OH MY ENGLISH ~ ENGLISH EVERYWHERE !

Guys , lets just get things straight to the point , we are all surrounded by English ! English is everywhere - televisions , radios , newspaper , advertisement etc. So , how can we live without knowing how to read and speak in English ? How ?

Of course we can't . It's just the English level of someone that differs from the others . Some can fluently speaks but not write . Some can write a very beautiful-error free essay but they can't speak .In order to master a language, we must be balance in all aspects - speaking , writing , listening , reading . This is because communication involves two or more people . Not to mention English only - all languages are the same .

So , in this entry we shall see how can someone improves their English . This tips may also be applied to those learning any other languages . Just apply these routine in your daily life , and  boom !!

1 - Start writing in English . 

This maybe the easiest and practical way for you to improve English . What does it mean by writing in English ? Create your own blog !  The traditional way would be writing your own diary . Yes , you may do so but blogging is much more interesting . It is actually a more up-to-date way for you to share something with everyone . At the same time you'll improve little by little. Blog about something you love - your hobby , your family , your experience going holiday in Bali or wherever - JUST WRITE!


2 - Start listening to English music 

If your type of music before this is Malay or Chinese or Korean , why not try English ? Just when you found the right music , you will realize how how beautiful the English language are. Try The Beatles , or song back in the 80's and 90's . Their music was so relaxing and meaningful . Anddd , andd read the lyrics together with the song . This will give you better understanding and adds on your vocabs too !

3 - Start reading in English 

Try reading comics in English . Comics are enjoyable , and easy to understand . Just beware in mind that comics sometimes consists of slang that you may not understand ,so choose wisely . Anyhow , reading magazine in English will also help you . In Malaysia , we often see entertainment magazine such as GALAXY , CLEO , WOMAN'S WEEKLY etc. If you want something more serious , try READERS DIGEST , BBC KNOWLEDGE , NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC etc. It doesn't matter what kind of magazine , what matters is that you keep English close to you and your heart .

You can also read newspaper in English . New Straits Time or The Star  would be the best to start with. Try reading a short, simple article first . After you get used to it , then only move on to longer, complicated articles . YOU WON'T UNDERSTAND every single meaning in the text , so don't get upset with that . Try to get the rough idea first , and you'll see later that your understanding will be much better .


4- Start watching English movies plus English subtitles .

This would be the most enjoyable way ever . Not only you get to have fun , you will also gain new vocab ! Not just that , you learn how to pronounce it correctly . If you just look up in the dictionary , you will have some trouble pronouncing them , unless you are a dictionary expert . But , by watching movies , it sure help you master English to the max !

5 - Start speaking in English .

Speak with your collegue , your lectures, your family - everyone ! Many people WILL find this as embarrassing or a bit false . But if you didn't practice this , all the above routine  you've been practicing is useless . If you are still embarressed , find a foreign friends from the US , Germany or Japan . The easiest way would be entering an online forum where you can find lots of foreigners out there that have the same goal just like you .

6- KEEP CONSTANT  

This is the hardest part . But that's it .  Just keep on going with these routine , and you will be satisfied with how much you have improve . You will gain the confidence you need. :)



p/s : ENJOYING OH MY ENGLISH ! ;)

SI TANGGANG - ONE OF THE FAMOUS MYTHS

Okay guys , it's been a long time since the new post . Last week, some of us went for JPAM camping . It took place from Friday to Sunday .Woahhh! WHAT A TIRING EVENT ! So, no relaxing-nothing to do-  weekend  for us last week. :(

Enough mumbling , lets just move on to our topics this week - MYTHOS !( myths from now onwards) .
Well , we sure heard a lot about  myths - there are A LOT of myths that are famous here in Malaysia . For example , Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup and The Legend of Hang Tuah . There are also the myths about Lake Chini and Tioman Island .

Myths is actually a story , told by our folks to the youngsters. Myths may be , and may not be true. Sometimes , it started as a true story ,  but when people re-told the story , they might have change certain parts.

