Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
belonging
Hello, I'm seon and I want to tell you about something special I've got. When I was working as a professor assistant at University in Busan, some students gave it to me. Because I was supposed to leaved Korea. They said " Don't forget us "
So they gave me some perfume and a necklace. Actually , I don't like perfume or jewellery, but these ones I like and some special days I use them . So I don't want to lose them . I don't want to forget my students.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Hurstville
I think Hurstville is a good place to live in Sydney. When I came to Australia the first time i started living in Hurstville.
Firstly, all facilities, like shops, doctors, banks, shopping centre are very close to my home. So I can enjoy everything.
For example, it has a very big shopping centre so you can enjoy shopping . And Hurstville has a big station which very frequent trains.
Secondly, Hurstville is safe. Many Chinese live here become this feel safe. I'm Korean and like Chinese people I feel different, because we are Asian people. In other suburbs we don't feel as comfortable, people can discriminate again it us. So that's why i like this area. We are all the same.
For all these reasons, I wouldn't like anywhere else in Sydney.
The city of Cairns
Cairns, is situated on the north west coast in Australia . It's in Queensland, 1700km from Brisbane, and 2500km from Sydney by road.
It's the safest tropical city in the world.
The population of Cairns is 123,760 people.
In Cairns, in summer is often wet and very humid. Most rain falls late afternoon. It's weather average in winter temperature is 24°C to 28°C and in Summer 30°C to 35°C.
Especially it's in July the coldest is minimum 16°C and it's in October to December there are frequent thunderstorms. It's a very tropical climate.
There are 25 state primary schools and a large TAFE campus. There is a very small University, whose called is James cook University .
It has 3500 students.
The main industry is tourism in winter and many people go fishing.
The popular tourist activities are in diving and river rafting.
It has good natural attractions for visitor.
First, it's very clear and warm in winter so you can enjoy excellent diving in Great Barrier Reef.
Second , its sand is white and water is very clear and clean in beautiful beaches.
So it's can be enjoy the Cairns.
It's the safest tropical city in the world.
The population of Cairns is 123,760 people.
In Cairns, in summer is often wet and very humid. Most rain falls late afternoon. It's weather average in winter temperature is 24°C to 28°C and in Summer 30°C to 35°C.
Especially it's in July the coldest is minimum 16°C and it's in October to December there are frequent thunderstorms. It's a very tropical climate.
There are 25 state primary schools and a large TAFE campus. There is a very small University, whose called is James cook University .
It has 3500 students.
The main industry is tourism in winter and many people go fishing.
The popular tourist activities are in diving and river rafting.
It has good natural attractions for visitor.
First, it's very clear and warm in winter so you can enjoy excellent diving in Great Barrier Reef.
Second , its sand is white and water is very clear and clean in beautiful beaches.
So it's can be enjoy the Cairns.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
letters to the editor
The Editor
Dear sir.
Do you think smoking is good for our health?
No, it's very bad. And also you waste money and pollute our cities. If you have extra money , why don't you contribute to the well being of poor children?
Think about your family and your friends getting health problems because of passive smoking.
Don't be late, give up now!
Physical Punishment and Children
In my opinion physical punishment is not good for children.
There are a couple of reasons.
First, according to psychologists hitting children can cause slow development for children.
For example their IQ can be reduced because of punishment or children can lose their confidence easily. Once they lose their confidence often they become bullied by other children.
Secondly, hitting children can cause serious physical damage. Especially when parents are angry, they treat children quite strongly. Accidentally they can hurt children or give them serious injuries or brain damage. Sometimes it leads to death.
Thirdly, physical punishment does not work with children. If parents hit them many times, children get used to it easily. It makes children be negative. And also it makes the relationship between parents and children very bad.
As I mentioned above, physical punishment to children can cause serious physical mental and social problems.
Therefore it doesn't work properly for children.
What is good for children then ? Parents in Australia need to think again about this question.
There are a couple of reasons.
First, according to psychologists hitting children can cause slow development for children.
For example their IQ can be reduced because of punishment or children can lose their confidence easily. Once they lose their confidence often they become bullied by other children.
Secondly, hitting children can cause serious physical damage. Especially when parents are angry, they treat children quite strongly. Accidentally they can hurt children or give them serious injuries or brain damage. Sometimes it leads to death.
Thirdly, physical punishment does not work with children. If parents hit them many times, children get used to it easily. It makes children be negative. And also it makes the relationship between parents and children very bad.
As I mentioned above, physical punishment to children can cause serious physical mental and social problems.
Therefore it doesn't work properly for children.
