English Hour at the Library (Past Events)
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Fall 2017
Exhibitions "Books on Japan"
We displayed English books about Japanese culture.
Some comments or questions about books, study abroad and foreign countries were on the message board.
- Start/End: October 19, 2017 - October 27, 2017
- Venue: Ikebukuro Library, 1F, Nearby New Arrival Books / Niiza Library, 1F, Left side through the Entrance
Seminar on English class trials Reservation required
We introduce libraries’ databases and tools, which are useful for daily learning and preparations of studying abroad in the form of English classes. You can participate with ease as the lecturer uses easy English for Japanese students. Taste the atmosphere of English classes. Of course International students can participate.
For Listening Practice
This is a English program that you can learn how to use "Factiva.com", a world newspaper database.
Date&Time
Location
(1)Tuesday, October 17 - 12:20pm to 1:20pm
: Ikebukuro Library, 2F, Lecture Room #2
(2)Friday, October 27 - 12:20pm to 1:20pm
: Niiza Library, 2F, Multipurpose Studio
Database
Factiva.com, a world newspaper database
Lecturer
Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest
Language
English
*Lecture sometimes speaks Japanese for Japanese students.
Handout
Handout
*You can enter and exit any time during the event. Please feel free to join us!
#Participants' Voices (in Japanese only)
英語で何かを学ぶ/教えてもらうというのが面白くて、実際に英語そのままを習うよりずっと良かったです
留学前に日本で留学先の英語の勉強が出来るセミナーをもっと開催して頂きたいです。
For Speaking & Discussion Practice [Flyer (in Japanese)]
How about discussing with Japanese students? In this program, you can talk about various topics with the paticipants in English.
International Students -- Please Note
Some participants may think that they aren't any good at speaking English, like you may not be good at Japanese. We would be grateful if you could speak English a little more slowly and suavely than usual. We would appreciate your understanding.
Date&Time
Location
(1)Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 4:40pm to 6:10pm
: Ikebukuro Library, 2F, Group Study Room #8
(2)Friday, October 27, 2017 - 1:25pm - 2:45pm
: Niiza Library, 2F, Group Study Room #1
(3)Friday, October 27, 2017 - 3:10pm - 4:30pm
: Niiza Library, 2F, Group Study Room #1
Lecturer
Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest
Language
English
*Lecturer can translate Japanese to English. Please feel free to enjoy discussion!
Material
Slide
Links
Assigned article
"Japan also on a learning curve with huge influx of overseas visitors"
*V-CampusID/Password required
Japanese title) 訪日外国人 摩擦を理解へのてこに
by The Asahi Shimbum, Jan. 21 2016, Morning edition, 636words
Practice Room
Group Study Room 8 was available as "Practice Room for Basic Phrase in discussion" from 2:30pm to 4:30pm on October 17. Students read the phrases aloud in this room with the lecturer.
*Participants may enter and leave as they please. And People who won't take part in this seminar can also use.
（Handout）
#Report (in Japanese only)
(1)At first, all participants intoroduced themself in English.
(2)Students wrote out their opinions on lecture's questions.
(3)Students tried to share their ideas, experiences and opinions in English.
(4)We were in a relaxed environment.
#Participants' Voices (in Japanese only)
講師の方がとても親しみやすく、はじめは不安でしたがとても楽しく終わることができました。
英語を上手にはなせないことがあまりプレッシャーにならず、とても楽しかったです。次は英語をレベルアップさせてまた参加したいです。
観光学部なのでテーマが観光でおもしろかったです。各学部対象にテーマを設定するのは良いなと思いました。
外部（観光業に勤めてない方）からの視点で作られていたのがよかった。もっと留学生で話したら、多様な見方ができると思った。
Spring 2017
LEVEL1 English Walk!
This program is a library orientation for English learners. You can go round the corner for English learning and overseas exposure.
- Period: Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 26
- Application：unnecessary
How to particpate
Please check the book exhibition at Ikebukuro library and Niiza library. The exhibition will begin on May 8.
LEVEL2 Effective Use of English Newspaper Databases
In this program, you can search the hottest topic by the foreign newspaper databases and confirm the trend in individual countries.
