What's keeping you busy nowadays?

First International Conference

I don't care about the looks.

A married women's hasband is the only man who can give her gifts, floweres, etc.

Men are attracted by what they see, and women are attracted by what they hear.

Men are more logical, and women are more emotional.

Tina: In America, all students basically study the same thing until they reach high school. After high school, students have the choice to start working or go to college.

Lars: What is the difference between a college and a university.

Tina: In the U.S., there isn't a big difference between the two. Colleges tend to be smaller schools and universities are usually larger schools with more facilities.

Lars: What are junior colleges?

Tina: Colleges and universities in the United States are extremely expensive. Even schools which are funded by the government can cost thousands of dollars a year. Most states have created junior colleges, which are inexpensive schools where students can complete the first two years of their education. Afterwards, students can transfer to a normal college or university.

Lars: How long do students usually study to get their degree?

Tina: Usually, it takes four years to get a B.S. or a B.A. American students try to complete their studies as soon as possible because each additional year can cost a lot of money.

Lars: What do B.S. and B.A. ?

Tina: B.S. means "Bachelor of Science" and B.A. means "Bachelor of Arts."

Lars: What does the expression "to major" mean?

Tina: The area of study which we specialize in is called "a major". We are also allowed to choose a secondary area of study called "a minor." For example, I majored in biology and minored in Japanese.

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B.A. = Bachelor of Arts

B.S. = Bachelor of Science

Masters

Ph.D = Doctor of Philosophy

major / minor = 主（副）専攻

educational background

higher education----education after graduating from university or college

My university has a lot of facilities which enable students to get connected to the Internet free of charge.

I wash my shoes once in a blue moon.

It takes ages to finish to read a book entirely.

I think my car comes in handy. Because when I suddenly want something, I can go shopping by using it.

What are the material things that you have for a very long time?
I took part in a golf tournament.
I bought the guitar six years ago......
Would you ever want to have a long hair?
According to the lesson, I need to relax more and smile in my presentation.
It takes ages for me to_____________.
What are the other things that you take care of?

mock up---practice
signpost---a sign, an indicator or a guide
move on---to continue progressively
turn to---to change another topic or page
expand---to widen up or increase the scope of the topic
digress---to swerve or change totally about the topic (swerve 逸脱する)
go back---to return
summarize---telling the important , vital point or gist(=the heart and soul of the topic)
recap---quick review(without explanation)
conclude---to close, to bring to an end or to finish

<< How to make a good presentation in English >>

1. How much you prepare for the presentation.

2. Practice in front of a mirror.

3. Record your own presentation and listen to that.

4. Practice in front of your acquintance and ask for some comments about that presentation.

other important thing>

smile, eye to eye contact to the audience, feel free, movements with your hands, keep modurate voice, ice breaker(greeting in Japane -- "Hajimemashite" or "konnichiwa"), build confidence

tie the knot (with A)-- to marriage (with A)

Please tie the knot as a sign of our love.

It's high time to...(当然～していてもいい時だ、潮時だ)

Once upon a time...(昔々)

I'm greatful that my parents have tied the knot and given a birth to me.

There was a food tasting party in the restaurant, which I work for. I have full stomach now.

restate --- state again with another word

tiring day(疲れる一日)

old days(過ぎ去った日、昔)

back in the good old days(古き良き昔に戻って)

I went to Kusatsu spring, which is very famous spa in Japan. That spa has open-air spa(bath). So I enjoyedseeing the moon and the stars, and talk with my friends.

[vida] What can you say about the picture here?
[me] If I were Cinderella, I will never forgive them.

[vida] When are you planning to go to Arizona?
[me] November 13th. Thank you for remembering that!
[vida] You're welcome! I wish you all the best. I wish you I could travel too. But I have to save first...

[vida] Who is the greatest person in your life and why?
[me] Of course my girlfriend. And my parents are also such persons.

Because They gave birth to me. So I thank that they fell in love and got married.

How do you see your life after ten years?

Good luck for your dreams for the future!!

at that time....

[vida] What kind of t.v. programs would you like to watch?
[me] I like the TV program about people who live in the country side.

What do you want to do with your life?

I just got home.

Do you know someone who is so kind?

Whenever I feel sick or have no money, she helps me.

I hope all of you are fine and still have the energy for tonight even if you had a busy day.

Pain in the neck　目の上のコブ、いやな仕事、いやなこと、面倒

My boss is a pain in the neck for me.

If someone is very annoying and always disturbing you, they are a pain in the neck.

Pain in the butt, or pain in the ass (USA), and Pain in the arse (UK) are less polite alternative forms.

Buzz　ニュース、知らせ（電話の音、騒音の意味もある）

There is no buzz in my university.

1. Turn over a new leaf　心を入れ替える

ex.) I used to needle my brother. One day my mother slapped me.

That's when I turned over a new leaf.

2. Go the extra mile　一層の努力をする

ex.) These days, I always go the extra mile to make a good presentation

in English next November.

3. Good samaritan　苦しむ人に無償の援助や同情を与える人

ex.) I have donated my blood to someone, to be a good samaritan.

4. Put one's best foot forward　ベストを尽くす

ex.) I'll put my best foot forward in the conference in order to make a good presentation.

5. Rise and shine　起きる、起きて元気に一日を始める

ex.) I rise and shine at 9 a.m. everyday except the day I have a baseball game

early in the morning.

For the better　良い方向に

ex.) He decided to do something to change his life for the better.

(How was the day today?)

These days, I have been writing my research paper.

Today I have submitted it by e-mail.

So I'm really relieved now.