What is good for children then ? Parents in Australia need to think again about this question.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Tawny Frogmouth
The Towny Frogmouth is found throughout Australia and it is very common preferring open forests and woodlands.The Tawny Frogmouth lives in the same are a year after year.
The Tawny Frogmouth hunts for food and eats mainly insects.
Their voice is repeated 10-50 times " ooom ooom", it sounds like a sharp " too took" in alarm and growing , hissing and snapping in threat or defence.
The Towny Frogmouth 's eye is lemon to orange yellow and its tail is grey barred with black.
The Tawny Frogmouth's breeding period goes from August to December. Both parents it out the eggs to in incubated them. The Tawny Frogmouth chicks starts plying 25~35 days.
Librarian Interview (from MAYA)
MAYA : Hi Good morning everyone.
Student : hi
STUDENT: Where are you from?
MAYA : I come from Russia.
STUDENT: How long have you been here?
MAYA : I have been less than 4 years, more than 3 years and half.
STUDENT: Are you studing here?
MAYA : I studied an English course at TAFE 2 years ago. It was an English for Futher Studies(EFS) course.
STUDENT: How can you find your job?
MAYA : When I studied English course at TAFE the teacher helped me get a job.
STUDENT: What was your job in Russia?
MAYA : I worked in marketing analysis at an Insurance company.
STUDENT: Are you happy with your salary ?
MAYA : Yes, I am . Because my job is a second job in my family so it doesn't matter.
STUDENT: Do you enjoy it?
MAYA : Yes, I do. My job is very useful and helpful for students. And I like working
with people.
STUDENT: Do you want to study more?
MAYA : Yes, I'm planning to do a master course, but just planning. I'm not sure.
It is very hard to combine fulltime work, family and studing.
STUDENT: Are you working on the night shift?
MAYA : Yes, I work once a week 1pm to 8pm.
STUDENT: Are you training for your job?
MAYA : yes, I'm learning and study on the job. I attend many workshop.
STUDENT: Do you have family?
MAYA : yes, my husband and 3 kids.
STUDENT: What do you if there is complit on your job?
MAYA : we have a complain box so people can write it and put in the box. we follow
a set process.
STUDENT: Ok. Thank you for the answer.
MAYA : Thank you see you.
Student : hi
STUDENT: Where are you from?
MAYA : I come from Russia.
STUDENT: How long have you been here?
MAYA : I have been less than 4 years, more than 3 years and half.
STUDENT: Are you studing here?
MAYA : I studied an English course at TAFE 2 years ago. It was an English for Futher Studies(EFS) course.
STUDENT: How can you find your job?
MAYA : When I studied English course at TAFE the teacher helped me get a job.
STUDENT: What was your job in Russia?
MAYA : I worked in marketing analysis at an Insurance company.
STUDENT: Are you happy with your salary ?
MAYA : Yes, I am . Because my job is a second job in my family so it doesn't matter.
STUDENT: Do you enjoy it?
MAYA : Yes, I do. My job is very useful and helpful for students. And I like working
with people.
STUDENT: Do you want to study more?
MAYA : Yes, I'm planning to do a master course, but just planning. I'm not sure.
It is very hard to combine fulltime work, family and studing.
STUDENT: Are you working on the night shift?
MAYA : Yes, I work once a week 1pm to 8pm.
STUDENT: Are you training for your job?
MAYA : yes, I'm learning and study on the job. I attend many workshop.
STUDENT: Do you have family?
MAYA : yes, my husband and 3 kids.
STUDENT: What do you if there is complit on your job?
MAYA : we have a complain box so people can write it and put in the box. we follow
a set process.
STUDENT: Ok. Thank you for the answer.
MAYA : Thank you see you.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
HOME TOWN
BUSAN
Busan , is located on the south-eastern tip of the Korean peninsula. It is the second largest city in Korea. The size of Busan is 765.64km2 which is 0.8% if the whole land of the Korean peninsula.
Busan has four different seasons and it is never too hot or too cold.
Busan has a big fish market. its name is " Jagalchi" which is the largest fish market in Korea. It is famous throughout the country for fresh fish, spruik seller and the local accent of local women.
Using technology to learn ESOL
The world wide web has become part of our life. We are using the Internet everyday. Through he Internet we can learn, communicate and have fun.
As an English language learner, using the Internet is very helpful.
First, we can learn English anytime anywhere. For example I can study in a cafe or a park during my free time. Also I don't need to attend English classes on a specific day and times, because there are on-line classes on the Internet.
Secondly, I can study or learn English through the Internet by communicating with others. For example, I can chat with people from whole world and I can improve my English ability by managing my own website, blog or social networks such as facebook. Sending and respending messages is another from of English practice.
