Seminar vol'1 the Hokudai Library May 20, 2006

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Seminar vol.1_at_ the Hokudai LibraryMay 20, 2006

• 1300-1310 Introduction
• 1310-1400 Quantum Physics
• 1410-1500 Watch ER
• Organizer Shinya Kataoka

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Before We Start

• Why can you speak Japanese?
• Dont be afraid of making mistakes.
• Please dont hesitate to ask a question
• I am happy to answer the questions.
• You can get the CDs and DVDs here in the library!
• You can watch CNN news for free!

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Before We Start

• Greetings
• Hello. / Hi there. / Hey!
• How are you? / Hows it going?
• Whats up? / How are you doing?
• Long time no see!
• How have you been these days?

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Before We Start

• Common Expressions
• I see. / Right. / OK.
• Really? / Are you sure?
• Do you understand?
• Im not exactly sure what means.
• What do you mean?
• I dont get it. / I dont understand.
• Thats all. / Thats it.

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Lets enjoy studying science!
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Technical Terms

• Science (mathematics, physics, chemistry,
  biology, earth science)
• Physics (dynamics/mechanics, thermodynamics,
  electromagnetic, quantum mechanics, statistical
  mechanics, the theory of relativity, etc)
• Quantum Mechanics (momentum, the uncertainly
  principle, photoelectric effect, tunneling
  effect, duality)

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Quantum Mechanics

• No.1 Repeat after me
• No.2 Each of you read out loud by yourselves
• No.3 Read once again quietly to understand
• No.4 Ask any questions you do not understand
• No.5 Go to the next page

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Homework

• Read out loud the sentences we read today as many
  times as you can.
• Watch some DVDs with/without Japanese subtitles
  at the north library at least once next week.
• Get in touch with the website, http//www.sheppard
  software.com/, and remember the states names of
  the USA.

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Medical Terms

• ER..Emergency Room
• OR..Operating Room
• Surgeon..a doctor who does operations in hospital
• Pediatrics..the branch of medicine connected
  with children and their illnesses
• Psychiatry..the study and treatment of mental
  illnesses
• Obstetrics(OB)..the part of medical science
  concerned with the birth of children

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Medical Terms

• Pneumoniaa serious disease of the lungs that
  makes it difficult for you to breathe
• Residenta doctor working at a hospital where he
  is being trained
• Internsomeone who has nearly finished training
  as a doctor and is working in a hospital

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Slang and Expression

• Come on.
• Sure!
• Oh, god!
• What the hell are you doing?
• Damn it.
• Son of a bitch.
• Absolutely.

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The End of Seminar

• Thank you for joining us today!
• It takes time to speak English fluently.
• But take it easy.
• You have enough time to study.
• See you next week!
• Have a nice weekend!