ELT Calendar

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

From Insights to Action: A Teacher Development Event
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Kevin Bartlett (Mukogawa Women's University), Marian Wang (Konan University), C.D. Rathore (Konan Women's University)
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: This one-day teacher development event is designed to help you learn, share, and grow professionally. Whether you're preparing to present at JALT2025 or simply looking to develop as an educator, this event provides a supportive space to connect, gain insights and build confidence.

Practical Tips for Teaching Oral Communication Classes in Japan
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Bruno Vannieu
Organization: Gunma Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture
Short description: 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.