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I would like to set up a shop sign in English.
How about these?

--Fortune Tellings--

English is available on Thesday.
Please feel free to ask me any questions about your life.

Basic charge: \3,000/20min
Additional charge: \1,500/10min-

Tarot Fortuneteller MARIA
11:00AM-8:00PM
Thesday only

Posted at Thu Jan 17 13:40:27 UTC 2013
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/154392118867239547131968244711390701131 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/154392118867239547131968244711390701131 MARIA Thu Jan 17 13:40:27 UTC 2013 I decided the title of my facebook pages transfer to English.
How about these?

1) We love fortunetellings! --Tarot, Horoscopy, and Teso etc. --
2) First Steps for KLOUT

Posted at Tue Jan 08 01:03:13 UTC 2013
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/60115741517811833225050394306749737410 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/60115741517811833225050394306749737410 MARIA Tue Jan 08 01:03:13 UTC 2013
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Hello,

Thank you for your response on October 12, 2012, 8:35AM (Japanese Time).
After 72 hours, nothing happens.

On July 18, 2012, my score was 80, but now it's 67. And it's getting down and down day by day.

I am a computer instructor who teaches your service to Japanese users.
I love to your service. It's a great service. That's the reason why I teach it.
However, I can't believe it after August 14, 2012.

Most of my students and I have the same problems with your service.
I have to inform my students how long we have to wait for this issue.

Please let me know what I can say to my students A.S.A.P.

Regards,
Maria

Posted at Mon Oct 15 23:20:46 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1730786 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1730786 MARIA Mon Oct 15 23:20:46 UTC 2012
This is my first error report made in English.
I really want you to correct it because of my duty.

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Title: Error Report about Moment feature


Hi Support Center,

Summary: Moments has not been working form September 22, 2012

STR(Step to reproduce)
9/22 9:00AM(*Japanese Time)-
Display the messeage "We didn't find any public influential moments for you."

9/22 9:00PM-
504 Gateway Time-out

9/23 9:00AM-
Display the messeage "We didn't find any public influential moments for you."
Push "Tweet" and "Share" buttons so as to reconnect networks.
Nothing is changing

9/24 6:00AM-
Display the messeage "We didn't find any public influential moments for you."

9/25 9:00AM
Display the messeage "We didn't find any public influential moments for you."
There are no Facebook records on Dashboard of September 24, 2012.

Result: Nothing has been changing since September 22, 2012

Expected: Please investigate this problem as a priority.

Regards,
Maria Abe

Posted at Tue Sep 25 09:34:36 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1695391 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1695391 MARIA Tue Sep 25 09:34:36 UTC 2012
This e-mail is very important for my duty.
Please help me!

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Dear Sir,

Thank you for your response on September 7th, 2012.

I'm afraid my problem is not about profile but history.
For example, I posted a special picture on August 30th.
It got over 600 "likes", but XX doesn't count them, and your new feattuer, MOMENTS, never display it.
XX doesn't record my　"history" from August 28th, 2012.
It is not only my problem buto also many XX users one.

Please investigate this problem thoroughly A.S.A.P.

Regards,
Maria Abe


Posted at Fri Sep 07 15:51:41 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1665655 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1665655 MARIA Fri Sep 07 15:51:41 UTC 2012
I want to send an E-mail to the Help Center.
It is a very important mail.
What do you think of English?
Is this enogh for you to understand?

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Title: How many days do we have to wait?

On September 2nd, 2012, I sent an e-mail to you to ask our problem with your service. At the same time, I posted the same message on your blog comments, too.

"I am a computer instructor who teaches Klout score to Japanese users.
Most of my students and I have the same problems with your service.
After August 28th, XX cannot record our history.
Would you let us know how can we resolve this problem?"

On your blog, you replay,
"Please send us an email at help@XX.com to look into for you."
I sent the same message "AGAIN" today.

Don't you know how many Japanese use your service?
We like to use it, however we cannot use it correctly now.
Everyone want to know what happen to our score.

