Essay topic: Compare and contrast the way in which English is taught here at the Language Institute with the way it is taught in your home country.
In these days of International intercourse, most people endeavour to study English. Therefore, increasing numbers of Korean students come to New Zealand to learn English. Both New Zealand and Korea teach students English as the first or second language, but they have some similarities and differences in environment, teaching materials and teaching methods.
The main difference between the two countries can be found in the environment. Firstly, a teacher and students speak in Korean, in New Zealand, on the other hand, they have to speak in English. As well, while there are almost fifty students in a class in Korea, only fifteen students study in New Zealand. Another difference between New Zealand and Korea, is that students can’t stay with family in NZ. However, there is a similarity in that both countries have a space to listen to English tapes and watch English movies to learn English.
Secondly, another difference between New Zealand and Korea is the materials for teaching. First of all, in Korea, a text-book must be approved by the Government, but it doesn’t need this approval in New Zealand. As well, most media is made in English in New Zealand, for instance, TV, radio, magazines, Newspaper. The only obvious similarity is that there are many and various English books in the two countries.
In spite of these differences of environment and teaching materials, there are also many similarities of teaching methods. For example, both of the countries teach students to memorize words, grammar is emphasized, and students should do homework. However, there are also some differences between the two countries. Whereas, in Korea, the teacher is Korean, the teacher is a native speaker in New Zealand, and students in New Zealand can have full immersion in English, but Korean students learn various other subjects, so they can’t concentrate on learning English.
In conclusion, although both of the countries have some differences in environment and teaching materials in the way they teach English, they also have some similarities as regards teaching methods.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
About Me!!! *^^*
I was born in Seoul, Korea in 1980. While my mother was pregnant with me, she thought that she would have a boy, because I was quite active. Actually, when I was young, I was a Tom Boy. So, my parents worried about me because I hurt my legs and fingers.
When I was thirteen years old, I couldn’t forget the Children’s Day. It was my last day as a child, because I wasn’t a child next year. But my parents were very busy, so they couldn’t celebrate that day for me. So, I was crying the whole day. Anyway, they bought a bicycle for me.
I have a sister who is two years older than me. We have so much in common. So, I envy my sister’s things. As matter of fact, she has gotten beautiful clothes. Before she got married, I used to wear her clothes. Most my friends think that I’m very fashionable, but truly I’m affected by my sister. Exactly speaking, she is fashionable, not me. Besides clothes, she is a great help to me. For instance, I’ve lived in sister’s house. Two years ago, she got married a New Zealander. That’s the biggest reason that I came to NZ to study English. My brother in law is very funny and handsome. So, before I came here, I expected that I can meet handsome New Zealand guy. But till now, I couldn’t. (T.T)
In Korea, most high school students study hard to success in an examination for University College. So, being a university student is quite big success. When I succeed my exam for university, my parents gave me a present that I’m using in Korea.
My favorite perfume is Bvlgari(I can’t remember spelling of the name) that I got as a present for the celebration of my coming of age. When I wan twenty one years old, I got it with twenty roses from my boyfriend. Now, we broke up and we didn’t meet anymore.
When I was a University student, I spent most of times at work that it was an extracurricular lesson of mathematics for high school students. So, I could buy my car, when I graduated a university college. (I miss my car~~!!!! T.T)
After graduation, I worked in trading company for five years. It was really nice. But, while I worked, I thought I had to study English more. Actually, in the future, I want to have my company. In order to accomplish my wish, I’m endeavoring in NZ.
When I was thirteen years old, I couldn’t forget the Children’s Day. It was my last day as a child, because I wasn’t a child next year. But my parents were very busy, so they couldn’t celebrate that day for me. So, I was crying the whole day. Anyway, they bought a bicycle for me.
I have a sister who is two years older than me. We have so much in common. So, I envy my sister’s things. As matter of fact, she has gotten beautiful clothes. Before she got married, I used to wear her clothes. Most my friends think that I’m very fashionable, but truly I’m affected by my sister. Exactly speaking, she is fashionable, not me. Besides clothes, she is a great help to me. For instance, I’ve lived in sister’s house. Two years ago, she got married a New Zealander. That’s the biggest reason that I came to NZ to study English. My brother in law is very funny and handsome. So, before I came here, I expected that I can meet handsome New Zealand guy. But till now, I couldn’t. (T.T)
In Korea, most high school students study hard to success in an examination for University College. So, being a university student is quite big success. When I succeed my exam for university, my parents gave me a present that I’m using in Korea.
My favorite perfume is Bvlgari(I can’t remember spelling of the name) that I got as a present for the celebration of my coming of age. When I wan twenty one years old, I got it with twenty roses from my boyfriend. Now, we broke up and we didn’t meet anymore.
When I was a University student, I spent most of times at work that it was an extracurricular lesson of mathematics for high school students. So, I could buy my car, when I graduated a university college. (I miss my car~~!!!! T.T)
After graduation, I worked in trading company for five years. It was really nice. But, while I worked, I thought I had to study English more. Actually, in the future, I want to have my company. In order to accomplish my wish, I’m endeavoring in NZ.
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