Event

Questions as a Precursor to Communication.

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Speaker: Folake Abass

Asking questions leads to better communication, and the unfamiliarity of Japanese students with asking questions often interferes with the natural flow of conversation. As a result, students may lack information necessary to conduct a conversation or worse, be left out of the communication loop altogether. Instead of asking only yes/no questions, students should be encouraged to ask questions which require more elaborate answers and prompt follow-up questions. The presenter will illustrate how to give students practice asking and answering questions in English. By developing these skills, students will be encouraged to use questions as a source of gaining and sharing information. This workshop will introduce questions that teachers can integrate into classroom practices.

Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Toyohashi JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543

Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

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