Chapter 10 (Due June 8)

Please write 100 - 200 words about a wedding or family event you have attended recently.  You should discuss:

• What the event was for (eg. wedding or funeral)
• How you felt
• Who you met
• What food you ate
• What ceremonies you participated in and saw
• What special clothes you and other people wore

Deadline June 8th.

Chapter 9 (Due June 1)

Please write 100 - 200 words about an environmental issue that you care about.  You should say:

• What the environmental issue is.
• How did you learn about this issue?
• Are you doing anything to help about it?
• Or have you done in the past/will you do in the future?
• Why is the issue important to everyone?

Deadline June 1st.

Chapter 8 (Due June 1)

Please write a cover letter for a job you want to have: after you graduate, a part time job you want now, or a summer vacation job.  Use the example letters below as a guide.   It can be used for volunteer work applications too.

Deadline June 1

Park Min Hee

Room 507-1

Student Accomodation

Chonbuk National University

Dukjin-dong, Jeonju -si,

Chollabuk-do, 561-756  

SOUTH KOREA

TEL: 010-2740-3667

minhee21@naver.com

Dear Sir madam,

RE: Employment Vacancy

My name is Min Hee and I am interested in working at Chonbuk National University Hospital as a part time receptionist.  I am currently 20 years old and I am a first year student of the Agricultural Sciences department this year.  I will be studying full time for the next 3 years and I am looking for some great part time work in order to gain a foothold into the workplace and gain some skills.

I am a top student having gained ‘A’ grades for my first semester here.  My long term goal is to become an agricultural scientist and help Korea’s farmers to produce more efficiently and environmentally-friendly.  I am also a member of the university Irish music club which meets weekly to practice our Irish music and we are planning to go on a University tour later this year to play at universities in Seoul, and Gangwondo.

In particular my most prominent skill is my bright smile and energy.  I am often complimented by my friends for being like sunshine into their days.  I am sure that in your office I will be able to inject my special character and help everyone to feel warm and welcomed.

Please refer to my attached Resume for a more detailed description of my skills, qualifications and experience. I would dearly love the opportunity to meet you for an interview and discuss how I can bring my unique skills and talents into your organisation.

Kind Regards

Park Min Hee

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Owen McCaffrey

English Teacher

Language Education Centre

Chonbuk National University

Dukjin-dong, Jeonju -si,

Chollabuk-do, 561-756  

SOUTH KOREA

0082 63 270 3667

owenmccaffrey@gmail.com

30 March 2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: English Teacher Vacancy

My name is Owen McCaffrey and I am interested in working at your university as an English teacher in 2015.  I am currently 34 years old and I have been employed by Chonbuk National University, in Jeonju City, as an English Instructor for the past 5 years.  I will be finishing my current contract with Chonbuk National University in August of this year – 2015.

I am a professional Language teacher having completed my Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics in 2008 and since then I have published three articles in peer reviewed TESOL academic journals.  I am also a member of KOTESOL which is a professional development association for English teachers in Korea and I have conducted numerous KOTESOL training seminars and courses in teaching methodology.

In particular my most prominent skill is public speaking and being creative.  In the classroom environment I apply these skills to great effect to motivate and inspire my students.  I want them to leave my classes with a passion and ability to further their skills in English and also with simply an overall love of learning.

Please refer to my attached resume for a more detailed description of my skills, qualifications and experience. I would dearly love the opportunity to meet you for an interview and discuss how I can bring my unique skills and talents into your University.

Kind Regards

Owen McCaffrey

Chapter 7 (Due May 18)

Please write 100 - 200 words about your best shopping experience.  You can talk about when you bought something special or when you went to an amazing shopping place.  You should talk about the day, who you were with how you felt and so on...

Deadline May 18th.

Chapter 6 (Due May 11)

Please write 100 - 200 words about the advantages and disadvantages of increased use of smartphones by Korean people.

Deadline May 11th.

Chapter 5 (Due April 20)

Please write 100-200 words about your experience of volunteering.  Discuss aspects such as what you did, where, and how the experience changed your life.  Also talk about the people you met while doing the volunteer activity.

(If you have never volunteered please tell about what volunteer activity you would like to do in the future)

Due April 20th.

Chapter 4 (Due April 13)

Please write 100-200 words about your how you could improve your health these days.


Answer these types of questions:

• Why don't you exercise enough? Could you exercise more?  If so, where and when? What type of exercise would you like to do?
• What about your diet?  
• Are you too busy?
• Do you not see your friends enough?
• Do you not have enough hobbies?
• Are you not achieving your goals?

Chapter 3 (Due April 6)

Please write 100-200 words about your eating habits. 

What foods do you like to eat?  Can you cook any foods?  Do you snack?  Where are your favourite restaurants?  Do you drink coffee?  Which drinks or desserts do you like?  Do you skip any meals?

Chapter 2 (Due March 30)

Please write a 100-200 word introduction about a person you know who has been successful. Talk about why they are successful, what they did to become successful and any obstacles they have had to overcome in their life.


Deadline March 30

Chapter 1 (Due March 16)

Please write a 100-200 word introduction about yourself. Talk about your hobbies, family, study, friends, where you live, what you like, foods you like and anything else you want to.

You need to be be a gmail member to post.  Please go to www.gmail.com and become a member.  Then use your password here.


Deadline March 16

Welcome everyone!

Hello everyone! My name is Owen McCaffrey and I am your teacher for this semester. This blog is where I would like you to submit your writing assignments. Don't worry they will be very short and easy so you can relax. It is a good way for you to practice what you learn in class.

After you have written your own piece, you can also read what other students have written to practice your reading!

Good luck and see you in class!

Owen