Pearson ALC English 12 Students: A 100-Word Introduction

Friday, September 18, 2009

A 100-Word Introduction

Introduce yourselves in a maximum of 100 words.

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Brad said...: Here I am:

Love eating a cherry tomato still hot from an August sun, walking through coastal forests full of leaning hemlocks, floating in a lake (while talking to a good friend beside me), chatting with my daughter over sushi, the feeling you get when everyone stands as one at a concert.

Loved my bicycle (obviously), but never ride it anymore. Loved my dog, but she died in mid-summer.

Look at life through a different lens now I’ve passed 50; see it now with both eyes wide open.

—88 words; September 18, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Brad said...: 15 Pointers for Good Writing:

1. Clear to the audience; for children use simpler vocabulary. Most suited to the situation
2. Imagery/setting. Writing that brings pictures to the mind of the reader.
3. Condensed; kiss (keep it simple and straightforward)
4. The flow of ideas should be obvious to the readers
5. Techniques (for example Obama’s speeches) Rhetoric.
6. Research; know your subject or topic.
7. Writers using characters need to make the characters understandable and approachable.
8. Rewriting
9. The ending and the beginning are the two most important spots.
10. Nothing in that’s irrelevant; nothing out that’s important.
11. Audience
12. Pictures are media too and can be useful.
13. The writer’s voice; what makes one person unique from another.
14. Respect the reader and leave space for the person. Don’t insult them etc.
15. Diction; choosing the right word in the right place at the right time.; September 18, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Jatinder said...: Am I following Brad? Yes, as I waited for him to write first comment. Just returned back home after finishing work and dinner at 11:30 PM. Now I am jotting down some words for my prospective readers.

I have varied interests: some regular some peculiar. As a child I played all kinds of sports, read comics, watched cartoons. During adulthood learned two new languages, in addition to the three I already knew since childhood. After university degree, I worked in three different professions of Engineering, Project Management and Human Resource Planner.

Later I immigrated to Canada. Here I am, learning again.

101 words.; September 19, 2009 at 12:10 AM
JessiKa said...: Hey everyone. As you all already know, my name is Jess and I am 21 years old. I was born in Dallas Texas, but raised here in Canada. I have two younger sisters, who are taller than I am. I am Fluent in both English and Spanish. My Favorite sport is Soccer, and I must say I played a lot this summer. My mom gets upset because she had three daughters and we all enjoy things like fishing, soccer, quadding, camping etc. What can I say I love the out doors! I love spending time with family and friends and just having a good time.

- 106 words :D; September 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Anonymous said...: I’m Sarina, this right here is me:

I enjoy travelling, take me to coral pink sand, blue sky’s and even bluer water and I’m forever yours. Teach me a few phrases in your language and you won’t stop hearing them for days. In the car, you’ll only be jamming to from back in the day Tony Toni Tone to Kanye from today. I get hungry fast so when there’s East Indian food in front me, don’t tell me to stop, the word “full” does not exist at that time.

There you have it a basic intro, I could go on forever.

- 100 words; September 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Putik said...: I called up a friend and asked what kind of person she thinks I am. Everyone close to me knows that I am not good at describing myself nor at receiving compliments—I needed help.

“You are a very analytical person,” she said. “You think too much; you think about things
that no one really cares about. You are crazy!”

“What’s wrong?” I said. “Are you crying? Did you and your mom had an argument?”

“See?” She said, laughing. “That’s exactly what I am talking about. I am chopping onions for Christ’s sake!”

Well, I guess I do think too much. (I heard her sobbing, though!); September 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Nancy Luo said...: Hi, I am Nancy, and I am an extroverted woman. I love smile and make friends. I also enjoy traveling with my family. I love eating delicious food and watching Korea TV play series.

I like design and art. So, I worked advertising company after my college graduated. Especially, I love shopping very much as a woman. My favorite color is black.

Now, I lived in Canada with my family. I have a lovely daughter who she was born in Canada and four years old. In the most exciting thing, when I see her healthy growing, I am very happy.

--100 words; September 21, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Zarmina said...: I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, but I grew up in different places. We moved to Vancouver about four years ago in order to have a better life.

