Practical Tips for Teaching Oral Communication Classes in Japan by Bruno Vannieu
December 13 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Speaker
Bruno Vannieu has been teaching French at the university level in Japan for over 25 years, including eleven years at Kobe University, where he was honored with the Best Teacher Award on six occasions. His research centers on intercultural communication and language pedagogy. He is the author of Getting Your EFL Students to Speak in Japan and has co-authored numerous French and English language textbooks.
Abstract
Getting Japanese students to speak in class can be challenging. One reason is that certain aspects of Japanese culture are magnified in the language classroom, where they can hinder communication and learning. In this workshop, I will share nine practical, classroom-tested strategies that acknowledge and work with those cultural realities, based on 25 years of teaching experience in Japan.
I will show how simple, down-to-earth procedures can help build momentum and foster a positive classroom dynamicโregardless of class size, academic level, or studentsโ initial motivation. While our focus will be on oral communication, some of the techniques can be adapted to other types of language classes as well.
My goal is to offer clarity and encouragement to teachers just beginning their careers in Japanese high schools or universities, and to offer fresh perspectives for more experienced educators. I hope to save you some of the trial and error I facedโand help you create more active, talkative, and engaged classrooms.
Event
The event will be held at Keio University, Hiyoshi, Raiosha Building 2F (Map Below)
It is free for JALT members or first-time non-JALT members and ยฅ2,000 for others.
