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(1) Fluency and Collocations; (2) Student Reading Habits and Perceptions

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: (1) Dave Robinson; (2) Richard Lemmer

Fluency and Collocations by Dave Robinson
A study Dave Robinson carried out suggests that learning collocations may be a way of helping students to improve their fluency. After a brief overview of the study, the presenter will describe how he judged fluency and collocations, and then he will discuss the results of the study.

Student Reading Habits and Perceptions: Before and After Extensive Reading by Richard Lemmer
Results of a pre and post questionnaire administered to students a in 15-week Extensive Reading courses will be presented. Reading habits in English, reading preferences, reading strategies, and perceived outcomes affecting reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition will be examined.

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 500 yen

Venue: Kibi International University Ekimae Campus; Room B 4th floor map

Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

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