[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’
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Endorsements:
Matsuyama City; Matsuyama City Board of Education
（後援: 松山市、松山市教育委員会）
