JALT Event

Date and Time
Saturday, August 20, 2022 (16:30 – 18:30 JST) Doors open at 16:00

Abstract
All teachers want their students to achieve higher levels of fluency, but how to teach it, and which classroom methods actually work? The presenter has been teaching fluency-based speaking classes for over 20 years, and will share his methods and theories to get students to speak faster and to say more. In addition to a basic description of the essentials of his teaching techniques, he will demonstrate some classroom activities, from the basic Answer-Question pattern (AQp) to, One Idea, One Breath (OIOB) which is aimed at fluency improvement, and others such as Timed Speeches and, Disagreements. Time permitting, there will also be an introduction to his Authentic Listening / fluency practice website, GOLDFish365 - https://goldfish365.com/

Format: Hybrid Presentation

Location: Hokkai-Gakuen University, International Conference Room 6F Library Building (Toyohira-ku, Asahimachi 4-chome 1-40, directly connected to Exit #3 of the Gakuen-Mae subway station (Toho Line)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4s4c12q1vjgwBqCF9

Online Attendees: Zoom (link and password will be sent to you by email on the day of the event)

*** Due to increasing COVID numbers in the city, we will limit in-person attendance to 25. In this case, you will be given an attendance number. You will be asked to provide this number at the venue to keep track of attendees. Online attendance is unlimited. It is possible that if COVID numbers get too high, the event will be only available online. You will be notified if this occurs.***

Registration (required)

Register your attendance at the following link https://forms.gle/7zpZFPG5iRW4Au9aA

Admission Fees
JALT Members, JALT Hokkaido Local Members and students - Free admission
Non-JALT members: 500 yen pre-registered / 1,000 at the door

Online non-JALT members: *500 yen
*As an NPO, our members finance the costs to host the quality presenters we bring to Hokkaido. To help us cover our costs, we would like non-JALT online attendees to also contribute by paying an attendance fee of 500 yen. This will entitle you to ask questions to the presenter during the Q&A session as well as give you access to the video of the presentation. If you choose not to contribute, you can still attend but only as an observer, and you will not have access to the presentation video.

Presenter Profile

José Domingo Cruz has given numerous presentations and keynote presentation for various conferences and educational events and works on several English study projects, including his main venture, “GOLDFish365”. Cruz is the author of, “Teaching with ZOOM 2” Published by Wayzgoose Press. He helped create the protocols for and led the team of volunteer Room Hosts that guided the presentations for the pioneering online conferences for PANSig and the JALT National conferences of the pandemic year of 2020 (The Fire Station). Cruz is a leading member of Online Teaching Japan, an online discussion group on Facebook centering on topics related to professional development for pedagogy, and where he hosts the broadcasts of “OTJtv”. Cruz is from Canada, and is a veteran university instructor and Japan resident, specializing in fluency instruction, authentic materials creation, and online education.

題名：バーバルクラスルーム方式による流暢性の指導法
発表者：ホセ・ドミンゴ・クルス氏
日時：8月20日（土）午後16:00-18:30
会場：北海学園大学 国際会議場（図書館棟6階）
開催方法：ハイブリット
参加費：会員無料、非会員当日千円（事前申込は500円）、オンライン参加の非会員500円　※１

講演概要
どの教師も生徒により高いレベルの流暢さを身につけてほしいと願っていますが、どのように教えればよいのでしょうか、またどの授業方法が実際に効果的なのでしょうか。本セミナーでは、20年以上にわたり流暢性を重視したスピーキングクラスを指導してきた発表者が、生徒をより速く、より多く発話させるための方法と理論について紹介します。基本的なAQp（Answer-Questionパターン）から、流暢性の向上を目的としたOIOB（One Idea, One Breath）、さらに時間を計測するスピーチやDisagreementなどのクラスアクティビティを実演しながら、指導法の要点を説明します。また、Authentic Listening / Fluency Practiceのウェブサイト、GOLDFish365 - https://goldfish365.com/ の紹介も行う予定です。

