EEC NEWSLETTER

February 2023
Volume 49

ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTER, EHIME UNIVERSITY

Contents■ New Year, NewGoals!
■ A Farewell Message
from a Memorable
EEC Teacher■ Summer SEA Program Reports

New TOEIC Test Materials Available!
If you are thinking about
taking the TOEIC test, we
now have two new materials in stock.
“ 公 式 TOEIC Listening &Reading 問題集 9” is theofficial TOEIC Listening &Reading test material, soyou can experience thesame test as the realthing. It would be the perfect preparation for theTOEIC test, with plenty ofexplanations.
“ 公 式 TOEIC Listening &Reading Part 7 速読演習 ”
is designed for those whohave trouble finishing Part
7 of the test, the reading
comprehension section. It
introduces useful training
methods for speed reading.
These materials are available in the Student SelfLearning Room on the2nd floor of Aidai Muse.
We hope you will makeuse of them.

New Year, New Goals!
Jane WATANABE (Assistant Professor)
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s the year ofthe Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac. They saythat the year of the Rabbit is a lucky andexciting year for all of us! The New Year is aperfect time to look back and reflect onwhat went well in ourlives the past year
and move forwardwith a renewed hopeande x cit e m e n t .
Have you already set
your resolutions?
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When making resolutions, I think it is important to create a set of relevant andachievable goals and ask ourselves: Whatdo you want to achieve? What’s the motivation behind your goals this year? How isthis goal relevant to your life?
In my case, this year, I plan to:1) Organize – It’s time to get rid of the stuff I
haven’t used in years. It’s also a wonderful
opportunity to donate and see what things
I can trade with friends.
2) Commit to a healthier lifestyle – I plan on
signing up for a gym membership this yearand prioritizing my health. It’s always good
to invest in one’s health.

ing a list before shopping and try to stick toit. I think having a list of what we need tobuy beforehand can save us time andmoney.
4) Travel – My travel plan this year is to explore Shikoku Island more. The meaningfulexperiences we get from travelling teaches
us a better understanding of the world andourselves. It teaches us patience and flexibility especially when things don’t go ourway.
5) Spend quality time with loved ones – The
pandemic has made me realize the importance of spending quality time with our
loved ones. This doesn’t need to be grandor expensive – movie nights at home, weekend walks in the park or just being there forthem.
I hope these list
can inspire you
in making andachieving yourown resolutions.
Remember, always
trytokeep your resolutions achievable, relevant, and inspirational. All the best!

3) Use money wisely – I need to be more
mindful with my expenses. I’ll start with mak-A Farewell Message from a Memorable EEC Teacher
Joseph NATTRESSThe time has come forme to leave Ehime University. It’s a time of
mixed emotions. I’m excited for new adventures, and also sorry toleave Matsuyama and the many wonderful people I’ve met here. I’ve really enjoyed my time teaching here at Ehime University and working with all of my students
in the EEC.

I’d like to thank all of you that worked sohard to learn English in my classes. I appreciate the hours you spent studying andpracticing your English skills. I was happy towatch so many of you improve in eachquarter, even though the circumstances
didn’t allow us to work together in thesame classroom.
I wish you all the best!

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Summer SEA Program Reports
Upcoming Events
Ehime Univ. Entrance Exams
1) Feb 25 - 26
2) Mar 12

Spring School Holiday
Feb 17 - Apr 9

Graduation Ceremony
Mar 24

Entrance Ceremony
Apr 6

English Education Center
Ehime University

For the first time in three years, the SEA (Study English Abroad) program,in which students study abroad during summer vacation, was held.
Here are the reports from the students who participated in the programin Wales, UK, in the summer of 2022.

Wonderful Experiences in Wales
Ryosuke IZUMI (Faculty of Science)
Hello! My name is Ryosuke Izumi. I belong
to the faculty of science. I joined a shortprogramme* in Bangor University, and I
had irreplaceable experiences there. So
let me talk to you about them.
First of all, I learned it is important to challenge myself on things I never experienced. I had a chance to meet the vicechancellor of the university, and he said,“If you have chance to do anything, don’t
be afraid of failure and try it. This would
lead your life useful for something even ifyou fail.” I was impressed with this comment and then his words gave me an opportunity to try things that I want to do.
Another, I wasfeelingthewarmth of thepeople. After theCOVID-19,
ourlives were restricted, which didn’t
enableustomeet face to face. But
in this programme, I
felt the kindness ofpeople. I could meetwith the locals and thepeople in the same
programme. Whoever I
met were very kindand made an impression.

Bangor Pier

This programme doesn’t only make us improve our English skills, but also feel the culture and people’s warmth. It was a wonderful programme for me! If you want tochallenge something new or change yourself, I absolutely recommend you to join
this programme and go to Bangor inWales!
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Famous Bridge in Bangor
Called “Menai Bridge”

2nd floor, Aidai Muse,
3 Bunkyo-cho,
Matsuyama, Ehime
790-8577

Phone & FAX(089)927-8340

E-maileec@stu.ehime-u.ac.jp

Webpage
http://web.eec.ehime-u.
ac.jp/[Eng. Page] http://web.
eec.ehime-u.ac.jp/english/

A Very Unique Experience

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Yudai ISHIMOTO (Faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation)
Hello, my name is Yudai Ishimoto. I belong
to the faculty of Collaborative Regional Innovation. I went to Bangor in the U.K. lastsummer. I studied English and foreign culture and so on. Especially, I really enjoyedsightseeing in London. This is significant tome, because it had a great impact.
September in England was so tough because Queen Elizabeth II died. A lot ofpeople were shocked. After her death, a
lot of things changed. In particular, flag at
half mast, a large number of posters of theQueen were put up. The news about it
were constantly on TV. Especially, I was surprised that all
the electric bulletin boards inthesubway
Electric Bulletin Boards in
had posters ofthe Subway
her.

There was a mourning mood in London. I
went to Buckingham Palace. There were a
lot of people and mass media. I couldn’t
move because of the crowd and trafficjam. I felt she was loved by the people inthe U.K.
I had a lot of purposesin this study abroad. For
example, studying English and my major, andwatched many sightseeing places. I did it all.
In addition, I felt andthought there was a difference in culture andcustoms through theCrowd Heading
death of Queen Elizafor the Palace
beth. It was a very valuable experience. I appreciate people who
helped me. Thank you.