http://www.nhk.or.jp/gogaku/english/3monthnew/index.html
I reccomend the program.So if you want to know detail,prease access the website.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Good for practice English
http://home.disney.go.com
You can practice listening and reading English in this website. There are a lot of information about Disney movies, tv, music, events and so on. And you can play some games. I hope you like it.
University of Web
http://www.jimmyr.com/free_education.php
This provide Berkeley video courses. These contents seem to be difficult because these need expert knowledge. However, you will feel fun to the subject which you like.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
English Lessons on the Internet
Do you like music? If your answer isn't "NO",I recommend this page.
http://uk.myspace.com/
This is a big community site (SNS) especially for pepple who like music.
We can read so many blogs which are written by artists all over the world.Your favolite artist might be here.
We can listen many good English songs we've never listened.
And if you got free account of my space, you could write your own blog.
Moreover, if you remembered English songs and sang it, your speaking skill woud be better, parhaps.
I think Myspace will train your 4 English skills totally.
For practice English!
Watching the program is to practice listening, site is to practice reading. In addition, site have games of English words and listening.
http://www.nhk.or.jp/night/
FOR PRACTICING ENGLISH
www.two-para.com
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
skill up English!!
It is important for us to go on studying every day.
http://www.echigo.ne.jp/~acn/katei/magazine.html
To practice English...
"Peanuts" is a comic strip written by Charles M.Schulz.
"The Official Peanuts Website" has a daily comic strip.
We can practice English by reading this comic.
http://www.peanuts.com/
Friday, October 12, 2007
Learning English on the Internet
KCRW was my favorite radio station when I went to UCLA. It was just the local, community college radio station, but they had some of the best music, and the widest variety, of any station. When they started an African music show I even got to go down to the station and share some of my albums with the DJs. Now I listen to them on the Internet, where they have turned into one of the biggest stations in Internet Radio. I especially enjoy their news and podcasts. The level of their English might be a little above yours, but you might like their music.
A source of easier English for listening might be the ESL podcast site.
You can read English just about anywhere on the Internet, and even many sites that aren't basically English usually have English pages for international visitors. The Japan Times website might be of interest to you, though, since they have lots of information about Japan in English.
Writing English is becoming more and more common on the Internet, since many blogs and news sites allow visitors to leave comments. Of course this blogsite is for you to practice writing, and you are free to start your own blog if you want, but such sites as Japan Today have room for many comments from visitors. Feel free to jump into the arguments and flame away!
There are lots more links about studying English, other languages and linguistics on my languages links page. Feel free to check it out any time.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Hello!
I'm interesting philosophy and psychology, despite belong to agriculture and life science! BecauseI want to know and study various things in my life time. Where we come from, what we are, where we are going...
By the way, my hobby is drawing arts(indeed it's not well), composing trivial things(similar to before), and listening to music. Do you know "POLYSICS" or "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES"? If you like, please talk to me lightheartedly!
I want to make new friend through this class.
Thank you for reading!!
Introduce myself
Thank you!
Introduce myself
My name is Michi Kamiyama.please call me Michi.
I'm from Itayanagi in Aomori.
My birthday is October 17.I'm 18 years old.
My hobbies are cooking,reading,shopping and listening to music.
I'm majoring in science and technology.
I want to have a good time and make friends in this class.
thank you!
Hello!! 州^ё^)ノシ
I love music.So my hobby is listening to music .I belong to ROCK OFFICE. It's band club.my part is drums.I enjoy practicing. Oh! In nextweek,Wendnesday, Thirsday, Friday,We have LIVE( ...but I don't play in stage). If you have free time, please come in Digakukaikan 3F !!
I enjoying school life. Nice to meet you.
Introduce myself
My hobby is watching movie ,listening to music,reading comics and so on.
The best movie I've watched lately is "Nijiiro Rocket".It is amazing that this movie was produced by few high school students.If you find it ,please watch!
I like rock music ,especially sun41,ellegarden, 10-feet.
I want to have a wonderful time in this class. thank you!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Nice to meet you, everyone!

