ELT Calendar

Sunday, November 25th, 2012

2012 ETJ Chubu Expo
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: David Paul, Carolyn Graham, Ritsuko Nakata, many more!
Organization: ETJ Aichi (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: Inviting all ELT professionals and those interested in English language learning and teaching. Comprehensive displays of the latest ELT materials for children and adults.

TESOL Certificate: Teaching Pronunciation
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Speaker: Terry Yearley
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: We will look at some features of pronunciation, and practice some methods for teaching those features. There will also be an opportunity for you to share your ideas and learn from your fellow students.

TESOL Certificate: Adapting materials for speaking practice
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Terry Yearley
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: We will look at some textbook units and photocopiable materials and consider ways in which they can be further developed for speaking practice. There will be an opportunity for teachers to apply the principles, so please bring along a copy of a textbook that you use.

The Best Ways to Learn Japanese
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Ed McNamara (Koyo Higashi High School, JET Program), Monika Szirmai (Hiroshima International University), Warren Tang (Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University), Joe Lauer (Hiroshima Univers
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: What are the best ways to learn Japanese? Four enthusiastic learners of the language will tell their stories and secrets. They will explain about their goals, methods, tribulations, and realizations.