As my friends say,I am a sentimental person. Music is essence of my life. I love thriller and adventure movies. My favorite places to go on vacation are Monte Carlo and Venice. I like nature and enjoy taking picture of fall season. I enjoy reading Hafez poems. I’m also animal’s lover, and my favorite is husky dog.

I adore French food, cheese and wine. My detest chores: ironing and washing dishes.

-100 words

Brad,I am sorry about the lost of your dog.; September 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Qin said...: I'm a stubborn but diligent woman who likes eating delicious food, listening to concerts, and enjoying ceramic arts.
Chinese steamed trout and Russian baked cod make my saliva overflow; however, my stomach always fights with my mouth because of my stomach ulcer. Sometime, I need surrealistic thinking, so Mozart and Bach’s music are my favorites, which both have oddly dreamlike or unreal qualities. I want to collect some ceramic art but, it is expensive. Hopefully, enjoying some galleries or studios will be sufficient for me. I focus not only on the ceramic styles but their materials, which is my subject.
(100 words); September 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM
molly said...: Hello Everyone:

I am a girl from faraway Western part of Africa. Migrated to Canada with my family few years ago. I like it here in Canada, although, I still missed my ancestral land. Partly because of my love for sunny climate.

I love nature, especially the mountains and the lakes. I also love reading and my favorite book is the Bible (sounds weird) because it gives me hope and enriches my understanding of the world around me today.

I still love my family and always want to be around them. An affection guided by good principal, bond of love.; September 21, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Hello! I’m thrilled to be here with all of you. I live in NW and explored Canada before settling here. I’m originally from Afghanistan. When I first moved to Canada, I hated it because of cold. I booked my ticket to move to California. A friend invited me to Vancouver. He said, “if you come and visit Vancouver you might like it.” Looking out the window from the plane, I instantly fell in love with Vancouver and my packed bags never made it to California. I’m glad I stayed, because later when I visited California it was not for me.; September 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Jeongsook said...: I’m living in Burnaby near the Lougheed Mall since May, 31, 2009. After moving, my elder son began an independent life and my middle son went to CMCC in Toronto, so we live with the youngest son-Grade 11. At first, because I didn’t accustom to like this small family, I used to cook big amount as before. From five to three makes big change to me, and I become reconsider my position as a mother. After my sons’ marriage, I’ll be a mother-in-law, and my sons will be husbands of my daughters-in-law. It’s time to learn the way to get along all together happily.(104 words); September 22, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Listening to the classic music from my iPod and watching my daughter yelling and playing on the lawn under the early autumn sunshine today, I felt it a real luxury.

When was the last time my husband and I had a quite wine and dine? Was it in 2006 I went to an opera with my closest friend? There is just no enough time for things I love to do!

Like a little tree being implanted to a new place, I need to spread roots deeply, before blooming and fruiting. Through studying with you, I will reach my career goal.

(100 words); September 22, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Maryann said...: I had been busy raising children and working in and outside home for years; hardly could find my leisure time. Finally, the precious “time” came and is mine to use for myself.
One part of me longs for a relaxed and easy-going life and at the same time, the other part of me craves reasonable challenges. I’m torn between the two.
I’m here today doing English homework with my reading glasses on, instead of golfing with friends.
I will be busy doing my homework this winter, knowing that I don’t enjoy a carefree lifestyle as much as I wished. (101 words); September 22, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Louie said...: Hello, I am Louie. I was born in Korea. I came to Vancouver 7 years ago, and I just graduated from high school. It’s my second time taking English 12, and after finishing this course I am planning to go to BCIT to study airport operations program. I enjoy playing pool and bowling with my friends, and when I’m at home I spend most of the time playing guitar or piano. Also I love sleeping, I can sleep forever if nobody wakes me up.; September 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM
suzie said...: Before moving to Vancouver three years ago, I was a typical Chinese intellectual woman - having own profession, taking care of most house work and kid's things. Now I am a house wife and a student in Adult school. I love cats but my current building doesn't allow people raising animal. Even though I am already in the middle of my 40's, I haven't adjusted my mind, view and way of life well to this age. I Like immaginating and believe that tomorrow will be better. Since learning is a kind of fan, I treasure every oppotunity of study.; September 22, 2009 at 9:37 PM
Rita said...: I am originally from a city, in north-east China, called Changchun. I went to a university in Japan, and got married there. My only son was born in Japan. Since we moved to Canada three and a-half years ago, he got all his education in Canada. I do miss my family and friends in China a lot, especially on every Chinese traditional holiday, but there are always things here that have to be done. I like to live in a busy city, see everyday’s change, and feel something new.
-89 words-; September 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Eve Yan said...: I moved to Vancouver nine years ago; the quietness of this place drove me crazy. I was madly missing my hometown Shanghai where people and energy flow. But now, I can’t stand the noisiness and crowdedness of Shanghai, the cars and millions of people drove me crazy. Maybe, I am the kind who never gets content.

