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SUMMARY:Teacher Workshop: "Conversation Classes and Speaking Training"
DESCRIPTION:(scroll down for English)\nジャパン ファウンデーション トロント（JFT）\n日本語教師研修のお知らせ\n2014年5月3日（土） \nジャパン ファウンデーション トロント（以下、JFT）では、トロント近郊の日本語の先生方が日本語の教え方について学び合うことのできる場の提供を目指し、2014年度、全4回の日 本語教師研修を実施する運びとなりました。第1回目は、下記の通り、会話の授業に関するワークショップを実施いたします。日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方 なら、どなたにもご参加いただける内容ですので、皆さま奮ってご参加ください。 \n参加ご希望の方は、本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n記\nテーマ：会話の授業と話す訓練\n学習者のニーズは多様ですが、多くの人が日本語で話せるようになりたいと思っているのではないでしょうか。「会話ができるようになりたい」という学習者の 力を伸ばすにはどうしたらいいのでしょうか。今回は話す力を育てるのに役立つ活動を参加者の皆さんに体験していただきたいと思います。 \n日時：2014年5月3日（土）　午後1時30分　~　午後4時30分　  開場：午後1時\n会場：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n131 Bloor Street West\, 2nd Floor of the Colonnade\n参加費：無料\n講師：　田中香織   ktanaka@jftor.org\n講師紹介\n2013年8月より、ジャパン　ファウンデーション　トロントにてプランニング・オフィサーとして勤務。台南・台中YMCA同盟日本語講師、稲江高校（在 台北）専任講師、群馬大学国際教育・研究センター非常勤講師、ポーランド国立ヤギェロン大学日本学科講師（ジャパンファウンデーション派遣日本語専門家） 等、様々な現場での日本語教育経験の他、日本語教師養成講座講師、ボランティア教師研修会講師等、教師研修の経験も豊富。 \n本研修に関するお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子            nsaito@jftor.org  416‐966‐1600 ext. 224 \n \nThe Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT)\nWorkshop for Japanese-Language Teachers\nSaturday\, May 3rd\nIn 2014\, The Japan Foundation\, Toronto (JFT) will hold four workshops which aim to provide a place for teachers to learn together about teaching Japanese language. The first workshop\, suitable for anyone who is interested in teaching Japanese\, will deal with conversation classes. Please join us!\nScroll down to register for this event \nTheme：Conversation classes and speaking training\nLearners have various reasons for studying Japanese\, but for many\, oral communication in Japanese is a high priority. How can we help those who say “I would like to be able to speak”?  In this workshop\, participants will engage in activities that will improve learners’ speaking abilities. \nDate and Time：Saturday\, May 3rd 2014   13:30～16:30           Doors open at 13:00\nLocation：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\n131 Bloor Street West\, 2nd Floor of the Colonnade\nRegistration Fee：Free\nInstructor：Kaori Tanaka            ktanaka@jftor.org \nInstructor’s Introduction:\nKaori Tanaka has been the Japanese Language Planning Officer at The Japan Foundation\, Toronto since August 2013 and has extensive experience teaching Japanese full-time in Taiwan at Tainan YMCA\, Taichung YMCA\, and Dao Jiang Senior High School (Taipei) and working as a Japanese Language Specialist in Krakow\, Poland at Jagiellonian University. She has also taught part-time at Gunma University\, and conducted Japanese Teacher Training Programs and Teaching Seminars for volunteer teachers. \nFor inquiries about this workshop：Noriko Saito  nsaito@jftor.org or 416-966-1600 ext. 224 \nScroll down to register for this event
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/jft-workshop-for-japan-ese-language-teachers/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140511T143000
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SUMMARY:TCAF Talk: Akira Himekawa in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Discussion by the manga creators of Zelda and My Little Pony\nAkira Himekawa is the talented manga-ka behind some of the most popular\, bestselling manga on both sides of the Pacific! But Akira Himekawa is actually two different women\, A. Honda and S. Nagano\, working under the same pen-name to write\, draw\, and produce fantastic manga! The creators of ten volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga published by VIZ Media\, and My Little Pony: The Manga\, published in Japan by Shogakukan\, will discuss their long and varied careers\, and what it’s like to work as a team! \nAkira Himekawa will be available to sign books after the event. \nTo register\, scroll down and fill out the web form\, or call (416) 966-1600 x102 and leave your name\, phone number and total number of guests. \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/akira-himekawa-in-conversation/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:TCAF Talk: The Future of the Manga Industry
DESCRIPTION:An Interview with Yohei Sadoshima\nFounder and CEO\, Cork Inc.\nYohei Sadoshima is the Founder and CEO of literary agency Cork Inc. Representing numerous authors and manga creators (including TCAF Featured guest Moyoco Anno)\, Mr. Sadoshima is in an unique position to observe the state of the manga industry\, and where the industry may be headed in the future. New publishing styles\, international collaborations\, and creator driven work? Anything is possible! Please join us for this lively interview! \nTo register\, scroll down and fill out the web form\, or call (416) 966-1600 x103 and leave your name\, phone number and total number of guests.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/the-manga-industry-and-its-future/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140512T190000
