Past Events
Survival Japanese: Taxi and Directions
2020-11-25Learn 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)
2020-11-13Register 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
2020-11-11Learn 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
2020-10-28Learn 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)
2020-10-23Different 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
2020-10-14Learn 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)
2020-10-09Why does comminication sometimes go wrong? How can I communicate bad news sensitively?
Join us to answer these questions.
Language Seminar Series: Managing Intercultural Introductions (Part 1 of 2)
2020-09-25What kind of questions should I be asking when I meet someone from another culture for the first time? How do I avoid making a bad first impression? What kind of communication strategy should I have?
Language Seminar Series: Let's talk about the news!
2020-09-18- Who: English learners with intermediate or above skills
- What: Zoom discussion about current events in English
- When: 12-1 PM,every other Friday
- How: click to https://oist.zoom.us/j/93896302839 join at 12PM
Language Seminar Series: Describing Culture
2020-09-18How can we describe the cultures of others? More importantly how do we describe our own culture? Join us to find out some language that you can use to answer these questions.
https://oist.zoom.us/j/96204657749?pwd=eGxvWktiNHhKY3pCMXlSeXF2U3k4UT09