ELT Calendar

Sunday, February 1st, 2004

Communications Strategies
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Ayako Nakashima (Thomson Learning)
Organization: Himeji Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Ms. Ayako Nakashima is the Kansai Representative from Thomson Learning.

ETJ-Ishikawa: Let's Exchange and Explore Winter Activities!
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Nagwa Fekri, Mamiko Tamura, Kyoko Miyaji
Organization: ETJ Ishikawa (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Short description: ETJ-Ishikawa Group is an organization for young learners' English teachers in Ishikawa Prefecture. With the motto, "Exchange and Explore!", we provide local teachers with opportunities to exchange teaching ideas and explore new ways to teach.

DramaWorks for Kids!!
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Theo Steckler
Organization: Nara Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Short description: Theo Steckler, co-author of Wonder Kids, will present a workshop to introduce DramaWorks' innovative new kid's program that makes both learning and teaching, easy and fun.

Teaching English to Children
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Katherine MacKay, Longman
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: Note the special place and time. Katherine MacKay will provide a lively introduction on how to teach children English in Japan, leading into a fun-for-all afternoon.