Gossip!

Today, I and Joanne and Carina went to City Centre. Because Joanne wanted to buy some chocolates for her sister. Her sister also live in England, she live in Oxford now. And at this weekend, she would go to Oxford to meet her. After her sh…

The Bible

Today, I joined the corse for studying the Bible. I went to the priest's house, and I talked not only with many country's students but also many native speakers. We talked about God. "Who is God? What is he like?" It was quite difficult qu…

New classmate

One new classmate came in our class. Her name is Yuki who is Japanese. At first, I couldn't understand who she was. After our class, I tried to talk with her. I asked her which prefecture she was from, and she replied me she was from Nagoy…

studying

study, study, study, study..... Today, I have studied for a long time -maybe about six hours-. It's like to revise for the entrance examination for the university. But now, to study English is quite fun for me, because I can make most of t…

Church

My hostfather, Stuarts is a priest. This morning, I went to his church with my hostmother, Sarah. It was very nice. Ther were many people. Stuarts spoke about the God, and we read the part of the Bible. It was so difficult for me, because …

Asian party

Today, we have a party at Manami's house. Manami is Japanese girl. And she was a teacher in primary school in Japan. There were eight Japanese, one Korean, four Taiwanese, two Swiss and two Itarian. Japanese cooked Chirasisusi and Tempra. …

my brain

Today I talked with Takeshi for about one hour. He is a Japanese man, 39 years old, and he have three children. We talked about children, Japanese school system...etc. It's really interesting. But I spoke too much Japanese. After that, for…

chocolate party

Today, I went to a church for the chocolate party with my hostfather and Joanne. Few days ago, I talked with my hostfather about my problem. "I have learned English for about 7 years in Japan, but I can't speak English, because in Japan, w…

chatting

Today, I talked with Minjeong for about four hours. Minjeong is Korean girl. She is very thoughtful and broad-minded. I really like her. We talked about many subject, and we are very compatible each other. We really enjoyed chatting. It's …

Super market

In this afternoon, I said to Joanne."I have to save money, so I don't want to pay so much money for my lunch. But sometimes, I feel a hungry in the afternoon." And Joanne said me, "That's not good for your health. I know the cheepest super…

Sweet girl from Tahiti

Today, I talked with Christel for a long time. She is from Tahiti, and she is very pretty. She'll stay here for 3 months, and she want to try to take Cambridge exam. So now, she is studying very hard. After the exam, she'll go to London fo…

October comes...

It's getting cold day by day. I don't like this season, because there are something sad in winds and sight. I really want to go back Japan, and I want to talk in Japanese with someone about myself. I realised I was really weak and stupid, …

Talk about me

What am I doing here? Recently, I often think about it. "Why did you decide this abroad? " I have been asked this question many times since I came here. I always reply, "Because I want to speak with many people from another country, and I …

Homesick

Sometime, I feel homesick. Suddenly, It hits my hart, and tears flow dawn from my eyes. And I think, "I want to go back Japan. I want to see my family, and my friend!", but I can't. I like here, and I'm realy happy to be here. And I have t…

Japanese

There are eight Japanese in my scholl, and most of them always want to be together. And recently, they speak in Japanese even in the school. I don't like it. I don't want to speak Japanese in UK. So, I don't join their group. Most of them …

Les Miserables

Today, I went to London to see the musical, "Les Miserables". It was my dream to see "Les Miserables" in London. Of cause, It was fantastic! I was very excited! I love the story, and I love the music. When I hear the song, I always think t…

My friend’s probrem

My friend, Joenne talked me about her probrem. She was a little annoyed. She was worried about Claire, Taiwanese, one of her friend. Claire is also my classmate. Joenne told me that she was a little selfish, and strange. Joenne said, "She …

Two weeks passed

Two weeks passed from I came here. To pass the time is so fast. But, I gradually become accustomed to live here. From time to time, I notice that I think something in English! That's amazing for me!! I have too many times here. And, I must…

have to speak English

Many Japanese left here. I am so sad, and a little nervous, so that I have to speak English all the time. But It's good for my English, I know. Today my friend, Joanne came to my house to use my laptop, because she don't have her laptop, a…

See you again...

Today, some of my friend left here. So, last night, we have a farewell party. So, I saw her off to the coach station. When she got on the coach, we cryed, and she said me, "I dont't want to say goodbye. We must see again someday", and I sa…

Test

I had a test today, so, I studyed for 3 hours to prepaer the test. The test started at 9 o'clock. Our teacher came into our classroom on time, and he gave out some paper, and went out soon. I tryed to start the test. Then, one of my classm…

Karaoke

Today, I went to English Karaoke. It was so interesting. English Karaoke is not like Japanese. It's in the pub. Many people drunk, danced, and sang a songs in the pub, and they were really good at singing! It was like a concert!! I like it…

Have I had a cold?

I might catch a cold, because I have got a headache... But I decise to take it easy! If I sleep well everyday, it will be better gradually. Easygoing is my good point!

I can’t speak English

I can't speak English. I can't tell anything I want to tell. It annoyes me so much. When I try to speak English, I need few time to think. Most of the Japanese are going to go back Japan in next week. So, after this week, how should I comu…

Scottland

From now on, I try to write diary in English everyday. Because I am in Cambridge to study English. I have to write something everyday for my English.I went to Scottland last weekend. I stayed there in 2 night 3 days. And I went there by ju…

明けましておめでとうございます!!

たいして日記書かないまま年があけてしまったぁぁぁぁ!! 結局何やってもちゃんとできないなぁ…。 反省…。何はともあれ年が明けました! なんか大晦日から元旦って毎年ドキドキする。 毎年だいたい何にもないんだけど。 新しい何かが始まるような、そんな感…

時が経つのは早いもので…

すっかり間が空いてしまった…最近ちゃんと布団で寝ることが少なくなっています。 やっぱり睡眠にも質がありますね。 ねりゃいいってもんじゃないらしい。 腰は痛いしのどはいたいし寝た気がしない。昨日ゼミの後、ゼミの先輩の結婚式の二次会の打ち合せ会を…

給料日ぃ♪

私は2つバイトをしている。 ひとつは銀行、ひとつは歯科助手。 みんなに変わっているとよく言われる。 どっちもバイト感覚ではなかなかできないものだと思う。 理由がないとそう簡単には休めない。 覚えることがたくさん。教えてもらえるのを待つのではなく…

ゼミ新聞、500号記念!

私の所属するゼミの機関紙が500号を迎えた。なんと始まってもう18年目だというからスゴイ。 歴代のゼミ生が守りついできたものだという。 毎週毎週、ゼミの内容がしっかり記録され、ゼミ生の個性豊かな投稿、教授の厳しい指導が並ぶ。 大切にしなきゃなぁ。 …

同期の仲間っていいね

銀行のバイトの後、ひさびさ高校のときの部活の同期の仲間と呑んだ 考えてみりゃぁ、ちゃんと話すの3年ぶりだねぇ、なんて言いながら 3人とも、それぞれのやり方で合唱を続けている あのころと、何か変わったのかな 少しは、大人になったのだろうか…またいつ…