Maid Cafe Event Updates!!!

Reporters wanted!!!

Dear readers,

In collaboration with our maid cafe event, we have decided to sponsor one student from Aoba to attend this event.

To be sponsored, you are to write a post event report of about 200-300 words as well as take pictures during the event. It's just so simple!!

If you do possess a camera and have the enthusiasm to be able to complete this task, please reply to this post!

Do state your name, your current class and sensei"s name.

交流会 Cultural exchange party- メード きっさ Maid Cafe

日本人の留学生との楽しい時間、毎回好評をいただいています。

次回は１０月のお食事会を計画中です。ＦＡＣＥＢＯＯＫやブログでアップしますので皆さんお楽しみに！　

先着順ですから、前回申し込めなかった方はお早めに！！

There have been lots of great reviews and opinions about the fun times our students had during the past cultural exchange sessions with other Japanese students.

Plans are already being discussed for our next upcoming event in October. More promotional materials will be uploaded in the blog as well as our facebook page. Please look forward to it!

It is going to be on a first come first serve basis, so for those who have missed our previous events, please register early!!

*Just an update on the next cultural event. It will probably be held in one of the very first maid cafes in Singapore. It's a new and fresh idea but how will our students react to it? Give us your opinions now! :)

鯛焼き Taiyaki

Hi everyone,

Today's discussion is about Taiyaki (a cake that takes the shape of a Sea bream). The picture above is a little Taiyaki that once existed in Aoba. It went down someone's stomach though. :)

Well, let's shift the talk to the history of Taiyaki. According to Tsuchiya sensei, Tai (Japanese for sea bream fish) is often consumed during celebratory occasions during the olden days. The word おめでたい (omedetai)　means special, auspicious and happy moments in Japanese. And so, the たい (tai)　adapted from the end of the adjective is often implied in Taiyaki, representing an auspicious snack. It is usually filled with bean jam. Sweet and yummy!

What kind of snacks are you interested in?
Comment and it may earn you a Taiyaki snack!

And don't forget to vote on our newest poll!
It will be used for our next dessert making session. Please comment if there are other snacks that you like.

Cheers and have a good day ahead~

- Blog Admin

Choose, Comment and it may be yours!! :)

Dear readers,

The following are a few items brought back from Japan. These are highly practical items and may benefit you in your daily health care, beauty and study needs.

BEHOLD!

Item 1

This is a 4 コマmanga (comic strip book).
It illustrates the life of Su-chan> A woman who is 30 years of age and is still single.
It should be pretty amusing and hilarious. Brand new, unread!
Nihongo level: At least N3 to N2 standards

How to obtain this item:
1. State why are you interested in this book
2. Provide interesting Japanese book/comic recommendations for other students

Item 2

Yves Saint Laurent handkerchief.
Super soft material. Suitable for delicate faces.
Nice pink hue and pattern.
Can be used as a fashion accessory.
Authenticity guaranteed. :)
Product origin: Air flown from Takashimaya, Shinjuku, Japan

How to obtain this item:
1. State why you want this item
2. Provide some fashion tips for our fellow blog readers

Item 3

A pack of 5 facial masks from KOSE.
Suitable for both genders.
Ensures that you have a whiter tone, natural glow and smooth face.
Product of Japan

How to obtain this item:
1. State why you would like this item
2. Share some of your beauty secrets to our fellow blog readers

You may also comment on more than 1 item. Increase your chances!

Note:
Please do provide your name, your sensei and class information for verification.
Example: John, Tsuchiya sensei, Upper Intermediate 4

Guest comments are also highly appreciated!

2 winners will be chosen out of the lot and the rest of the prizes will be rolled over to the next draw~ Rest assured, we have more coming up!
Results will be announced during the next give away session.

Stay tuned for more!! ^ ~ ^

*We regret to inform that the prizes are only for AOBA students as it is not possible to mail the items out*

Last but not least, have a nice week ahead!

-Blog Admin

実話 True story

The following is a true situation that happened to one of our teachers.

めぐみちゃん (Megumi chan)　　　 ： Hello．Nice to meet you. I`m Megumi.
シンガポール人A　(Singaporean A)： ??
めぐみちゃん (Megumi chan) ： My Name is Megumi.　　ME！ GU！ MI！
シンガポール人A (Singaporean A)：　Maggie Mee??

LOLOL!!
I'm sure many people have loled at the scene.
And according to Matsuoka Megumi sensei, this had happened to her countless of times.

So how do you feel about it sensei??
Sensei: I just laugh about it and try to explain. Hahaha.

- An account from Matsuoka sensei :)

中国語 Chinese Language

私が東南アジアへ来て初めて覚えた中国語は「タパオ」です。
「持ち帰り」とか「包む」という意味ですが、
そして、次に覚えたのは「マイタン」。
この二つがわかれば、どうにか生きていける・・・・かな？？

The very first word I memorised when I came to South East Asia was [Ta Bao][打包].
It means [to bring home/takeaway] or [to wrap up].
And following, the next one I remembered was [Mai Tan][买单].
Well, if you know this 2 phrases, you can somehow survive here.... right?

-2c from Tsuchiya sensei

If you have any Chinese phrases to teach sensei, please submit a comment! XD
Please include the Chinese characters, Pin yin pronounciation as well as the meaning~
We look forward to learning from you!