Writing is a skill
that could be called the most difficult. I must have the knowledge and skills
of the English language as well as more of grammar, vocabulary content. Facebook
is an online social networking service, whose name stems from the colloquial
name for the book given to students at the start of the academic year by some
university administrations in the United States to help students get to know
each other. I talked to foreigners through Facebook will help develop my
English skill.
When, I using
Facebook my foreigner friends will chat with me. I feel very happy because I
can useand develop English skill. I talk with foreigner friends, His
name is Muhammad Ali. He lives in Chiangmai of Thailand. I can change the
knowledge or information with foreigner friends on Facebook.
After, chatting with
foreigner. I have developed English skill. I feel that the knowledge I have
learned. I applied to talking to foreigners such as greeting, answer questions,
composing sentences when writing. I'm excited and am happy when to talk with
foreign friends.
Governments meeting to
discuss responses to global crime waves are urging countries to impose strict
penalties for the trafficking wildlife products like elephant ivory and rhino
horn. Members of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal
Justice Friday passed a resolution encouraging UN member states “to make
illicit trafficking in wild fauna and flora a serious crime” and to ensure
organized criminal groups are prosecuted.
Under UN rules, serious
crimes should receive sentences of up to four years in prison or more. In many
instances wildlife smugglers are released after paying fines significantly
lower than the value of the illegal goods.
“Today the commissioners took
a critical step forward by recognizing the serious, transnational and organized
nature of wildlife and forest crime. These crimes are not only putting the
survival of endangered species in peril, but are also threatening security and
sustainable economic development,” said Wendy Elliott, leader of WWF’s campaign
against wildlife crime. “We urge governments worldwide to use every tool
available to combat these crimes, which are also taking human lives.”
WARNING: GRAPHIC
IMAGES NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN
During the crime commission
meeting, governments identified links between the illegal trade in wildlife and
timber products and other transnational organized crimes such as drug and arms
running, human trafficking, money laundering and terrorism. The wildlife
trafficking resolution was put forward by the United States and Peru.
Yury Fedotov, Executive
Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, told journalists,
"Wildlife and forest crimes must be treated as serious crimes with minimum
punishments of four years or more so that full force of deterrence can be used
against criminals. The harder task, however, will be to curb the demand."
The poaching of elephants and
rhinos has reached record levels across Africa, but increased law enforcement
effectiveness is also needed throughout the trade chain and in consumer countries
like China, Thailand and Viet Nam.
Up to 30,000 elephants are
killed each year for their ivory tusks. In poaching epicentre Central Africa,
governments will meet next week to address the ongoing security crisis, which
is exacerbated by the proliferation of heavily-armed poachers.
“We are seeing that the
killing of wildlife is increasingly connected to horrific violence against the
rangers and community-members standing between these criminals and their
targets. It is long overdue for the punishments to fit the crimes in these
cases,” Elliott said.
Governments also agreed to a
proposal from Norway to address crimes at sea that impact upon the environment,
including fisheries crimes. Illegal fishing undermines efforts by governments
and responsible fishers to sustainably manage fisheries. It also threatens
livelihoods, food security and sustainable development, and costs the global
economy US $23 billion annually.
Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephant and the order
Proboscides. Traditionally, two species are recognized, the African elephant
and the Asian elephant. Thailand elephant is the national animal of Thailand.
It is important to Buddhism. And Thailand also had a flag with a white elephant
patterned stamp. If spoken to in the past. Elephants are very important in the
field of war. I have read the news aboutthe
trafficking wildlife products like elephant ivory and rhino horn.
Wildlife and forest crimes must be treated as serious
crimes with minimum punishments of four years or more so that full force of
deterrence can be used against criminals. The harder task, however, will be to
curb the demand. Besides, governments meeting to discuss responses to global
crime waves are urging countries to impose strict penalties for the trafficking
wildlife products like elephant ivory and rhino horn. Members of the United
Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Friday passed a
resolution encouraging UN member states “to make illicit trafficking in wild
fauna and flora a serious crime” and to ensure organized criminal groups are
prosecuted.
After I read this news, I thank we should preserve the
elephants Thailand becauseThailand elephant is the
national animal of Thailand.Elephants
are very important in the field of war. I have more knowledge after read news. Moreover,
I can improve my reading skill from read this news.
John Denver
Tribute Links Musicians from Various Genres, Generations
Fifteen years after
his death in a small plane crash and more than 40
years after his first hit, John Denver’s songs are getting a new lease on life.
“The Music Is You,” is a new tribute that brings musicians from various genres
and generations together to re-imagine Denver’s biggest hits.
The musicians include
southern rockers My Morning Jacket, who cover “Leaving On A Jet Plane.” The 10-piece
alternative band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros reinterprets “Wooden
Indian.” And multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams delivers a
soulful take on “This Old Guitar.” Williams says she was determined to make the
song her own.
