Have you ever been to Portland? I could learn a lot of things in Portland. I like Portland so much. Especially, I enjoyed Portland English Language Academy, McLoughlin House and Powell's City of Books.
First, Portland English Language Academy was an enjoyable place for me. Before I entered the class, I was really nervous, because I can't keep talking with people whom I meet for the first time. However, this time was totally different. I had an activity of conversation to talk with every student. It made me comfortable. After that activity, I had a conversation about students' research such as selfie and future jobs. It was really interesting for me because I could hear various opinions about that. Then, the teacher recommended international students to talk about three favorite places in Portland. I learned more about Portland. Those activities were really helpful for me to talk with international students.
Next, McLoughlin House showed me culture. I was surprised by many things such as Chinese dishes, toilets and one horse. I didn't know that trade was famous between Oregon and China but I saw a lot of old Chinese dishes. After that, I heard about toilets. At that time, people didn't have toilets inside the house, so they used chamber pots instead of toilets. If I lived there those days, I could not use them. Also, I heard the story about a horse. One horse pulled the house to its current location. The story made me surprised. I couldn't believe that because only one horse pulled to move the house. I could learn new culture from this house.
Finally, Powell's City of Books made me excited to read books. Actually, I didn't like reading books so much. When I saw tons of books, I wanted to read books. I bought two books which were about Christmas and my favorite character such as Garfield. I tried to read those books. Moreover, I bought a diary. I don't like to write something, so I wanted to get used to writing something. When I go back to Japan, I want to keep a diary in English. Fortunately, I could change my mind.
In conclusion, a Portland Trip offered me changes and amazement. I don't want to forget the beautiful memory. Also, I had tons of opportunities to talk to extension students. If I can travel to Portland again, I want to go there with these extension students.
First, Portland English Language Academy was an enjoyable place for me. Before I entered the class, I was really nervous, because I can't keep talking with people whom I meet for the first time. However, this time was totally different. I had an activity of conversation to talk with every student. It made me comfortable. After that activity, I had a conversation about students' research such as selfie and future jobs. It was really interesting for me because I could hear various opinions about that. Then, the teacher recommended international students to talk about three favorite places in Portland. I learned more about Portland. Those activities were really helpful for me to talk with international students.
Next, McLoughlin House showed me culture. I was surprised by many things such as Chinese dishes, toilets and one horse. I didn't know that trade was famous between Oregon and China but I saw a lot of old Chinese dishes. After that, I heard about toilets. At that time, people didn't have toilets inside the house, so they used chamber pots instead of toilets. If I lived there those days, I could not use them. Also, I heard the story about a horse. One horse pulled the house to its current location. The story made me surprised. I couldn't believe that because only one horse pulled to move the house. I could learn new culture from this house.
Finally, Powell's City of Books made me excited to read books. Actually, I didn't like reading books so much. When I saw tons of books, I wanted to read books. I bought two books which were about Christmas and my favorite character such as Garfield. I tried to read those books. Moreover, I bought a diary. I don't like to write something, so I wanted to get used to writing something. When I go back to Japan, I want to keep a diary in English. Fortunately, I could change my mind.
In conclusion, a Portland Trip offered me changes and amazement. I don't want to forget the beautiful memory. Also, I had tons of opportunities to talk to extension students. If I can travel to Portland again, I want to go there with these extension students.