ELT Calendar

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Oral Examiner Training - Young Learners (Matsumoto, Nagano Pref.)
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Jim George
Organization: Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)
Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Short description: All day event for professional English teachers to become qualified Oral Examiners (OEs) for Cambridge ESOL. This session will focus on all three levels of YLE (Starters, Movers and Flyers).

One-day course in teaching English to children (Hiroshima)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Speaker: David Paul
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: Topics covered: * How do children learn? * Using games effectively * Building reading and writing skills * Developing communicative skills * Integrating songs * Lesson planning * Developing international attitudes Trainer: David Paul, Author of 'Teaching English to Children in Asia', 'Communication Strategies', 'New Finding Out', 'Communicate', 'Songs and Games for Children', 'Discover English', 'Discover the World', 'Discover the Universe'.

A Treasure Chest of Songs, Chants and Games!
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Kim Horne (Izumi Chuo Kindergarten, Gifu)
Organization: ETJ Kobe (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Come one and all to explore songs, chants, dialogue games and other activities that will bring language and laughter to young children. Experience many techniques to draw students in and hold their attention.