Have you guys ever heard about Si Tanggang? Yes , it is one of the famous myths among us , Malaysians. Lets just recall the story  , okayyyy :)

The film Si Tanggang was published in 1961

Long time ago ( as usually how story will starts.. hehe) , there lived a very poor couple , named Si Deruma and Si Talang . They have a son , named Si Tanggang . Si Tanggang always dreams of being rich and well-known throughout the land . SO....

One day , he decided to work at the sea . He promised his parents that he will be back . Lucky him , he managed to work with a rich man that owns a ship . Si Tanggang worked and worked so hard , until he gets the attention of the ship owner . The ship owner later allowed him to marry his daughter and be the captain of the ship .

Si Tanggang accepted the offer , and so he married the rich man's daughter . He decided to keep up the hard work , so he together with his wife sailed to and unknown country , in which turn out to be his OWN VILLAGE!

Everybody in the village was surprised when they looked at Si Tanggang . Who can imagine from a village boy , he turns out to be a very rich person . His parents recognized him in an instant and went to the ship to meet him. They also brought all his favourite food.

But , Si Tanggang feels embarressed with how ugly and poor his parents are . When his wife asked him "Is that your mother and father ?"

He said "Of course not darling . I have no parents . They died already long time ago "

His mother was so sad when she heard that . She said " Oh Si Tanggang , have you forgotten me ? I am your mother . Here, I bring you your favourite food ". Si Tanggang's mother was clinging on his ship .

"Go away ! You are not my mother ! I have no mother ! " Si Tanggang shouted . He then hits his mother until she and the food fell into the sea.

 His mother then said , heartbrokenly , " Oh God , please show him that I'm his mother ".

Out of the sudden , the weather changes . There were black clouds , followed by lightning and storm together with heavy rain. Si Tanggang was scared . He realized he has done something very, very bad . He then trying to apologized to his parents , but its useless . He was too late . Lastly Si Tanggang , together with his wife and all the crews and the ship turned into stone .

                         Stone , that looks like a person begging for something. It was said that this is Si Tanggang . Is this true ? 

End of story. Yes , it may sound ridiculous in this modern era. But , what actually this story is telling
us ? Of course , the moral we can obviously see is that we must not be an ungrateful son or person . Our parents are the most valuable gift we have , so we must never disobey them . Love our parents , and never forget where we came from . Do not end up like Si Tanggang !

*OP OP OP OPPAN GANGNAM STYLE * -LIKE SERIOUSLYYY????

If I ask you guys what is gangnam style , I bet I'm the only one who doesn't know what is it .Until I have to do reviews on this gangnam whatever. It is like a disease spreading like mad !

What is this ? whaaaatttt ??? And what does this style have something to do with Islamic religion ?

After doing some research , here is what I found . Gangnam style refers to the luxurious lifestyle in a district named Gangnam. It is a very luxurious and trendy district located in Seoul.These video is actually about 'the perfect girlfriend who knows when to be refined and when to get wild'. It was sang by a singer called PSY . In this video we can see that he is dancing in various locations in Gangnam.

In the Korean language, "오빤 강남 스타일 (Oppan Gangnam style)" can be translated as "I love the style of Gangnam" or literally "your brother is Gangnam Style". The Koreanword 오빠 (oppa) means "elder women" but can also be used as the first or second person pronouns for a man that is older than a girl. So , let's take a look at the translation of the lyrics.