Hello!
My name is Takefusa Tarusawa. Please call me "taru".
I'm from Hirosaki.
Hirosaki is known to beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and also lots of snow in winter.
Of course my favorite season is winter. Every year I look forward to coming winter because I can enjoy skiing in snow-covered mauntains.
In addition to skiing, I like to play billiards and darts.
In these days, I began bicycle rides. It's really fun! As I'm beginner, I know nothing about my bicycle...
I'm majoring in agriculture and life science. I'm very interested in biology, especially the structure of the DNA.
In the future, I want to engage in the researches of life science or medicine.
I belong to the iai club. Do you know "iai"?
If you have any interest in the iai, please talk to me. Of course in English!! :D
I hope that we enjoy learning English and we get along with one another.
Thanks!
introduce myself
I'm 18 years old. I'm from Odate in Akita. I live in odate now!! I come to school by train. It takes 40 minutes. I'm from Odate Homei highschool.
My hobbies are cooking,shopping,and listening to music. I like sushi. I dislike eggplant.
I'm major in English.
I want to be an English teacher.
I want to make friends in this English class.
Thank you!!
introduce myself
I belong to brass band club in this university and play the trumpet.
I like pasta and dislike natto.
My dream is becoming an English teacer in high school.
I want to enjoy my scgool life. Please feel free to talk to me!
Thank you for reading.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
free assignment
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Last Blog
Finally,I want to present this picture to you!Beautiful scenery isn't it?
Sunday, July 29, 2007
free assignment

Friday, July 27, 2007
FREE ASSIGNMENT -summer vacation-

At first,I want to meet my high school friends.Most of my friends go to colleges outside of Aomori and many friends will go back to Hirosaki in this summer vacation.When I meet them,I want to play what we played in our high school days.It'll be fun that we meet days after a long separation.I'm looking forward to meeting them!!
Second,I want to develop my muscle.I'm playing soccer but my muscle isn't enough to win other college's players.And then,I have a senior who have strong muscle,Mr Omote.I aim to get muscle like him.So,I have to go to a sport gym in order to develop myself!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
free assignment -my favorite player-

Now,I'm introducing about one of my favorite soccer player.
His name is Naotake Hanyu!!He is a member of the official soccer team.To tell the trueth,I'm not his long fan.In addition,I didn't even know him until Mr Osim selected him as a member of Japanese team.
However,the impression I got from his play was great!!He ran and ran in the field and showed me many wonderful plays.I was surprised how long he ran.Then,his position is side midfielder and I'm playing the same position now.I want to become like him someday!!I cheer him very much!!
statistics -aging society-
free assignment

Free Blog Assignment

Free Assignment
Free Assignment
Free Assignment - POEM -

“I am”
“Snow” didn’t know how to stop snowing.
But “Rain” knew how easy it is to stop everything.
When your hair fell into tears,
I had to talk with “Snow” to tell him how the things happened.
Then, “Rain” was laughing at everything we did,
And “Wind” was laughing at “Rain".
After a while…
When the air came to be sonorous, music began.
When I listened to the music that existed between silence and noise, I fell in the dept.
There was nothing.
But nothing was everything I wanted.
I was a confused boy like “Snow”, “Rain” and “Wind”.
Now, I am a crazy guy falling into the dept to get nothing.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Statistics,Chinese population

Free Assignment
Do you know "WHAT I'VE DONE"? It is their new released song, and new movie "TRNAFORMER" 's theme song.
I recommend you once listen their songs, and watch the new movie. And I promise you are exited!
Statistics
This statistics is the birth rate in Japan. This statistics show that recently, the birth rate is gradually fallen down. Because women who is married lately are increased. And many women tend to bear only one child because of economic respect.But I think that japanese government should take a measure against this problem.
Quotation
The song's lylics is "I'll face myself . To cross out what I've become. Erace myself and let go of what I've done."
My Favorite Season
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Free Assignment
Although I was keeping away from Michael Jackson,at length I came to listen to his songs recentry.His songs are very funky!They fit for dancing.Also,he sing melodious songs,such as "Heal The World".Anyway,today I want you to tell me what he has been to lately.If someone know what happens to him,please tell me about it.Friday, July 20, 2007
Free Assignment


Do you know sannnaimaruyama? It is famous remains of the Jomon period in Aomori. I want to introduce some remains in sannnaimaruyama.
The upper picture is sheds. The sheds were built 4500 years ago! They are called takayukasikisouko. They were used for not only stock but also ritual.
The under picture is the grave for children. There was a earthenware in the grave and there were some stones in the earthenware. It is interesting custom.
If you want to know more, please visit here.
Link&Quotation
My favorite season
free assignment