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SUMMARY:Slide lecture and paper thread-making demonstration by Hiroko Karuno
DESCRIPTION:Hiroko Karuno\, author of the recently published book Kigami and Kami-ito: Japanese Handmade Paper and Thread\, presents a slide lecture on the process of Japanese hand papermaking  and the traditional uses of this paper in Japan. She will then demonstrate how to transform it into thread suitable for weaving into a wearable textile called shifu which has a long history in Japanese culture. This uniquely detailed method will be presented step-by-step\, as it is documented in the book. There will also be an opportunity to see examples of cloth made by the author from handmade paper thread. \nHiroko Karuno is an expert spinner\, weaver\, and dyer who has exhibited her shifu and taught numerous workshops in Japan and in Canada. In 2010 she created a special installation of shifu in Nara\, Japan\, in celebration of the 1300th anniversary of the city’s establishment as the capital. She lives in Toronto\, Canada. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Thank you for your interest.\n \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/slide-lecture-and-paper-making-demonstration-by-hiroko-karuno/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20140523T200000
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SUMMARY:Sing into the Night
DESCRIPTION:What better way to start the weekend than with a bit of karaoke?! Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto to not only learn a Japanese song\, but also learn the meaning while getting a chance to work on your Japanese pronunciation\, After this class you will be able to surprise your friends with your newly acquired ability to sing in Japanese! \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014lets_sing/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140524
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SUMMARY:Library Display: Yokai\, Obake and Yurei through July 26→
DESCRIPTION:Visit the library\, learn about Japanese monsters and ghosts\, and add your own creation to our “yokai parade” scroll! \nrelated library materials \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/library-display-yokai-obake-and-yurei/2014-05-24/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto will be open from 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday\, May 24 and Sunday\, May 25 for Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf. \nThis year’s theme is “Secrets and Spirits … Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door”. You can learn about Japanese ghosts\, monsters and spirits in the library\, and hear Japanese ghost storytelling! \nNo RSVP necessary\, each performance is about 10 min. \nInquiry: library@jftor.org or 416-966-2935 \n\n\n\nSaturday at 1:30 and 3:30: “Singing skull ” story and guitar playing by Yusuke Tanaka\nSunday at 1:30 and 3:00: ” Snow woman” by Sharon Isac\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe 15th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf is a city-wide celebration offering free\, rare access to more than 155 architecturally\, historically\, culturally and socially significant buildings across Toronto. \nThis year’s theme is Secrets and Spirits… Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door. Close to 80 locations feature secret spaces\, stories of spirit sightings and unexplained mysteries. Look for the mysterious keyhole icon while browsing the list of participating buildings or walking tours. \nDoors Open is produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the broader community.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/doors-open-toronto-2/2014-05-24/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20140529T183000
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SUMMARY:Japanese in Manga
DESCRIPTION:Interested in Manga? Interested in Japanese but don’t know where to begin? Join us at the Japan Foundation Toronto for an introductory class to Japanese in Manga! We will look at a variety of sound effects\, the different ways to refer to people in Japanese like Watashi (私) and Ore (俺、オレ)\, as well as look at written Japanese and the tools used to make manga. \nOptional textbook Kana de Manga – A fun\, easy way to learn the ABCs of Japanese available to purchase for $8 (cash only please) \n– This class is currently full –\nIf you are interested in participating in this class you are free to leave your information on the waiting list at the bottom of the page and we will contact you should a space become available.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/2014japanese_manga/
LOCATION:2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, M4W 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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