Date, Time, Venue
(1)12:25-13:25, Monday, May 15 at Lecture room 1 on 2nd floor at Ikebukuro library
(2)12:25-13:25, Tuesday, May 16 atMultipurpose Studio on 2nd floor at Niiza library
Database
(1)(2)Factiva.com
(2)FT.com
Lecturer
(1)(2)Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest
(3)Ai Koseki & Lauren Evans from Financial Times
Handout / Video
(1)(2)Slide / Video on May 15
(3)Video
- Language: Maily English is used, but the first lecturer on May 19 will speak Japanese.
*You can enter or exit any time during the event.
Fall 2016
LEVEL1 Seminars on English pronunciations
The lecturer, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and have an English instructor’s license, offers you the tips on English pronunciations. Get the useful tips on English pronunciations and find the shortest way to improve English conversations.
Time schedule
*All are the same contents.
Date&Time
(1)12:25-13:25, Tuesday, October 18
(2)12:25-13:25, Wednesday, October 19
(3)15:00-16:00, Wednesday, October 19
Venue
(1)(3)Ikebukuro library 2nd floor seminar room 1
(2) Niiza library 2nd floor multipurpose studio
Lecturer
Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and an English instructor's license.
Handout
Slide
Video
Ikebukuro / Niiza
*Japanese is used in this seminar.
Participants' voices
・これまで発音を丁寧に教えてもらう機会が少なかったので貴重な体験だった
・これから楽しく学習できそうなヒントを色々教えて頂いて良かったです
・中学や高校で発音についてきちんと学ばなかったので、改めて学ぶ機会があり、良かったです
・とても為になりました。今日学んだことを生かして頑張ります
・わかりやすく楽しかった
LEVEL2 Seminars on English class trials
We introduce libraries’ databases and tools, which are useful for daily learning and preparations of studying abroad in the form of English classes.
You can participate with ease as the lecturer uses easy English for Japanese students.
Taste the atmosphere of English classes. Of course foreign students can participate.
Time schedule
Date&Time
(1)16:45-17:45, Tuesday, October 18
(2)16:45-17:45, Wednesday, October 19
PVenue
Ikebukuro library 2nd floor seminar room 1
Database
(1) RefWorks
(2) Factiva.com
Lecturer
Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and an English instructor's license.
Handout
(1)RefWorks
(2)Factiva.com
Video
(1)RefWorks
(2)Factiva.com
*English is used in this seminar.
Participants' voices
・将来も使えそうなソフトの使い方を学ぶことができ、有意義な時間になりました
・将来、欧米で留学することについて実用的な作用がある
Exhibitions "Books on Japan"
We displayed English books about Japanese culture.
Some comments or questions about books, study abroad and foreign countries were on the message board.
- Start/End: October 19, 2017 - October 27, 2017
- Venue: Ikebukuro Library, 1F, Nearby New Arrival Books / Niiza Library, 1F, Left side through the Entrance
Seminar on English class trials Reservation required
We introduce libraries’ databases and tools, which are useful for daily learning and preparations of studying abroad in the form of English classes. You can participate with ease as the lecturer uses easy English for Japanese students. Taste the atmosphere of English classes. Of course International students can participate.
For Listening Practice
This is a English program that you can learn how to use "Factiva.com", a world newspaper database.
| Date&Time Location |
(1)Tuesday, October 17 - 12:20pm to 1:20pm : Ikebukuro Library, 2F, Lecture Room #2 (2)Friday, October 27 - 12:20pm to 1:20pm : Niiza Library, 2F, Multipurpose Studio |
|---|---|
| Database | Factiva.com, a world newspaper database |
| Lecturer | Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest |
| Language | English *Lecture sometimes speaks Japanese for Japanese students. |
| Handout | Handout |
*You can enter and exit any time during the event. Please feel free to join us!
#Participants' Voices (in Japanese only)
For Speaking & Discussion Practice [Flyer (in Japanese)]
How about discussing with Japanese students? In this program, you can talk about various topics with the paticipants in English.
