ROLE-PLAY

Wow!It's a wonderful day!We have enjoyed the role-plays which are really interesting and exciting.The contents of all plays are very various and the way our friends acted was very creative and active.
First group spoke rather fluently in natural way and each member impressed everyoneon their funny and exciting way.
Second group's expressions are not much ,but they acted naturally.
Third group's pronunciations are rather small and the content isn't clear.But they also acted very naturally,especially Hong.
Fourth group's acting time is rather long and the expressions are not much.But they acted naturally and sometimes makes the class laugh.
Fifth group's play is really interesting and exciting.The expressions are rather good with words like ''Aha...Aha...Aha''in the lovely and active acting.They make the class laugh all the time.
The last group's acting is rather excting.But there are not many expressions.They acted naturally.

JOURNAL FOR THE ROLE PLAY

Today is really an exciting day. We have to finish an important part of the mid term test- the role play. As you know, it's a difficult part because we not only need to think about the interesting script but also have to act naturally. And writing a script is not easy at all because we need to apply the expressions we learnt into the script correctly and suitably. So, each of us must think about the script and then present it to the other members and the script that many of us vote will be chosen. And luckily, my script is chosen. I really admire the some of the other groups because of their humorous and interesting scripts. They have sense of humour, so the script they wrote is really attracted me and all class from the beginning to the end. Now, let me show our group's feeling about the plays we saw.
- First, Egirls with the play " Cinderelly": the script is good, humorous and unpredictable. At the beginning, I thought that it would be the second Cinderela, but it wouldn't. Nghi acts Cinderely, a strong, tricksy and very lovely girl. It's totally different to the traditional Cinderela. It brought us new feelings. Thuy is a humorous and a little bit crazy fairy. We couldn't stand laughing when seeing the fairy flew softly and especially when she tell that prince is Bi Rain but then Luc appeared. Luc, Trang, Tien acted very well. Trang and Tien surprised me because they act as immoral characters. It's not easy at all to act that kind of people but they did impressively. So, I think you will receive good score.
- The hat: impressive music and sound. But I think you shouldn't put a lot of music into your play because it can make people not concentrate on it. Hiep is funny because he always said that:" I'm a handsome beast" and said hello with the two fingers. The other members also acted naturally and I think you made a progress because you overcame the stage fright. Hiep and Thuong usually speak with a low voice but today, I think they spoke loudly enough. Well done.
- Dathahola: Your performance is good. Thao is really cool in that costume,like cowboy. Hong acted very well because I can see that she put all her feeling in her character and she almost cried. Dan and Lai also did their best. But I feel your script is a little bit hard to understand because the play ended rather sudddenly. But don't worry. You did your best, and it's the most important.
- Our group-Sakura paradise: Unlike other groups,our group choose a modern play talking about the relationship between mother and daughter. Their conflict is a common problem in many families nowadays. Although it doesn't have many humorous situations, I think it have many good lessons. We spent a lot of time to practise and I think we can be proud because we tried our best.
- 4leafclover: in my opinion, your script is very good. It's extremely humorous.I can see you put a lot of effort to prepare it. Ngoc is really impressive as a naughty pig with surprising crying. How can you do that? It's great. Trang is good as lovely aerobic pig. The other members also acted well, too. I like the way you act and sing. Especially, the music is an important part of your play. I like them, "tay du ki" song, "Bao Cong" song, etc. It made the play become attracted.
- How to smile to life: Oanh acted very well and your pronunciation is really good. Mai is often nervous when speaking in public but today you acted naturally. Of course you have some mistakes but don't worry because it is the common mistakes when people have to speak and act in public.We also have mistakes,too. Quan made us laugh a lot as step mother. And Cuong is funny when he said: " But's speaking." Good job guys. I wish we could see your ending because your play is really interesting.

THOUGHTS OF THE LAST PRESENTATION

The last presentation was rather smooth but too long- about 3hours.I felt too hungry and I'm sure that the other friends did, too.But it doesn't the matter.The problem is that how all groups worked.
First,"Four-leaf clover"group: each member speaked fluently,but they didn't get the listeners'attention much.They just invited two persons to stand in front of the class to practise one situation.
Second ,"How to smile to life" group: They didn't speak as fluently as "Four-leaf clover"group.And just two members of this group speaked in fronf of the classs.Although they got more attention from the listeners than "Four-leaf clover"group, the way they speaked was not really exciting.They asked some friends to practise some very simple expressions.
Third, "Sakuraparadise"group: They got more listeners' attention than two previous groups,and the way they presented was really exciting. But they had problem with the key of the excercise at the end of the presentation.
Next,"Dathahola"group : their pronunciation was rather good .The way they presented was also exciting and the pictures were so lovely.But, just two members of this group speaked.
And "E-girls" group: They speaked fluently.they also attracted attention from listeners.But,the way they presented wasn't really exciting.
Finally,"G7hat"group: they speaked too softly.But their preparation for the power point was really careful. Most of the people liked three exciting clips.But they didn't prepare the key for each clip.
However, all of the groups had the same mistakes : they just used the expressions in the textbook and sometimes they used them wrong in grammatical function.

Last week we have an opportunity to debate some topics .I think it's difficult but exciting. Do you see it's familiar to ''KET NOI TRE'' programmar on VTV6? Our class were separated two big groups with two leader. Each group was one side of debate .The topic for debate is very interesting, for example: how important the breakfast is or most of conversation in chat rooms is just rubbish, isn't it? All members of each group have to work together to find out evidences to protect their group's oppinion as well as object other group. However, there is a problem to be existed: just two leader and some of students who speak english well join to debate; the rest of class is silent. It's not good. Mr Binh also realize that, but he didn't do anything to change. I feel that lesson a bit boring.

WHY DON'T WE STUDY INTO GROUPS?

We know that "study group"is the effective wayto improve our study result.It is not only good for you but also good for your partners.Especially in speaking,you can practise your speaking with your friends .You can improve your pronunciation or intonation yuorself and so do the others.Although many people think "study group is just gossip",it is necessary toyour speaking!You can talk with your friends in english without hesitation.It is really good for you!

HOW TO DEBATE WELL?

HOW TO DEBATE WELL?

In the speaking class, "debate" is always exciting.However,will it still be exciting if there is someone silent during the debate?.It is likely to be boring.So,to me,the debate will be more exciting if:

First,about the topic for debate,the teacher should arrange a "cool"topic.I mean the topic for debate should be familiar with everyone .They can understand what they will say more clearly and enthusiastic!

Second is also the most impportant,the student should be more confident.The teacher should encourage them by asking them "What do you think about this?"more freqently.Because maybe there are some students alawys quiet ,if the teacher doesn't encourage them ,they will be alawys quiet!

Finally,we should use "micro" when debating.This makes us hear well what the others are saying!

Mr Binh teaches us speaking subject this semester.At first,I think he's very strict because I met him when I took final exam last semester.But it's him who makes me think again.He teaches differently from Ms Hoa,the teacher taught us before.It seems that there is other atmosphere in our classroom (may be it is ''noisier'' , not quiet) .In class, we have many opportunities to practise speaking English.He said that the most important we have to remember is that speaking a lot,not fearing to make mistakes.However,he also requested us to do many things such as working together in four student group, writing journal in blog after each lesson.Especially,we not only speak english well but also act as a true situation .I think these difficult to do.

LEARN ENGLISH WITH SONGS, A BETTER WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS.

How do you usually learn your English everday? Here are 2 examples of the learning styles. Let's examine them to see to which style you belong.
1. You sigh and nod your head in disappoitment when you look at all the boring home work, the old cassette tape and the thick dictionary. you open your exercise to do some work but your mind is travelling many miles away. Then you turn on the cassette tape to listen to the conversations and wonder what the hell they are about. The more you repeat the tape, the more confused you become. Finally, you give up everything, thinking that learning English is a torment.
2.You turn on the CD to listen to your favorite English pop song, sing along to it. When you sing, you practice your pronunciation,intonation and accent too. You also think of the new vocabulary in the song. Song after song, finally, you realize that your listening skill as well as your pronunciation is better than 3 days ago. you also remember some new words from the song. I think there is nothing more interesting and relaxing in this world than learning English in that way.
So, why don't you try learning English as the second way? You just need to spend a little bit time every day to learn a new song. And I bet you will very surprised with the result.

IMPROVING YOUR ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

Here are some tips to help you improve your English pronunciation:
1. Listen to spoken English as often as possible.
2. Learn the phonetic alphabet.
3. Don't forget to learn the word stress of a new word.
4. Work out which sounds cause you most problems in English.
5. Practise the sounds you find difficult.
6. Be aware of intonation and sentence stress.
7. Learn to recognize spelling patterns.
8. Don't rush.
Wanna know more information? Go to: www.english-at-home.com

