http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
the text of Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
"You've got to find what you love'" Jobs said. I believe this will encourage most of the people, especially those who are fresh in the society. Sometimes, as far as i am concerned, people surrendering to the reality is that they are willing to stay a place with more security, and they have the ability to manage well instead of defeating the challenges and unexpected situations. That's why some of under graduates choose to attend the graduate school without second thoughts. For them, they have no ideas about what they can do after graduation, or , if I am competitive enough to stand out from others once steping out form the univesity.
We all know that Jobs chose his own road. Although he encountered a lot of obstacles, such as dismissing from the first company, suffering form a cancer, Jobs never loses his hope and faith.
Yeah, the strong faith can bring you strength
the strong faith can enhance your confidence
the strong faith can help you solve your difficulities
the strong faith can lead you to the success
no matter what the faith is, you must have a firm belief to believe that you can do it well, even though you can see the immediate effect , you will never give up.
You never know what these dots willl bring for you,but if you connect all of them and look back five or ten years later, you must surprise that these things are meaningful to you!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
#5 English with Jennifer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVh67rScKjA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
the first website is linking to the you tube, and you will see some of Jennifer's lessons listed on the right side.
The other one is her personal site, where you can find all of Jennifer's English calsses. If you want to leave her a message or response, you have to send a friend request to her website because she no longer receives the private messages from You tube or Gmail.
Unlike the funny clips our classmates presented this Monday, the lessons here seem to be more formal. besides giving examples, Jeniffer will also use the time line or picture to explain the content, which includes vocabularies, grammar, pronunciation and so on. I believe you will surprise at her clear and logical explaination. It wont' let you down!
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
the first website is linking to the you tube, and you will see some of Jennifer's lessons listed on the right side.
The other one is her personal site, where you can find all of Jennifer's English calsses. If you want to leave her a message or response, you have to send a friend request to her website because she no longer receives the private messages from You tube or Gmail.
Unlike the funny clips our classmates presented this Monday, the lessons here seem to be more formal. besides giving examples, Jeniffer will also use the time line or picture to explain the content, which includes vocabularies, grammar, pronunciation and so on. I believe you will surprise at her clear and logical explaination. It wont' let you down!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
To figure out the Difference between BIG ａｎｄ ＬＡＲＧＥ (revised)
From the column, you will find out that " big " is more often used in the colloquial than in the written system. However, "large" is opposed to " big" . Also, you can find that both of them can be used in countable noun or uncountable . " big " is frequently appeared in the daily conversation, and "large" is quite used in the formal occasion, for instance, in writting to describe the scale, degree, amount, and so on.
big | large | ||
Written (251) | Colloquial (537) | Wirtten (430) | Colloquial (116) |
big secret | big school | large sum | large amount |
big smile | big try | large size | large estate |
big problems | big room | large share | large erm |
big words | big smacks | large tent | large hallway |
big parties | big resisters | large tankers | large garden |
big names | big properties | large systems | large families |
#6 Feedbcak of Podcast
ESL: Podcast 672---asking for more time
Podcast 677---Eating a picky Eater
Vocabularies Sharing (asking for more time)
Status : current situation
on / behind/ ahead of schedule
grant something to someone: means giving a permission
top: at least, most.
snag: problem
coming to a grinding halt: totally, completely, and quickly stop (it often used to describe a project or process, not a real motion)
my head is on the chopping block: at a risk if fail to finish something supposed to do
all too well: understand it clearly
to spell it out: one means spare something, or there is no need to explain in detail
(Feeding a picky eater)
it's only fair: it 's just
you bet : of course
interesting : it can mean you dont' like it but want to maintain polite
acquired taste: it is not suitable for my taste
whip up: cook something quickly'
fussy: ticky, difficult to please
into : until
Actually, I have never been used this site before, but it is really help for ESL students, especially for beginners. After listening these two podcasts, I find it not only tell you the new words, but also teach you other related words, how, or when to use it. For example, in the Podcast 672--Asking for more time, only " on schedule" the word appears in the dialogue. However, it tell you behind schedule and ahead of schedule, some related words so that you can broaden your vocabulary bank in a easy way. Also, it will tell you the difference among the different countries as thay say a same word. one of word is "you bet" , but in a place, the locak people say " you bet chou." quite interesting and imformative, isn't it ?
In my opinion, just i mentioned above, it must a good website for us to learn and practice our listening. Because it will read dialogue in a slow speed, and after that, explain its meaning and the words. The clear explaination and articulation are all beneficial to our learning skill. Besides, each dialogue will take you 15-20 minutes, so it will not take you too much time.
