My question:
I'm wondering that nowadays the new words come up so quick and so many.And is there anyway we can know about the new words and update quickly.Thank you!!
Teacher's answer:
It's not that simple. Slang develops very quickly and is different from country to country. Because of the influence of the US, there is more of an opportunity for that form of slang to become international than some other form of slang (Strine, for instance).
One good place to look is the Urban Dictionary www.urbandictionary....
I think this is pretty useful , and actually they respone the question pretty soon , I thought it might take one day to wait for teacher's answer but in fact you don't have.
And he also gave me a useful website , so I think is pretty awesome !
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Assignment 10
Berkeley / Biology The Human Brain and Muscular System Marian Diamond
I think although the teacher isn't a young one but she definitely show the professional speech,and I really like that kind of class ,and indeed she also has a glamorous character that will keep you be attention on her class.
And at the class first she introduced herself a little bit , and then she took a brain out ,show everyone and explained the human brain after that she started introduced Muscular System,and I like that she would like to spend her lunch time with her students (It seems like is the thing she always does.)maybe discuess some student's questions or maybe just chat with them.
I think although the teacher isn't a young one but she definitely show the professional speech,and I really like that kind of class ,and indeed she also has a glamorous character that will keep you be attention on her class.
And at the class first she introduced herself a little bit , and then she took a brain out ,show everyone and explained the human brain after that she started introduced Muscular System,and I like that she would like to spend her lunch time with her students (It seems like is the thing she always does.)maybe discuess some student's questions or maybe just chat with them.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Assignment 9
I choose the "Country 107.7 - WGNA-FM"radio, because I like country songs a lot ,and I found a funny thing is that no matter which radio their all has a lot of commercial ,alomst 6 mins are commercial times,but I think the DJ didn't say so much things ,they didn't talk a lot ,and I like that kind of radio.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Assignment 8
A moment like this
What if I told you it was all meant to be
Would you believe me
Would you agree
It's almost that feelin'
We've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here now
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Ohh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Everything changes
But beauty remains
Something so tender
I can't explain
Well I maybe dreamin'
But 'till I awake
Can we make this dream last forever
And I'll cherish all the love we share
A moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Ohh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Could this be the greatest love of all
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Ohh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Ohh!
Like this!
Ohh!
I can't believe it's happening to me!
Some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this
Ohh
Like this
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American pop singer, songwriter, and occasional actress.
And she won the highly-publicized first season of the television series American Idol in 2002.
She performed the ballad "A Moment Like This", the song written for the winner of American Idol, which would subsequently appear on her debut album, Thankful.
Song's music video was filmed at Pantages Theater in Hollywood, and incorporated short scenes of Clarkson performing on Idol.And I really think she is a wonderful singer, and she looks like a nice person too,hope ypu'll like it!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Assignment 7
Earth Hour 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo
There is an organization call Earth hour and it has held the actions of against Global Warming since 2007 , and it have won a lots of people's attentions , and in 2009 0n March 28th at 8:30 they had their traditional action that is turning off all the electricity . And they have a well-known saying "I'm just a person" , that means even your just one person you still can make a different to this world , and that encourages people to stand out and join them.
And their plan is called Vote Earth , and on the below is their statement:
This year, Earth Hour was transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have an opportunity to cast their vote for Earth. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes by the time world leaders meet in Copenhagen for the Global Climate Change Conference in December 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour was taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people casting their vote for Earth. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from.
VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community – a call to stand up and take control of the future of our planet.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
Their video touches me so I choose this to put on my blog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo
There is an organization call Earth hour and it has held the actions of against Global Warming since 2007 , and it have won a lots of people's attentions , and in 2009 0n March 28th at 8:30 they had their traditional action that is turning off all the electricity . And they have a well-known saying "I'm just a person" , that means even your just one person you still can make a different to this world , and that encourages people to stand out and join them.
And their plan is called Vote Earth , and on the below is their statement:
This year, Earth Hour was transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have an opportunity to cast their vote for Earth. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes by the time world leaders meet in Copenhagen for the Global Climate Change Conference in December 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour was taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people casting their vote for Earth. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from.
VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community – a call to stand up and take control of the future of our planet.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
Their video touches me so I choose this to put on my blog.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Assignments 6
Monday - April 06, 2009
ESL Podcast 466 – Having a Good or Bad Bedside Manner
to be cut out --> to be created to do sth that your are good at.
bedside manner --> the way that doctor communicate to the patients.
callous --> without considering other person's feeling.
taking a turn for the worse --> to be getting worse expecially health.
blurt it out --> say sth without thinking first.
diagnosis --> doctor's conclusion of what the problem is.
soften --> to be nicer,easier to accept.
*to soften the blow --> to soften the bad news.
prognosis --> how the health will change in the future.
reassure --> less worry,to make the person's to be more confident.
feel sorry for --> understand the patient's difficulty.
hysteric --> uncontrol emotion.
ESL Podcast 466 – Having a Good or Bad Bedside Manner
to be cut out --> to be created to do sth that your are good at.
bedside manner --> the way that doctor communicate to the patients.
callous --> without considering other person's feeling.
taking a turn for the worse --> to be getting worse expecially health.
blurt it out --> say sth without thinking first.
diagnosis --> doctor's conclusion of what the problem is.
soften --> to be nicer,easier to accept.
*to soften the blow --> to soften the bad news.
prognosis --> how the health will change in the future.
reassure --> less worry,to make the person's to be more confident.
feel sorry for --> understand the patient's difficulty.
hysteric --> uncontrol emotion.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Assignments 5
Assignments: Listen to 2 audio clips at your chosen level at Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab. List the topics of your chosen clips and 5 expressions you learn from the listening.
1.Job Hunting
Level:difficult Topic:jobs Type:conversation Speakers:man - woman Length:02:15
1.Job Hunting
Level:difficult Topic:jobs Type:conversation Speakers:man - woman Length:02:15
expressions:
in a nutshell (idiom): used when summarizing something in a very short, clear way- Business has been very slow over the past several months, and it will be difficult to maintain our current workforce. So, in a nutshell, we're going to have to let some of our workers go.
sprout (up) (verb): grow suddenly- A number of small software companies sprouted in our area as a result of the demand for new computer applications.
2.Car Accident
Level:medium Topic:car accidents Type:conversation Speakers:man - woman - teenage daughter Length:02:18
expressions:
blab (verb): talk too much about unimportant things, some of which might be private matters - She blabbed to her friends all about the accident and how it was all my fault. How embarrassing.
be in a jam (idiom): be in a difficult situation- I'm in a real jam because I have a date tonight, but my car broke down this afternoon? What am I going to do?
3.Movie Reviews: DVDs and Videos
Level:difficult Topic:entertainment Type:conversation Speakers:man - girl Length:01:14
expressions:
doze off (verb): to fall asleep- The little girl began to doze off after spending the whole afternoon at the park.
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