PLEASE NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS MAY CHANGE.
PLEASE CHECK BACK AROUND THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH FOR THAT MONTH'S MOST CURRENT INFO. THANK YOU.
Date: Sep 27, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 2pm - 5pm (14:00 ~ 17:00)
Venue: War Memorial Hall (戦災復興記念館) 5th floor, Large Meeting Room
Title: Measuring vocabulary size
Speaker: Paul Nation
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Date: November 8, 2009 (Sunday)
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Venue: War Memorial Hall (戦災復興記念館) 5th floor, Large Meeting Room
Title: Measuring vocabulary size
Speaker: Paul Nation
Paul is a world-famous expert on 2nd language vocabulary acquisition and teaching. He has published numerous books and hundreds of articles on this and many other subjects.
Preliminary Abstract: This talk looks at the issues involved in measuring vocabulary size and describes a recently available test, the Vocabulary Size Test. The talk also considers how vocabulary size affects language use, and how teachers can encourage vocabulary growth.
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Date: November 8, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) - ELT Expo
Venue: TBA
English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) - ELT Expo
JALT is cooperating with ETJ in hosting the day-long ELT Expo. Join us to hear numerous presentations of interest to all EFL teachers (teaching children to adults) and examine and discuss ELT materials with major publishers. Join us as a presenter, or just hang out.
Check the JALT Sendai website and upcoming e-mails for the call for presenters and details.
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Date: November 29, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 2pm - 5pm (14:00 ~ 17:00)
Venue: TBA
Title: Mind Maps (or Creating Teaching Materials)
Speaker: Miles Craven
Miles is a well-known materials writer, teacher and presenter. Coming all the way from Britain, he’s hanging around for a week after the National JALT Conference to share ideas with us.
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Date: Dec 2009
Time: 2pm - 5pm (14:00 ~ 17:00)
Venue: TBA
Title: Panel—Learner Success Stories
Discussion/presentations to be followed by the annual JALT Sendai Bonenkai
A number of our colleagues and students will share their journeys toward success in language learning. Join us for a good time of exploration and eye-opening firsthand accounts. After the meeting, we’ll proceed to our annual Bonenkai! Last year the emphasis was on great music and drink. This year, we’ll probably be tilting toward great food (without forgetting the drink!)
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Date: January 2010
Time: 2pm - 5pm (14:00 ~ 17:00)
Venue: TBA
Title: JALT Fall Conference Reports (& Brainstorming for 2010 events and presenters)
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Date: January 2010
Time: 2pm - 5pm (14:00 ~ 17:00)
Venue: TBA
Title: JALT Fall Conference Reports (& Brainstorming for 2010 events and presenters)
