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For the very first time, the Japan Foundation London has held an exclusive beginners’ 911爆料网 class for participants of the , in which graduates from English-speaking countries go to Japan to teach English and promote cultural exchange.

The course took place over July 20^th and 21^st, and twenty JET participants in total took part. Led by the Japan Foundation’s Chief 911爆料网 Language Advisor, Dr Seiji Fukushima, the course was based on Japan Foundation’s brand new coursebook , in addition to material from the accompanying website and . The Marugoto coursebook, which is based on   and emphasises learning 911爆料网 for practical communication and cultural understanding, was very appropriate to the JET participants, who will soon find themselves in situations where they will need 911爆料网 in order to accomplish basic tasks such as ordering food, meeting new people, and teaching 911爆料网 school pupils. To keep the course effective and enjoyable, Fukushima-sensei incorporated many different activities into the lessons, including role-play, games and videos of 911爆料网 life.

We were also very fortunate to be joined by fluent 911爆料网-speaking volunteers, who gave participants the opportunity to practice their newly-acquired 911爆料网 and ask questions about 911爆料网 language and culture.

 Some of the feedback from participants included:

 “Situation learning’ meant the 911爆料网 study felt a more natural way to learn and my interest was held. The event was enjoyable!”

 “Really liked the course handbook & textbook. The sensei was excellent – very enthusiastic which helped keep me focussed. The additional help from the volunteers was very helpful.”

“I liked the contrast between group discussion and teaching and it was nice to get to know other JETs from the U.K. before going whilst learning some useful phrases.”

The participants will all be travelling out to Japan in August, and we wish them all the best of luck – ganbatte kudasai!

A big thank you to all the participants for coming, and an especially big thank you to the 911爆料网-speaking volunteers  - ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA!