Saturday, October 18, 2008

420W Journal #2

Study English in the UBC ELI

        After finishing my military service, I study very hard in my university. One year later, I realized that it is not enough, I need something more. That was English. Hence, I thought I have to study English aboard. There are three reasons why I chose the UBC ELI program. Actually, at first, I planned to go Toronto because my uncle and cousin live there. I was supposed to go the U of T ESL program. However, my agent suggested me that going to private school is better, before going to the University ESL program. The reason is that the focus of university ESL program is not speaking. I didn't have any information about that, so I just trusted my agent because my purpose of going to Canada was speaking English fluently. In addition to, the private school tuition is much cheaper than the university ESL program. It was my mistake. I should have gone to the U of T ESL program even though tuition is expensive. When I regretted that I went the private school, I thought that my next plan was going to university ESL program. That is one of the reasons why I chose the UBC ELI program. Another reason is that my air plane is not a direct plane. When I go back to Korea, I have to transfer in Vancouver. Moreover, I want to go to many cities in Canada because I thought I would not have any chance to come to Canada again. Hence, I stopped over here for three months. I am satisfied with it. I have been to some nice places such as Capilano suspension bridge, Granville Island. Finally, I heard that UBC is one of the highest university in Canada, so I wanted to study English in there, and it was great decision. For these reasons, I am happy to study English in Here with my friends and teachers. This period time is going to be one of the most exciting experience in my life.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

420W Journal #1

Watching movies

    Nowadays, as movies are popular between human society, many people often watch movies. Moreover, there are so many movie theatres and DVD rental shops so people watch movies according to their taste. There are several reasons between watching a movie in the theatre and at watching a DVD at home why people choose different ways to watch movies.

    The main advantage of watching a movie in a theatre is that there is special atmosphere so many people want to go the movies and spend their time in there. Especially, couples and close friends like to do it. Theatres offer better sound system as well as better display system so we can feel like we are in the movie. Besides, we can meet blockbusters earlier than DVD.

    On the other hand, certain aspects of watching movie in a theatre can be unpleasant. First of all, it is so expensive to watch movies in theatre. When we go to the movie, we spend a lot of money not only for it but also for lunch or dinner, popcorn and beverages, while watching a DVD needs only rental fee. Furthermore, it is hard to go to the movie alone whereas it is easy to watch DVD alone.

    Another point in favor of watching a DVD at home is that it is very comfortable when people watch it in their house. They do not have to be dressed up. They can be satisfied with movies without In addition to people can borrow any DVDs and even very old movies too.

    On balance, I would say that despite the advantages of watching a DVD at home. I would prefer to watch a movie in the theatre because I would like to somewhere with my friends and spend time with them. It is the most important thing in my life.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Welcome to my blog~^^*


Hi everyone~^^*

Thank you for your visiting. My name is Chang Wook, Lee. I am from Korea. At first, I am glad to study English writing with you. I am a student who really wants to write good essay. I am going to post my writtings during the Fall 2008 IEP session at the UBC ELI. Let's be crazy about writting~!! Here we go~!!