開催方法：ハイブリット（zoomリンク等は開催前日にメールにて通知）
市内でのコロナウィルス感染拡大により、対面での出席者数は25名までと致します。対面参加者には出席番号をお渡しします。参加者把握のため、会場にて同番号のご提示をお願いします。オンラインでの参加者数は無制限です。 感染状況の悪化により、オンラインのみの開催になる可能性があります。 その際はご連絡致します。

参加申込（必須）
こちらのリンクより事前参加申込が必要　https://forms.gle/7zpZFPG5iRW4Au9aA

発表者略歴
ホセ・ドミンゴ・クルス　様々な会議や教育イベントで数多くのプレゼンテーションや基調講演を行い、自身の主たるベンチャーである「GOLDFish365」を含むいくつかの英語学習プロジェクトに取り組んでいる。著書に「Teaching with ZOOM 2」（Wayzgoose Press刊）がある。PANSigや2020年のパンデミックイヤーのJALT全国会議の先駆的なオンライン会議（The Fire Station）で、プレゼンテーションを指導するボランティアのルームホストのプロトコルの作成と指導に携わる。また、教育学の専門家育成に関するトピックを取り上げるFacebook上のオンライングループ「Online Teaching Japan」の主要メンバーでもあり、「OTJtv」の放送を担当。カナダ出身。日本在住の大学講師として、流暢さの指導、オーセンティックな教材の開発、オンライン教育を専門とする。

※１　オンライン参加費（非会員500円）について
NPO法人として、質の高い発表者を北海道に招聘するための費用は会員が負担しています。 そのため、オンライン参加者の方にも、参加費として500円をご負担いただきたいと考えています。参加費500円の支払いにより質疑応答時の発表者への質問や、講演ビデオへのアクセスが可能になります。なお、参加費支払いをされない場合でも、オブザーバーとしての参加は可能ですが、ビデオを見ることはできません。

会場アクセス
北海学園大学（旭町豊平区4丁目1-40）
学園前駅（東豊線）3番出口に直結。 図書館棟国際会議場6階

Abstract:

Recent years have seen growing interest in multi-word expressions (MWEs) and their role in second language learning and teaching. MWEs encompass a large set of sequences above the word level, such as collocations (strong tea), binomials (fish and chips), multi-word verbs (put up with), idioms (tie the knot), and so on. These sequences differ in a number of ways; however, what they have in common is that proficient language speakers recognise them as highly familiar and use them extensively. 

MWEs are important because they constitute a large proportion of authentic spoken and written discourse, and are considered an essential component of mature linguistic performance. The abundance of MWEs puts them at the forefront of vocabulary teaching and learning. In addition, research suggests that using MWEs can be a quick way of developing fluency, particularly, in the early stages of language learning. 

In the present talk, I will introduce MWEs and review some empirical evidence attesting to an important role they play in second language learning and processing.

Bio:

Anna Siyanova-Chanturia is Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Anna’s research aims to answer important theoretical, practical and methodological questions pertaining to how humans learn and use a second language. In particular, her interests include bilingualism, psychological aspects of second language acquisition, usage-based approaches to language acquisition, vocabulary teaching and learning, multi-word expressions, and quantitative research methods.

Abstract:
In this talk I will deal with the (ortho)graphic representation of Western loan words in Japanese. I start with a brief overview of katakana spelling rules and the phonemic principles behind them. Next I will discuss other available script options for writing loan words, which include not only hiragana and, where available, kanji, but also the roman alphabet. In a third step, I will speculate about how these unaltered roman spellings of loan words are starting  to leave their mark on the romanization of domestic Japanese vocabulary, as witnessed by many innovative spellings based on English orthography rather than Hepburn or kunrei rules. These are particularly common in the commercial domain, with examples such as Cocolo for kokoro, Benry for benri, and, most impressively perhaps, alc for aruku.

