Writing Practice Week XI

Ancient History

          For the long time ago, human lived with simple life and survival from the nature. As we know, the first age in the past is stone age. Human in stone age lived in the cave. We called "caveman" Everyday, They went to the forest for collect the food and hunting the animal. They use the tools with made from stone such as Spear, Axes and hammer. They wear the clothe from skin animal or leaf. Most people in stone Age travel a lot for finding the new land. They will move if where they lived wasn't safe. By the way, I think the last people in Stone age has to learnt for survival. They changed anything for better than old lived and made new technology. Finally, Stone Age became to Bronze Age.

          Bronze Age was after Stone Age. This era, human knew to build the house simply from the wood and stone. People in the Bronze Age were farming simple. They weren't go to forest for hunting anymore. They learnt to develop technology such as Ax, Spear, Bow and arrow etc. That's the thing has more effectively because it's made from bronze. but it's can't use longer. However, living condition in bronze age were better than old time. People were not travel a lot like before but they still learnt to contact another people in different land for to make relationship and exchange the products.

          After that, Iron Age was after Bronze Age for 5000 year ago. There are changed being of human and develop technology. technology in Iron age such as Tool or weapon etc. It's made from Iron or steel. That the thing will be use effectively. In addition, people were farming complex. And then,people learnt to build the house from concrete. It's very safety! They were the clothe with made from cotton,leather, and silk. It's comfortable. However, This era was begin the war. They were fight with each other for freedom and empire. Iron age is the first era that people begin to used the simple gun. Moreover, Strategy to use in the war is very important because it's can bring victory. That's all I know. 

          To conclude, These eras is different and change by the time. Either people in the Stone Age,Bronze Age and Iron Age, The one thing is same. That's "They weren't stop to develop themselves. For example, being,Technology and knowledge. From the past to the present, everything is precious gift. We own it! So, you don't throw it easily. 

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Speaking Practice in Real Situation

From this Video , I'm practice to communicate with my friend by using English and asking about "Roti" 

I'm feel shy! many word that I speak is wrong. but I think that's OK. 

Writing Practice Week X

Iron Age in Thailand and Rome

Good Morning Teacher and students, lady and gentleman. My name is Mata. My major is English of Education. Today, I would like to talk about “Iron Age in Thailand and Rome” Have you ever heard of the “Iron Age?”

  Iron Age was begin after Bronze Age for the long time ago. There are changed being of human and develop from Bronze Age for better than old times. Namely, Technology in Iron Age such as Tools, Weapon etc. made from Iron or steel. That the thing will be use effectively. Everything was change! People in Iron Age lived in the house which build from wood like Bronze Age but it’s better. Moreover, People in Iron Age knew to connect with other people in different zones of the earth. Sometimes, they were took the land for to lived. That’s why begun the war. They were fight with each other for freedom and empire.

The Iron Age took place about 500 BC in Rome. I know just little bit but I’m sure Roman Empire was a great powerful in old time. They rule people with democracy. I don’t know who the great leader in Roman Empire. I just know only one. The one name is “Julius Caesar” He was a famous leader of Rome during the Iron Age, because he was a dictator. That’s all I know.

The Iron Age took place about 1700 year ago in Thailand. There are found the archeological evidence in many places such as Ong ba cave, None Nok Ta and Ban Don Ta Phet. These things showed history about civilization in Thailand.

   If I lived in the Iron Age Thailand, I think that so good because it’s calm and not crowded. Technology in Iron Age is nearly like today. But there are the one thing I’m afraid, that’s the war. We fight around the country. A prize to the man who take the leader’s head. I think I’m very rich if I fight the enemy. Thank you for your attention. I’m glad to speak with you. Thank you so much!

Learning Log Outside classroom #6

The 10 Principles of Listening

A good listener will listen not only to what is being said, but also to what is left unsaid or only partially said.

Effective listening involves observing body language and noticing inconsistencies between verbal and non-verbal messages.

For example, if someone tells you that they are happy with their life but through gritted teeth or with tears filling their eyes, you should consider that the verbal and non-verbal messages are in conflict, they maybe don't mean what they say.

1. Stop Talking

“If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two tongues and one ear.” Mark Twain.

Don't talk, listen.  When somebody else is talking listen to what they are saying, do not interrupt, talk over them or finish their sentences for them.  Stop, just listen.  When the other person has finished talking you may need to clarify to ensure you have received their message accurately.

2. Prepare Yourself to Listen

Relax.  Focus on the speaker.  Put other things out of mind.  The human mind is easily distracted by other thoughts – what’s for lunch, what time do I need to leave to catch my train, is it going to rain – try to put other thoughts out of mind and concentrate on the messages that are being communicated.

3. Put the Speaker at Ease

Help the speaker to feel free to speak.  Remember their needs and concerns.  Nod or use other gestures or words to encourage them to continue.  Maintain eye contact but don’t stare – show you are listening and understanding what is being said.

4. Remove Distractions

Focus on what is being said: don’t doodle, shuffle papers, look out the window, pick your fingernails or similar. Avoid unnecessary interruptions.  These behaviours disrupt the listening process and send messages to the speaker that you are bored or distracted.

5. Empathise

Try to understand the other person’s point of view.  Look at issues from their perspective.  Let go of preconceived ideas.  By having an open mind we can more fully empathise with the speaker.  If the speaker says something that you disagree with then wait and construct an argument to counter what is said but keep an open mind to the views and opinions of others. 

See our page: What is Empathy?

6. Be Patient

A pause, even a long pause, does not necessarily mean that the speaker has finished.  Be patient and let the speaker continue in their own time, sometimes it takes time to formulate what to say and how to say it.  Never interrupt or finish a sentence for someone.

7. Avoid Personal Prejudice

Try to be impartial.  Don't become irritated and don't let the person’s habits or mannerisms distract you from what they are really saying.  Everybody has a different way of speaking - some people are for example more nervous or shy than others, some have regional accents or make excessive arm movements, some people like to pace whilst talking - others like to sit still.  Focus on what is being said and try to ignore styles of delivery.

8. Listen to the Tone

Volume and tone both add to what someone is saying.  A good speaker will use both volume and tone to their advantage to keep an audience attentive; everybody will use pitch, tone and volume of voice in certain situations – let these help you to understand the emphasis of what is being said. 

See our page: Effective Speaking for more.

9. Listen for Ideas – Not Just Words

You need to get the whole picture, not just isolated bits and pieces.  Maybe one of the most difficult aspects of listening is the ability to link together pieces of information to reveal the ideas of others.   With proper concentration, letting go of distractions, and focus this becomes easier.

10. Wait and Watch for Non-Verbal Communication

Gestures, facial expressions, and eye-movements can all be important.  We don’t just listen with our ears but also with our eyes – watch and pick up the additional information being transmitted via non-verbal communication.

Reference:  http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/listening-skills.html#ixzz2i4mYx2RK