Education

I agree with the author, because English skill isn't good. Also, Japanese don't study harder than other country. I think that Japanese has to study harder than now. However, I don't think that elementary school student must not start study English, because a full-time English teacher is not enough in the elementary school. The English education in the elementary school begins little by little, but it is the present conditions now that the teacher who cannot speak English teaches English. Then I think that there is not a meaning even if I begin English education with the elementary school. I don’t think that early English education is good.

Also, I agree that Japanese doesn't want to stand out like an alien, after all. “Children are reluctant to stand out by speaking better or worse than their peers, so few students are eager to speak up in class.” I think this opinion is correct. Especially, when we feel that oneself isn’t inferior to others, the Japanese we aren’t going to speak. I’m so, too. Japanese has to become more actively than now.

Also, English is very important for us now, I have to study hard and hard. I want Japanese to use English a lot.

A Happy New Year!!

Do you agree or disagree with the author (who is Japanese). Please explain why in your blog.

I disagree with the author because I think Japanese men think so. This article is very rude to Japanese men. I think Japanese men are very kind, funny, gentle and so on. Anyway, I think Japanese men are very nice.

When I read this article, I surprised. Because I didn’t think that the Japanese men think so. If I fall in love with the man, I will become very passionate. But, my boyfriend may not think so. If it is right, I’m very sad. Surely, if a man has a girlfriend, a man’s expenditure increases. However, women are same. Practically, my expenditure increases, too. I don’t think that is waste of money because I love him. Anyway, I think that all of Japanese men don’t think so. When I see a lot of couples, they look so very happy. In short, I think a man look for the woman, and a woman look for the man.

Homework #10

Have you ever eaten in a foreign restaurant?
Yes, I have.

Where?
I went to chinese restaurant with my family when I was child.

What did you eat?
I ate a lot of chinese food, for example, chinese meat dumpling, spring roll, and so on.

Did you make any mistakes?
No, I didn't.

Please explain your experience. Did you learn anything?
No, I didn't learn anything. When I went to chinese restaurant, I was child so I don't remeber. However, turn table is difficult because I must think other people. If I eat a lot of food, other people can't eat.

Homework #8

Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea?
I long having a massive wedding, but think that a wedding ceremony to hold only with a family is wonderful.

Eloping?
I have not thought about an elopement but I think that there is no help for it if I love.

Having it in a foreign location like Hawaii?
I think it is wonderful, but I want to have wedding in Japan, because I want to attend at a lot of people.

What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is ordinary ceremony but I want to blessing by a lot of people. Because I'm glad just to say that I can marry a beloved person.

What would you definitely do or wear or go to on that big day?
I want to wear the very cute wedding dress. The others are good at normal.

Why is that important?
I think that it is important that two people love.

Superstitions Homework

We talked about many superstitions in many countries, but do you think it is important to talk about them? Why?

I think it is important to talk abour them, because it is amusing for me. Also, I think it is useful when I scold my children in the future.

Is communication affected by superstitions?

I think communication isn't affected by superstitions but I sometimes so. For example, I don't give a whistle at night because I'm probably affected by the superstition.

Do you believe in Japanese superstitions? If so, what superstitions, what do they mean and why do you do,use, or believe in them?

I don't believe in Japanese superstitions because when I give a whistle at night, snakes aren't come here.

Homework #4

Today we talked about time in different societies and the English words associated with them. For homework, answer the following question:

The English language has many proverbs and sayings about time.
1. Time is money.
Time is very important. You can't stop time.

2.A stitch in time saves nine.
You should practice before you do something. If you prepare well, you can make a good start.

3.There's no time like the present.
Now is the best time to start. Unless you start now, you will regret.

4. Fashionable late.
You should wear what you like. Because fashion is always changing. You are the only one in this world.

Please explain what you think are the meanings of each of the 4 expressions.

Homework #3

Today we discussed the language of clothes. After listening to the lecture and the meaning of colors in clothing, answer the following questions:

1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?

No, I don't. Because I think we should judge people according to themselves.

2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?

No, I don't think so.

3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?

I'm wearing black. No, they don't.

Next week we will discuss friends, please prepare by answering the following questions:

1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?

They are murders, the bottom of the deep blue sea and how to make time bombs.

2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places? Give me some examples.

No, I don't think so. It's comfortable for me to be with friends whose lives are similar to mine.