English Communication Seminar

In this seminar, participants develop high-level English communication skills by participating in a roundtable discussion with a global leader. This seminar is particularly targeted at those who engage in international exchange at international organizations, NPO/NGOs and the like. The skills learned, hence, will be moderating, introductions, discussions, and more.

[Seminar Dates]

  • Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Friday, March 8, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 16, 2013, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

[Instructor/Coordinator]

Director, Japan Intercultural Institute

Joseph Shaules

[Special Guest] (March 16 only)

Consultant, Facilitator, Executive and Personal Coach

Karen Hill Anton

[Capacity]

15 People

[Venue]

International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan

[Targets]

This seminar is particularly targeted at those who engage in international exchange at foundations, international organizations, and the like.

This seminar is designed for people who would like to:
-gain confidence in English discussion
-improve their English leadership skills (moderating, introducing others, asking questions)
-to gain confidence in using formal English, such as in meetings, presentations and negotiations, beyond everyday conversation
-have a chance to use higher level English skills
-gain experience taking a leadership role using English
-practice public-speaking skills in English
-practice high-level social skills in English (introducing someone, giving a toast, etc.)

[Requirements for participants]

Comfortable using English for everyday conversation

This seminar is designed for participants who have a level of English ability equivalent to or greater than TOEIC 800, TOEFL 580 (CBT 250), EIKEN (STEP test) Grade Pre-1. These scores are for reference only and are not a requirement for participation.

[Seminar fees]

Non-members: 40,000 yen
IHJ members, Students: 35,000 yen
(A fee of 2,000 yen for teaching materials will also be collected.)
*The DVD recorded on the occasion of the roundtable discussion will be edited and handed to each participant later.

[Registration]

Please fill in the application form (downloadable in Japanese only) and fax or e-mail it to the IHJ program department.

Application Form(MS-WORD)

Inquiries

Program Department
International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
TEL: 03-3470-3211 (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 am-5:00 pm)
FAX: 03-3470-3170

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