Survival Japanese: Basic conversations

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.

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/92751574918)

Academic Presenting Skills - Learning from TED part 1

What makes a good presentation good?

Join us as we consider the aspects of making memorable presentations.

Survival Japanese: Grocery store

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.

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/92751574918)

Academic Speaking Skills - Using Oral Citations

How do you quote what someone else has said in a formal presentation or speech?

Join us to find out the appropriate way to do oral citations while we discuss the uses of alligator blood in modern medicine.

English for Writing Research Papers - Sentence Structure 3 of 3

The best writers have a few basic guidelines for making their sentences easy to read.

Join us to find out the rules for writing simple, easy to read sentences that will provide the clarity reviewers are looking for.

Intercultural Communication: Managing First Meetings

Making a good first impression is always difficult, and it becomes even more difficult when meeting people from other cultures. Join us to learn more about how to manage this situation successfully.

Friday, July 30th, 12 PM

Friday, August 6th, 12 PM

https://oist.zoom.us/j/97256113827

English for Writing Research Papers - Sentence Structure 2 of 3

The best writers have a few basic guidelines for making their sentences easy to read.

Join us to find out the rules for writing simple, easy to read sentences that will provide the clarity reviewers are looking for.

English for Writing Research Papers - Sentence Structure 1 of 3

The best writers have a few basic guidelines for making their sentences easy to read.

Join us to find out the rules for writing simple, easy to read sentences that will provide the clarity reviewers are looking for.

The Fundamentals of Academic Writing - Proofreading

What do you do before finally submitting your text? We will discuss some strategies and reviewers responses.

The Fundamentals of Academic Writing - Flow part 2

Ever had someone say that your writing is difficult to read? In this seminar we will look at how to write in a way that makes your texts flow.