Please reply about this problem by e-mail immdiately.

Regards,
Maria Abe

Posted at Wed Sep 05 23:55:45 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1662799 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1662799 MARIA Wed Sep 05 23:55:45 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

I want to ask some questions to the Klout Help Center by E-mail.
How do you think of these English?

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I am a computer instructor who teaches Klout score to Japanese users.
Please find attached files with my today's dashboard picture.
Now almost all my students and I have same problems about your service.
After August 28th, Klout cannot record our facebook history.
Would you let us know how can we resolve this problem?

Regards,
Maria Abe

Posted at Mon Sep 03 09:02:09 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1657986 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1657986 MARIA Mon Sep 03 09:02:09 UTC 2012
I posted discussion about “Hanon” on LinkedIn group of “Piano Players”.
It was exciting experience for me because many people responded my discussion.
Now I’d like to post another comments in my discussion.
What do you think of this?
Is this enough for you to understand?

Thank you for all of your comments. It is first time for me to post discussion on LinkedIn. I am very surprised that so many people attended to my discussion, and appreciate all of you form the bottom of my heart to your great opinions.
I love to play the Liszt Liebestraume No.3. Before playing this peace, I always　practice Hanon No.41 “Arpeggio”. I think it is helpful for me to play Lists more emotionally.
For me, Hanon is the most effective edude from childhood to adult one.

Posted at Mon Aug 27 02:28:03 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1646040 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1646040 MARIA Mon Aug 27 02:28:03 UTC 2012
I joined piano community today. And I have to post at least one discussion as starting member in English.
I prepared the following journal. Is this enough for you to understand? I mean my English is easy to follow? If it is not, please correct it strictly.

In Japan, Hanon is the most popular etude of practicing for fingers. Actually I started to play the Hanon, when I was a 3 yrear old, and I have still been practicing it for keeping my fingers smoothly. However, I heard outside the Japan, pianists don’t think it is not important to play the Hanon. Is this true? If it is true, which etude do you recommend me to keep my fingers smoothly?

Posted at Tue Aug 21 21:54:09 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1638064 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1638064 MARIA Tue Aug 21 21:54:09 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

This is my father's house.
One of my forign friend saw this house, he told me it needed to renobation. Maybe it is culture difference. So I would like to explain about my fathter's house to him.

How about these explanations. Are these enogh you to understand my father's house?

It was built by Miya-daiku, Japanese highest grade carpenters who could make traditional building like temple, shrine, and so on.
It is old, but we don't think it need to renovation.

Posted at Mon Aug 13 04:56:09 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1623992 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1623992 MARIA Mon Aug 13 04:56:09 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.


I was not sure the name of this flower.
I post this picture in my facebook wall, and asked my friends about that this morning.
Now I know it is called SEN-NICHI-KO, which means "deep red in thousand days".

I just wonder "deep red in thausand days" is natural?



Posted at Thu Aug 09 10:41:45 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1618731 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1618731 MARIA Thu Aug 09 10:41:45 UTC 2012
My friend asked me to write recommendation.
Actually I was her supervisor several years ago.
She was my secretary, and she always helped me a lots.
It is first time I write recommendation in English.
I would like to help her to get a new job. Do you think this recommendation is good?

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Keiko Sato had been working for XX as Group Secretary since April 1993 to March 1996. XX is the biggest advertising agency which clients are not only in Japan but also all over the world.

During her employment, Ms. Sato proved that she was highly responsible, reliable and capable of performing multiple tasks. She has excellent computer skills and works well with her co-workers. As a secretary, she assisted our duties perfectly every time we need.

It is because of these attributes that I strongly recommend Ms. Sato.


Posted at Tue Jul 24 09:24:58 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1594565 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1594565 MARIA Tue Jul 24 09:24:58 UTC 2012
Please correct my English as following sentences.