International Students -- Please Note
Some participants may think that they aren't any good at speaking English, like you may not be good at Japanese. We would be grateful if you could speak English a little more slowly and suavely than usual. We would appreciate your understanding.
| Date&Time Location |
(1)Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 4:40pm to 6:10pm : Ikebukuro Library, 2F, Group Study Room #8 (2)Friday, October 27, 2017 - 1:25pm - 2:45pm : Niiza Library, 2F, Group Study Room #1 (3)Friday, October 27, 2017 - 3:10pm - 4:30pm : Niiza Library, 2F, Group Study Room #1 |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest |
| Language | English *Lecturer can translate Japanese to English. Please feel free to enjoy discussion! |
| Material | Slide Links |
"Japan also on a learning curve with huge influx of overseas visitors"
*V-CampusID/Password required
Japanese title) 訪日外国人 摩擦を理解へのてこに
by The Asahi Shimbum, Jan. 21 2016, Morning edition, 636words
Group Study Room 8 was available as "Practice Room for Basic Phrase in discussion" from 2:30pm to 4:30pm on October 17. Students read the phrases aloud in this room with the lecturer.
*Participants may enter and leave as they please. And People who won't take part in this seminar can also use.
（Handout）
#Report (in Japanese only)
(1)At first, all participants intoroduced themself in English.
(2)Students wrote out their opinions on lecture's questions.
(3)Students tried to share their ideas, experiences and opinions in English.
(4)We were in a relaxed environment.
#Participants' Voices (in Japanese only)
Spring 2017
LEVEL1 English Walk!
This program is a library orientation for English learners. You can go round the corner for English learning and overseas exposure.
- Period: Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 26
- Application：unnecessary
How to particpate
Please check the book exhibition at Ikebukuro library and Niiza library. The exhibition will begin on May 8.
LEVEL2 Effective Use of English Newspaper Databases
In this program, you can search the hottest topic by the foreign newspaper databases and confirm the trend in individual countries.
| Date, Time, Venue | (1)12:25-13:25, Monday, May 15 at Lecture room 1 on 2nd floor at Ikebukuro library (2)12:25-13:25, Tuesday, May 16 atMultipurpose Studio on 2nd floor at Niiza library |
|---|---|
| Database | (1)(2)Factiva.com (2)FT.com |
| Lecturer | (1)(2)Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest (3)Ai Koseki & Lauren Evans from Financial Times |
| Handout / Video | (1)(2)Slide / Video on May 15 (3)Video |
- Language: Maily English is used, but the first lecturer on May 19 will speak Japanese. *You can enter or exit any time during the event.
Fall 2016
LEVEL1 Seminars on English pronunciations
The lecturer, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and have an English instructor’s license, offers you the tips on English pronunciations. Get the useful tips on English pronunciations and find the shortest way to improve English conversations.
Time schedule
*All are the same contents.| Date&Time | (1)12:25-13:25, Tuesday, October 18 (2)12:25-13:25, Wednesday, October 19 (3)15:00-16:00, Wednesday, October 19 |
|---|---|
| Venue | (1)(3)Ikebukuro library 2nd floor seminar room 1 (2) Niiza library 2nd floor multipurpose studio |
| Lecturer | Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and an English instructor's license. |
| Handout | Slide |
| Video | Ikebukuro / Niiza |
Participants' voices
・これまで発音を丁寧に教えてもらう機会が少なかったので貴重な体験だった・これから楽しく学習できそうなヒントを色々教えて頂いて良かったです
・中学や高校で発音についてきちんと学ばなかったので、改めて学ぶ機会があり、良かったです
・とても為になりました。今日学んだことを生かして頑張ります
・わかりやすく楽しかった
LEVEL2 Seminars on English class trials
We introduce libraries’ databases and tools, which are useful for daily learning and preparations of studying abroad in the form of English classes. You can participate with ease as the lecturer uses easy English for Japanese students. Taste the atmosphere of English classes. Of course foreign students can participate.
Time schedule
| Date&Time | (1)16:45-17:45, Tuesday, October 18 (2)16:45-17:45, Wednesday, October 19 |
|---|---|
| PVenue | Ikebukuro library 2nd floor seminar room 1 |
| Database | (1) RefWorks (2) Factiva.com |
| Lecturer | Shun Kobayashi from ProQuest, who have a master's degree in education from University of Cambridge and an English instructor's license. |
| Handout | (1)RefWorks (2)Factiva.com |
| Video | (1)RefWorks (2)Factiva.com |
Participants' voices
・将来も使えそうなソフトの使い方を学ぶことができ、有意義な時間になりました・将来、欧米で留学することについて実用的な作用がある
