EEC NEWSLETTERFINAL ISSUE
January 2024
Volume 52

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER, EHIME UNIVERSITY

Contents

Fun Regional Words■ Fun Regional Words

Travis BLACKBURN (Assistant Professor)■ Farewell Messages
from Memorable EECTeachers■ Summer SEA Program Reports

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英語教育センターの季刊紙
EEC Newsletterは、今号をもって休刊することになりました。
2005 年 1 月 に 創 刊 し、外 国出身の教員による自由題でHave you ever said a word that only you
and your local friends know, but yourfriends from other places do not? These regional words are used or originated in specific locations around the world. Thesewords show that you are from the area
since other people there would know
them since they are part of the regional dialect. Every country and language havethese
regional
words. However,let’s focus on
the United Statesandlookat
some fun and“Coast” of Oregon
exciting regional
vocabulary.
Did you know that you can tell where
someone is from in the United States by
how they say cola? Well, in the Upper Midwest and the Northwest United States, thedrink is called a “pop,” while in the Northeast and California, it is called “soda.” Yet,in the Southeast, they call it “coke” after
Coca-Cola!

ken only in a state or two. If you go toMichigan and meet a “Yooper,” they arefrom the northern part of the state. Go to
Massachusetts, and someone says yourclothes are “wicked,” they think you are incredible. Head to Florida, and someone
says that a toad-strangler is coming. Don’tworry, it’s just a heavy rainstorm. In Oregon, you don’t go to the beach, instead
you go to the “coast.” If you talk to someone from Utah or the Northwest, the small
black bug that curls up when you touch itis called a potato bug. However, someone
from California might say, “dude” that’s a“roly-poly.” If you go to Louisiana or Tennessee,
knowthat ordering a“poor-boy”
or“po-boy” will get
you a sandwich.
So, the next time
“Poor-boy” or “po-boy”
you hear a native speaker talk, listen for these fun andunique words, and you might discoverwhere they are from!

However, most regional dialects are spo-の英文エッセイ、学生による留学体験記、英語関連の各種アクティビティの紹介

Farewell Messages from Memorable EEC Teachersなど、多種多様なコンテン

Ronald MURPHY

Ian DOWNER

たが、3月末の英語教育セン

Hello everyone. This is myIt’s finally time for me to say goodbye after

ター閉鎖に伴い、約18年続'Sayonara'

toa wonderful five years teaching at Ehime

いた英語情報紙の発行を休

Ehime University, as I soon

University. Over this time, it has been a

止することになりました。

will retire. I came to Japan

great pleasure to see many of you grow in

なお、今号を含むこれまで

in 1991 never thinking that I would still beconfidence and improve your skills in Eng-の全52号は、4月以降も引き

here in the 2020s. My life here has beenlish.

続きアーカイブとしてWebvery satisfying, and Ehime University's andLearning a second language

上で閲覧いただける予定で

its English Education Center's office staffs

is a long-term project thatす。リンク先URLは現段階でhave contributed to that satisfaction. I

can be very challenging at

は未定ですが、“EEC News-

deeply appreciate all the support I havetimes. However, with enoughletter”でぜひ検索してみて

received in my time here, my many col-time and consistent effort, Iください。

leagues – past and present - and I willknow that you will be able to experience

長らくご愛読いただき、あleave with great memories, but lamenting

the lifelong benefits that come with learn-

りがとうございました。

the dismantling of the EEC. Thank you

ツを英語で発信してきまし編集・発行担当

messageagain to EVERYONE, and best wishes.
Keep in touch!

ing a second language. Thank you verymuch to my fellow colleagues at the EEC
for all your help and support. Kia ora!

January 2024 Volume 52

Summer SEA Program Reports
Here are the reports from students who joined the SEA program during
summer holiday in 2023. They both went to Bangor University in Wales.

Memorable Experience
Sayori WATANABE (Faculty of Law & Letters)
Hello, my name is Sayori Watanabe. I belong to the faculty of law and letters. I participated a short-term study abroad program in Bangor University. This experience
had many positive effects on me.

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published
The EEC Newsletter, a quarterly publication of the English Education Center, willcease publication with thisissue.
Since its first issue in January
2005, our newsletter has
provided a wide variety ofcontent in English, including
free essays by faculty members from abroad, reports
on students' study abroad
experiences, and introductions to various Englishrelated activities. However,with the closure of the EEC
office at the end of March,
we have decided to discontinue the publication of
the English newsletter after
18 years.
All 52 issues, including thisissue, will continue to beavailable on the web as anarchive after April. The linkto the archive has not yet
been
determined,butplease try searching for"EEC Newsletter".
Thank you very much forreading our newsletter for along time.
Editor & Publisher

First, I learned the importance of proactive
communication. When I don't understandor hear something in a conversation, I
have the courage to ask, which has
helped me to better understand and enjoy the conversation. I was very impressedby a woman I met on
a weekend trip to London who told me,"Your English is nice,and you should havemore confidence.”
Also, at Bangor University, I was able to study
fields I had never studied in Japan, such as

Picture of the townof Llandudno

media studies and Welsh history, and all
my learning was for me ground breaking.
Every day I learned something new, myknowledge
increased, and I realized the "joy of learning." This was the beginning of a change
in my attitude towardlearning. For this reason, I am grateful forthe professors I met atWith Prof. AdrianBangor University.
This experience was very important for mypersonal development. By meeting manypeople, I realized the difference in values
and the warmth of people, and realized
how wide the world is. Although it was a
short period of time, I gained a lot of inspiration and learning. Thank you for all theencounters.

Irreplaceable Experiences in Wales
Mai TAKANAGA (Faculty of Law & Letters)
Hello, my name is Mai Takanaga. I belong
to the faculty of law and letters. I attendeda three-week language placement atBangor University in Wales. In the classes,
as well as practical lessons to develop thefour English language skills, there were other opportunities to learn about the Welsh
language and history, and so on. In addition, we visited many places on field trips.
On the weekend, I went on a trip to London and Liverpool with my friends and enjoyed sightseeing.
I was particularly impressed by Caernafon Castle. The castle was the model for“Laputa: Castle inthe Sky” and registered as a World
Heritage Site. From
the top of the castle,
Caernafon CastleI could see a beautivisited on a field trip
ful view of the sea.
Visiting Llandudno also left a lasting impression. This is the holiday resort that was themodel for “Alice inWonderland”. It is avery beautiful town
withluxury
hotelsalong the coast, andwe saw many objectsof Alice's character inthe town. Also, we
enjoyedafternoon
tea in a luxury hotel
there.

Alice’s character
object in Llandudno

Wales is a very natural and peacefulplace. My host family lives with many animals and I was able to accompany themon walks. The beautiful sea, sunsets andstarry skies I saw there were unforgettable.
I was able to acquire not only language
skills but also communication skills, autonomy and many other things during this study
abroad experience. I believe that wonderful encounters and experiences in Wales
will be an asset for me in the future. For thethree wonderful weeks that wouldn’t trade
for anything, many people supported me
who I consider treasures in my journey.