Bio:
I am a linguist with special interest in sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and stylistics. I have done research on multilingual signage in central Tokyo, communication in Japanese eldercare, the language of dating spam mails, and, most recently, address terms in American literature. I am also a regular contributor to the Japan Times’ “Bilingual” column. I teach English language and linguistics at Waseda University.

Presenters write down a personal puzzle or question about their practice, then write a couple of short points to discuss. Observer/participants listen to presenters introduce their puzzles. They can share experiences and add thoughts and reflections to the puzzle. In this way, the presentation is collaborative and grows throughout the session. This will be in two sessions: an online session and a face-to-face session at NDSU.

PresentERs:

A short talk about Extensive Reading from one of our members or from the wider ER community on Sunday 30 October 19:00-19:30 (followed by our LoungERs social event 'til late). This month's PresentER will be announced shortly.

Join the event on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86937792669)

We want to hear from a wide variety of people in the ER community about how they do extensive reading, so we would like to invite anyone interested in talking about a reading program at their school.

The event will involve a short 10-15 minute casual talk from our PresentER (maybe you!), followed by around 15-20 minutes of questions/discussion. You could talk about your library, how you use graded readers, you or your students' favorite books, how much your students read, your own extensive reading in another language, or anything extensive reading related.

We would love to hear from people working in different contexts (language schools, eikaiwa, public schools, private schools, kindergartens, libraries, universities...) so we can learn from each other.

If you are interested in sharing something about how you do extensive reading at a PresentERs meeting in the coming months, please complete this Google Form.

https://forms.gle/8i7ZwpstiuxinRdF7

PresentERs will take place on the last Sunday of each month online on Zoom. It is free for anyone to attend.

PresentERs:

A short talk about Extensive Reading from one of our members or from the wider ER community on Sunday 25 September 19:00-19:30 (followed by our LoungERs social event 'til late). This month's PresentER will be announced shortly.

Join the event on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86937792669)

We want to hear from a wide variety of people in the ER community about how they do extensive reading, so we would like to invite anyone interested in talking about a reading program at their school.

The event will involve a short 10-15 minute casual talk from our PresentER (maybe you!), followed by around 15-20 minutes of questions/discussion. You could talk about your library, how you use graded readers, you or your students' favorite books, how much your students read, your own extensive reading in another language, or anything extensive reading related.

We would love to hear from people working in different contexts (language schools, eikaiwa, public schools, private schools, kindergartens, libraries, universities...) so we can learn from each other.

If you are interested in sharing something about how you do extensive reading at a PresentERs meeting in the coming months, please complete this Google Form.

https://forms.gle/8i7ZwpstiuxinRdF7

PresentERs will take place on the last Sunday of each month online on Zoom. It is free for anyone to attend.

PresentERs:

A short talk about Extensive Reading from one of our members or from the wider ER community on Sunday 28 August 19:00-19:30 (followed by our LoungERs social event 'til late). This month's PresentER will be announced shortly.

Join the event on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86937792669)

We want to hear from a wide variety of people in the ER community about how they do extensive reading, so we would like to invite anyone interested in talking about a reading program at their school.

The event will involve a short 10-15 minute casual talk from our PresentER (maybe you!), followed by around 15-20 minutes of questions/discussion. You could talk about your library, how you use graded readers, you or your students' favorite books, how much your students read, your own extensive reading in another language, or anything extensive reading related.

We would love to hear from people working in different contexts (language schools, eikaiwa, public schools, private schools, kindergartens, libraries, universities...) so we can learn from each other.

If you are interested in sharing something about how you do extensive reading at a PresentERs meeting in the coming months, please complete this Google Form.

https://forms.gle/8i7ZwpstiuxinRdF7

PresentERs will take place on the last Sunday of each month online on Zoom. It is free for anyone to attend.

[Please note that the starting time is moved to 10:00 a.m. for this meeting only as the speaker is presenting from New York.]

Co-sponsored by East Shikoku JALT and Matsuyama JALT.

