ELT Events Calendar

Temple University Japan
Language Learning Strategies
Speaker: Peter Yongqi Gu, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2002
Location: Tokyo
Venue: Temple University Japan, Tokyo Center, 2-8-12 Minami Azabu; Minato-ku, Tokyo
Description: This seminar by Dr. Peter Yongqi Gu will introduce the theoretical background, research issues, and practical applications of language learning strategies, beginning with a conceptualization of language learning strategies ... (284 more words)
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
Creating Learning states With Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Speaker: Francesco Bolstad
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2002
Location: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center, room 31
Description: This presentation will consist of an introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a hands-on experience of Anchoring, a technique to access states (emotions).
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Japan Association for Language Teaching
Two Presentations: Teaching Children & Motivation
Speaker: Katherine MacKay and Paul Rosengrave, Pearson Education Japan, Longman ELT
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2002
Location: Fukuoka
Venue: Aso Foreign Language & Travel College, Bldg 5, 1-14-17 Hakataekiminami, Hakata-ku Fukuoka-shi (10 minutes from Hakata Station, map on web site)
Description: Addressing Relevance and Motivation Motivation is crucial for successful learning. What techniques should we employ to encourage motivation and maximize learning? Two ways are: to ensure learners talk about ... (149 more words)
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