able to deal much better with this strange language.
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