Calvin Park


INTRODUCTION

"I do not expect any of you to be tardy or absent from my class." I 
heard those words of warning from Tseng laoshi the first time that 
I was late to class. Back then, it sounded as though I was merely 
being reprimanded in front of class for my tardiness. However, 
remembering what Tseng laoshi had explained after her warning, I 
gradually realize the importance of attending her class on a regular 
basis. Such a vast amount of knowledge is taught during each class 
period that even missing one class can leave you feeling behind. 
Trust me. I should know.

Chinese 101 has been a fun and a challenging experience for me at 
the University. Having no prior knowledge of the language, I had to 
spend hours of studying and practicing each week just to 'get by', 
especially with my never-ending Engineering schoolwork. It is true 
that Chinese 101 has not been easy for me. However, the Chinese 
language possesses interesting and elegant qualities, so much that 
being able to write and read Chinese characters bring an immense 
sense of accomplishment. Moreover, the way Tseng laoshi conducts 
her class has helped me to derive fun from learning Chinese.

My Most Excellent Work

1.	Lesson 7- Studying Chinese
2.	Lesson 8- School Life
3.	Lesson 4- Hobbies

These three lessons are listed in the order of quality and content 
from my personal views. Lesson 7 is my best work and the most 
interesting lesson. Secondly, Lesson 8 is my favorite and among one 
of my best works. This truly was a challenging lesson, which required 
us to review past lessons. Nevertheless, the use of a diary and a 
letter in the passages was intriguing. My last pick, Lesson 4, is 
among my favorites. I was able to expand my Chinese vocabulary while 
keeping my interests up.

Self-Introduction:         Image File      NJ Star File     Audio File	
Studying Chinese:          Image file      NJ Star File     Audio File
School Life:               Image file      NJ Star File     Audio File
Hobbies:                   Image file      NJ Star File     Audio File


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