Tuesday 27 September 2011

Homework #1

Look at the personal ads and choose one that you think would be a good match for you.  Write down the person's name and expalin why this person is a good match.  Write or print out your answers and give them to Brian in class between Oct 5 and Oct 7.

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"My name: ___________________  Class #: _____________

 ______ and I would be a good match.

We are both ______________________________

and ____________________________________.

We both like/ want ________________________.

But we are a little different. 

_(name)_ is ____________ but I am ____________."

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Women ISO men:
1) Janice
SWF, 19YO, ns, sd ISO SM Age 19-21, NS, sd as friends-with-benefits

I am fun and honest, but messy.
I like dancing, concerts and going to the beach.
I want a good dancer and swimmer.
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2) Kelly
SF, 20YO, ND, NS ISO SKM Age 21~, ND for LTR

I am serious and quiet.
I like reading and going to movies.
I want a man who likes quiet evenings.
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3) Nancy
SKF 20 YO ISO SM

I am fun and active but also responsible and  strict
I like being outdoors and hiking and seeing movies and visiting temples and historic sites.
A good date would be hiking up a nearby mountain and having a picnic.
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4)Emily
SF 25 YO ISO M, 22-27 YO, SD

I am hardworking and practical but also fun and sociable
I like getting out of the house: going outdoors or to parties and events.
I want a man who likes hiking and swimming but also nightclubs and dancing.
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5) Jackie
SF, 19YO ISO SM

I am quiet but fun.  I sleep a lot and am never on time.
I like to travel and do things, but only in the afternoon, because I sleep late in the morning.
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6) Anne
SF 19YO ISO SM

I am talkative and serious.  I work and lot and am always on time.
I like to meet people at coffee shops and talk.
I want a man who will be on time and call me Anne, not Jackie.
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Men ISO Women

7) John
SM, S, SD, 22 YO, just out of army, ISO SF under 22YO to have fun with

I am active, funny and fun.
I finished my military service so I want to relax and not be serious.
I like to go to night clubs and to movies.
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8) Dave
SKM NS, ND, 20 YO, ISO SF, ND

I am generous and honest but messy
I like playing computer and phone games.  I love my Galaxy Tab.
I would like to go to movies and PC rooms.
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9) Greg
SWM ISO SKF, 20-24 YO

I am sociable and talkative but inactive.
I like to chat at coffee shops and in class.
A good date would be a bus tour and visits to coffee shops.
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10) Paul
SM S, SD ISO SF

I am active and friendly but messy.
I like hiking, swimming, cycling and reading.
I would like to find someone to travel with and explore.

11) James
SM ISO F
I am friendly and honest.
I will start military service next week so I want to have fun this week!
A good date would be a romantic one!

Monday 26 September 2011

Thursday 22 September 2011

Tuesday 20 September 2011

personal ad jargon

I am secure & happy with myself, but...Life is meant for 2!! A little bit about myself: I enjoy travel, camping by a lake, gardening, home decorating, Comedy Clubs & Dinner Theater, music, my dog, & celebrating special occasions. I am self-sufficient, independent, honest, I have a great sense of humor, & family & friends are very important to me. A man who ONLY has eyes for me & can make me laugh are important qualities! No Pressure! Let's just relax...become friends & get to know each other... and see what happens.
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more.
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and more.


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SAM= single Asian Man
SAF = Single Asian Female
SACM: 'C' for Christian  SABM - Buddhist.
DWM = Divorced White Male
MBA =  Married But Available

ISO = in search of

LTR = long term relationship.
Friends with benefits = romantic relationship but no long term plans

ND, NS = Non Drinker, Non S_____
GHS= Good sense of humor

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21YO SAM ISO 2-YO SAF ND, NS as friend-with-benefits
I am fun and outdoorsy.  Let's walk on the beach and play in the mountains and have fun together!

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Young SAF ISO SM, 20~25 YO for LTR.
I enjoy movies and Nampodong.  Let's visit JeongDongJin to see the sunrise!

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Your Turn!

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Thursday 15 September 2011

Tuesday 13 September 2011

English Cafe'

Brian has a sore neck

Hello students.

On Tuesday, I fell off a small tractor (경운기) and hurt my neck.  I'm okay, don't worry!  But, I don't want to carry many books around for a few days.  Here are images from the textbook.