HI,MR BINH.I THINK OUR SPEAKING CLASS WILL BE MORE EFFECTIVE IF:FIRST, YOU SHOULD CHANGE THE SEATS FOR STUDENTS REGULARLY.IT MAKES ALL THE STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER ALTERNATIVELY(NOT THE OLD GROUPS WORK AGAIN).ALSO,IT MAKES THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE CLASS MORE EXCITING AND PLEASANT.SECOND,YOU SHOULD CORRECT THE WRONG PRONUNCIATION AND INTONATION AFTER THE ROLE-PLAY.IT MAKES THE STUDENTS REALISE THEM AND MAKES THE OTHERS UNDESTAND BETTER WHAT THEY MEANT OR HOW THEY FEEL.SO,IT'S JUST MY OPINION!I HOPE OUR SPEAKING CLASS WILL BE MORE AND MORE EXCITING!
FROM PHAM TUAN
28 March 2008 02:49

THE NEW MEMBER

HI"SAKURAPARADISE",I'M VERY GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF YOU.I HOPE OUR COOPERATION WILL BE SUCESSFUL.IN ADITION,I'M ALSO EXCITED WHEN LEARNING SPEAKING IN THE CLASS.ALTHOUGH THE LESSON WAS BORING, THE ROLE-PLAY WAS SO GREAT.IT'S THE TIME I LEARN MORE.NOT ONLY MY PRONUNCIATION WAS IMPROVED,BUT ALSO MY CONFIDENCE WAS,TOO
FROM PHAM TUAN
28 March 2008 02:16

THE READING CLASS

The Reading class on 26/3 is really interesting. Ms Hoa told us many funny stories about the stereotype, a fixed idea about a type of peson or thing,which is often not true in reality.Especially, I like the story about "The sinking ship", it's really amusing. The story is about the ship which was shinking and the captain was very anxious because he didn't know how to persuade the passengers to jump out of the ship to save it from sinking. A sailor decided to take this responsibility. First, he talked to the Russian: " Jumping out of the ship is a revolutionary action". The Russian who always love revolution jumped out of the ship immediately. Next, he talked to the German: "Jumping out of the ship is an order", so they also did what he said. Then, he talked to the English: "Jumping out of the ship is a new sport". The English love sport very much, so they also did it. Afterwards, he met the France and talked to them: "Jumping out of the ship is an action proving your romantic love." And can you guess what happened? All of the passengers did what the tailor said and the ship was saved. The story talked about the characteristics of nations in the world that everyone believe that is true. But it's often not true at all. So, it is our "stereotype". After her stories, I find this word easy to understand. Hei, there is also a funny thing I want to tell you. When the teacher was teaching, a "beautiful voice" of someone in other class singing loudly made all the class feel very humorous.So, do you agree with me that the reading class is really exciting?

WHY THIS BLOG 'S NAMED "SAKURA PARADISE"

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Sakura in Japanese language means cherry blossom, that sympolizes for the beauty of the soul. If someone give you this flower, that means your soul is very pure,beautiful and gentle.Sakura is also the name of a lovely girl,the main character in the famous manga " Card captor Sakura" that we love very much. The friendship between the girl and other characters is very good and we hope everyone who comes to this blog will be our good friend too. We welcome all of your comments to make this blog become a sakura paradise- the place gathering many good things and many lovely friends.

The first period

This's my first entry. It talks about the first period with my speaking teacher_Mr Binh. He's myopic, tall, a little fat and jovial. At first, i thought that he 's so strict actually. But a little later i changed my mind.
He said that he couldn't remember names of all members in our class. So, " please, write your name on a paper and put it before you". (some of students said :"we can stick it on our forehead").
He spoke a little faster than Ms Hoa(not much). But sometimes i didn't catch his words actually. He requested us to do a blog, make a presentation with power point. At first, i thought it's so complicated and difficult to do. But now i think it's a chance for me to learn more about information technology. Good for me, good for students.

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY

Women's Day is to appreciate those who have the biggest but quietest influence in our lives. It can be mom who balances work and home beautifully or grandma who stuns us with her spirit and courage. It can be teacher who teaches us new knowledge and open our eyes to the world.It might be our daughter, sister or our friend! These women touch our lives and make it better! They make us believe in the value of life. On Women's Day, let's wish them with funny, warm and meaningful ecards or lovely gifts to let them know how important they are!

Finally, wishing you a wonderful day as you are.

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WELCOME TO OUR BLOG

THIS IS THE BLOG OF OUR TEAM INCLUDING 5 MEMBERS: VAN KHANH,THAO VI, PHAM TUAN, NGA AND THE HOANG. THIS IS THE PLACE TO DISCUSS ABOUT LESSONS, NEWS AND PRESENTATIONS,ETC. I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY OUR BLOG.