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Posted at Tue Nov 08 06:16:12 UTC 2011
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/1174505 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/1174505 jiro Tue Nov 08 06:16:12 UTC 2011 I want this letter checked for the application of a study tour.
Please read and check this passage as an official letter.

He performs well in subjects like world history, P.E., and Bible study with good grades. Especially he is good at using his physical skills and performs distinctively in subjects like P.E. Also, he is good at arts, and tries hard in Japanese and English at his own pace. As a whole, he has the average skills. He studies patiently in science and has improved especially in general science B.

He is stable, and able to deal with problems evenly. He is insightful, and thinks over his behaviors and thoughts and willing to improve. He doesn't easily depend on others but tries hard by himself, and also he is good at cooperating with others to make things better. Now, he desires to study English hard and make himself a better being.

Thanks for reading this.


Posted at Thu Feb 03 06:11:55 UTC 2011
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/793150 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/793150 jiro Thu Feb 03 06:11:55 UTC 2011
Posted at Fri Mar 12 23:05:44 UTC 2010
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Posted at Fri Mar 12 04:07:13 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/403995 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/403995 jiro Fri Mar 12 04:07:13 UTC 2010
First, they know how to talk to a stranger on the street, so those who come to you smiling and say "How are you?" are mostly Yakuza.

Second, they usually have tatoos on their back, so if you want to know whether a person is a Yakuza or not, please go to an onsen together to check if he or she has a tatoo. Not all people who have tatoos are Yakuza.

Third, they tend to stick together and act together, and play one's role in their group. Please listen to their talk and if you can find out their vertical relationships clearly, they maybe Yakuzas.

Following is how to avoid annoying Yakuzas.

Posted at Fri Mar 12 02:00:21 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/403883 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/403883 jiro Fri Mar 12 02:00:21 UTC 2010

Posted at Tue Feb 09 05:43:35 UTC 2010
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/366469 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/366469 jiro Tue Feb 09 05:43:35 UTC 2010
Posted at Mon Nov 16 05:24:13 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/284975 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/284975 jiro Mon Nov 16 05:24:13 UTC 2009
Posted at Mon Nov 09 05:10:27 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/279097 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/279097 jiro Mon Nov 09 05:10:27 UTC 2009
In the last decade, we experienced a lot of terrorisms and the war between the U.S. and Iraq, or Afganistan. We also had one of the biggest economic plunges in 2008. In Japan, because of the bad economy, the unemployment rate hit 5 percent, while in the U.S. it reached 10 percent. One out of ten people lost jobs. I can't believe this fact, but I have to say I am lucky because I have a job of teaching here at Seiai. However, I think I need to take care of people in trouble, but I don't know how. I only work as usual, just teach students the importance of getting a job, and tell them not to lose it. We donate money to UNICEF, or other NGOs working in poor nations in Asia every month, but how many people are really relieved and saved by our act? I don't know for sure whether our act is really good or bad in the long run, as they depend too much on others and may not be able to live by themselves.

I have been teaching in this school for ten years. I have met many people so far, all of whom are very nice and kind to me. I really appreciate them. However, I feel I didn't do enough. I am not what I expected to be ten years ago. I'm fine by myself, but I want to be open to the world, and be connected to many others, feeling we are together on Earth. That's one of the reason I'm writing this message to you. So far, I'm confined to myself. bound by everyday life. Of course I'm happy and satisfied with my situation at home or at school, but inside of me is very blank and narrow or blurred.

In the next decade I confess that I will be open to the world, inside-out. I am afraid that I might lose myself, though. I am open to the world by expressing myself in various ways, so that others can respond to me and make me realize what I will need for the next stage to come. I will be glad if someone can help me to open the doors still closed in my mind. I wish I can reach out to others through the doors in the next decade.

Posted at Sat Nov 07 05:12:35 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/277603 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/277603 jiro Sat Nov 07 05:12:35 UTC 2009
Posted at Fri Jul 24 06:45:09 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/199129 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/199129 jiro Fri Jul 24 06:45:09 UTC 2009
Posted at Wed Jul 01 07:51:45 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/183347 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/183347 jiro Wed Jul 01 07:51:45 UTC 2009 I am not studying to be a linguist. I don't want to be a translater, but I want to use English as much as I can. But in Japan, it is limited to use English, especially in the suburbs. I'm using English on daily basis, though the number of people who speak English is very few. I myself wonder what is the real purpose of studying a foreign language. Studying English for more than 10 years, I confess that I am not quite good at it. I think there is something more to learn English just as communication or knowledge. Do you have any other motivations to study foreign language? Please let me know your ideas. Thanks, Jiro

Posted at Mon Jun 29 06:00:46 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/181846 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/181846 jiro Mon Jun 29 06:00:46 UTC 2009 It's summer and hot here in Hirosaki, Japan.
My favorite season is summer, and I like to take a shower with cold water. Today, there was an athletic day at a nursery school for my children. I had a good time, with my children, and with my parents in law. I t was a good, normal Sunday. Sometimes I wonder if it is what I want to do, or what I want to be, working everyday, spend my time with my family, having no time for myself... That's why I am here writing this diary to improve my English and also to improve myself inside, with the help of other people. So, please give comments. Sincerely, Jiro

Posted at Sun Jun 28 08:05:11 UTC 2009
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Posted at Sat Jun 27 03:36:26 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/180517 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/180517 jiro Sat Jun 27 03:36:26 UTC 2009 I want to learn daily conversational skills, because my English is a little hard. So let's talk just like talking in conversation. I like listening to music, watching TV, movies, and so on. Jiro

Posted at Thu Jun 25 00:19:32 UTC 2009
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/179105 http://www.lang-8.com/56725/journals/179105 jiro Thu Jun 25 00:19:32 UTC 2009