ELT Calendar

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Assessing Young Learners speaking skills on a global scale
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Jim George, Team Leader for Cambridge English Language Assessment and owner of JP004
Organization: Cambridge English Language Assessment - JP004 (Luna International)
Location: Yamashita City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Professional development day-long session to train experienced and qualified teachers of young learners, to be become Speaking Examiners (SEs). This workshop will cover the speaking tests for the three levels of YLE - Starters, Movers and Flyers.

Towards a Comprehensive Understanding of EFL Team Teaching in Japan
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Takaaki Hiratsuka (University of the Ryukyus)
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Part 1: Focusing on teachers: Eliminating the false dichotomy between native and non-native English speaking teachers By enhancing the understanding of particular aspects of native English speaking teachers (NESTs) and non-native English speaking teachers (NNESTs), teachers and students can come to make better sense, both linguistically and culturally, of their own experiences in language teaching and learning.