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[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by Supperman

A computer class / TOEIC

Four people are sitting at a table, and there are four TV screens in front of them. They're seriously taking notes. I think this is a lesson or lecture using TV screen.

The title is "a computer class", which I think is wrong.
Because if they are computer screens, where are the keyboards, the mice (mouses?) and the computers themselves?

The touch panel system?
All-in-one type?
It may be possible, but less likely, I think.
Because such kind of computer is very special type. I don't even know if such type really exists. A computer lesson should use a popular type computer, in order to make the lesson effective to the majority of people.

And if it is a computer class, two glasses of water are very, very bad mannerS (NOt a good idea to have water tumblers close to the screens).
Computers hate water, because fluid is fatal for them.

A complete water-proof type?
No kidding!

HI Superman, I wonder if they are controlled by remote control. It certainly seems important as they are busy writing notes.

Maybe office workers or other students will be familiar with these? I do not know at all. Of course maybe you are right with TOUCH SCREENS as with the IPAD etc.

here is a website about touch screen computers.

Interactive & Information kiosks | Touch Screen Panel Monitors | Kiosk - Protouch


Educational and Training Organizations

When it comes to education, the name of the game is quick and easy access to information. In the early 1990s, computing - and later the internet - revolutionized education. Access to data became quick, simple, and inexpensive. Now there's a new revolution going on. Offering simple access for disabled students, attention-grabbing displays for young children, and accessible information for elderly users, touch screen displays are quickly becoming the most popular means of communicating digital information for educators.

Museums

[Supperman]

Thank you, as always.

Originally Posted by dogsbody70

HI Superman, I wonder if they are controlled by remote control. It certainly seems important as they are busy writing notes.
I agree that they may be controlled by remote control system.
But it isn't necessary to be "a computer class".
It may be "a biology class" or "a business class" using remote control computer system.

Hey! What is the meaning of "a computer class".
I thought it is "a class whose aim is to master how to use a computer".
But I wonder if it is "a class (of any kind of subject), using a computer just as a tool to learn".


Maybe office workers or other students will be familiar with these? I do not know at all. Of course maybe you are right with TOUCH SCREENS as with the IPAD etc.
I see.
touch panel (wrong)
touch screen (correct)
touch screen panel (maybe correct)
here is a website about touch screen computers.

Interactive & Information kiosks | Touch Screen Panel Monitors | Kiosk - Protouch

Thank you. I see.
I knew of IPAD which is a handy-type, yet I didn't know about touch-screen-type and at the same time desk-type computer.

Educational and Training Organizations

When it comes to education,
(In other words, colloquially, education-wise, right?)

the name of the game
(What is the name of the game? "Educational and Training Organizations" or "Museums" or "a computer class" )
is quick and easy access to information. In the early 1990s, computing - and later the internet - revolutionized education. Access to data became quick, simple, and inexpensive. Now there's a new revolution going on. Offering simple access for disabled students, attention-grabbing displays for young children, and accessible information for elderly users, touch screen displays are quickly becoming the most popular means of communicating digital information for educators.

Museums
(What is this "Museums" mean?
I wonder if it is your signature, meaning "dogsbody70, who has a lot of knowledge as excellent as museums". You regard yourself as museums, humorously. But I'm not sure.)

[wolfrainvn]

Originally Posted by Supperman

Hi, wolfrainvn, I think your description is far much better than mine.

BTW,
It is not a matter of English language practice, but I found one big difference.
You thought the child in the left was a girl, while I thought he was a boy.

I first thought that it might be his first-love to his teacher, because he didn't see the computer screen, but stared at her.
But I denied the thought myself, because another child (girl) too was staring at her...

Now when I look at the child again, I can't identify his/her gender.

Anyway, thank you for your description. I've learnt a lot from you.
I will be much appreciated, if you provide me your description from now on, if it is allowed.

Ha ha, I guess I mistaken the boy for a girl, although I had my suspicion too. My description is not better than your, it is just more concise. I have a keen interest for English language and it is a joyous occasion to find someone who had the same interest as mine. I am sure we can learn a lot from each others.

[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by Supperman

Thank you, as always.

Ha Ha Superman-- Museums must have been part of the list I put up-- Maybe I copied too quickly. LOL

[Supperman]

Originally Posted by dogsbody70

Ha Ha Superman-- Museums must have been part of the list I put up-- Maybe I copied too quickly. LOL

I thought too much.
Thanks. Got it.

[Kuuzoku]

Originally Posted by Supperman

touch panel
touch screen
touch screen panel

All of these are acceptable.

