MLC (Caption DVD)

Caption DVD is very useful for studying language through subtitles.
First, after logging onto the computer and putting in a DVD in the computer, you click the icon of Caption DVD in the top menu. Then a player appears on the screen and the DVD starts. You click the lower right-hand button which is written “CCI”. Then a caption appears. “Caption” is a page which shows subtitles. On the left hand of the subtitle, there are buttons for useful functions; after choosing the subtitle you want to read firmly, click this button. While you are reading the subtitles, the DVD is stopped. If you want to read or listen the particular lines, click this button. The scene is repeated. If you want to remember the lines and look back after watching, click this button. You can file the lines.
So if you interested in Caption DVD, please make use of it.

Popular dramas in Japan

“Tokyo Dogs” is a detective drama. It is broadcasting at 9’oclock of Monday. One day, a police man who name is Takakura, failed to expose a drug cartel in New York, so he comes Japan and starts to work with Eto. They guard the woman who lost of memory and has the important hint about the boss of the drug cartel. But Takakura and Eto are not getting along with each other, so sometimes their conversation is funny, it looks comedy. The drama is very popular because casts are very famous; Syun Oguri, Hiro Mizushima.

“Liar Game season2” is broadcasting at 9 o’clock of Tuesday. It is sequel to “Liar Game”. It is also popular in Japan. Nao Kanzaki receives 100 million yen and participates in the “Liar Game Tournament”. The game is a scramble for competitors’ money by telling a lie. She fights with Shinichi Akiyama, a genius fraud. This season they fight against company which started the game. It is exciting story and the cast are also famous, Erika Toda and Syota Matsuda.

Source: Tokyo dogs/ Liar Game Season2

The Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is a traditional festival held from November 1st to 2nd.　People pray for the souls of the dead.　It is bit like “Obon” in Japan.　However, It is happily festival.　People decorate alters and graves, eat colorful and delicious foods, and parade. People enjoy this festival.

I am going to talk about parade. People dance and walk at main street of the town with music. People dress up as a skeleton or ghost. Children also dress up and demand some sweets. It seems as if it’s Halloween.
During the festival, newscasters also dress up as a skeleton. Its funny isn’t it?

wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_dead

The Palace of Versailles

Our group will talk about the palace of Versailles and the Mont Saint-Michel in France. First I'm going to talk about History of the Palace of Versailles.

It stands Yveline about 22 kilometers from Paris. It was built in 1624 by Louisⅹⅲ as a hunting lodge. In 1661, Louisⅹⅳwas interesting the building, then it built an extension and became palace. It is said that a symbol of autocracy. In 1667, the gardens were created by a famous gardener. In 1675, dam was built in the Seine for fountain in the Palace of Versailles. About 36000 people worked for the fountain. In 1668, it was built an extension again and the hall of Mirrors was built in it. After that chapel and theater were also built.

The Palace of Versailles is famous for peace treaty on June 28th in 1919. It was concluded in the hall of Mirrors.

Source:Wikipedia

How to go to Disneyland in California

I’m going to talk about how to go to Disneyland in California.

First, you get on the plane Centrair Airport to Narita Airport, and transfer to Los Angeles. The bus called Disney Land Express goes direct to Disney Land from the airport, so you should take it. The fair of the round trip ticket of the bus for adults is $28.

In advance of your trip, you should buy the ticket of Disney Land on online. You can buy it in discount price. I recommend “Park Hopper Pass” tickets. When you have them, you can move both theme parks in Disneyland many times and freely. There are four kinds of tickets, two days to five days, the price of these tickets are $143 to $244 for adult. If you want to enjoy there enough, you should buy a “Four day Park Hopper Pass”, it will cost you $224.

source:Disneyland Resort

My Three Favorite Movies

1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Made in: 2005 USA

Actors: Freddie Highmore, Johnny Depp

Setting: In Chocolate Factory

Award: 2006 Teen Choice Awards: Choice Actor - Comedy

Film Company: Warner Bros.

Director: Tim Burton

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy

Book: 1964 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Running Time: 115 minutes

Recommendation: The story is interesting and strange. I like the outlandish mood. Sweets look very delicious! I recommend this movie to people who are not satisfactory to common comedy movies.

Source: Go to Wikipedia and The Official Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Film Site


2. Brothers Grimm

Made in: 2005 USA

Actors: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger

Setting: In French occupied Germany during the early 19th century

Film Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer-Production

Director: Terry Gilliam

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Book: 1812-1857 Grimm’s Fairy Tales

Running Time: 117 minutes

Recommendation: The story is original, but various characters of Grimm’s Fairy Tales appear. Main characters go to forest to solve the problem that girls’ disappearance from the village. It’s very exciting!

Source: Go to Wikipedia and IMDb


3. Casper

Made in: 1995 USA

Actors: Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci

Setting: In a old premise located in Maine

Film Company: Universal Studios.

Director: Brad Sillberling

Genre: Fantasy, Comedy

Running Time: 100 minutes

Recommendation: Some ghosts appear, but the movie is not horror　movie. I like Casper because he is cute and very kind. I recommend this movie who likes comedy and love story.

Source: Go to Wikipedia and IMDb