Unit 1

Dear my mom,

 I really really appriciate you, because you always encourage me and be my side. I don't usually thank to you, but I can't thank you enough. At first, Thank you so much for having brought me up for 20 years. I didn't listen what you and dad said when I was a junior high school student, so I was at a rebellious age. I regret having made a lot of trouble at that time. However, you scolded me when I did something wrong, and you were always on my side. And, thank you for giving me a chance to study English in Canada. I've wanted to study abroad since I was a senior high school student. I know it's not easy to let me study abroad, but you said,"I'm always rooting for you. If you face some problems, you shouldn't forget that I and dad are always on your side." This experience will be my treasure in my life.
 I'm glad to have you as my mother. If I hadn't have you, I couldn't have done what I want to do. You're so special!!!

From Manami

Self Introduction

Hello! I'm Manami, from Osaka, Japan. I've been here for four months, and I'm going to go back Japan on March 29, so I have just two months:( The reason why I came here is I want to study, make friends, know different culture, and so on. So, I want to talk more! And I want to know good place in Calgary, let me know if you have recommendation!


"YELL" is a Japanese song which is written and sung by Kobukuro. I've known it since I was senior high school student. I failed to pass the entrance exam of university I really wanted to go. So, I was so depressed and lost my passion to do everything. At that time, my friend recommended it, and then I listened. When I listened to it, I couldn't stop crying! I felt it cheered me up, so I thought I have to do my self. I know it is difficult for foreigners to understand, but I think it may encourage you!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plVT0EGwhPM