[Supperman]

Originally Posted by Kuuzoku

touch panel
touch screen
touch screen panel

All of these are acceptable.

Thank you.

[Supperman]

No.18 In the classroom

In the classroom / TOEIC

This is a photo of a classroom. The teacher from behind is on the left edge of the photo, and he's just talking something funny with the gesture holding his right palm up. All the class are/is smiling and staring at him. (I think "are" is correct here, because it means plural students.)

I can see seven students in the photo. The focus is on a girl who is almost at the center, just a little left of the photo. She wears a green top, and has long, black hair. She seems to be South-East Asia origin.

The class seems to be an international class, and there are Caucasians, a Hispanic and an African American as well as her.

They wear short sleeves or long sleeves, which makes me guess the season would be the autumn or the late spring, if the place were in Japan. But I'm not sure because I don't know the latitude and the altitude of that place.

I think they're high school students or college students from their appearance. They're young, but not so young as junior-high.

I think the teacher is at least over 40, judging from his silver hair.

[dogsbody70]

Originally Posted by Supperman

No.18 In the classroom

In the classroom / TOEIC

This is a photo of a classroom. The teacher from behind is on the left edge of the photo, and he's just talking (SAYING)something funny with the gesture holding his right palm up. All the class are/is smiling and staring looking intently at him. (I think "are" is correct here, because it means plural students.) Maybe even: watching him intently
If we stare at someone-- it can seem rather rude. We may look, watch or gaze but staring is not appropriate in this context. Please don't stare at me, it makes me feel awkward and embarrassed

On the left we see a teacher gesturing towards his listening and smiling students. He must be saying something quite amusing as they seem pretty happy and are paying full attention to him.
I can see seven students in the photo. The focus is on a girl who is almost at the center, just a little left of the photo. She wears a green top, and has long, black hair. She seems to be South-East Asia origin. APART from this latter student--The class seems to be an international class, and there are Caucasians, a Hispanic and an African American as well as her.

MAYBE: The class seems to consist of International students


They wear short sleeves or long sleeves, which makes me guess the season would be the autumn or the late spring, if the place were in Japan. but I'm not sure because I don't know the latitude and the altitude of that place.

I think they're high school students or college students from their appearance. They're young, but not so young as junior-high.

Judging by their appearance; I think they are High school or college students.?I think the teacher is at least over 40, judging from his silver hair.

Judging by the Teacher's silver hair, I suspect that he may be over forty years old.

pretty good description Supperman.

Others may add their suggestions as I have not been thorough.

[RobinMask]

Originally Posted by Supperman

No.18 In the classroom

In the classroom / TOEIC

This is a photo of a classroom. The teacher from behind is on the left edge of the photo, and he's just talking something funny with the gesture holding his right palm up. All the class are/is smiling and staring at him. (I think "are" is correct here, because it means plural students.)

I can see seven students in the photo. The focus is on a girl who is almost at the center, just a little left of the photo. She wears a green top, and has long, black hair. She seems to be South-East Asia origin.

The class seems to be an international class, and there are Caucasians, a Hispanic and an African American as well as her.

They wear short sleeves or long sleeves, which makes me guess the season would be the autumn or the late spring, if the place were in Japan. But I'm not sure because I don't know the latitude and the altitude of that place.

I think they're high school students or college students from their appearance. They're young, but not so young as junior-high.

I think the teacher is at least over 40, judging from his silver hair.

Your English is very good, by the way Just wanted to say that you seem to have mastered a lot of punctuation and grammar that many native speakers often struggle with. Dogsbody's corrections are certainly worth paying attention to, and she's certainly addressed the main points.

I would add a few points though, although they may seem trivial in comparisson to what has already been said. Just that perhaps instead of 'left edge' that 'left side' or 'left-hand side' may seem more natural in speech, also instead of 'they wear' it may sound more natural (and would make more sense) to say 'they are wearing'.

Your last sentence 'The teacher may be over 40, judging from his silver hair' is perfect as it is, but Dogsbody is right in that 'Judging from his silver hair the teacher may be over forty' sounds more natural, but it sounds fine how you've worded it, too.

Edit: I would argue that the correction made 'apart from this student' is perhaps incorrect, this is because the student is a part of the class and if the class is international then she is included in your list of examples of students of various nationalities. I would perhaps keep the sentence ('The class seems to be an international class, and there are Caucasians, a Hispanic and an African American as well as her.') the same, except I would omit 'as her'. So just keep it 'there are Caucasians, a Hispanic and an African American as well'. This is because 'as well' implies 'as well as the girl I just mentioned', so to add 'as her' sounds awkward.