Is anyone who knows their scripts? i think although the speed is quite slow, it is better to have a script in hands, which we can mke sure everyword we hear is correct. If you know, can you tell me ? i will very appreciat your help.
Podcast 677---Eating a picky Eater
Vocabularies Sharing (asking for more time)
Status : current situation
on / behind/ ahead of schedule
grant something to someone: means giving a permission
top: at least, most.
snag: problem
coming to a grinding halt: totally, completely, and quickly stop (it often used to describe a project or process, not a real motion)
my head is on the chopping block: at a risk if fail to finish something supposed to do
all too well: understand it clearly
to spell it out: one means spare something, or there is no need to explain in detail
(Feeding a picky eater)
it's only fair: it 's just
you bet : of course
interesting : it can mean you dont' like it but want to maintain polite
acquired taste: it is not suitable for my taste
whip up: cook something quickly'
fussy: ticky, difficult to please
into : until
Actually, I have never been used this site before, but it is really help for ESL students, especially for beginners. After listening these two podcasts, I find it not only tell you the new words, but also teach you other related words, how, or when to use it. For example, in the Podcast 672--Asking for more time, only " on schedule" the word appears in the dialogue. However, it tell you behind schedule and ahead of schedule, some related words so that you can broaden your vocabulary bank in a easy way. Also, it will tell you the difference among the different countries as thay say a same word. one of word is "you bet" , but in a place, the locak people say " you bet chou." quite interesting and imformative, isn't it ?
In my opinion, just i mentioned above, it must a good website for us to learn and practice our listening. Because it will read dialogue in a slow speed, and after that, explain its meaning and the words. The clear explaination and articulation are all beneficial to our learning skill. Besides, each dialogue will take you 15-20 minutes, so it will not take you too much time.
Is anyone who knows their scripts? i think although the speed is quite slow, it is better to have a script in hands, which we can mke sure everyword we hear is correct. If you know, can you tell me ? i will very appreciat your help.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
#3 BIG =LARGE?
what's the difference between big and large? No doubt both of them have almost the same meanings as you look them up in dictionary. Actually, in some degree, they are different.
Big intends to be more informal than large no matter in colloquial expression or in writing We use big to describe CN in the situation of scale, degree, volume, and wight . It also can mean importance. Instead, large is used in writing frequently. We use it to depict the size or amount. Also, large is not usually used to describe people, except to avoid saying " fat"
Another wrod " great" is more formal than both above, and it often describes quality, not just size.
Big intends to be more informal than large no matter in colloquial expression or in writing We use big to describe CN in the situation of scale, degree, volume, and wight . It also can mean importance. Instead, large is used in writing frequently. We use it to depict the size or amount. Also, large is not usually used to describe people, except to avoid saying " fat"
Another wrod " great" is more formal than both above, and it often describes quality, not just size.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
time to give up ?...
Frankly speaking, sometimes i feel so utterly exhausted that I have the pessimistic ideas come up with my mind. That is giving up everything i have already put a lot of my effort...
i have the desire to run far away from whoever gives me overwhaleming pressure..
i have the desire to escape from whatever may cause me unexpected burden ...
i have the desire to ignore whichever may lead to my disappointment..
i have the dream that one day i can run as far as i can without any scruple...
i have the dream that one day i can laugh as loudly as i can without any embarrassing..
i have the dream that one day i can sleep as well as i can without any anxiety...
i have no idea that weather my choice is correct or not...am i on the right track?
or i have already miss my way , my direction to reach my final goals...
i cannot say confidently that the blue print my boss arranges for me will come true or not...am i the person they pick up? or i have already fall into their traps...
Maybe..it needs time. i tell myself that. some people with experiences tell me that. Of course, my boss tell me that. Plus," You can learn many things you cannot learn thoroughly in other places. That's good for a freshman" said he.
Maybe ..it needs patience and belief as well.
yeah..i will persist in everything i consider is worth doing..
yeah..i will try as hard as i can even if i cannot see the result in a short time..
yeah..never say give up before i try ...NEVER AND EVER...
i have the desire to run far away from whoever gives me overwhaleming pressure..
i have the desire to escape from whatever may cause me unexpected burden ...
i have the desire to ignore whichever may lead to my disappointment..
i have the dream that one day i can run as far as i can without any scruple...
i have the dream that one day i can laugh as loudly as i can without any embarrassing..
i have the dream that one day i can sleep as well as i can without any anxiety...
i have no idea that weather my choice is correct or not...am i on the right track?
or i have already miss my way , my direction to reach my final goals...
i cannot say confidently that the blue print my boss arranges for me will come true or not...am i the person they pick up? or i have already fall into their traps...
