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Follow-up Seminar “Practical English conversation”
- Promoting Internationalization in the Workplace - Implementation Guide
- Date and time
- 2025.9.6 (Sat) 13:30-16:30
(Reception starts at 13:10)
- Venue
- Hokkaido University Multimedia Education Building, 3rd floor, Studio-type seminar room
- Modality
- Face to Face
- Lecturer
Ms. Tomomi Ota (Part-time Lecturer, Hokkaido University of Education)
- Target
- 30 participants who have previously attended the
“Intensive Practical English Training for University Faculty and Staff Members”
“Practical English conversation”
”Business English conversation”
(First-come, first-served basis)
- Application period
- Deadline for non-member institutions of the Hokkaido FD/SD Council only: 8/30(Sat) at noon
- Entry fee
- Free (3,000 yen for participants from non-affiliated institutions of the Hokkaido FD/SD Council)
※No refund for cancellations due to personal reasons.
- Language
- Japanese
- Category
- F: Communication
- Remarks
- Minimum number of participants required: 4
- Poster
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Organized by Center for Teaching and Learning, IAGE, Hokkaido University and Hokkaido FD/SD Council
This follow-up seminar is designed for participants who have previously attended the “Business English for Administrative Purposes” training hosted by the Center. It aims to further enhance English communication skills by focusing on differences in communication styles when conducting business in English as a common language. Additionally, it introduces ways to choose efficient expressions in English by utilizing “Plain Japanese,” which facilitates better understanding.
Particular attention will be given to addressing unconscious stereotypes when interacting with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as international students, colleagues, faculty members, and researchers. Practical skills will be developed through role-playing scenarios based on specific situations in daily administrative tasks, using simple English rooted in “Plain Japanese.”
Lastly, there will be an opportunity for participants to share their experiences, challenges, and strategies related to managing internationalization tasks. Learning about practices in other institutions and disciplines can provide new perspectives. This seminar will serve as a valuable opportunity for improving English proficiency to promote smoother internationalization efforts in your organization.
After the seminar, there will be time for questions and networking with the lecturer, which we encourage you to join.
Recommended for those who:
・Want to conduct business in English more smoothly
・Wish to learn considerations when working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
This program focuses on:
・Understanding strategies to indicate your level of comprehension while gauging your counterpart's understanding
・Experiencing what kind of communication style "Plain Japanese" represents
・Enhancing English proficiency by incorporating "Plain Japanese" into workplace expressions
※Please note that photographs will be taken during the session for use in publicity activities and other promotional materials.
On the day
