A week ago, last February 7, we checked which league and team we belong. The first thing I heard was the name of the country. Puerto Rico? Where?
Let me introduce GEO 10's best team; PUERTO RICO!
Puerto Rico's Great Ladies and Gentlemen
Professor Roger is really fun and warm. He especially emphasizes teamwork and always encourages our Team. Also, in order to motivate us all, he usually lets us listen to music and play games. I often thought that he is a music lover. As expected, he leads the Music Club. Professor Roger said “Believe in yourself, you have the power to be good English speakers.”
Our Team’s Official Fight Song Title is by Queen – “We Are The Champion”.
Teaching Assistant Regina is very kind. She encourages and helps us. Thank you very much!
Our Leader really has leadership. Also, she is very shrewd and she always looks confident. All the other members are also good. All members have the passion and personality.
Although the GEO Program is tiring, it is also fun!
Oh! Now, Team Puerto Rico has the number one position. Delighted to hear the happy news, today me and many of my fellow members will submit bonus points and soon the score will change. Don't take any wooden nails! Every team is trying hard to win; they are playing for keeps. After constant effort, we will finally be successful. We shall rack up victory in the Team Competitions!
Way to go! Puerto Rico!
Thoughts about GEO
This course is useful. Frankly, I don't have many friends because of my shy personality. However, I met a lot of nice people thanks to this Program. Also, I often feel nervous during conversations (both in English and in Korean) but during the GEO Program, my tension somewhat melted away while I converse with other people.
Preparation for the coming semester. Honestly, I feel so tired because of our daily schedule and too many presentations. Maybe I became more tired because after the College Scholastic Ability Test, I took a rest for a long time. But then, there may be many lessons and presentations in the coming semester so I might be able to adapt more quickly.
To learn various things. While researching for our Team Presentation, I learned to study Puerto Rico's History; Food; and etc. We were able to learn lots of information.
Many thoughts. Actually, most people are scared to communicate with foreigners but we have to communicate with foreigners because we need to explain to them about the Korean history and of course, many other things. Thanks to this program, I thought of my English ability. Frankly, I think Grammar was just not my thing in my school days. I only study hard to receive tolerable grade and so I thought reading is better. And when I was a child, I like communicating with foreigners and so I believe speaking is not bad.
On the first day, when I saw my level, I felt upset and so worried. “Oh my God. Why? My English Level is supposed to be better!”
But my thoughts have changed now. I know my English skills is lacking. I hate grammar and because of my character - extremely introverted and withdrawn - I feel too much tension in Speaking.
The English level or grade is just a number. One should also consider their attitude and determination. With this, your English level can slowly change. The important thing is I know my English skill is lacking and it needs to be developed. In my case, while preparing for our presentation, I realized I have more confidence and I’m really happy that I know more about the English language.
Self-confidence is the most important key to English Speaking.
Believe in yourself, trust your potential!
My Ideal Future
I hope to be a Korean Teacher just like Teacher Kitting in the novel “Dead Poet's Society”. In the future, I also want to be a writer; someone who writes novels and poems well enough to win a Novel Prize! But after my conversation with my FTA and Professor, I added one thing to my dream. Someday, I want my writings to have an accurate translation in English as possible and publish it in many countries. This dream will come true someday. I will study English more with happiness and not only to get a good score in TEPS, TOEIC, TOEFL (which may be stressful to many students). Finally, someday I will go to another country. I will earn my degree in Education and I will learn to develop education too in order to contribute to the Korean Education.
I am very happy to meet my precious teachers. I have so many Best Teachers. and I respect them truly. My morning class Professor is Richard; my afternoon class Professor is David; and my team Professor is Roger. Thank you very much for making the class great! Also, the Connors Brothers are both fun, and friendly.
By: Kwon Soo Hyun from Class 2-1 (Prof. Richard and TA Hee Jeong)
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