Oppa is Gangnam style

Gangnam style

A girl who is warm and humanle during the day

A classy girl who know how to enjoy the

freedom of a cup of coffee

A girl whose heart gets hotter when night comes

A girl with that kind of twist

I’m a guy

A guy who is as warm as you during the day

A guy who one-shots his coffee before it even

cools down

A guy whose heart bursts when night comes

That kind of guy

Beautiful, loveable

Yes you, hey, yes you, hey

Beautiful, loveable

Yes you, hey, yes you, hey

Now let’s go until the end

Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style

Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style

Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

A girl who looks quiet but plays when she plays

A girl who puts her hair down when the right

time comes

A girl who covers herself but is more sexy than

a girl who bares it all

A sensable girl like that

I’m a guy

A guy who seems calm but plays when he plays

A guy who goes completely crazy when the right

time comes

A guy who has bulging ideas rather than muscles

That kind of guy

Beautiful, loveable

Yes you, hey, yes you, hey

Beautiful, loveable

Yes you, hey, yes you, hey

Now let’s go until the end

Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style

Oppa is Gangnam style, Gangnam style

Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

On top of the running man is the flying man,

baby baby

I’m a man who knows a thing or two

On top of the running man is the flying man,

baby baby

I’m a man who knows a thing or two

You know what I’m saying

Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady, Oppa is Gangnam style

Eh- Sexy Lady oh oh oh oh

If the translation is seen above, it has nothing to do with Jewish elements as some of the media portrayed. Gangnam Style is a dance that was introduced by Psy . Just a dance . Not more than that . Just one of new style of dancing . There is no double meaning whatsoever in this lyrics. 

So , my fellow friends , let us not be so closed minded in this particular style. Just accept it as a fun entertainment . If you like it , then you like it . If you hate it , then why don't just find some other music that suits you . Just saying . Teeeeeeeeeeeeeettt . The end. 

p/s : Let's enjoy Malaysian version! 

LET'S GET STARTED !

Hello guys !  How are you? So , this is our first time creating a blog. Maybe a lot of you guys out there are a so-called passionate blogger. Maybe there are some are just like us - newbies. Anyhow, this blog was created specially , exclusively for our favourite subject "Fundamental English" . Of course , with such a great subject , there's always been  a great and friendly lecturer behind it. Introducing...... Miss Intan Norjahan Bt. Azman . Sorry Miss, we don't have a picture of you. Maybe later . teeehee :)     This is our first post. So, in this entry we will be introducing ourselves.

Hey , Wait! Where are we studying actually ???!! 

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET)


What a beautiful view, right ? So, currently we are studying at UniKL-MICET  , together with one mission - to achieve success in every aspect of our lives .Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Food - that is the course that we are taking right now , and for the next 4 years . InsyaAllah... ;)

Enough with the Micet thingy - let's just get to know each other okayyyy!

                                           Finger lickin' good. Those KFC look yummy, isn't it?


This is Siti Salwa Bt. Hazah@ Hamzah .  Nahhhh , just call her Wawa. So, basically she is 19 years old. She is a cute little girl from  Temerloh, Pahang  . Previously , she studied at Pahang Matriculation College (KMPh) .  She have six siblings and she is the second youngest .  Let us hear what Wawa want to say about Micet . Hehehe ...

" So far I find UniKL Micet   is okay . I hope that I can improve my English and I can be a skillful student " 


Now our second member. We pass this section personally for her to introduce herself =>

                                                          
 Hello everyone ! Honestly , this is my first time having a blog and creating a post . Er , a bit awkward for me. My name is Nur Fadzilah Bt. Zuber . Guys , PLEASE  call me Ila. Ela. What ever the spelling is , I don't mind. Just last week when I get to know my coursemate , I found out that I am actually a year older then them! I am 20 years old ! Haha. haha .  German Malaysian Institute was my previous institution. I was taking A-Level there. I am the eldest  from seven siblings . Yes, you heard it. The eldest from SEVEN siblings. Okay ,so just a short introduction from me. If you guys want to know me better , don't hesitate to  buzz me  okay!!

CUTE! CUTE! 

 
 HELLO AND ASSALAMUALAIKUM ! Hye .. My name is FADHILAH BINTI ABDULLAH from 1 BCF and you can call me FADILA for short. So, I'm 19 years old and yes... Another 4 years  to get married. So, please don't ask when I want to get married. pffft... My previous college is PERAK MATRICULATION COLLEGE . I am a MODULE 1 student for 1 year programmed. Oh, I totally forgot to tell that I'm from DENGKIL, SELANGOR. Please google the map by yourself. I'm the second member from five siblings. I  have one big brother, 2 younger brothers and the last member in my sibling is my younger sister. So, that's all ! Nice to meet you and enjoy the reading .

That's all from us.  We hope you guys enjoy reading our blog. Please, do leave your comments . 

P/S : To 1BCF students , can't wait to read your blog as well. Good bye then! Chiao! Adios!. 



   

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