MIT Open Courseware

I choose the lesson: "Introduction to Psychology" in the most visited courses.
The lesson is very fun. The teacher designed many games and experiments
to let the student more participate and more enjoy.
But I think it is too hard to me to understand what the teacher are talking about.
And this lesson even have not the English subtitles.
Though the school will very hard but I think it is not unfair.
Because only few lesson have English subtitles.
Sometimes the recording is not very clear, so it is more important at this moment.
But it is very good experience because I never go to abroad to study
and never know how the teachers are teaching in the class.
And I think the resources in the abroad  are better than Taiwan.
I am very envy them and I think Taiwan's school can improve the equipment.
Let the teachers can show more information and let the students can learn more things
and more enjoy the lesson.

ESL Podcast998

Meeting a New Neighbor

1.neighbor: The person who lives either right next to you or very close to you.
2.settling in: To begin to feel comfortable in a new place.
3.to come over = to come to my house
4.scoop = inside information 
ex: I want to give you some scoop on new boss.
5.take a rain check: To say I can't so that right now, but I will do it in the future.
6. appointing myself: ex: I going to appointing myself  the king of this house and everyone must do what my say.
7.resident: The person who lives in particular area.
8.sort them out: To look at a large amount of something.
9.recluse: The person who spend almost of his/her time alone without talking to other people.
10.busybody: Someone who want to know what going on other people's life.
11.some people: Show how you are shock by what someone was say or what someone has done.
You can't believe it.

Leo, the taxi driver

Leo, the taxi driver

Where is this stranger going?

5/12

1. Break out of something  
like : Break out of her boring life.
The monkey break out of his cage.
The thief broke of the jail.
2. American English => sidewalk
    British English => pavement
3. Do you have anything in mind?
4. Do you already have some sort of plan?
5. Tired of being sick.      feel tired = feel weary
6. Today was like any other days. It's normal. Nothing special.

5/13

1. You better change attitude. Otherwise, you may get fired.
2. If you do something. Then, no one will get hurt.
3. He pull the car into the driveway.
4. For now, I'm going to work on my homework.
5. I open the door that lead to the basement.
6. I don't mind helping you, but you should try to figure it out on your own before asking me.

Steve Jobs' talk

Steve Jobs is the publicly figures.

Everybody discuss with him.

He creates the one of the best companies in the world.

But someone hates him and thinks he is a stingy.

I put aside on these things.

In his life, from he was born to create his business and face of death.

He faced many difficult things.

He felt down but never lost his faith.

I think it is very good attitude to let us learn.

And I am happy for him to find what he is really want.

Because I think it is difficult to find that and keep a faith with it.

Finally, I very love this sentence: Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

And I wish someday I will find what my love and keep going with faith.

Randall's Cyber Listening Lab

College Life:

1.hectic: very busy; full of activity

example:Today was too hectic for me.

2.tuition: the money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university

example:She received private tuition in French.

3.work your way through something:to do something from beginning to end, especially when it takes a lot of time or effort

example:She worked her way through the pile of documents.

A Story to Remember:

1.precinct: a part of a city that has its own police station; the police station in this area

example:The murder occurred just a block from the precinct.

2.therapist: a specialist who treats a particular type of illness or problem, or who uses a particular type of treatment

example:The therapist shows care for the patient, and the patient begins to trust and eventually have confidence.

3.saucer:a small round plate that curves up at the edges that you put a cup on

example:She gave the cat a saucer of milk.

Giant panda cub Yuan Zai unveiled in Taiwan's Taipei zoo

1.unveiled:  to remove a cover or curtain from a painting, statue, etc. so that it can be seen in public for the first time

2.anticipated:   to expect that something will happen and be ready for it.

I used the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary to search the first word means.  Maybe is I'm not used to search the word with  Bilingual dictionaries . I'm so confused when I look at the meaning. but when I change my mind I can understand it. I think the meaning is defined very good. And it has the example sentence can let me know more clearly.

I used the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Dictionary to search the second word means. I don't know why it can't pronounce.It's so pity .The define can let me know the word's meaning and example sentence is numerous.But it has too many advertisement . I don't like that . 

emily

Hello, My name is 洪品蓉, English name is emily.

 I live in New Taipei  City.

I graduated from Shilin High School of Commerce. International Trade Division.
Now I study in National Taipei College Business. Department of Business Administration.

 I am twenty years old.  

My hobbies are reading, listening music, and watching movie. 

My English is very poor , but I will do my best to  improve my English.
Because I want to travel around the world.
To make friends from everywhere.
Experience their culture , language and life.
If you want to make a friend with me or have some questions,
welcome to leave a message for me.