I introduce my favorite singer,"Mr.Children".
Mr.Children has 4 memers whose each part is vocal,guitar,bass guitar and drums.Thier songs are many.And I don't hae confidence that I know all songs.However all of their song is very nice and move me and everyone.Also,their songs are not only good melody but also good words!So,I want everyone to know Mr.Children.
If you never listen to their songs,please listen to one of them.
Link & Quotation
I have some favorite musician.Today,I'm going to introduce one of them.
It's RADWIMPS.Here is a link about them.They play in Japanese music.One of the reason I like them is their soft and tender lyric.I often become comforted by them.In addition,they play it with very impressing melody.I want you to listen it!!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Assignment
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
assignment
Blog Assignment

Assignment
This figure shows the coverage of cellphone in Japan. According to this, over 80% of Japanese have them. For example, 86.8% of Japanese , that is about one hundred million, have in 2006.
We always communicate by using cellphones. Now, we cannot live without them.
assignment

Education in Bolivia

Education System
School leaving age: 13
Literacy rate: 86%
Numbers in tertiary education: 278,763 students
[my opinion]
According to the graph, the compulsory education of Bolivia is until one student becomes 13 years old, on the other hand, that of Japan requires the graduation of junior high school. Not the degree but the age is the essential factor of the education in Bolivia.
In fact, Bolivia is one of the least industrialized countries in the world, however, there are many colleges that are much older than Tokyo university or Kyoto university that are the oldest and most authoritative ones in Japan. But there are not so many students who can enter the colleges. Poverty is one of the biggest reasons for this. It proves that the problem of money can deprive people of the chances to learn and study.
Assignment
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Charts and Statistics
According to this statistics,vinegar makes our blood pressure down.This statistics compare three groups.One group doesn't drink vinegar after eating(look at blue line).Another group drink 15ml vinegar after eating(look at green line).The other group drink 30ml vinegar after eating(look at orange line).As you see,blue and orange line group's blood pressure is falling!If you are worried about blood pressure,why don't you drink vinegar after eating?
Saturday, July 14, 2007
BEATLES
Here comes the sun, do do do do
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling
It's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling
It feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, do do do do
Here comes the sun, and I sayIt's all right
If you want to know more about their songs,I want you to click the title.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Charts and Statistics
According to this statistics,you can know that the Great Kanto Earthquake was a terrible earthquake.At least 105,000 people had died,and there were tens of thousands of casualties.Although scientists believe that a major earthquake strikes Tokyo every 70 years, it has been more than 80 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake.On September 1, 1923, the ground shuddered for six minutes, leveling buildings, derailing trains, and snapping water mains.If an earthquake like this strikes Tokyo, what a hell will we change?Will we survive?Links and Quotes
KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORKCONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGEThe Parties to this Protocol,Being Parties to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change,hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”,In
pursuit of the ultimate objective of the Convention as stated in its Article
2,Recalling the provisions of the Convention,Being guided by Article 3 of the
Convention,Pursuant to the Berlin Mandate adopted by decision 1/CP.1 of the
Conference of theParties to the Convention at its first session,Have agreed as
follows:
This is a part of Kyoto Protocol.When the United States refused to cooperate with the Kyoto Protocol in 2001,it not only generated a large amount of controversy,but also diminished the impact of the agreement.How can the world eliminate the problem of pollution when its largest polluter will not dedicate itself to the task?
Thursday, July 12, 2007
assignment
Before he was Slam Dunk Champion, Gerald Green was starring in the NBA Summer League. The league's rising talent will show their stuff at the 2007 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
I like basketball very much,so I introduce basketball site,NBA!!
favorite season
Assignment
National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan↓
http://www.kokusen.go.jp/soudan_now/click.html
According to this Web site, "Don't feel anxious excessively."
Link and Quotation
A doctor says, "Since people who get metabolic syndrome have many risks such as diseases in blood vessels, it is important that we treat them predominantly."
We can prevent metabolic syndrome if we are more careful about lifestyle.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
assignment
I like tennis very much!From 25 June to 7 july,wimbledon was holding.
I enjoied this!
Link and Quotation
These words below this sentence are my favorite words that he said.
One thing I know is that the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. -Albert Schweitzer
link and quotation
Here is a link to a practical essay about this for you.
And I give you the quotation from the beginning part of the essay.
The Local and the Global share a close mutual relationship of change and exchange in an intercultural way. Using the example of the Bolivian charango, the intercultural dynamics and development of a string instrument will be outlined in terms of its structure. The complex process of cultural transformation and adoption is investigated and described under the general viewpoints of acculturation during the colonial period and mental syncretism as well as of modern transculturation processes under globalization.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Blog assignment
UNAIDSis national organization for preventing AIDS.
UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, brings together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations to the global AIDS response. Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Based in Geneva, the UNAIDS secretariat works on the ground in more than 75 countries world wide.
Friday, July 06, 2007
links and quotes
Here is the actual address:
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
My favorite season