I am not a professional pianist, but I really love to play it.
Actually I started play the piano when I was a 3 year old.
So I am very happy to get the 2nd of "+K influencers" about piano topic on Klout.
This rank is not only in Japan but also in the world.
Yes, I am a good pianist just like a professional player.
People who gave me "+K" know about it.
Thank you!!!

Posted at Wed Jul 04 10:24:42 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1563301 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1563301 MARIA Wed Jul 04 10:24:42 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.


This web site is for the 10th anniversary of Alpha Space Co., Ltd.
I established the company on July 1, 2002 so as to train the computer both English and Japanese native.
This year is the 10th anniversary. I decided to renewal of the company’s web site.
I created it by myself by using WordPress, and always enjoyed the duty.
Today I finished creating the Web site and published it just a few hours ago.
I appreciate all of my customers and staffs for the 10th anniversary.

Posted at Wed Jun 27 12:22:11 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1551415 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1551415 MARIA Wed Jun 27 12:22:11 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.


I like a cup of tea “with milk".
When I was a college student, I went to L.A. for the purpose of studying English.
At that time, I thought the tea “with milk” was very popular in the U.S.
However my host mother was surprised I had a tea “with milk”.
A cup of tea with milk is a very popular in England but the U.S.
Do you think my opinion is correct?

Posted at Mon Jun 11 01:36:52 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1524477 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1524477 MARIA Mon Jun 11 01:36:52 UTC 2012
Now I am the 2nd of "Today's Top 5 influencers" in Japan.
So, I would like to post this news to Twitter.
In this case, the following sentences is correct?

I am the 2nd rank of "Today's Top 5 influencers" in Japan.


Posted at Sun Jun 10 05:20:42 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1523008 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1523008 MARIA Sun Jun 10 05:20:42 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

In Japan, June is the rainy season.
A hydrangea is one of the symbolic flower of June.
I think it looks really nice with rain drop.
How do you think of it?

Posted at Sun Jun 10 04:36:56 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1522967 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1522967 MARIA Sun Jun 10 04:36:56 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

Last night was the HANABI festival in my home town.
Do you know how hard to take a picture of HANABI well?
Althogh I tried to take a nice picture of HANABI over and over, I could not take at lease one pictuer.

Japanese HANABI has a long history. It started form Edo priod.
In Japan HANABI is one of the traditional art.
Japanese HANABI was so beautiful. If you want to see them, you have to come to Japan and visit HANABI festival.

In Japan, there are a lot of HANABI festival in summer.


Posted at Sun Jun 03 11:41:44 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1510406 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1510406 MARIA Sun Jun 03 11:41:44 UTC 2012
When I was a child, my father said to me,
“I don’t like a Mother’s day.”
His mother was gone when he was 5 year old.
In his school days, his friends may sometimes gave him thoughtless words like,
“He has not mother!” or “Why don’t you have mother?”, especially on Mother’s Day.
My mother was gone 7 years ago. At that time, I was already adult, however I miss her very much. I cannot imagine how much sadness in my father’s heart.

Whether your mother is alive or not, today is a special day for thanks to your mother’s love.
Happy Mother’s Day with Love♡

Posted at Sun May 13 03:34:55 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1473581 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1473581 MARIA Sun May 13 03:34:55 UTC 2012
1. "Let's study English for Klout!"
2. "Let's study English in Klout!"
3. "Let's study English on Klout!"
4. "Let's study English via Klout!"

The original Japanese sentense is as follows;
"Kloutで英語を学ぼう！"

Which one is the best?
Or do you recommend another sentence?

I have a facebook page about Klout for Japanese.
I need to transfer the Japanese title "Kloutで英語を学ぼう！" to English.

Please help me!!

Posted at Tue May 08 04:46:03 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1465700 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1465700 MARIA Tue May 08 04:46:03 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

I went to my customer's house today.
They served me a Japanese cake called the "Oboro-duki", which means "a night with a hazy moon".
It was very beautiful, and very tasty!!

Posted at Mon May 07 09:31:48 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1464024 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1464024 MARIA Mon May 07 09:31:48 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.


