On
the international stage and in the business arena, the
ability to discuss effectively is crucial.
Unfortunately, we all know some boring examples―where
some people don't speak out, or where one person talks
too much . . . or when the discussion itself is not
stimulating.
These problems cannot be solved by language skills alone.
( These problems happen even in Japanese, right?)
What
you need, together with your English skills, are Discussion
Skills.
You
need the techniques to be an effective participant,
and the ability to use appropriate expressions to successfully
convey your thoughts.
What you need is CURRENT ENGLISH COURSE.
| The World
is the Textbook
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The
"textbook" of this course is the news of the
world. Topics will range from politics and business
to sports and entertainment. We will discuss international
events that concern Japan, as well as issues that concern
your own life.
Reading material will be given out one week before each
discussion. And through it, you will have a chance to
learn important English vocabulary and gain cultural
insights. Don't worry that you are not "knowledgeable"
about world events. One of the benefits of this course
is that you will gain knowledge through
the lessons.
In class, you will learn how to effectively "speak
out." You will gain the skills to concisely and
confidently state your opinions in English. You will
acquire the know-how to debate assertively and to interrupt
politely.
And
one more important point. This is the most unique aspect
of CURRENT ENGLISH COURSE:
We
will teach you to become a skillful Discussion
Leader. We will show you how to Manage
the speaking time of the participants, Motivate
the group to keep its energy, and Navigate
the course of the discussion.
Sounds
challenging, doesn't it? But there is a reason for doing
this. A big reason. The most effective way to develop
Discussion Skills is by becoming a leader
of a discussion! When you become a leader, you gain
a heightened awareness of all the skills
needed to conduct a successful discussion.
Again
and again, we have found that this activity dramatically
enhances a student's excellence, both as a discussion
participant and as an English communicator. And this
ability will give you a huge advantage when you step
into real-life discussions (including tele-conferences)
with a group of native English speakers.
Throughout
the years in CURRENT ENGLISH COURSE, we have
seen many wonderful results.
Each
and every week, our classes are filled with laughter
and excitement, with lively discussions and debates!
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