~What teachers should do to make students cooperate with each other. ~
MARCH 14th: LW Skill-up Seminar “Book 4 BRIDGE”
Sun March 14th, 2021 Learning World Bk4 BRIDGE
【TIME】: 20:00-22:00 (including Q&A session)
【Book4 BRIDGE is for】
Students who completed BOOK3, English education experience over 4 – 5 years, getting ready for Junior-high school
【Book4 BRIDGE contents】
Be verb, plural nouns, Wh- interrogative sentences, third-person singular, progressive, adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, future tense, past tense, superlative, gerund, infinitive, etc.
Seminar focus:
How to use the textbook effectively, tips to keep your students motivated, preparing for Eiken test, how to prevent a slump, etc… full of useful tips and ideas!
【Presenter】：Kierryn Bowring (Yellow House)
Kierryn is from Australia and a resident of Japan for 20 years. He is a teacher with a great knowledge of the English-language-education system in Japan, approximately 300 students take lessons at his school.
He has experienced teaching with all Learning World textbooks and his seminars about his teaching ideas are suitable for Japanese children and are always well received.
【Fee】(All prices includes tax) ＊LW certification school price
2,500 yen / per seminar ＊1,500 yen / per seminar
*This event is eligible for “Mate Coupon”.
Contact us if you are uncertain about your Mate Coupon code : nintei@apricot-plaza.co.jp
・Zoom Meeting ID will be notified by email.
・Please set your Zoom ID with your name and prefecture. (i.e.: Tomoko, TOKYO)
・Please participate with your computer or tablet device. (No smartphones)
・Inquiries accepted by email until 10 am 2 days prior to each event at events@apricot-plaza.co.jp
・Please turn your camera on for this workshop
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【The workshop comes with a 30％OFF voucher 🎀】★30 % OFF All products on the e-APRICOT store! The voucher is valid until March 3rd, 2021. ⇒⇒The voucher will be sent by email after the payment has been processed. |
Have your red pen ready! Kierryn sensei will conduct you through Learning World textbooks and workbooks in these workshops. Please have your LW books presented to participate in the workshop.
Book 3 event is over. Thank you for participating! 118 teachers joined the event.
FEB 21 SUN Learning World Book3 Skill-up Seminar
【Book3 seminar focus】: Learning World starters: English education experience over 4 years from other textbooks. Learning World learners: After Book 2 textbook. 9-11 years old children with English experience.
【Book3 contents】: Review of Learning World series up toBook2, Imperative forms, singular and plural forms of nouns, adverbs, third-person plural, sentences starting with Who, exclamatory sentences, have to…, stop …ing, comparative/superlative, future tense, infinitive, past tense, past progressive, etc.
▼Book 2 Skill-Up Seminar live stream from the presenter Kierryn’s school YELLOW HOUSE (Jan 31 2021)
 Comparing to Book1 contents (Expressions) |
 How to expand children’s creativity (Unit 3-2) |
 Let’s make a FUNNY dog（Unit 4-2) |
 Kierryn’s idea for courage children to talk in English |
 Introducing Worksheet (Unit 5-1) |
 World’s weather（Unit 7-1) |
 Introducing new product HomeworkCard |
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Book 2 event is over. Thank you for participating! About 110 teachers joined the event.
Sun January 31st, 2021 Learning World Bk2
▲Characters from Book2
Book 2 workshop focus: English education experience over 4 years (4-10 years old),
After “READY” and “BOOK1” textbook.
Lessons with a sense of achievement to prevent a slump
-Present progressive, adjectives, interrogative adverbs, verbs, interrogative sentences, imperative forms, weather, preposition, exclamatory sentences, etc.
▼ “Learning World Bk1” Skill-Up Workshop (December 6th, 2020)
Book 1 event is over
Sun December 6th Learning World skill-ups Book1
【Zoom Event】20：00～22：00
Teaching ideas using Learning World Book1(For Elementary 1 -2 grades, English education experience between 0-3 years)
・How to expand skills
・Suitable activity for each level, bridge the gap of experience
・The reality of “Question Time（Chit Chat）” in early elementary grades
…and more!
Book 1 is for building a foundation of learning the English language. Teaching with Learning World textbooks? December 6th Zoom workshop is definitely a must-do event!
