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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (63)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会では、授業で実践したことや感じていることなどを小グループで共有し合います。これからしてみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第63回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2025年4月29日（火）6:00pm ～ 7:00pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nEvent Time Announcer – Sawakai 63 \nトピック：トロント大学　善積先生のお話「カナダで話されている日本語を、教材にしてみました！」 \nカナダには日本語を話すいくつものコミュニティが存在しており、それぞれの歴史や背景により日本とは少し異なる日本語やコミュニケーションの特徴が見られることがあります。トロント大学の善積先生より、カナダの日系2世の方々の日本語を教材として行った授業について、その取り組みの意義、活動内容、日本語学習者の気づきや感想などを共有していただきます。その後、時間があれば参加者の皆様と一緒にこのトピックについて話し合いを予定しています。善積先生やカナダ各地の先生方とお話ししたい方々、是非、ご参加ください！ \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai250429/
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T160000
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CREATED:20250318T150846Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Japanese Linguistics Workshop for  Japanese Language Teachers: Workshop on Expressions Specific to the Japanese Language
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師のための日本語言語学研修\n日本語に特有の主観的表現に関するワークショップ\n日本語に特有とされる主観的表現（受身形や授受表現など）の特徴とその教え方について、改めて見直してみませんか。現職の先生方とともに日本語言語学についての知識の共有や教授法の情報交換を行いたいと思います。同研修はオンラインで行う予定です。 \n日本語教師の方を対象としていますが、日本語教育にご興味をお持ちの方なら、どなたでもご参加いただけます。 \n日時：2025年4月13日（日）\n4:00pm ～ 6:00pm（東部夏時間） \n講師：矢吹ソウ典子　先生（ヨーク大学） \n対象者：\n日本語教師で、以下に同意される方\n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n定員：オンライン　５０名まで\n＊お申し込みが定員を超える場合は、カナダ在住で現在教えていらっしゃる方を優先しますので、予めご了承願います。 \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子 Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/workshop250413/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T193000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T183000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250328T183000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T203000
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SUMMARY:JFT Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語を外国語として観てみよう！\n―「外国語として日本語を学ぶ人たち」ともっと分かりやすく\n楽しく話すために ―\nカナダの人たちに日本語を教えてみたい方、日本語教育のボランティアを行っている方、継承語教育に関わっている方を主な対象として、日本語学習者と楽しく話すためにどのような点に気をつけるべきかについて参加者と一緒に考えます。 \n日時：①2025年2月22日（土）②3月21日（金） \n　　　5:00pm ～ 6:30pm（山岳部標準時）　7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：①2月14日（金）②3月14日（金） \n※①、②の研修内容は同じです。ご都合のよろしい日時をお選びください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、カナダの人たちに日本を教えてみたい方、日本語経教育のボランティアの方、継承語教育に関わっている方、日本語教師の方などで、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※事前課題ができる人\n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修内容：日本語を外国語として学んでいる人たちと日本語で分かりやすく話ができるように、\n以下の５つのポイントについて一緒に考えましょう！ \n\n話し方\n語彙\n文体\n文法・文章\n非言語情報\n\nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n事前課題：\n写真（１～3枚まで）を使って、「出来るだけ簡単な日本語で一分以内の自己紹介」をワードやパワーポイントで準備しておいてください。 \n講師：中込達哉（国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/24workshop/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T193000
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
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SUMMARY:Lecture on the Job of “Interpreter”
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of this lecture on our YouTube channel\n\nLecture on the Job of “Interpreter”\nFriday\, March 7\, 6:30 PM (EST) | Online \nMs. Chieko Bond\, a Canadian government-certified conference and simultaneous interpreter\, will give a lecture on her work. Interpreters play a vital role in cultural exchange\, but many people are also curious about their work outside of this context\, as well as their current placement in North America. Ms. Bond\, who has been at the forefront of the industry for many years\, will talk in detail about her experience. \nFor those who live in