I love to challenge myself to do the impossible; I love to climb the steepest mountain, working until midnight to pay for my college. Not until I passed my thirties, the aching of my body demanded me to slow down and take it easy.C

100 words; September 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM
maria said...: I moved to Vancouver just when I though I reach almost all my goals in life. I have a wonderful career, I am an architect, and I worked in my field for many years. Now I need to restart again. I like challenges, and I think coming to Canada and be successful is one of them. I always say that every situation has two faces: good and bad. Most of the time, I try to see the good face and be positive. I am a happy person. I love to dance and travel, but most of all I love my family.

101 words; September 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Sabrina said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; September 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Sabrina said...: Sabrina said:

I came from China, which is a beautiful, fertile and long historical country. I moved to Canada three years ago. I am pleased I live with my family in here. Especially, I can see my son healthy growing up everyday. I love play, read and watch movie with my son. Watching his change, I felt every day is fulfilling and significant. I am studying English 12 in Pearson Adult Learning Centre. I wish I can understand more Canadian culture and history through study. In addition, I wish I will improve English as well and enter the college to accomplish my goat.
(101 words); September 23, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Mengistu said...: Mengistu is here:

I moved to Vancouver 11 months ago. I prefer to solve any problem in discussion. Chatting with friends and dealing with people is my daily activity. I missed Ethiopian cultural food called “Injera”. It is a challenging to adapt to the new environment, culture, and life style for me. However, what ever difficult to me is easy to God and I believe that very soon I will go through. I like my parents specially my grad mom who used to tell me an interesting story. I like people who believe in equality and respect the other and oppose strongly discrimination.

(100 words); September 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Jamileh said...: Dear reader,
I am a proud Afghan Canadian woman and have been in Canada for about seven years. I love the thrill of horseback riding, I am in love with spicy food, I enjoy going out with friends and family, and I enjoy reading the paper every morning. One of the biggest and greatest benefits I got from Canada is the feeling of peace and freedom. I am looking forward to a bright and positive future. Completing all of my lifetime obligations for example; gaining a higher level of education and obtaining a high-quality job are all included within this.
100 word; September 24, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Ali said...: As you can see above, my name's Alicja, but I'd prefer if you just call me Ali. I'm 20 years old and it seems like it is a very shocking information for most of the people because of my young look.
I moved from Poland to Canada three years ago. This year I finally graduated from highschool and now I'm aiming at becoming a pharmacy technician. Currently I am a part time worker and a student obviously. My free time, which I've got plenty, I enjoy spending with friends or alone. Good thing we are limited to 100 words so I can spare you the details ;); September 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Kulvinder said...: Whats up class:

Hey my name is Kulvinder Grewall and I am 18 years old. I was born here in Canada. I'm pretty simple. I love sports, particularly hockey. I have played almost every sport there is to play but I only play hockey now. I love music. I can just sit there and listen. Its calming. I listen to hip hop, techno, and punjabi music.

I enjoy travelling. The one place I hope to one day go to is Sydney Australia. And thats about it.; September 24, 2009 at 10:15 PM
kenny said...: I came to Vancouver six years ago from Korea. Since then, my favorite sport was changed from golf to mountain climbing gradually. Every weekend, I visit one of the mountains near Vancouver which has wonderful scene according to the seasons. One of my new hobbies is making fruit wine with blueberry and blackberry. I realized that English couldn’t improve with living in Vancouver itself. The best way are attending school with homework and examinations. I feel my English are getting better and better after attending PALC. I think English 12 grade is quiet necessary for the best living in Vancouver.; September 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM

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