Maybe..it needs time. i tell myself that. some people with experiences tell me that. Of course, my boss tell me that. Plus," You can learn many things you cannot learn thoroughly in other places. That's good for a freshman" said he.
Maybe ..it needs patience and belief as well.
yeah..i will persist in everything i consider is worth doing..
yeah..i will try as hard as i can even if i cannot see the result in a short time..
yeah..never say give up before i try ...NEVER AND EVER...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
An Introduction about CALL by Mark Warschauer
Computer Assisted Language Learning
http://www.ict4lt.org/en/warschauer.htm
In the website, the speaker give us a clear and through concept to explain why the teachers have the necessity to develop CALL in school in the modern age. Also, he definitely indicated that unlike the tradition method to learn languages, Three phrases of CALL: behavioristic CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL should be concerned. In each area, Mark gave the readers a clear direction to follow and moreover, affect the methods and attitude to learn languages.
http://www.ict4lt.org/en/warschauer.htm
In the website, the speaker give us a clear and through concept to explain why the teachers have the necessity to develop CALL in school in the modern age. Also, he definitely indicated that unlike the tradition method to learn languages, Three phrases of CALL: behavioristic CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL should be concerned. In each area, Mark gave the readers a clear direction to follow and moreover, affect the methods and attitude to learn languages.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
JK Rowling Harvard Commencement
The speech script
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/06/text-of-j-k-rowling-speech/
Today, in lilterature class, the professor introduced us this inspiring speech made by JK Rowling, whose work, Harry Porter, caused a great attention from the public several years ago.
In the speech, what shocked me a lot was not the concept she conveyed, (because i was not a Harvard student, i knew the feeling about the failure), but actually was the firmness and confidence she expressed from her facial expression, her intonation, and even her instinct humor. It was really hard for me to image that she, as a single mother, once lived on the dole, and led a life with misery and hopeless. However, she overcame all obstacles, defeated all changes, and most of all, she never gave up what she really wanted, and keep the only one thing mattered to her: writting.
Perhaps, we are too young to understand what she has experienced, what she has struggled, but her sharing occurs to us that no matter what bad situation we encounter, just listen to our inner voice, and persist in what we pursue. Because life is not easy, and is difficult to to let everything to go your way. It is life, real life, and we must take tortures, which will help us more mature and learn more.
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/06/text-of-j-k-rowling-speech/
Today, in lilterature class, the professor introduced us this inspiring speech made by JK Rowling, whose work, Harry Porter, caused a great attention from the public several years ago.
In the speech, what shocked me a lot was not the concept she conveyed, (because i was not a Harvard student, i knew the feeling about the failure), but actually was the firmness and confidence she expressed from her facial expression, her intonation, and even her instinct humor. It was really hard for me to image that she, as a single mother, once lived on the dole, and led a life with misery and hopeless. However, she overcame all obstacles, defeated all changes, and most of all, she never gave up what she really wanted, and keep the only one thing mattered to her: writting.
Perhaps, we are too young to understand what she has experienced, what she has struggled, but her sharing occurs to us that no matter what bad situation we encounter, just listen to our inner voice, and persist in what we pursue. Because life is not easy, and is difficult to to let everything to go your way. It is life, real life, and we must take tortures, which will help us more mature and learn more.
#2 EFL writing website----Essay info
Essay info
http://essayinfo.com/essays/argumentative_essay.php
Essay infor, a writing webiste, is a useful resource i found on the Net recently. In the website, you can find various kinds of articles, such as argumentative essay, critical essay, and so on, listed on the left of the website. The readers can choose the sutible topics or types to get more involved in the content. Besides academic writing, it also provides business writing , presentation writiing, other writing forms, which are llisted on the above. The most important thing is that the website offers some articles as models so that the readers have more clear and complete concept in how to write a good essay. If you want to more models as references, you can just click the buttom, and you will find each of them has more details than you think. Also, it gives us some guildline relating to prestenation or writing, which seems to be quite practical and useful as practicing. I hope you will enjoy it!
http://essayinfo.com/essays/argumentative_essay.php
Essay infor, a writing webiste, is a useful resource i found on the Net recently. In the website, you can find various kinds of articles, such as argumentative essay, critical essay, and so on, listed on the left of the website. The readers can choose the sutible topics or types to get more involved in the content. Besides academic writing, it also provides business writing , presentation writiing, other writing forms, which are llisted on the above. The most important thing is that the website offers some articles as models so that the readers have more clear and complete concept in how to write a good essay. If you want to more models as references, you can just click the buttom, and you will find each of them has more details than you think. Also, it gives us some guildline relating to prestenation or writing, which seems to be quite practical and useful as practicing. I hope you will enjoy it!
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