English 1

1. Essay Writing

Aims & Accomplishments :
1. Introduction into academic writing
2. Emphasize on the importance of citation and plagiarism 
3. Gain more knowledge on a topic through research 
4. A deeper understanding on a topic by reading and writing

Reflection :
After writing this essay, I realize that it is important to have a good command in English, as well as a wide range of vocabulary. A writing needs to be understandable, well structured, informative and entertaining to the readers. I realise that the first sentence in an essay is the "reader-magnet" and it should be made as interesting as possible at the same time not straying from the main topic. An academic writing however, needs the proper citations and referencing when quoting or referring to another source. This is to avoid plagiarism, which is taking other people's work and claiming it as your directly or indirectly. I also gained a deeper understanding on the topic that I chose to write on due to the number of articles I had to read to make sure the informations in my essays are accurate. I also learnt the proper way of referencing, in this case, the APA Referencing style.


2. Oral Presentation (Video & Blog)

Aims & Accomplishments :
1. To expose students into presenting in front of public
2. To increase student's confidence in presenting
3. To teach students the proper way of presenting

Reflection :
After completing two oral presentation, I realised how important t is to present effectively. In the current working life, presentation is very important. You may need to present your work, company's profit/loss statements, present a lecture and so on. Hence proper presentation skill is required. In every presentation, it is important to reach out to the audience, because they are the one whom you are selling your idea to. It is your responsibility to make them understand. This is where confidence and proper body language steps in. Eye contact need to be maintained with the audience, our body language needs to showcase confidence in the field we are talking about, and voice projection should be loud and clear.

This is my group's video presentation :

Description : The video will take you on a journey across 5 countries. You will be able to see the various types of buildings in those countries.

This link leads to my group's Food And Culture blog:
http://fnbeenglish.blogspot.com


3. Listening Quiz

Aims & Achievements :
1. To improve our listening skills
2. To teach us how to transfer information by listening


Reflection :
This listening test is the hardest part for me. Nevertheless, I endured it. This listening test helped me to increase my listening test. I was used to becoming a "speaker" and I can't listen well. Unless it is a clear cut instruction, I would not be able to understand it 100 %. However, this test has thought me to listen carefully to the conversations and transfer the informations from the conversation.