Advantages of studying English in America

Advantages of studying English in America

English is global language. Many people study it to communicate to a lot of people who are from other countries. Furthermore, many people study English for their jobs. However, learning English in a country whose mother tongue is not English is difficult because we can’t study native pronunciation, slang and so on. The best way to learn it is going a country where there are native English speakers. In my opinion, studying English in America is beneficial. There are three reasons why studying there is good. These include to learning many English skills, interacting with many overseas students and taking TOEFL.
First, we can learn many English skills. There are many people who speak American English. American English is very common so learning American English is useful. It can use many countries. Moreover, in America, there are people from other countries where people use other English. For example, in Texas, when people say “you” they pronounce like “ya “. If we study in our own countries, we can’t study special pronunciation and so on. In addition, listening skill is so improved. In my country, it is difficult to buy CDs which include fast listening practice. Especially, in California, people speak English fast so I can practice listening to fast English. We can also improve writing skills too because should write a lot of essays in universities. To get good grades, students should write them well. What’s more, they must write academic essays. If they continue writing essays, their vocabulary is enriched. Particularly it is a chance to learn academic vocabulary. We don’t have many chances to learn them in Japan. Writing skills are useful in varied areas. People whose writing skill is great are evaluated high so writing skill is important. If you are a businessman, you must write documents and get high evaluation. However, it is important not only writing skill but also speaking skill. In America, we can brush up our speaking skill. In universities, a lot of teachers think class participation is important. To get high grades, students should speak in the class. Moreover they should say their opinion. In America, everyone wants to have their own opinion. Not speaking own opinion is not good because people think you have no idea. When students make presentations they must share their opinion. In America, time of presentation is so long and they have to attract the audience. Speaking skill is important so it may be improved.
Second, there are many overseas students. When coming to America, they have anxiety. However, everyone has it so they may relieve from it. They can help and encourage each other. In addition they are not used to speaking English. Native speakers’ English is fast so they can’t speak and listen to it. At first, speaking slowly is easy to understand. Only speaking with overseas students is good practice. They may talk about their own countries’ culture at first time. It is easy to talk and good to learn other students’ culture. It can broaden our horizons. You may think from your new point of view. What’s more people who live in America are accustomed to overseas students. There is little prejudice. If people aren’t accustomed to them, we may worry about it. Making friends with these people is easy. Some American is interested in overseas students and Some American teaches us English. They should teach about their country and can learn English. There is benefit each other because they can become bilinguals. In America, there are many bilingual speakers. They can help and care especially overseas students. Universities can care them too. Many universities are positive to accept overseas students. There are many programs. For example language program, scholarship and so on. Scholarship is helpful for them because school fee is so expensive. If they want it, they have to study so hard.
Third, overseas students should take TOEFL. Passing TOEFL is necessary for them so they should study hard. They have to read a lot of passages so they may read fast. Reading is useful to study in universities because their homework is reading textbook. When reading, they can learn much vocabulary which is basic. Learning vocabulary is useful to talk, write, read and listen to English. In addition they can prove weak points of English and improve them so brush up English skills. Studying for the TOEFL means learning basic English completely. TOEFL has variety sections. It is useful after entering universities when using English. TOEFL is used in America only. It is one of important advantages to study English in America.
In conclusion, studying in America is good to study English because of three reasons. These reasons include English skills, interaction with international students, and TOEFL. Living in America is useful before, during, and after studying. Brushing up English is good thing because everyone thinks great English speakers are great. They can use English a lot of situation not only for them but also for someone. Especially, America has many programs to study English. They may be helpful for someone who wants to study English. Basically, studying English in America has the most advantages.

Journal Entry #15

Write about your plans for the rest of the summer.

I have two plans of the rest of this summer. They are studying and going somewhere with my firiends. First, I should study next week at CSUF because I have Bridge Program. Bridge Program is learning how to use library and write an essay. It takes 3 hours everyday. I hope this program is useful for me. Second, I want to go to amusement parks. I bought tickets of Universal Studio last month to go with my friend. However, he went back to Japan so we couldn't go there. I want to go there after he comes back to America. Moreover I heard that tickets of Six Flags Magic Mountain are cheep just now. I think it is a chance to go there without expensive tickets. I have to go there during this summer. I have little free time so I hope I really enjoy this summer.

Journal Entry #14

Write about your experience at the Angels game.



I didn't go to the Angels so I'mgoing to write about last weekend. My plan of last weekend was going to music concert with my seniors and Tomo. In this concert, a lot of famous bands played. For example, LINKINPARK, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, SAOSIN and so on. I was looking forward to watching this live. However, my senior mistook the date of this live so I couldn't watch it. Instead of this live, we went to Melrose. Melrose has a lot of clothes shops. I wanted to buy clothes but I had bought them another day. In addition, I prepared for live so in my wallet there were little money and no credit cards. I couldn't pay for clothes so I didn't buy them. However I like Melrose because it has peculiar atmosphere. I want to go there someday with much money.

Journal Entry #13

We are going to watch a movie on Thursday. After we watch the movie, write a summary desribing the main idea and some of the important details.

This story is that a woman who is unmarried and a man who is a teacher get married. Her family wants that she get married to Greek but he is not Greek. In addition, he is a vegetarian. Her family disagrees this marriage. However, he tries hard to be liked them and finally they get married.

Journal Entry #12

Today we talked about the three kinds of love (agape, phileo, eros). Write a paragraph explaining how these three kinds of love are diferent. What kind of relationship has which kind of love?

First, agape is love which is for everyone or everything. For example, meels, children, one's wife or husband and so on. We must not want benefit about this love. Second, phileo is love which is for a family, firends, and so on. phileo gives fun oractivity to them. Third, eros is love which relates especially sex. If you love someone who is more than your friends, this love expresses eros.

Joounal Entry #11

What dreams do you have? These may be funny or silly. They may be serious or even impossible. Make a list of 10 things you would like to accomplish (see, do, eat, climb, run, have, etc.) before you die.

become the musician
go to Ozzfest
tatoo on my back
have my ear's gristle pierced
be good at playing the pool
buy CDJ and play it
get a driver's licence
cry when I hear great music
have a full bast
love a boyfriend earnestly

Journal Entry #10

Taiwan is one of the great places. There are three reasons why it is good. First, Taiwanese food is so delicious. Fruit and vegetables are fresh. Especially, a fruit juice taste very sweety. In addition to, we can enjoy eating peculiar food. For example, soup of catfish, an oyster omelet and so on. Second, many goods are cheap. I like Chinese tea but in Japan, it is soexpensive. However, in Taiwan, it is inexpensive so I could buy many kinds of Chinese tea. Souvenirs are also cheep so I could buy them for my friends. Third, a lot of Taiwanese can speak Japanese. Because I could communicate with my mother tongue, I asked some questions and told my will. I could enjoy shopping and going sightseeing. In conclusion, Taiwan is a great place because I can travel comfortably.