ELT Calendar

Saturday, January 18th, 2003

Two Presentations:
1. English Teaching in Japanese Elementary Schools;
2. The Test of English Conversation
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: 1. Christopher Creighton; 2. Paul Moritoshi
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: There are two presentations tonight. The first is entitled "English teaching in Japanese Elementary Schools: How to Move Beyond Shaking Hands, Signing Autographs, and 'Simon Says'" Since April 2002 Japanese elementary schools have adopted a new curriculum incorporating English instruction.

New Year's Party
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: All welcome
Organization: Iwate-Aomori Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Short description: This party welcomes in the new year for Iwate JALT and friends. Come to make new contacts or catch up with old friends.