EnglishDec 7, 2018, 10:20 AM UTCCosts Incurred for About Six Months of Study in AustraliaI reflected on the actual costs incurred during my six-month study abroad experience in Australia. I calculated expenses for each category including school, housing, pre-entry, food, travel, and also introduce tips for saving money. While the cost of studying abroad is a major concern, there are areas where significant savings can be made with some ingenuity.
EnglishDec 6, 2018, 11:33 AM UTCTOEIC L&R TEST 900 Points Express Parts 5&6 ReviewThis book is designed in a quiz format, allowing for efficient study even during commutes or school trips. With high-quality questions, it is a very powerful book for TOEIC grammar preparation.
EnglishNov 18, 2018, 9:49 AM UTCStudy Methods for Scoring 8.5 in IELTS Academic Reading and ListeningThis article introduces the study methods used to score 8.5 in IELTS Academic Reading and Listening. I learned English through various methods including reading during commutes, reading exercises in class, reading in games, listening to anime, listening to Western music, and more. I also introduce grammar and vocabulary learning methods.
EnglishNov 2, 2018, 12:51 AM UTCChanges in English Proficiency After 5 Months of Language Study AbroadI reflect on how my English skills changed after experiencing 5 months of language study abroad in Australia. Before studying abroad, I lacked reading comprehension and listening skills, and even reading texts was challenging. However, during my stay, I used only English, conversed with my host family, watched TV, and gradually acquired the language. As a result, I achieved an Overall IELTS score of 7.5, with significant improvements in reading comprehension and listening skills. I learned that identifying weaknesses and developing strategies is crucial, and improving all four skills evenly is key to learning English efficiently.
EnglishSep 23, 2018, 2:21 AM UTCEnglish Listening Quiz on YouTube Part 2 - Steam Reviews Edition'The second round of English listening quizzes on YouTube features a video titled "Overwhelmingly Positive: The Highest Rated Games On Steam" as the subject for a listening quiz. This video discusses the issues with Steam reviews and methods for evaluating games. The listening quiz questions include topics such as problems with Steam reviews and information about specific games.'
EnglishSep 20, 2018, 5:10 AM UTCYouTube English Listening Quiz Part 1 - Japanese Manners EditionThis article provides a listening quiz using a YouTube video. The first theme is "Japanese Manners," with a relatively easy difficulty level. You can improve your listening skills in a fun quiz format. It's particularly useful for TOEIC and IELTS exam preparation. Let's listen to the video "12 Things NOT to do in Japan" and answer 7 questions.
EnglishAug 30, 2018, 1:50 AM UTCReview of "18 Rules for Small Talk in English That Keeps the Conversation Going - Mini Version"I read "18 Rules for Small Talk in English That Keeps the Conversation Going - Mini Version". It introduces 18 rules to avoid awkward situations in English small talk, but it seems like there's no target audience. People with good conversation skills can just look up English expressions, while beginners face a double hurdle of doing it in English. However, the rules themselves are convincing, and might be useful for improving motivation or enhancing conversation skills in an English-only environment.
