KMU English Conversation II Week 3 Homework

Please find an non-profit/NGO group which does something to “beautify” Busan in one way or another.  The group can be a small one or a larger well known organization.  However, the group must have some information available which you can summarize.

Information you may submit about the organization include:

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Monday 11a English Conversation II Groups (Shipping Management) – 1st 1/2 of the Semester

Group #1:

  • Sue
  • Philip
  • Todd
  • Bill (Kim Jung Hyun)

Group #2:

  • Sara
  • Kalvin
  • Hank
  • Kerry
  • Joe

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Monday 9a English Conversation II Groups (Maritime Law) – 1st 1/2 of the Semester

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Friday 11a English Conversation II Groups (European Studies) – 1st 1/2 of the Semester

Group #1:

  • Dorothy
  • Julie
  • Max
  • Gabriel

Group #2:

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Friday 9a English Conversation II Groups (English Language & Literature) – 1st 1/2 of the Semester

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KMU English Conversation II Week 2 Homework

#1: Group “Get to Know” Email

  • All members of your English Conversation Group must ask questions once and answer the set of questions in your group via email
  • You can opt to send the email to the entire group or to individuals, but after everyone has emailed a set of questions and answered once, please send the email to Brandon

#2: Watching a movie about Heroes

  • Please watch a movie with a hero like Superman or the 6 Million Dollar Man or Wonder Woman
  • Be ready to answer questions while we have a discussion about your movie
  • The movie should NOT have subtitles

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KMU English Conversation II Week 1 Homework

#1:

Write a profile email to Brandon. It should contain the following information:

(You can also download a Word .docx file here if you would like to use a form)

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[EYE ON ENGLISH (1)] No shortcuts in mastering TOEIC

toeicThis is the first installment of a series of interviews with experts in English education aimed at offering tips, trends and information related to English learning and teaching in Korea. – Ed.

In 1995, Kim Dae-kyun began teaching English reading classes in Shillim-dong in southern Seoul to earn money for studying abroad.

His decision to temporarily dabble in English education however, changed his life, and he is now regarded as one of the top TOEIC instructors in Korea.

“Since the introduction in 2006 of New TOEIC, questions have become more difficult, so students should arm themselves with real competence to get a high score,” Kim said. » Continue reading “[EYE ON ENGLISH (1)] No shortcuts in mastering TOEIC”

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[EYE ON ENGLISH (2)] ‘Don’t ignore TOEIC goal’

ets_corp_logoThis is the second installment of a series of interviews with experts in English education aimed at offering tips, trends and information related to English learning and teaching in Korea. – Ed.

Yoo Su-youn, who teaches TOEIC classes at YBM e4u Language Institute in Jongno, downtown Seoul, is a star lecturer. Her classes are fully booked each month, her personal essay collection is a bestseller at local bookstores, and her annual income reaches about 2 billion won ($15 million).

The continued popularity of TOEIC, or the Test of English for International Communication, is driving her success, but Yoo said many people do not understand what the test means. » Continue reading “[EYE ON ENGLISH (2)] ‘Don’t ignore TOEIC goal’”

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[EYE ON ENGLISH (3)] Lee promotes ‘World English’

worldstandardenglishThis is the third installment of a series of interviews with experts in English education aimed at offering tips, trends and information related to English learning and teaching in Korea. – Ed.

Korean learners and educators prefer American English, including its accent and idiomatic expressions. The evidence: Korean textbooks on the subject are mostly if not entirely based on American English.

Lee Chan-seung, CEO of NeungYule Education, said such dependence on the single variation of English is passι, as other countries are increasingly adopting a policy in favor of what is called “World English.” » Continue reading “[EYE ON ENGLISH (3)] Lee promotes ‘World English’”

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