My favorite season is winter, for I like snow.
Snow is white. White is beautiful!!
Also, we can do various things with snow; for example, play yuki-gassen, diving into snow, making kamakura, and making yuki-daruma.
This picture is Hirosaki Castle in winter. There are some yuki-doros in this. Yuki-doro is a figure made of snow. They are also beautiful.
How about going to Hirosaki Park not only in spring but also in winter?
Friday, June 22, 2007
MY FAVORITE SEASON

Monday, June 11, 2007
MyFavoriteSeason
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Blog Assignment~my favorite season~

Wednesday, June 06, 2007
winter.....

My favorite season is winter. In this season, I am extremely happy and deeply calm, listening to the sound that snow falls onto the ground. But the best reason for this is because my love loves winter very much. She says, “most people might say they hate winter because of its severe cold, but this cold makes me want to stay with my love, next to my love with love…” The word always makes me deeply …fall into loving her. So…,I love winter.
My favorite season

My favorite season
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
My favorite season
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Spring is the best season.
My Favorite Season

At first,it's the season of meeting.we meet many people and expand our relation.It's fantastic that we talk with new friends.
Second,the climate is mild.We can live easily and I can play soccer in comfort.I think it's best season to enjoy soccer.
At last,there are many exciting things.We have many holidays,GW.In our town,we can enjoy the cherry blossoms festival.
Therefore,I love this season.
Assignment with picture
This picture is "Hirosaki Park."(from http://www.jomon.ne.jp/~ja7bal/hirosaki.htm)I love spring! I think that "sakura" is the best beautiful flower, so I love sakura.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
sesame street
SESAMI STREET
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Sesami Street
I want to watch another movie next time.
Sesame Street
At first, I thought it was a TV program like Eigode asobo but it was near to Okasan To Issyo.
I enjoyed this class very much. So I want to watch another video in class someday.
Blog Assignment
Cartoons are funny and pretty, and stories are constructed easy English. These movies are so pleasant and peaceful, but these are too simple and childish, I think.
If I can, I want chance to watch more exiting movies.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sesami Street
SESAME STREET
Also, “Sesame Street” is a pioneer in the field of human equality (education of human equality). Black people, handicapped persons, young children play together in the program with respect for each other. It might mean that “people is people, human is human”.
“Sesame Street” has such important meanings, so it would never disappear.
Sesami Street
I enjoyed watching Sesami Street very much.
SESAMESTREET
I understand that the study in our early age is very effective.Thanks to this,children can learn English happily and surely.I wanted to learn English by this.
By the way,I learn French as a class.I'm coming to be unable to follow the class and I'm looking for some programs by which I can learn French like SESAMESTREET.Please tell me if anyone know.HELP!!
Sesami street
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Sesami Street
Friday, May 18, 2007
Assignment
Very cute pictures with very funny somgs were so nice.
In Sesame Street, many characters teach us English merrily.
Probably, children can like to study English thanks to Sesame Street.
I thought that studying merrily is very important.
I want to study merrily.
Sesame Street
I thought Sesame Street is both interesting and instructive children`s program. Because it helps counting numbers, learning alphabets with song, dance and animation.
I felt there were many things I can learn in this program!
I like Elmo, but he didn`t appear this time, so I am sad a little!><
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Continued from previous message.
Last,I'd like to write today's review on 'SESAMI STREET'.In japan 'OKAASANTOISSHO' corresponds to 'SESAMI STREET',I guess. In this TV program, instructers teach 'A I U E O......'and'1 2 3 4 5........'to children in front of TV and sing and dance with them. I myself would often be looking forward to watching this program in my childhood.This program can inspire children' writing and listening ability,imagination and creativity to think, speak and act actively for themselves.'SESAMI STREET' have the same effect,I think.Colorful pictures on the program inspire children' eyes,the characters' voice inspire their ears,and their repeat after characters inspire their mouths.Thus both programs can help children develop their ability.I strongly believe that more and more these TV programs for children should be broadcasted instead of meaningless variety show programs because it is children that carry Japan in the future.
