ELT Calendar

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Exploring Reading and Writing Connections
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Mark Taylor
Organization: Himeji Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Framing each of the two skills of reading and writing as an interactive process allows for an interesting set of engagements with the target language.

Extensive Reading Seminar 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Eleanor Kane, Fiona MacGregor, Daniel Stewart, Atsuko Takase
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: The ER Seminar is a chance for people in western Japan to see 4 of the 7 presentations from the ER Colloquium at the JALT2008 International Conference in Tokyo from October 31st to November 3rd.

Speaking of Speech and other Delights
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Charles LeBeau, Language Solutions
Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Short description: This is the world premier of the New Edition of Speaking of Speech. The author will preview the new features of the book, which now includes a high quality DVD of sample speeches.