During my life in Japan, I was well aware of the difficulties Japanese speakers have learning English pronunciation. On returning to the States, I wondered if I could bring a fresh perspective to this challenge. Over 20 years of study and practical experience teaching Japanese group classes and private clients in New York City, I created a complete methodology for teaching English pronunciation which has proven to be very successful.

Speech is a physical skill. Our first language is spoken unconsciously thanks to muscle memory, which allows us to focus on what we’re saying it, not on how we’re moving our mouth to form the words. The pronunciation of other languages however often requires consciously learning new physical mechanics, sounds and rhythm patterns, etc. This is especially true for Japanese speakers learning English.

In this workshop I will present an overview of my methodology and specific examples of how I teach, including various techniques that are essential for Japanese speakers to learn. I will be delighted to answer any and all questions about my work and experience in this field.

This workshop will be of value to anyone who is interested in teaching English pronunciation to Japanese or other foreign speakers.

Bio: Born in Washington D.C. Lived in Malaysia as a child for 2 years. As a teenager attended the well-known “free school” Summerhill in England. At age 16, wrote a book with photos about my experience there titled “Inside Summerhill.” After publication, gave lectures at colleges about my experience with “free” education. Went to Goddard and Bennington College, studying music. Moved to Japan for 16 years, working as a voice talent/singer, and creative artist. Moved to New York City in 1998 and focused primarily on English pronunciation training for Japanese speakers. Developed the Popenoe Method, a complete and comprehensive pronunciation training program, and finally produced the Popenoe Method Online Video Pronunciation Master Course, currently available as a subscription membership course.

https://popenoe-method.mykajabi.com/japanese-landing-page

https://popenoe-method.mykajabi.com/english-landing-page

Registration:

1. To participate, please first register by answering the following Google Forms:

https://forms.gle/Ephh1MzQ9mumR5CN6

2. Here's the details:

Topic: Joshua Popenoe, Popenoe Method

Time: Sep 18, 2022 10:00 AM Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo’

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89182328012?pwd=YTR6RTVpVlhVUTdlS1FGdGlTdk1VZz09

Meeting ID: 891 8232 8012

Passcode: 78898913

Endorsements: 

Matsuyama City; Matsuyama City Board of Education

（後援:　松山市、松山市教育委員会）

Ibaraki-JALT will be co-sponsoring the following presentation with JALT OLE (Other Language Educators) SIG. If you are interested in participating in the event, please register at the Multilingual Café website listed below.

Date: September 21, 2022
Venue: Zoom Meeting
Presenter: Naoko Ochiai
Presentation Title: Mediation to Help Hearing-Impaired Students Learn German

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About the Multilingual Café: meet and chat in your favorite language. The languages available depend on those attending the meeting (for example French, German, Spanish, Thai, Hungarian, and many more).

If your friends want to join, this is the sign-up form:
https://tinyurl.com/MultilingualCafeOLE

Looking forward to meeting you in the Multilingual Café!

Bertlinde Vögel, Gabriela Schmidt, Margit Krause-Ono
JALT OLE-SIG officers
For more information see:
OLE SIG HP https://sites.google.com/view/jalt-olesig/multilingual-caf%C3%A9
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Ibaraki-JALT will be co-sponsoring the following presentation with JALT OLE (Other Language Educators) SIG. If you are interested in participating in the event, please register at the Multilingual Café website listed below.

Date: July 27, 2022 (19:30 - 21:00)
Venue: Zoom Meeting
Presenter: Abdollah Dodengeh
Presentation Title: Persian and English Language

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About the Multilingual Café: meet and chat in your favorite language. The languages available depend on those attending the meeting (for example French, German, Spanish, Thai, Hungarian, and many more).

If your friends want to join, this is the sign-up form:
https://tinyurl.com/MultilingualCafeOLE

Looking forward to meeting you in the Multilingual Café!

Bertlinde Vögel, Gabriela Schmidt, Margit Krause-Ono
JALT OLE-SIG officers
For more information see:
OLE SIG HP https://sites.google.com/view/jalt-olesig/multilingual-caf%C3%A9
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