ELT Calendar

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

Comparing Russian and Japanese Language Education
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Alla Mikhaylenko
Organization: Yamagata Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Short description: The presenter will enlighten us on the differences in the educational approaches to learning English in Russia and Japan. .

Globalization and English Education in the 21st Century: International Collaboration in English Education, Learner Autonomy, and the Development of ELT Professionals
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Three Invited Plenary Speakers from the University of Nottingham, UK
Organization: Kumamoto University
Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Short description: This International Symposium is intended for all English teachers. There will be plenary speeches by three invited speakers from the University of Nottingham, UK.

Cultural codes and the Immediate Method
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Bruno Vannieu
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: 1. How to break the barrier of silence in class We all know that Japanese culture is not conducive to free, spontaneous expression in conversation classes.