↓Previous Skill-up seminar “WELCOME” (live from Tokyo, November 15th)
↓Message from Kierryn-sensei for the next event “Book 1”
■Program
| 19：45～ | Meet & Greet | |
| Part 1 | 20：00～ 20:40 |
The Basics Book1 lesson basics |
| Part 2 | 20:40～ 21:30 |
Teaching with using Book 1 （Textbook, Workbook, Teaching aids, cards） |
| Part 3 | 21:35～ 22:00 |
Question Time |
【Workshop recommendtions】
★To improve teaching skills ★To develop each key skill classified by each textbook. ★To see other teachers’ lessons ★To recognize effective lesson styles by learning the English education curriculum in Japanese Elementary schools ★To get through an unpopular UNIT
【Contents】
Guidance per Activity / Cautions per age / Adjustment levels / Preventing slump etc… Fill your textbooks with crib notes♪
※ Screen OFF mode not accepted
※ The workshop consists of 5 courses: A certificate will be awarded to those who participated in all 5 sessions.
FEB 28 2021 “ZOOM Metting for Online Lessons”
Mariko Sunada will share her practical ideas for online lessons using Learning World! This event will be treated from Houston, Texas.
Theme: Messages from teachers to students
The focus of this event is what kind of messages students should receive from teachers. Refer to topics in Learning World course books, we will introduce how teachers can help students to lead online lessons, and how to keep students concentrated in online lessons.
【DATE】 SUN FEB 28th 21:00～22:30
【INSTRUCTOR】 Mariko Sunada from Houston, US (Tsunagaru Eigo english studio)
【Using Materials】 Learning World Book2,3,4 *penciled-in
【FEE】 1,000yen (tax included)
*Please subscribe to our email magazine to apply for this event. Click here for subscription
【Application】2Please apply and fulfill your payment by 12pm Friday Feb 26th.
The ratio of online learning system in public schools in Japan is still as low as 5%. For private English language schools, getting used to online lessons (Zoom) is essential to keep the quality of lessons so students will be able to continue learning. Do you want to get better in teaching online? Join this event and get useful knowledge and ideas for online lessons!
■About Mariko Sunada
Supervisor of「Tsunagaru Eigo english studio」since 2013. She has been using Learning World coursebooks since her school was established. After being a member of APRICOT Mate, she completed APRICOT Teachers Training Course (instructor: Mikiko Nakamoto)in 2015 and her organization became a member of Learning World registered school. With her second opportunity to work in the US, she started online lessons for Japanese students from April 2019. In her personal life she has three daughters who are High-school, Junior-high and elementary school students. Hobbies: watching movies, reading, cooking, Yoga, dancing and singing.
[Sun Nov 8 ] Zoom Meeting
Nov 8（Sun）Zoom Meeting
Online lesson ideas for Elementary school and Junior high students!
Teaching English online:
Mariko Sunada will share her ideas and direction for online lessons using “Learning World” textbooks!
Practical Lessons with “Zoom” in detail
【Date】 November 8（Sun）21：00～22：30
【Instructor】 Mariko Sunada（from Houston Texas) Tsunagaru Eigo english studio
【Teaching Materials】 Learning World Book1, 2, 3, 4
【Fee】 1,000yen（tax- included）
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★Message from APRICOT
Starting online lessons using “Learning World” textbooks?
We look forward to your participation in this seminar!
▼pics from the previous Zoom Meeting (Aug 23)
Learning World on-demand Workshop 2020
Learning World Workshop 2020 ON-DEMAND
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Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus infection, we have decided to postpone our workshop events in Nagoya and Tokyo… but On Demand service will be available as scheduled🎵 Access to our workshop right from your computer!
<Workshop 2020 Theme>
-To be a successful school in the long run-
Learning from a long-serving teacher: How to teach the 4 key skills in English-language school.
【PROGRAM】
*Photos from Workshop 2020 at Osaka venue on Feb 23 2020
■ON-DEMAND Workshop Price ：3,300yen（tax included）
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Click here to order and pay ON-DEMAND service (Application is due March 25)
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We will send you an email with URL, ID, and password once we receive your payment. *The email will be sent from March 12
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Access to the URL from a PC or other device that has an internet connection. Login with the ID and the password stated in the email. (On-demand workshop will be available from March 16. )
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Choose the program you like to watch! (5 sessions)
| ◆Presenter: Kierryn Bowring（YELLOW HOUSE, Ishikawa/Learning World registered school）
He has been teaching English to kids from toddlers to junior-high students using “Learning World” for about 15 years since he established his school in 2005. Brushing up on his teaching style continuously to meet the changes in generations and trends. |
★Special offer★
15% OFF coupon for our online store e-APRICOT
※Coupon code will be stated in the email of ON DEMAND ID & password.