“You know, you don’t
want to do a John Denver song and sound like John Denver. I mean, you want to
show that ‘Wow, look how this song can be done,” she said.“You know, the more I
got into it, I was really moved. I was actually moved to tears a little ... you
can hear that in the song.”
Unlike some tribute
discs, “The Music Is You” was not produced to bring attention to an underrated
or forgotten artist. Denver was a superstar, selling millions of records,
packing concert venues the world over and starring in hit movies. He was
instantly recognizable, even when on humanitarian missions in the most remote
places.
Denver would have been
70 years old this December. Producers of the tribute CD
hope that the new versions of old favorites will please Denver’s loyal
followers while winning his music new fans. Among the new versions on the
release is Evan Dando of the Lemonheads singing "Looking for Space.”
Brandi Carlile, 32,
grew up listening to Denver’s music and his writing inspired her own career as
a singer-songwriter.
“I hope that people
that love John Denver’s music will look at this album and its tribute as an
honest to goodness inspired version of how we as singer-songwriters are
influenced by John Denver’s music and by his lyrics and his life," she
said. "I hope that they’ll see that none of us are trying to be John
Denver, because that is a bar that no one will reach.”
Teaming up with
Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile took on the daunting task of covering Denver’s
iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” for “The Music Is You.” They’ve made it
sound like their own song…that’s the mark of a good tribute.
John Denver, was an American singer,
songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After traveling and living in numerous
locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music
career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success
was as a solo singer, starting in the 1970s. I have read the news about John
Denver Tribute Links Musicians from Various Genres, Generations.
Fifteen years after his death in a
small plane crash and more than 40 years after his first hit, John Denver’s
songs are getting a new lease on life. “The Music Is You,” is a new tribute
that brings musicians from various genres and generations together to
re-imagine Denver’s biggest hits. Besides, the musicians include southern
rockers My Morning Jacket, who cover “Leaving On A Jet Plane.” The 10-piece
alternative band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros reinterprets “Wooden
Indian.” And multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams delivers a
soulful take on “This Old Guitar.” Williams says she was determined to make the
song her own.The people that love John
Denver’s music will look at this album and its tribute as an honest to goodness
inspired version of how we as singer-songwriters are influenced by John
Denver’s music and by his lyrics and his life.
Finally, I reckon John Denver is hero
of many people. He was an American singer, songwriter, activist, and
humanitarian. Although he died but everyone loved him also not forget his work. I have more knowledge
after reading this news and I can improve my reading skill better.
Listening is
one of the most important skills. How well you listen has a major impact on
your job effectiveness, and on the quality of your relationships with others. I
started listening to my favorite songs. Then listen to the YouTube website and interpretation
of what was heard. I listen to obtain information, listen to understand, listen
for enjoyment and listen to learn. Today I listen to VOA Learning English from
YouTube.
The VOA
above, this is the economics report in special English. Napoleon Hill believed
that if you think the right thoughts you can. In 1937, he published the book
"Think and Grow Rich." Napoleon Hill spent many years researching
financial success and observing people who had become rich. Although it was
published in the middle of The Great Depression, it was an immediate success.
"Think and Grow Rich" remains one of the most-popular non-fiction
books ever written. Forbes magazine says it has sold 70 million copies since it
first appeared, and continues to sell today. Napoleon Hill wrote at least ten
other books about success before his death in 1970. None of Hill's books came
close to selling as many copies as "Think and Grow Rich." But for
today's generation, "Think and Grow Rich" is now available in a
different form. Smarter Comics has released an illustrated version of the book.He says the book taught
him to change the way he thinks about money and success.
After
listening, I think if we read the book. I can have more information and
knowledge for you. When I read many book that mean you have more information.
You should start from read favorite book. What do you think about them?
Facebook is
a good place to find foreigners to talk online to improve my English skill. It’s
easier to learn languages with practice, and also, talking to foreigners who
speak the language helps. Facebook is a good place I can find foreigner people
who are willing to help me improve my language skills.
Today I am
chatting with foreigner friend in Facebook. I talking about greeting and ask
about general. When I chatting I feel happy and fun because excited very much.
I can use English and speaking skill. When I take with foreigner I can to examine
the conversations and attempt to fully understand them and compose appropriate
responses. Moreover I can question skills as English to chat with my friend
better than.
Finally, I
think my speaking skill better when I chat with friend foreigner on Facebook. Facebook
is a good place I can find foreigner people who are willing to help me improve
my language skills.
Malaysia Declares State of
Emergency in Haze Areas
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in two parts of the
southern state of Johor, as smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed
air pollution above safe levels.
