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Reviewing the basics of active listening skills Students learn and practice the art of asking and answering questions. Homework: Students start preparing for self-introductory speech to take place in week-3. |
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Getting Along Students simulate conversations related to a first day at school using pre-recorded materials. |
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Speaking and Listening Practice Session Students make brief introductory speeches followed by Q&A that mirrors the skills learned in week 1. |
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Listening with visuals: Views of Japan Students practice the skills of listening through recorded images. |
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TOIEC Listening Skills Practice Students practice the skills of prediction using photos, the skimming of a text and the meaning of factual questions. |
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Hard Work Using pre-recorded materials, students simulate conversations related to part time jobs. |
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Mini-Test Challenge Session Students check their individual progress through a series of mini-tests to be followed by a review of points which they had difficulty with. |
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The Art of Preparing a Standard Speech Students learn how to prepare and deliver a standard speech. Homework: Students start preparing for a standard speech for week 10. |
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Looking Good: Fashion Using pre-recorded materials, students simulate conversations related to fashion. |
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Speaking and Listening Practice Session Students make standard speeches on topics mirroring the themes discussed in previous sessions while using the skills of week-8. Speeches are followed by Q&A that mirrors the skills learned in week 1. |
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TOIEC Listening Skills Practice Students learn how to distinguish words as well as the various ways of answering ‘what’ and ‘direct’ questions. |
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Mini-Test Challenge Session Students check their individual progress through a series of mini-tests to be followed by a review of points which they had difficulty with. |
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Final Overall Review Test, Commentary and Individual Feedback Students review and discuss what they have learned and how the class has helped them in improving their language needs. |
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End-of-term Review Assignment Students work individually to prepare and upload their end-of-term review essay using the sample template provided for by the instructor. |
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On-demand Office Hour Students attend online consultation on-demand with the course's instructor. The consultation is either individual on the basis of first come first serve or in small group. |