Speaker: Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo)
**This event will be followed by a joint Osaka-Nara Xmas Party**
Date & Time: Saturday, 12 December 2015 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Ikoma City, Takemaru Hall (Ikoma Chuo Kominkan), Room 6 (access)
Fee: Free for JALT members, and 1000 yen for non-members
ABSTRACT
This presentation will introduce the audience to a number of strategies that can help break the silence in the Japanese classroom and get students engaging in meaningful communication. Audience members will be asked to try out a number of tried and tested speaking activities and also be encouraged to share their ideas for getting students talking to one another in the L2. Inspire is a listening and speaking course with additional content reading designed to create a richer speaking experience. The spectacular National Geographic photos and video provide enduring images that inspire learners to discover the world in all its brilliance.
PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY
Andy Boon is an associate professor in the faculty of humanities at Toyo Gakuen University, Tokyo. He has been teaching in Japan for over 17 years. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Aston University. He has been an active member of JALT since 2004, has presented at numerous conferences, and has published several articles on teacher development, motivation, and methodology. He is also co-author of Inspire; a 3-level listening and speaking coursebook (Cengage Learning, 2013-14).
This event will be followed by a joint Osaka-Nara Xmas party at a restaurant close to the venue. Start time approx 6.30 pm. Full details to follow, RSVP only.
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