Malaysian Natural Resources and Environment
Minister G. Palnival said Sunday that the edict was made after pollution levels
in Malaysia reached their highest levels in 16 years. Air quality in
neighboring Singapore improved Sunday after reaching record pollution levels
Friday for a third straight day. Indonesia has deployed helicopters to help
battle raging fires and to seed clouds in a desperate attempt to create rain to
douse the flames.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Thursday the
haze that began afflicting the city-state Monday could persist until the end of
the dry season on Indonesia's Sumatra Island in September or October. Singapore's
National Environment Agency chief Andrew Tan has called on Indonesia to take
"decisive action" against companies suspected of burning forests on
Sumatra as a cheap way of clearing land.
However, Indonesian Minister for
People's Welfare Agung Laksono criticized Singapore's reaction to the haze,
accusing the city-state of acting like a "child." Indonesia has
defended its response, saying it is investigating companies suspected of
setting the fires and trying to educate plantation owners about alternatives to
traditional burning methods.
Malaysia is
a federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. Land borders are shared
with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and maritime borders exist with Singapore,
Vietnam, and the Philippines. I have read the news about the haze problem
happened in Malaysia. It is neighboring countries of Thailand. News content is
summarized below.
Malaysia has
declared a state of emergency in two parts of the southern state of Johor, as
smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed air pollution above safe
levels. After, Indonesia has deployed helicopters to help battle raging fires
and to seed clouds in a desperate attempt to create rain to douse the flames.
After
reading this news, I think we need to be become aware environmental issues.
That may cause air pollution and global warming. Moreover, I can improve my
reading skill from read this news.
Today I
listen to present about “Teaching Method. There are five group presented today;
Vocabulary teaching, Pronunciation teaching, Culture teaching and Teaching
English using ICT. I have knowledge about teaching method more over.
First, Vocabulary
teaching that is learning new words is an important part of learning of new
language. Therefore vocabulary teaching may extend beyond the teacher of
individual words. There are many ways of teaching new words and phrases and
teacher need to learn a variety of technique. For example about classroom; the
teacher show the class picture of different types of transport, the teacher
uses the words in the context and the learner try to work out meaning, etc. The
new words will actually help the student to communicate. Second, Pronunciation
teaching that idea is “speaking like a native speaker”. There are techniques
and activity such as drilling, chaining, etc. Teacher of pronunciation need a
good grounding in theoretical knowledge, practical classroom skills and accessto good ideas for classroom activities. Teaching step such as
warmer, listen, focus and pronunciation practice. Third, Communicative language
teaching <CLT> is an approach to language teaching that emphasizes
interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study. There are 3Ps about
teaching steps; presentation, practice and production. CLT should be fun for
both teacher and student.
Last, the
teacher assignment about course English for Thais. Today I have more knowledge about
teaching method. I can use all information in the teaching. I think every method
have important for teaching. When I write lesson plan I can using all method in
teaching. I will improve knowledge and my skills in the future.
Maroon 5 is
an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. "Moves like
Jagger", became the band's second single to top the Hot 100 and sold over
8.5 million copies worldwide as of June 2012. I have heard this song from the
television. The first listening I like a lot. I think that this song is fun. Although
not knowing the meaning of the song. I listening to this song again and I try
to find the meaning for that content about anything in this song.
The lyrics
are about invited to dance for fun. All the moves like Jagger.
“Just shoot for the stars
If it feels right
And aim for my heart
If you feel like
Can take me away and make it OK
I swear I'll behave”
This part of music is about
to be committed to the goals set. The song is rhythm fun and I would like to
listen when I do homework or playing computer.
I think that listening to favorite songs. It makes me feel
happy and relax when I nervous. Moreover, the importance of listening to international
music that helped develop my listening skills. I will develop better listening
skills.
LONDON — The poorest children in the world's most
impoverished communities are twice as likely to contract malaria as the least
poor, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal
Wednesday. Researchers say the study, led by Britain’s Durham University and
the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, suggests that alleviating
poverty could protect children from malaria. Durham University Professor Steve
Lindsay, who led the research, says the study highlights a possible new
approach to tackling the often fatal mosquito-borne disease. “What is novel
about this is thinking about malaria not just through getting bed nets out or
better medicines," Lindsay said. "But we can actually improve or reduce
malaria by assisting development in these communities.” Young girl with malaria
rests in a clinic in South Sudanese state of Nothern Bahr el Ghazal.xYoung girl with
malaria rests in a clinic in South Sudanese state of Nothern Bahr el Ghazal.
The
research published on Wednesday is based on an analysis of nearly 5,000
English-language studies published over the past three decades. Those studies
were conducted in poor communities in Africa and Asia, focusing on children up
to the age of 15. The youngsters were ranked by several factors including
family assets, such as whether they have access to a bicycle or radio, levels
of education, and skill sets. By linking levels of malaria to socio-economic
status, the research finds that the poorest people are hit the hardest. As an
example, Lindsay explains how inadequate housing impacts the spread of malaria.
