Topic 4 -Memories

  I had a lot of experiences in America! My hostfamil took me to many places. I had a Conversation Partner. I went out for lunch and dinner, and tried some foods. What I did for the first time in America was going to a church, plyaing billiards, and going to COSTCO. I joined Japanese workshop. I could do for hobbies such as going to Disneyland, watching movies, seeing a musical, going out to eat sweets, and things like that.  These were good memories. I could make a lot of friends who came not only from Japan but also different countries.

  In class, I learned a lot. For example, grammer, how to write essay, main idea, how to give a speech or presentation, how to take notes, idioms, and things like that. My classmates and teacher were so kind, so I had a good time there. What I only regret that I couln't attend the graduation ceremony, and couln't sing "We are the world". I really wanted to sing that song with you guys.

  What I learned through my studing abroad was that communication is really important. I thought that I had better speak English positively even though I mistook. Not grammer or scentence in English but communication is key to success. I also learned that talking in English was not easy. I tried to talk anytime in English, but it was difficult for me. I coundn't say smoothly what I wanted to say. I thought that I needed more practice.


  This stay was too short for me. I wanted to talk with more people, to go many places, to stay with hostfamily. However, though my experiences here, I have to step up!! I will never forget this experience even though I go back to Japan.

  Thank you so much, you guys. I had a wonderful time thanks to you!!!

Topic 3 - Memorable Destination

  I have been to San Francisco, Disneyland, and California Adventure. I also went to see a musical, "the Light in the Piazza'', went to the movie theater to watch "Frozen", and went shopping!!


   My most memorable destination is Disneyland and California Adventure. I love Disney! I like to watch Disney movies and to go to Disney resort in Japan. I also like all Disney characters. I love Disney resort because the place gives us dream and magic. When I leave the park, I always feel sad.


   This is my first time to visit Disneyland in California. Some of my friends like to go to Disneyland, so we decided to go to both parks. (Disneyland and Clifornia Adventure) I wanted to find difference between Japan and America, and I wanted to take a ride as many attractions as possible. I could take seven attractions there. Also, I watched the water show, World of Color" at night. I could get FP, so I watched the show so closer. The music and water were wonderful. I was moved. I could find many difference there. For example, Tower of Terror's story was different from two countries, and I thought that it was more scary than Japan. I was tired because we walked a lot. I couln't have enough time to see all, so I wanna go there again. I may go there again on Sunday!!

Topic 2 - Someone You Admire -

  I will talk about a person who I respect. The person is Homare Sawa. She is a woman soccer player in Japan. She plays soccer well. She was a captain of Nadeshiko Japan. Thanks to her,  Japanese team topped the World Cup in 2011.



  There are some reasons why I respect her. First, she always takes care of herself. She eats a lot, and get enough sleep. She maintains health by doing these things. I think that this is the most important things for athlete. Moreover, if she feel tired or she are stressed, she usually goes for dinner or go shopping with her friends. She not only practices it very hard, but also does something for a change. Second, she is a hard woker. She has played soccer since she was youg. She likes soccer very much and practices it every day. Yumeha mirumonodehanaku kanaerumono; this is her motto. That phrase means that dream exsits for granting, not for wishing. From her words, I think that people have to do something harder and try again and again even though we fail. Third, she values her teammates. She always thinks about them. She tells all about her teammates whatever she wants to tell, so she is very unreserved person. Her teammates also trust her. I think that reliance between her and teammates is great, and that lead the team win at the World Cup.


  From three reasons, I respect Homare Sawa. How about you? Which person do you admire the most?

Topic 1 - Introductions

Hello, everyone!



I will introduce myself.



My name is Nagai Chiho.

I am 20 years old.

I came from Tokiwa University in Ibaraki prefecture.

I was born in Ibaraki and I was also grew up there.

I'm 2nd year student. I am majoring English.

I choose English because I wanted to get a job that is used English.

I like English and I want to communicate in English.

I also want use English more with a lot of people.



There are 3 people in my family; my mother, a twin sister, and myself.

We are identical twins, so everyone says that we are alike.

We go to different university.

My mother works at preschool.

She likes children very much.



I like to go to see musicals, watch movies, go shopping, traveling,

going to the cafe, playing the piano, and going to the Disneyland!!!



I'm shy and my English is poor, but I want to talk a lot with my classmate.

Nice to meet you :-)





Chino