Thirdly, using technology is just fun. For example, I do web surfing everyday and I find so many news, events and stories. Which are interesting to me. By web surfing I become familiar with the world and the English language.
As I mentioned above new technology is quite helpful to English learners. If we use this technology rightly, it will give us more information and fun.
As an English language learner, using the Internet is very helpful.
First, we can learn English anytime anywhere. For example I can study in a cafe or a park during my free time. Also I don't need to attend English classes on a specific day and times, because there are on-line classes on the Internet.
Secondly, I can study or learn English through the Internet by communicating with others. For example, I can chat with people from whole world and I can improve my English ability by managing my own website, blog or social networks such as facebook. Sending and respending messages is another from of English practice.
Thirdly, using technology is just fun. For example, I do web surfing everyday and I find so many news, events and stories. Which are interesting to me. By web surfing I become familiar with the world and the English language.
As I mentioned above new technology is quite helpful to English learners. If we use this technology rightly, it will give us more information and fun.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dust storm
Dust storm
We talked about the dust storm yesterday. When I got up the sky was red, so I thought "why is the sky red? ".
I asked my husband and he said to me " I don't know. Wow! How amazing! I've never seen this colour."
We turned on the TV they said " This is a sand storm ". When I was in Korea we could see a yellow sky during the spring season, but I had never seen it in here. I opened the window in the kitchen and this yellow sand appeared in my kitchen. So when I came home after school I needed to clean my kitchen. The air was no good for my nose but the sky looked very beautiful . THe most beautiful sky I have ever seen in my life.
We talked about the dust storm yesterday. When I got up the sky was red, so I thought "why is the sky red? ".
I asked my husband and he said to me " I don't know. Wow! How amazing! I've never seen this colour."
We turned on the TV they said " This is a sand storm ". When I was in Korea we could see a yellow sky during the spring season, but I had never seen it in here. I opened the window in the kitchen and this yellow sand appeared in my kitchen. So when I came home after school I needed to clean my kitchen. The air was no good for my nose but the sky looked very beautiful . THe most beautiful sky I have ever seen in my life.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
what are tigers?
what are tigers?
A tiger, also known as Felis tigers is a very big and carnivorous feline (cat) mammal. They belong to the Felidae family (also meaning cat).
Tiger Habitat
Tiger's habitat is dependant on two basic factors. Firstly, it should provide good cover for stalking and secondly, it should have a good abundance of prey. Due to this, the tigers' domain covers almost every corner of India. It is found in the lower Himalayan mountainous regions of the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Although not as easy to sight due to the dense forests or the north eastern region, it's presence can definitely be felt from the alarmed calls of the rest of the animals.How tall is a tiger?
The tiger reach a shoulder height between 70-110 cm, depending of the subspecies.
How long do tigers live for?
Tigers live about eight to ten years in the wild, but they can live up to twenty two years in captivity.
Lions and tigers can live 20 years or more, but most don't make it past 12.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
when I first time in australia
My first day in Australia was a very cold day in June 2006. I was picked up by my husband at the airport, because he left 6months before I was missing him very muchm and was very excited to him. I had travelled to Australia 2 years before, so I felt very nervous and excitied.
He lived in Hurstville. We caught a taxi home. I was hungry so we went to a chinese restaurant.
When I tried chinese food for the first time. It was good but it's smell was not good for me.
When we finished eating I felt very tired I needed to take a rest.
My husband and I have started a newlife in Australia, so we are a little bit worried about it and nervous. I'm sure we can do it!
He lived in Hurstville. We caught a taxi home. I was hungry so we went to a chinese restaurant.
When I tried chinese food for the first time. It was good but it's smell was not good for me.
When we finished eating I felt very tired I needed to take a rest.
My husband and I have started a newlife in Australia, so we are a little bit worried about it and nervous. I'm sure we can do it!
my son!
I have one son whose his name is Ryan.He's 1 year old. He's very lovely and cute.
Sometimes he's very naughty. These days I'm looking after my baby too hard because he's started walking, so he can move all around and I have to keep an eye on him so that he doesn't get hurt.
I follow my baby everywhere. When I started school he also started going to a childcare centre.
This morning he was crying very much, so I couldn't go out and leave him, but I think next week he'll better than this week.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi! I'm from South Korea. Three years ago I came to Australia. My family cosists of my son and my husband. My son is 1 year old. This picture is of a popular bridge in Busan, my home town. Its name is Gwang an bridge. I like my country and Korean food . I hope to enjoy this class and improve my English skills. Nice to meet you all!
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