Smashing Pumpkins

I'm listening now (presently) to the Smashing Pumpkins' new album, Oceania.
It was one of the most beloved bands in my younger days, especially to me! But now, they are just not the same, as they changed many of their members, and....sadly..... they are simply getting old. People's taste has changed as well, leaning towards somekind of electronics which I enjoy equally (as much) these days.

However, for me, it is always good to listen to Billy Corgan's voice. I like that kind of male vocals, something like a cat, something fussy. Anyway, I hopefully will be able to go to (to attend) the summer rock festival in Korea this year, where Smashing Pumpkins will emerge appear ( without certain members, though). Lack of money is the only problem :(

a translation of an article

I've just translated a Korean article into English. I know it isn't that good. Could you fix it naturally please?

Korea, the republic of online shopping

A recent survey revealed that when Koreans visit online shopping malls 10 times, they buy goods 3 times.

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently said that the results of research on the actual conditions (field research?) shows the respondents visited online shopping malls an average of 9.90 times a month, and bought goods 2.73 times for 10 visits.

It was 67,000 won average for 1 time buying, and by gender, It shows that the number of visits for men, which was 6.91 times on average, was less than the 10.75 times average registered by women, whereas their buying rate per vist, 27.6%, was a little bit higher than women.

Here is my take if could rework it to my own liking :)

Korea: The republic of online shopping.

A recent survey revealed that 3 out of 10 visits to online shopping malls by Korean nationals result in a sale.

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently published field research results where respondents declared visiting online shopping malls 9.9 times a month on average, and buying goods 2.73 times out of ten.

Transaction amounted to 67,000 won on average each, while by gender, men, who visited 6.91 times a month, less than the 10.75 visits women made, had a buying rate slightly higher than women at 27.6% of the visits. 

self-introduction

This is my self-introduction for applying to a company. Thank you.

Self-introduction


I would like to apply for the position of Analytic Consultant in Business Development team at the ++++ and happy to have a chance to introduce myself.

I am 28 years old and I have a diploma in Sociology and minored in Business Administration from Ewha Women’s University. Soon after graduating in 2008, I worked as a business-to-business marketer for two and a half years in entertainment and ticket area at Interpark INT Incorporated, which is one of the major online shopping malls in Korea. I was in charge of business-to-business marketing, including sales strategy, bulk sales, securing the annual budgets of the target companies (approximately from fifty million to three hundred million won per annum for each company) as well as the intermediation between companies and agencies. I was instrumental in awarding several contracts and in recognition of my abilities, I won "Outstanding Employee" award in the second half of 2009.

I have always been interested in people in every walk of life and social issues in all corners of society. Since university, I have been working as a volunteer (or volunteering) in several community centers such as Oxfam in England, Korea Experimental Art Festival, and International Women’s Film Festival in Seoul and so on. Above all, with my previous work experience, I am most eager to learn more sophisticated analytical systems for various market situations. In that respect, I can truly put my interest and experiences to the work energetically, as the position is about dealing with advanced marketing solution and the ++++ is the worldwide marketing information company for client’s marketing issues.

I passed FCE at grade B when I stayed almost 7 months in England from 2006 to 2007. I am proficient in MS office at a working level. Furthermore, I am fairly flexible and communicate well as I have a lot of experience dealing with numerous marketing staff in various companies. Lastly, I never procrastinate and I am used to performing multiple tasks. I think these strong points will be helpful for this job as well. ( I believe that the strong points I mentioned above give me the professional edge needed to succeed in this position as well.)

I hope that you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

Blue = alternative suggestions

PS: I'd hire you if I were in charge :) It's a good cover letter that plays well to your strenghts.

Aurélie, c'est un nom de garçon ou un nom de fille?

Aurelie, c'est un beau nom. Je ne suis pas sûre qu’Aurélie soit un nom de fille.
Si tu sais, peux tu me répondre à cette question?

Merci beaucoup.

 "I want to use this name as my French name" = Je veux utiliser ce nom comme mon nom français.

Dénommer is giving someone or something a name or label. You could say, "Je me dénomme Aurélie", but this usage is rare. People might not get that Aurélie is not your real name, and you'll have to explain more.  "J'ai choisi Aurélie comme mon nom français" is clearer in my view.

Aurélie est un prénom féminin d’origine latine qui signifie "en or". On lui associe généralement la couleur rouge. On fête la Sainte Aurélie le 15 octobre.

Aurélie is a female name of Latin origin that means "(made) of gold". It is associated usually with the colour red. Saint Aurélie is celebrated October 15th.