“80 percent of malaria transmission occurs indoors at night," he said.
"So if you have a nice house where it is not so leaky, you have got
screening on the doors, and you may have a ceiling, then you will get fewer
mosquitos coming indoors.” Other development factors also play a role, like
eating a nutritious diet or having an education, which helps people make
informed decisions about malaria prevention, said Lindsay.
The study is an attempt to unite the scientific and development communities, so
that the two can work together to tackle malaria. “We are being a wee bit
provocative here with our hypothesis," said Lindsay. "First of all,
scientists need to look at what are the mechanisms for where development, in
its broad sense, is protective. And then look at ways of intervening -- better
housing, better education, helping to improve the general welfare of
communities and how that might impact and reduce malaria.” More than 2.5
billion people are at risk of malaria. The disease is endemic in more than 100
countries around the world.
I have read the news
about malaria to the poor children living in the poorest communities in the
world of London. I was feeling very dejected.On our world there are many poor children, whether children or foreign
children, Thailand. In the News said.
Malaria often happens with poor children. Which I can conclude that:
London's poor children live
in poor communities. Moreover, they are faced with malaria. Malaria can be
prevented if the community in which they lived solution. Durham University
Professor Steve Lindsay, who led the research, says the study highlights a possible
new approach to tackling the often fatal mosquito-borne disease. "What is
novel about this is thinking about malaria not just through getting bed nets
out or better medicines," Lindsay said. "But we can actually improve
or reduce malaria by assisting development in these communities." Young
girl with malaria rests in a clinic. in South Sudanese state of Nothern Bahr el
Ghazal. “80 percent of malaria transmission occurs indoors at night you should
screening on the doors, and you may have a ceiling, then you will get fewer
mosquitos coming indoors.” Other development factors also play a role, like
eating a nutritious diet or having an education, which helps people make
informed decisions about malaria prevention, said Lindsay.
Finally, the news also said
that better housing, better education, helping to improve the general welfare
of communities and how that might impact and reduce malaria. I agree with this
news. I think that whatever approach is a good basis to start from a good
family. Do you agree with this news? What do you think about them?
Today I listen to present about “Teaching Method. There are four
group presented today; teaching pronunciation, culture teaching, communicative
language teaching and teaching English using ICT. I summary of the contents as follow.
First, teaching
pronunciation, the teaching can use teaching pronunciation for the student in
large group because this teaching method focused on “practice practice practice”.
Pronunciation is important for communication. Next, Communicative language
teaching have technic that are authentic materials, scrambled sentence, language
game, picture strip story, role-play, jigsaw activities and accuracy. Then,
Culture teaching is teaching about different culture of each country such as
greeting, food and dressing. There are four devices of culture teaching that is
describing and explaining the culture, experiencing culture through language
use, role playing and activities such as song, picture and films. Last, Teaching
English using ICT or Information and Communication Technology in teaching and
learning process become a trend in today’s education process. However,
integrating ICT in teaching and learning process should be well planned and
accompanied by a proper instructional strategy in order to achieve the best
result. I can use video teleconferencing, email and other from technology.
Finally,
Today I have more knowledge about teaching method. I can use all information in
the teaching. I think every method have important for teaching. English
teachers can use method in teaching English. I think that every teaching
approach is good for instruction depending on teacher with need and interesting
of individual learners.
Today is the
third week of learning on June 17, 2013 in classroom English subject. There is
presentation of each group about “Teaching Method.” Beginning of class, a
teacher tells about citing and referencing when we use information in book or
website. We should citing or referencing. There are six teaching methods
presented today; task based learning, project based learning, speaking,
listening, reading and writing teaching.
The first teaching method presented is task
based learning. Task based learning refers to an approach based on the use of
tasks as the core unit of planning and instruction in language reaching. Some
of its proponents present it as a logical development of Communicative Language
Teaching since it draws on several principles that formed part of the
communicative language teaching. Teacher Roles are selector and sequence of tasks,
preparing learners for tasks and consciousness- rising.
The second
teaching method is speaking, listening, reading and writing teaching. Many
language learners regard speaking ability as the measure of knowing a language.
These learners define fluency as the ability to converse with others much more
than the ability to read, write, or comprehend oral language. We should teach
speaking skill in the classroom because motivate and lose interest in learning.
Listening teaching have process that:
1.Pre- listening
2.While- listening
3.Post- listening
Above all, the teaching methods
mostly are better for learning of the students. It is apply knowledge about task
based learning, project based learning, speaking, listening, reading and
writing teaching. Teacher give more information about task based learning that
is each task will be organized in the following: pre- task activity an
introduction to topic and task, task cycle task and language focus. I think
every method have important for teaching. Do you agree with each teaching
approach all above?
