I meet lots of friends who are from different countries and areas at the ELI, and they have different culture and religions. I would like to describe four types of students according to their different goals for the future in this paragraph. The first category are students who are interested in studying English as a language. If they speak English with great fluency, they can communicate with others when they travel to foreign countries and make new friends. English is an international language and it plays a significant role in the world. I have a Japanese classmate who is a retired lady. She begins to learn English at the age of 50, because she has a passion for English. Next, students from other countries that want to find a job in Vancouver and then immigrate here. In their opinions, the environment here is comfortable, social welfare is good and residents are kind-hearted and hospitable. You can find some couples both study at the ELI in order to seek better quality of life in Vancouver. Another category of students are the ones who intend to find a better job and get a higher salary in their own country. It is a good opportunity for them to join an international company which will provide with a good position and excellent career advancement. Finally, perhaps the largest group are students who are planning to apply for university or graduate school in North America. In this group, Chinese students account for the largest percentage. it is difficult for Chinese to go aboard to study. Specifically, not only is the process complex but also high English marks are required to get a visa. As a member of the last group, I treasure the chance of studying abroad. The active and flexible methods the teachers use in class are helpful and useful for me to improve my English efficiently and quickly. It will fulfill my goals I am working on, and the dream I am aiming for. I am putting all my effort into my English study in order to make my dream come true. So I wish things are going to work out just the way I want it to.
Hi Vanessa, I think your title caught my eye, also you choce a good topic to keep me reading. However, what does you mean in this sentence (It can fill me in with the goals I am working, and the dream I am fighting for)? I was confused. In my openion I go with people who learn English to communicate with other in our travelling.(Samar)
ReplyDeleteI think you have done a good job of defining and categorizing 4 types of students, and of adding your own personal thoughts as well.
ReplyDeleteMake sure that you try to check your work carefully before you post it. You have a few fragments above. remember that dependent clauses are not sentences. try to find them and join them with an independent clause if you can.
I like the picture- can you tell me why you chose it, and how you think it relates to the content of your post?(Eilidh)
dear Vanessa,I am the last groop of students that you mentioned in the article too, and you are right. I like your example about the retired woman who was still passinate about english. I think if we can sustain this passion learning english, we must susseed in the future! let's do together.(Bonnie)
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