Two Publisher Events

In April this year (2011) elementary schools across Japan will begin teaching compulsory English classes for 5th and 6th graders. In order to help prepare teachers for these new classes, this coming Sunday (February 20, 2011) there will be two teaching children events in Osaka, both sponsored by publishers.

2011 Pearson Kirihara Teachers Conference in Osaka

Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Shin-Umeda Kenshu Center

For more information please see the Pearson Longman website HERE.

Oxford Teaching Workshop Series 2011: A New Start for English in Japan

Date: Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Location: Shin Osaka Brick Bldg. 3F, Room A-D

For more information please see the Oxford University Press website HERE.

The 4th Annual Extensive Reading in Japan Seminar

Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Okayama University, Tsushima campus, Foreign Language Center (General Education) Buildings A and B, Okayama-City, Okayama-Prefecture

This conference will focus on the various aspects of Extensive Reading with presentations in English and Japanese.

The conference is sponsored jointly by JALT's Extensive Reading Special Interest Group, Okayama JALT, and the Foreign Language Center of Okayama University.

For more information, please visit the conference site at http://erjseminar.org/

The 13th Annual Temple University Japan Campus Applied Linguistics Colloquium

Date: Sunday, February 13th, 2011
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Temple University, Japan Campus, Osaka Center (Umeda: Osaka Eki-mae Building #3, 21F)
Fee: ¥1,500

The 13th Annual Temple University Japan Campus Applied Linguistics Colloquium is an exploration of current research into second language acquisition and pedagogy. The primary goal of this event is to provide a venue for both new and experienced researchers to present their work in a supportive atmosphere. The second goal of the event is for researchers to be able to discuss research-related issues with one another in order to learn more about conducting high-quality educational research.

For more information, including a map and directions, please the the Temple Univerisity Japan Campus website HERE.

Nellie's ELT Festival

Date: Sunday, January 30th
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: TWIN21 MID Tower 4F & 20F, Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku Shiromi 2-1-61

Nellie's English Books will be holding an ELT festival in Osaka on January 30, 2011. Several publishing companies will have books and other materials on display. There will also be presentations from authors and publishing representatives. Admission is free, but an advanced registration is required.

Please see Nellie's English Books website for more information (Japanese) HERE.

TUJ Distinguished Lecturer Series

Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
Location: Temple University, Japan Campus, Osaka Center (Umeda: Osaka Eki-mae Building #3, 21F)

Dr. Jean Wong (College of New Jersey, USA)
Conversation Analysis and Pragmatics: From Research to Practice

Nine times a year, Temple University Japan's Distinguished Lecturer Series brings three internationally-recognized TESOL scholars to Osaka for intensive weekend seminars.

The first three hours of each seminar (Saturday from 2 - 5 p.m.) are free and open to the public. TUJ TESOL alumni are welcome to attend the entire weekend without charge; the weekend auditing fee for others is ¥12,500.

For more information please see the TUJ website HERE.