ELT Calendar

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Questions as a Precursor to Communication.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker: Folake Abass
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Asking questions leads to better communication, and the unfamiliarity of Japanese students with asking questions often interferes with the natural flow of conversation.

How To Get Your Foot In Publishing
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Satoko Shimoyama, Cambridge Univesity Press
Organization: Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Short description: In this session, we will tell you how you can get your foot in publishing, answering often-asked questions, e. g.

A workshop for teachers of JHS level and below
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Andy Boon, Beth Wolff
Organization: ETJ Tokyo (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Please note this is another change of venue. Musahino Shiminkaikan is less than 5 minutes walk from Musashi Sakai Station on the Chuo Line, and the station is only 18 minutes from Shinjuku.

Tips for Giving Effective Presentations
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: C.A. Edington, Chris Perry and Wilma Luth
Organization: Hokkaido Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Short description: What makes the difference between a good presentation and a great one? Naturally, content is important. More crucial may be how that content is conveyed.

Why We Should Not Avoid Extensive Reading in Our Classes
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Rob Waring
Organization: East Shikoku Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Short description: This session will explore the various components of any learning program that are needed for successful language learning to take place. Reading is probably the most important skill that we can give our learners.

Stories to Heal the World
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Charles Kowalski
Organization: Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture
Short description: This workshop will explore storytelling as a tool both for language learning and for bringing peace to the world. Participants will have the chance to develop their natural storytelling talent, through voice, gesture, and image exercises, and to hear and tell stories on the theme of a peaceful and healthy planet.

ETJ Ishikawa Group School Owner's Forum
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Richard Shockley
Organization: ETJ Ishikawa (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Short description: With the new school year approaching, ETJ Ishikawa is planning to host a workshop for eikaiwa / English school owners. At this workshop, Richard Shockley, owner of Avery's English School in Kaga City, will share his experiences as a school owner.

Longman Extensive Reading Presentation
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Naomi Yonemoto
Organization: Kagoshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Short description: Details to follow . .