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Improving your English proficiency requires both 'acquiring knowledge', such as vocabulary and grammar, and 'applying that knowledge'. In this course, we aim to provide hands-on learning opportunities to use the English vocabulary and grammar you've gained through your school studies as effective communication tools.
Through engaging activities that many learners find challenging—such as 'discussion', 'debate', and 'presentation'—you will have the chance to express your daily thoughts in English, learn how to persuade others, and gain insights from your peers.
This course consists of 12 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, designed to help you develop 'practical English' skills.
●English Conversation Courses (12 sessions) *Non-credit
For：Students engaged in research activities on the Kashiwa campus
Venue：Room 125, Environmental Studies Building, Kashiwa Campus
Level：Basic to Intermediate level
Instructor：AEON Co. Native Instructors
Capacity：7-12 students per class
Fee：None
Application Period：October 1 (Tuesday) to October 16 (Wednesday) by 5 PM
Application：Apply here
Dates：Every Tuesday November 5, 2024 (Tue.) to January 28, 2025 (Tue.)
Class A: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Class B: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
*Both classes cover the same content and level.
| Course Syllabus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson | Date | Title | Task | Lesson Type |
| 1 | 11/5 | Dress to Impress | Ask for and give advice on what to wear. | Discussion |
| 2 | 11/12 | All About Balance | Ask for and give advice about work-life balance. | Discussion |
| 3 | 11/19 | Good Eats | Review your favorite restaurant and discuss your classmates' reviews. | Discussion |
| 4 | 11/26 | Pleasure in the Job | Propose a new perk to improve your work environment. | Presentation |
| 5 | 12/3 | Forward Thinking | You can travel to the future. Plan what you would do. | Discussion |
| 6 | 12/10 | A Story to Tell | Remake a well-known story. | Presentation |
| 7 | 12/17 | Learn From Experience | Share lessons you have learned from your past experiences. | Discussion |
| 8 | 12/24 | In or Out? | Debate whether cooking at home or eating out is better. | Debate |
| 9 | 1/7 | Save! Save! Save! | Present unique and creative ways to save money. | Presentation |
| 10 | 1/14 | That's the One! | Choose a celebrity spokesperson to advertise a product. | Discussion |
| 11 | 1/21 | Could You Not? | Communicate constructively with people who annoy you. | Discussion |
| 12 | 1/28 | A Quick Getaway | Plan a group day trip. | Discussion |