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Ongoing Events at the International Association
Starts
2012.4.12
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2012.4.13 |
SPRING TERM OF JAPANESE CLASSES
The International Association will be starting the spring term of our Japanese classes this April.
Date/Time:
★Morning Course Fri. mornings, April 13th to July 6th
10:00am-11:30am (*No class on May 4th)
★Evening Course Thursday evenings, April 12th to July 5th 6:30pm-8:00pm (*No class on
May 3rd)
＊＊(12 classes in total for each course)
Place: Shogai Gakushu Sogo Center (Lifelong Learning Center, also known as the Aizu Keiko-Dou)
Applications: Please contact the AWIA before April 4th
Fee: Members \4,000
Non-members \6,000
Details: Japanese reading, writing and speaking from beginning to advanced levels.
Students are divided into groups based on their Japanese ability.
*There will be a simple Japanese level check for those who are joining
this course for the first time.
*Please sign up soon!
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Starts
2012.2.22 |
NIHONGO DE OSHABERI:
JAPANESE FOR LIFE IN JAPAN
Not sure what to say in certain situations you encounter in your daily life? Feel like you don’t have enough practice using the Japense you’ve learned? Just interested in improving Japanese and chatting with some Japanese folks? Come to the winter edition of Nihongo De Oshaberi! This short term course we will run 5 times from February 22 to March 21.
Date and Time: Every Wednesday Night, February 22 to March 21, 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Cost: *This course is free of charge
Location: Aizu Keiko-dō
Contents: Each time, the teachers will prepare materials on a specific theme, and the group will converse about that theme. We are planning to do a 1 on 1 style to provide everyone with more opportunities to speak.
*This course is more geared toward exchange and interaction than the Japanese Conversation Class run in the Spring and Fall, so it is for those with a basic knowledge of Japanese.
*Please share information about this course with anyone who you think might be interested in participating!
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Starts 2012.2.16 and
2012.2.18 |
GOAL-ORIENTED BUSINESS JAPANESE COURSE
This Japanese course is designed to meet goals chosen by the students to introduce them to or to help them improve upon their Business Japanese. Students will choose their goals for the class and the instructor will work with students to provide the necessary Japanese business language and etiquette necessary to accomplish those goals.
Date and Time:
Weekday Course: February 16 to March 15, Every Thursday Afternoon, 2PM to 4PM
Weekend Course: February 18 to March 17, Every Saturday Afternoon, 2PM to 4PM
Location: Aizu Wakamatsu International Association
Fee: Free of charge
Contents: This course is to help students better understand Japanese culture and work etiquette while improving their practical Japanese skills. Participants are allowed to join both the weekday course and the weekend course if they are interested. If you are interested in joining, please contact the AWIA.
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NIHONGO SALON
This year the AWIA will provide a space every Tuesday from 1:30-3:30p.m. for those who have questions concerning or those who
wish to brush up on their Japanese. Please come with specific questions, or
specific topics you want to speak about. Our volunteers are ready and willing to
help. There is no fee. We hope to see you there!
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NIHONGO HIROBA
The AWIA offers a tutoring
space for foreign national children at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays of each
month. The purpose of this space is to provide assistance to those
children who might be having difficulty with their schoolwork, particularly in
regard to Japanese language expressions and explanations. Students also have
the chance to make friends and socialize with others who face the same language
difficulties, and practice speaking their native/other language. We encourage
you to come with your homework, and any questions you might have.
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HELLO AIZU ON FM
AIZU
Every Tuesday and Friday AWIA hosts a small English
segment called “Hello Aizu” on Wakamatsu’s own 76.2FM. This year, we’ve decided
to get out and introduce the community. Every other week we’ll feature a
different guest for a four minute mini-interview. Anyone is
welcome, but all guests must meet one of the
following conditions:
1. Have some sort of international experience
(traveled, lived, or done foreign exchange in another country, learning another
language, taking an international cooking class, etc.)
2. Be a native of
another country.
3. Be able to speak simple English.
If you’d like to appear on the show, or recommend someone, please
contact us! We need YOU!!!!
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CHIKYU MARUTTO TELEPORTON FM AIZU
Check
out the AWIA on our radio slot! Every Thursday at 6:20p.m.
we feature a different guest to speak on a theme of their choice,
whether it be about their favorite recipe, music, or experiences in Aizu or
abroad. If you’d like to be featured (or know someone who would), let us
know!
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LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
What’s a language exchange? A
language exchange is when two or more people who speak different languages meet
to speak and practice their non-native language. As not everyone has the time or
resources to join a formal language class, why not learn at your convenience in
a relaxed atmosphere? If interested, please inquire with us. Please remember to
specify which language(s) you’d like to practice.
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CUSTOM MADE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Though we try our
best to offer programs and events that are both enjoyable and appealing, we are
unfortunately unable to offer large-scale events which suit the individual
tastes of all. It is for this reason we offer order-made programs. If there is
an event or activity you are interested in learning about, or participating in,
please contact us so we can see about setting it up. Please keep in mind that
feasibility varies with each specific program/ event proposal.
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