Workshop 2020 Spring : SUN 23 Feb in Osaka / SUN 1 Mar in Nagoya / SUN 8 Mar in Tokyo
*Nagoya and Tokyo events have been postponed *
~To be a successful school in the long run~
Learning from a long-serving teacher : How to teach the 4 key skills in English-language school
■Osaka SUN 23 FEB ’20 12:00～16:50
■Nagoya SUN 1 MAR ’20 12:00～16:50 postponed
■Tokyo SUN 8 MAR ’20 12:00～16:50 postponed
★ON DEMAND： 16-31 MAR *penciled-in
Teacher Kierryn, the presenter of 2019 Autumn seminar will discuss lessons from Elementary to Junior-high school levels.
Also, we will respond to many teachers’ requests about preparing for a new school year, via the following topics:
★Teaching ideas with each textbook for the first two months of a new school year.
★Tips to create a class with children.
★How to advise parents and students.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE *Exhibition booth opens from 11:45
| ♪ | 12:00～12:25 | Meet ‘n Greet Meet and greet the teacher Kierryn! |
| １ | 12:30～13:20 | How to develop key skills with “Learning World” ~classified by level (textbook) and age~
・Presenter: Kierryn (Osaka & Nagoya), Hiromi Kawahara (Tokyo) ～10min break～ |
| ２ | 13:30～14:20 | 【Activity１】 Build a foundation in the early elementary levels ＊ To “WELCOME～Book 1″
～20min break～ |
| ３ | 14:40～15:30 | 【Activity２】 Lessons with a sense of achievement to prevent a slump ＊Book 1,2,3
～10min break～ |
| ４ | 15:40～16:20 | 【Avtivity３】 Why “BRIDGE” is recommended for the 5th grade? How to teach using a textbook with rich content. ＊Book 4（BRIDGE) |
| ５ | 16:20～16:50 | Let’s Share! ～Share your thoughts and ideas～ |
★non-reserved seats only ★beverage permitted entry to the venue ★There will be a coffee service♪
Venues
■Osaka (SUN 23 FEB) : TKP GARDEN CITY OSAKA YODOYABASHI [Banquet Hall 10B]
| ・5 minute walk from Yodoyabashi station / Midosuji Line (Exit 8) ・5 minute walk from Yodoyabashi station / Keihan Line (Exit 19) ・5 minute walk from Kitahama station / Sakaisuji Line (Exit 2) |
■Naoya (SUN 1 MAR) : GARDEN CITY PREMIUM NAGOYA SHINKANSENGUCHI [Banquet Hall 7A]
・3 minute walk from JR Nagoya station (Taikodori Exit)
■Tokyo (SUN 8 MAR) : TKP TOKYO NIHOMBASHI Conference Center [Hall５A]
・1 minute walk from Nihombashi station / Asakusa Line and Ginza Line (A1 Exit)
・4 minute walk from JR Tokyo station (Nihombashi Exit)
（Please note Osaka and Tokyo venues will be different from 2019 AUTUMN event)
All items 15% OFF at Exhibition booth! Credit cards accepted. Delivery service available.
★★Fun Raffle★★
There will be a raffle after the “Let’s Share” (Question Time) with useful prizes for lessons♪
*Applications are processed on a first come first serve basis
■WORKSHOP attendance fee：3,300yen (incl.tax) ★APRICOT Mate member price : 2,200yen (incl.tax)
★Apply and pay online from here!
| ▼Advance payment at Post Office (郵便振替) ■WORK SHOP attendance fee ： 3,300yen (tax included) ★Learning World registered school /APRICOT Mates Member price : 2,200yen (tax included) 【account number (郵便振替)】 00130-8-401317 account holder : アプリコット出版株式会社 ※Please complete the payment with the name of attendee(s) up until 3 days before each event date. *Attendance fee at reception on the event day will be 3,500yen (incl. tax) |
Presenter: Kierryn Bowring（YELLOW HOUSE, Ishikawa/Learning World registered school）
He has been teaching English to kids from toddlers to junior-high students using “Learning World” for about 15 years since he established his school in 2005. Brushing up on his teaching style continuously to meet the changes in generations and trends.
ON DEMAND
ON DEMAND service for people who won’t be able to attend the venue is scheduled from the 16th to the 31st of March 2020. The recordings at Tokyo venue will be available on demand. You can play the video as many times as you like. It is available 24 hours a day throughout the service duration!
| ■ON DEMAND Price : 3,300yen (tax included)
■WORKSHOP attendance fee + ON DEMAND option : 4,400yen (tax included) |
