Language Education Section
Learn languages online with the Language Section!
Want more practice learning English? We have many options for learning English online!
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Discussing the news (every other Friday, 12-1) Check the events below!
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Business English Click here!
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Grammar Click here!
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Intercultural communication Click here!
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Academic English Click here!
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List of helpful websites to practice English Click here!
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Need one-on-one help from a native speaker? Click here to make an appointment!
Want more practice learning Japanese? We have many options for learning Japanese online!
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Advanced Japanese conversation (Thursdays, 5-6 PM) Check the events below!
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JLPT practice (Tuesdays, 5-6 PM) Check the events below!
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Survival Japanese
- Introductions
- Grocery store
- Short conversations
- Restaurants
- Taxi and directions
- Going to the doctor
- Official documents (post office, bank)
- OIST-specific language
- Child-specific language
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List of helpful websites to practice Japanese Click here!
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Need one-on-one help from a native speaker? Click here to make an appointment!
Office hours for extra English/Japanese practice!
If you miss a lesson and want to make it up, or just have some questions about English or Japanese that you'd like a native speaker to help you with, why not sign up for one of our office hours? You can book a 30 minute time slot with any of our teachers whenever they're available. Best yet, you'll get a reminder email before your time comes. Use the link below to access the Bookings.com calendar and reserve your time today!
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LanguageEducationSection@office365oist.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
*This service is available for all OIST employees, community members and staff! You must book at least 24 hours in advance.
English
English Language Instructor Bios
OIST provides a wide variety of English Language courses to meet the needs of OIST’s diverse international student body, researchers, administrative staff, and family members. All courses include reading, writing, speaking, and listening components, and are designed to encourage teamwork and active participation. Authentic materials are included, such as videos, audio recordings, and newspaper articles, to provide students with real-world examples relevant to their roles at OIST.
Contact: Margaret Howell, margaret.howell@oist.jp, 098-966-1638
Japanese
Japanese Language Instructor Bios | Japanese Language Program
The Japanese Language staff are conducting Japanese language courses for all OIST members - students, researchers, faculty, administrative staff, and family members. The courses range from basic to advanced, focusing on fundamental communication skills. All courses include instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Extra-curricular activities are also held to help participants adjust to the customs and culture of their new surroundings.
Contact: SACHIKO.SEGAWA@OIST.JP, 098-966-8607