May 17,2007.I'm very very sorry for having piled up blog assignments!!!
First,I'd like to introduce myself.My name is 'Shoichi Kitano'(handle name is 'shoichi+').I'm from Osaka.Osaka is very big city,as you know,so it is convinient for us to live there.However I'm used to be fed up with noise from cars,people,advertising and so on.I would often feel messy!So it is very confortable for me to live in Hirosaki now!People are kind,air is clear,mountain is wonderful and star is beautiful.I'm strongly thinking that it was right to enter Hirosaki University.Now I belong to medical soccer club.I practice soccer in this club 4 days every week.So my university life is very busy but very enjoyable.I still have a lot of what I want you to know about myself.So please speak to me in class.
Second,this blog will be useful for us if we post a message about our daily life,as NY said in this blog too,and comment at least your previous and latter message.How do you think?
SesameStreet 17,May
People who appear SesameStreet was very happy.I feel that everyone likes English and enjoys studying English.
If I had watched SesameStreet when I was a child,I would have become a good English speaker!
I decided that I should remember may original intention and enjoy studying english.So,it is a wonderful prompt for me to watch SesameStreet.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Golden Week Assignment
This year I had a cherry blossom -viewing picnic only once, but it was very fun.
(According to some exchangestudents in Hirosaki, they've already gone no less than 5 times!!)
I was going to have a Hanami-picnic with some german friends of mine.
We happened to meet other mutual friends of ours there, and we had a picnic under cherry blossoms all together!!!
We enjoyed the foods and drinks which each of us had bought and played cardgames there.
It become a precious memory for me...
Actually, this was my first cherry blossom-viewing picnic this year
and also the first one with no alkohol in my whole life:p
thanks.
Golden Week Assignment
Thursday, May 10, 2007
goldenweek
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Golde weeek
Golden Week Assignment
On 4th and 5th, I went shopping with my friends.
On 6th, my mother taught me many cooking recipe.
Her handmade cookies are very delicious!!
So, I cannnot relax,but I enjoyed holidays very much!!
Golden Week Assignment
On May 5th,I was interviewed for a part-time job.I want to earn my pocket money as soon as possible!!
On 6th,I went department store with my friends because it was GW bargain!!We bought some clothes.
During Golden Week,I could be refreshed★
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Assignment2
Assignment1
I'm from Aomori city.I go to university by train.But I think I'm going to live in Hirosaki by this winter,because I have trouble in getting up early every morning. If you know good apartment,Please tell me.
Thank you.
Blog Assignment
In June, we dance circle are supposed to take place some event, so I must practice hard because Iam a beginner.
Actually, I could get some new dance skill through practice, and succeeded in presentation in basic seminar.
I spent great days!
Blog Assignment1
Hallo everyone, my name is kanako Shinkawa.
I Major science of religions.
I've been in Germany as a exchange student 2 years before, but I can speak german a litte^^;
It is really hard for me to master even a language.
but it is also fun to communicate with people in foreign language:)
So I want to communicate with more people who came from different countries .
In this case, English is the best language, I suppose.
thanks.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Golden Week Assignment
I planned to stay at home in Hirosaki and study hard during golden week.
But, I heard that my friend was sick and received treatment in a hospital in Aomori City.
So, I went to Aomori City to visit her.
She was livelier than I had thought. I felt relieved.
I hope she will get better soon.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
My Golden Week
There were two plans what I want to do this week.
The first plan was clean my room. There were so many things in my room, so I had to clean up!
Second plan was go to see the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park. I went there with my grandmother, mother, and my sister. It was so beautiful!! I want to go to see next year again.
And the best things I`m afraid of now is May syndrome!!


















