ELT Calendar

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Briefing sessions on postgraduate course on teaching Japanese (Fukuoka)
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Teruyuki Zushi, the principal of the Institute of International Education in London
Organization: Institute of International Education in London
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: The Institute of International Education in London will hold briefing sessions on a postgraduate program on teaching Japanese as a foreign language that the organization offers in the British capital.

(1) Incorporating Crosswords in the English Language Classroom; (2) What, exactly, do Junior and Senior High School Textbooks Teach?
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: (1) David Townsend: (2) Mutsumi Kawasaki
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: Incorporating Crosswords in the English Language ClassroomDavid TownsendCrosswords are extremely simple to create, can provide multiple contexts for students learning new vocabulary and are highly enjoyable.

Writing: Making it more fun and productive
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: ETJ Fukuoka Committee
Organization: ETJ Fukuoka (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: All about writing! Teachers are encouraged to bring and share games, activities, techniques, stories, and other tips for writing at all student ages and levels.