【概要/Description】
An Australian cartoonist drew a cartoon in which a man complains to a woman, "I really can't see the point of life". The woman replies, "It's not pointy. It's round and soft..."
As language educators too, it's easy for us to get caught up in teaching English for certain well-defined purposes, resulting in a focus on language which is useful for person-to-person communication or for passing exams. But language is also an art medium, and students of all ages can gain from
experience with the "softer" side of English.
先生たちとして、一対一の会話か試験のため、はっきりした目的の授業に集中してほかの事を忘れる事もある。たとえば、言語は会話と試験のためだけではなくて、学習者だれでもが経験できる英語芸術でもある。
In this seminar, language arts materials and activities for a range of age groups from young children to university students will be introduced.
The focus will be on the musical, playful and loveable aspects of language: that is, its therapeutic value.
このセミナーで幼児から大学生の学習者が楽しめる様々な活動や教材を紹介します。言語が持っている癒し効果を探すことが目的です。
As a heart-warming addition to the afternoon, we ask each participant to bring along a love message and something sweet for a Valentine exchange at break time. Please write out your favourite message about love (eg. "Love makes the world go around") and pop it in an envelope or wrap it up with a small Valentine's treat to be exchanged at afternoon tea time.
バレンタインの次の日ですから、ブレークタイムにバレンタインのプレゼント交換をしながら愛について語りあいましょう。愛についての好きな言葉をカードに書いて、お菓子に添えて持ってきてください。
