In line with its major task of supporting foreign city residents, OIEA has been revitalizing its effort in providing Japanese Language classes to non-Japanese speakers.

"Words" are used to express a nation's culture, and at the same time, become tools of international exchange. For non-Japanese citizens who are residing here in Japan, "Nihongo" (Japanese language) is an indispensable tool for survival. In this lecture series, we will delve into the world of Japanese Language Volunteer Teachers. We welcome anyone who is interested in improving his/her teaching craft or would want to try Japanese language teaching in the future.

Organizer	Okaya International Exchange Association
Date/Time	Jan. 13, 20, 27, 2010 (Wednesdays) 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Venue	Training Room 7, Culture Center, Ilf Plaza
Target Audience	Anyone who is interested in becoming a Japanese Language Volunteer. (Requires high-level of Japanese Language proficiency)
Course Instructor	Ms. Michiko Kamijo, FUREAI Japanese Language Volunteer Class
Course Fee	Free
Available slots	30 students
How to apply	Contact OIEA Tel. 24-3226 on or before December 25, 2009 (Friday)

Course Schedule:

Meeting	Date	(Scheduled) Course Topics
1st	January 13 (Wednesday)	The Japanese Language Volunteer at present What does a Japanese Language Volunteer do? How does one volunteer to be a Japanese Language teacher
2nd	January 20 (Wednesday)	Japanese Language Teaching Methods Choosing the suitable teaching materials
3rd	January 27 (Wednesday)	The future of Japanese Language Classes OIEA Japanese Classes Questions