Monthly Get-Togethers
Machine Translation and the Future of Language Learning
Thought provoking online plenary and breakout discussion on machine learning and AI in language learning.
December 17th 15:00~ 17:00
(GMT+9) Japan Standard Time
Some of our past events can be seen below
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Practical ideas for classroom pronunciation practice!
Informative presentations full of practical advise for working with students in class
November 26th 15:00~ 17:00
(GMT+9) Japan Standard Time
This month, we have the pleasure of welcoming
Oxford University Press presenter Robert Peacock
Robert will talk about issues related to pronunciation in the EIL Classroom, such as international intelligibility and L1 identity. It should be a great session.
Afterward, we will have a discussion session and a chance to review educational materials.
Take care and see you there!
October 29th 15:00~ 17:00
(GMT+9) Japan Standard Time
This is a fun session to kick-start the term. JALT members will be making presentations. We invite JALT friends to contribute a short, visually oriented presentation for 6 to 8 minutes on a topic that's important to you. You can talk about your research, about your philosophy of teaching, etc. (Hopefully your presentation will relate somehow to Japan, Okayama, and/or language teaching/learning, but it's not a strict requirement.
Presenter List
So far, we have so great presenters lined up:
Neil Cowie will present about AI in language learning.
Heather Suzuki will present about Japanese game show-inspired exit activity: Kaerematen
Hiroshi Mikami will present about how to teach vocabulary effectively to lower-level students in Japanese high school
Roger Ferrari will present about The Holborn Method
Adam Brod will present about gamifying Extensive Reading in a speaking and listening class
John Telloyan will present about always having a plan-B
DATE
Saturday, June 24th, 2022 15:00 to 17:00
ZOOM
https://zoom.us/j/98708379854?pwd=bm15eEozNytZRjdQdGhaekRFa09SUT09
Meeting ID: 987 0837 9854 Passcode: 119013
PRICE Free for all!
Peachy Speechy!
6-Minute Presentations, 4-Minute Q&A
September 24th 15:00~ 17:00
(GMT+9) Japan Standard Time