Past Events

Spoken Academic Skills: March

2021-03-05
c600B

Spoken Academic Skills: March 5th, 12th and 19th

•Comparing and contrasting in discussions - Mar 5
•Using transition phrases in presentations - Mar 12
•Participating in small group discussions (Tentative) - Mar 19

 

Survival Japanese: Taxi and Directions

2021-03-02
Lab 2 C600B

Learn how to call a taxi, give directions to a location, and describe a place with simple adjectives, all in Japanese.

Language Seminar Series: Managing Intercultural Conflict

2021-02-26
Zoom- https://oist.zoom.us/j/98638377582

This 2-part seminar will cover the basics of managing conflict across intercultural teams.

Minimum intermediate English skills recommended. Native speakers of English also welcome!

Friday, February 26th and Friday, March 12th, 12-1 PM.

Spoken Academic Skills: February

2021-02-19
c600B

Creating a conclusion to a presentation - Feb 19th

Giving spontaneous one-minute talks - Feb 26th

Space is limited to 9 people.

Survival Japanese: Basic Conversation

2021-02-16
Lab 2 C600B

Learn 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.

Survival Japanese: Grocery Store

2021-02-02
Lab 2 C600B

Learn 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.

Language Seminar Series: Culturally-sensitive Email

2021-01-29
Zoom- https://oist.zoom.us/j/98638377582

This 2-part seminar will cover the basics of writing emails for an international audience.

Minimum intermediate English skills recommended. Native speakers of English also welcome!

Friday, January 29th and Friday, February 12th, 12-1 PM

Language Seminar Series: Let's talk about the news!

2021-01-22
Zoom - https://oist.zoom.us/j/94474395223
  • Who: English learners with intermediate or above skills
  • What: Zoom discussion about current events in English
  • When: 12-1 PM,every other Friday
    • January 22nd, February 5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd
  • How: click https://oist.zoom.us/j/94474395223 to join at 12PM

Hope to see you there!

Survival Japanese: Introducing Yourself

2021-01-19
Lab 2 C600B

Sign up to join us to practice your introductions. 

Language Seminar Series: Advanced Japanese Conversation

2021-01-14
Zoom- Meeting ID 934 2494 8586

Want to practice your conversation skills with other Japanese learners? Join us for Advanced Conversation in Japanese every Thursday from 5-6 during the spring semester.

The topic will change every week.

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