My best friend Keiko said to me,
“I like ocean view, however, I don’t want to see it after the nature disaster on March 11, 2011.”
I live in Zushi, very famous town of marine resort.
Keiko came to there last Saturday. It was the first time she came to a spot near the ocean after the nature disaster.
We spent a lot of time by the ocean, and talked a lot of things for several hours.
When I parted form her in front of the Zushi station, she said to me,
“Hikari, although sometimes the ocean takes human’s life, I still love it because I still believe that the ocean give us a lot of peace. Thank you for inviting me today.”
I think the ocean has a spiritual power of earth.

Posted at Sun May 06 11:28:42 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1462450 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1462450 MARIA Sun May 06 11:28:42 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

I went to the Hayama Otowano-Mori Hotel with my best friend yesterday.
While having lunch, we had been talking for several hours.
After the lunch, we took a walk on the Choja-gasaki Beach.
The sun was brilliant. We felt so happy!

Posted at Sat May 05 14:08:28 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1461097 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1461097 MARIA Sat May 05 14:08:28 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

Wow!
My Klout Score of “+K recipients” for “Piano” topic is now the best 7th in the world.
Can you believe it?
Although I am not a professional pianist, I really love to play it.
So, I am very happy today!!

Posted at Thu May 03 04:40:11 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1457031 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1457031 MARIA Thu May 03 04:40:11 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

These folowers are at a garden of my father's house.
It is called "Yae-Yamabuki".

この花は私の実家に咲いています。
八重山吹という名前です。

Posted at Wed Apr 18 11:27:19 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1430512 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1430512 MARIA Wed Apr 18 11:27:19 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

I saw this yellow flower in Ogasawara, an island of everlasting summer.
Although Ogasawara is annexed to Tokyo area, the traffic is heavy from Tokyo to there. It takes 24 hours from Tokyo to Ogasawara by ship. And there is only one ship per week.
Three years ago, I went to Ogasawara Island by business trip. The coordinator told this flower was a natural monument of Ogasawara. I thought this flower was just like a hibiscus, but actually it was not.
I took a picture of this yellow beautiful flower in memory of Ogasawara Island.

Posted at Mon Apr 16 11:02:56 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1426592 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1426592 MARIA Mon Apr 16 11:02:56 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

Pansies by the roadside said to me,
"Look at us! Cherry blossoms are not only spring queens but us!!"
I respond to them,
"Maybe, you are not queens but lovely princesses."

Yellow is a color of happiness.
These flowers make me verry happy!!

Posted at Sat Apr 14 10:24:03 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1422898 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1422898 MARIA Sat Apr 14 10:24:03 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

This is one of my dearest scenery of cherry blossoms.
There was a kindergarten over the red bridge, which was called a Zushi Church Kindergarten. Until now, Zushi Church is there, however, there isn’t a kindergarten.
I have a lot of memories with this scenery. When I remember them, I always feel very happy.

Posted at Tue Apr 10 03:49:27 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1415038 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1415038 MARIA Tue Apr 10 03:49:27 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

Look at this picture.
Do you think how beautiful this is?
The Chojagasaki Ocean is the one of my favorite place because of this sightseeing.
We call it Mt. Fuji with Diamond.
In this seen, diamond means sunset.


Posted at Mon Apr 09 10:57:36 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1413661 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1413661 MARIA Mon Apr 09 10:57:36 UTC 2012
Please correct my English in the following sentences.

Do you know who this beautiful lady is?
Her name is Tasuko. She is a just like goddess on the Tazawa Lake in Akita prefecture.
I had been in Akita for 6 years in my school days.
Until then, I would like to see her when I feel sorrow, pain, or worry about something.
When I see her, she always encourage me with a loving look on her face.

Posted at Sun Apr 08 16:59:30 UTC 2012
]]> http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1412618 http://lang-8.com/113544/journals/1412618 MARIA Sun Apr 08 16:59:30 UTC 2012