Past Events
Language Seminar Series: Building Intercultural Business Relationships (Part 2 of 2)
2020年12月11日 (金) 11:00
Survival Japanese:Going to the Doctor
2020年12月9日 (水) 16:00Learn how to check in and out of doctor's appointments, describe pain and symptoms, and speak in emergency situations, all in Japanese.
No Japanese experience necessary!
Watch the videos at this link, then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/98080668912 )
Language Seminar Series: Building Intercultural Business Relationships (Part 1 of 2)
2020年12月4日 (金) 11:00 〜 12:00Aims:
To understand the role of positive thinking when we meet people from other cultures for the first time.
To reconsider the approach we use to build relationships at work.
Particpants should have an upper intermediate level of English fleuncy.
Please visit this page closer to the date to download the attached handout.
Survival Japanese: Taxi and Directions
2020年11月25日 (水) 16:00Learn how to call a taxi, give directions to a location, and describe a place with simple adjectives, all in Japanese.
No Japanese experience necessary!
Watch the videos at this link then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link:https://oist.zoom.us/j/97075839903)
Language Seminar Series: Fundamentals of Academic Writing (Part 2 of 4)
2020年11月13日 (金) 11:00 〜 12:00Register and join us as we go over the absolute basics of academic writing.
This four part series will cover
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Strategies, audiences, purpose, organisation, styles and flow
Survival Japanese: Basic Conversation
2020年11月11日 (水) 16:00Learn how to have a basic conversation in Japanese, including speaking about likes, dislikes and the weather. You'll also learn some high-frequency phrases that you hear often in Japan.
No Japanese experience necessary!
Watch the videos at this link, then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/96739628850)
Survival Japanese: Grocery Store
2020年10月28日 (水) 16:00Learn how to ask questions about ingredients and allergens, ask about price and quantity of goods, and pay for your purchases at the register, all in Japanese.
No Japanese experience necessary!
Watch the videos at this link, then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/99994874703)
Language Seminar Series: Managing Intercultural Meetings (Part 1 of 2)
2020年10月23日 (金) 11:00 〜 12:00Different cultures may have different values and approaches when it comes to making decisions. How can I manage the decision making process effectively in meetings? Join us to find answers to this question.
Survival Japanese: Introductions
2020年10月14日 (水) 16:00Learn how to introduce yourself, answer questions about your nationality and speak about your job.
No Japanese experience necessary!
Watch the videos at this link, then join us on Zoom for more practice (Meeting link: https://oist.zoom.us/j/97272890916)
Language Seminar Series: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures (Part 1 of 2)
2020年10月9日 (金) 11:00 〜 12:00Why does comminication sometimes go wrong? How can I communicate bad news sensitively?
Join us to answer these questions.