Ibaraki JALT

Ibaraki JALT is a chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT).


Welcome!

Ibaraki JALT is a chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), an organization that promotes excellence in language learning, teaching, and research by providing opportunities for those involved in language education to meet, share, and collaborate. 

As a local chapter, Ibaraki JALT holds events in Tsukuba, Mito, Hitachi, or online. At those events, we listen to invited speakers and chapter members share their latest research and classroom practices. Those events are also excellent opportunities for local language teachers to get to know each other. 

If you are already a member or interested in joining JALT, join us at our future events! We look forward to meeting you.


Coming up!

JALT 2024: The 50th Japan Association for Language Teaching International Conference

Moving JALT into the Future: Opportunity, Diversity, and Excellence

November 15 - 18, 2024 • Shizuoka Granship, Shizuoka, Japan

"Breaking in (to Research) is Hard to do!" 

Cecilia B-Ikeguchi with Writers' Peer Support Group

Saturday, November 16  13:00-14:30 (90 minutes)

Room: Hikae 1 (2F)

Join Cecilia and her colleagues from the Writers' Peer Support Group as they delve into the complexities and ethical challenges surrounding research and research writing!

In this insightful presentation, they’ll explore the nuanced decisions that researchers face and offer perspectives on responsible writing practices. 

Don’t miss this chance to engage with seasoned writers and researchers as they share valuable guidance for research publication!

"Enhancing English Instruction for Japanese Nursing Students

Martin Pauly with fellow nusrsing school teachers 

 Sunday, November 17 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (60 minutes)

Room: Hikae 1 (2F)

This forum is sponsored by the Japan Association for Nursing English Teaching. The moderator will introduce key challenges as language educators working with nursing students at Japanese universities. Panelists, experienced educators in the field, will share insightsand strategies on those challenges, including collaborating with content specialists, selecting textbooks, designing materials, managing large classes. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences as we collectively explore ideas for advancing nursing English education.

Ibaraki JALT Ignites!

📚 We are so proud of our members' accomplishments! 📚


David Yoshiba (2024), Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for English Communication

Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for English Communication: Common expressions and examples organized for learning 

David Yoshiba Hendrickson

Ibaraki Christian University 

Paperback publication date: 17/10/2024 

Ebook version: 22/10/2024.

“Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for English Communication” arranges phrasal verbs and similar expressions in order of the second element of the expression, i.e., by the part of the expression after the verb. It explains how the second element often determines the meaning of each expression and categorizes each meaning. For example, the book explains how “out” in phrasal verbs can have the meaning of “suddenly,” or “completely,” and how this combines with the verb to give the expression its meaning. These meanings are illustrated though example sentences. The 587-page book is available through Amazon.



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