Past Events

Language Seminar Series: Fundamentals of Academic Writing (Part 2 of 4)

2020-11-13
Zoom

Register and join us as we go over the absolute basics of academic writing.

This four part series will cover

  • Strategies, audiences, purpose, organisation, styles and flow

Survival Japanese: Basic Conversation

2020-11-11
Zoom- https://oist.zoom.us/j/96739628850

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/96739628850)

Survival Japanese: Grocery Store

2020-10-28
Zoom- https://oist.zoom.us/j/99994874703

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/99994874703)

Language Seminar Series: Managing Intercultural Meetings (Part 1 of 2)

2020-10-23
ZOOM

Different 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

2020-10-14
Zoom- https://oist.zoom.us/j/97272890916

Learn 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)

2020-10-09
ZOOM

Why 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)

2020-09-25
Zoom

What 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
https://oist.zoom.us/j/93896302839
  • 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

2020-09-18
Zoom

How 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

Language Seminar Series: Advanced Japanese Conversation

2020-09-17

Conversation practice for Advanced Japanese speakers!

Thursdays at 17:00

September 17th - December 10th, 2020

Zoom link- https://oist.zoom.us/j/93424948586

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