Canada\, a little bit of interpreting is a daily occurrence\, but why not take this opportunity to learn about the professional work of interpreters who are also a bridge for cultural exchange? This event is open to everyone. We especially welcome those interested in pursuing a career as an interpreter or those who were born and raised here and speak both English and Japanese. \nIf you wish to attend\, please register below. \n*RSVP Required – This event will be exclusively livestreamed on the Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s official YouTube channel. \nSpeaker: \nChieko Bond\, MScM \n\nPresident\, Mixing Lab Inc.\nConference/simultaneous interpreter accredited by the Canadian government\nTranslator\nRepresentative of the City of Sagamihara in Toronto\n\nMasters of Science in Management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Graduated from Department of English Literature of Hiroshima University. After working for Mazda Motor Company\, Ford Motor Corporation\, and the Ontario Government Tokyo office\, she moved to Canada in December 1990. Certified by the Canadian government as a conference and simultaneous interpreter\, she has interpreted for prime ministers and cabinet ministers at bilateral and multilateral meetings\, including G7/G20 summits and ministerial meetings. Interpreted for negotiations of agreements between Canada and Japan and working level talks. Worked in all continents at public and private international conferences\, bilateral meetings\, business meeting\, IRs\, litigations\, and audits. During the COVID years\, established a virtual business accelerator for SMEs in Japan and served as Director of Business Development\, facilitator\, and a business consultant supporting joint business and technology development between Canadian and Japanese companies. She represents the City of Sagamihara\, Japan to maintain and promote its partnership city relationship with Toronto. Worked as a consulting translator for companies and organizations including legal/risk management division of a multi-national company. \n\n「通訳者」というお仕事についての講演会\n3月7日（金）6:30 PM（EST）　オンライン \nカナダ政府公認の会議・同時通訳者として活躍されているボンド智江子氏による講演会を実施します。文化交流に通訳者は必要不可欠ですが、文化交流以外でも実際に行っている業務内容や、通訳者が現在置かれている北米の現状など、気になる方も多いのではないでしょうか。長年第一線で活躍されているご本人に詳しくお話しいただきます。 \nカナダ在住の方々にとっては、ちょっとした通訳は日々体験されていることと思いますが、文化交流のかけ橋でもある通訳者のプロのお仕事についてこの機会に伺ってみませんか？どなたでもご参加いただけます。特に通訳のお仕事に興味がある方々、こちらで生まれ育って日英両言語が話せる方々等のご参加を歓迎します。 \nご参加ご希望の方は以下よりお申し込みください。 \n講演者：ボンド智江子氏 \n– Mixing Lab Inc.代表取締役 \n– カナダ政府公認会議・同時通訳者 \n– 翻訳家 \n– 在トロント相模原市上級代表 \nトロント・メトロポリタン大学経営学修士。広島大学文学部英文学科卒業。マツダ株式会社、フォード株式会社、オンタリオ州政府東京事務所を経て、1990年12月カナダへ。カナダ政府より会議・同時通訳者として認定され、G7/G20首脳会議・閣僚会議を含む二国間・多国間会議にて首相・閣僚の通訳を担当。日加間の協定交渉や実務者協議の通訳。全大陸で官民の国際会議、二国間会議、商談、IR、訴訟、監査に従事。COVIDによる非常事態時には、日本の中小企業向けのバーチャル・ビジネス・アクセラレーターを立ち上げ、事業開発ディレクター、ファシリテーター、ビジネス・コンサルタントとして、カナダと日本の企業間の共同事業や技術開発を支援。相模原市を代表し、トロント市とのパートナーシップを維持・促進。多国籍企業の法務/リスク管理部門を含む企業や組織のコンサルティング翻訳者としても働く。
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/interpreter/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215121Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215120Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20250206T181918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T195208Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:JFTオンライン日本語教師研修\n日本語を外国語として観てみよう！\n―「外国語として日本語を学ぶ人たち」ともっと分かりやすく\n楽しく話すために ―\nカナダの人たちに日本語を教えてみたい方、日本語教育のボランティアを行っている方、継承語教育に関わっている方を主な対象として、日本語学習者と楽しく話すためにどのような点に気をつけるべきかについて参加者と一緒に考えます。 \n日時：①2025年2月22日（土）②3月21日（金） \n　　　5:00pm ～ 6:30pm（山岳部標準時）　7:00pm ～ 8:30pm（東部標準時） \n　　　申込締切：①2月14日（金）②3月14日（金） \n※①、②の研修内容は同じです。ご都合のよろしい日時をお選びください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住で、カナダの人たちに日本を教えてみたい方、日本語経教育のボランティアの方、継承語教育に関わっている方、日本語教師の方などで、以下に同意される方（先着30名まで） \n※事前課題ができる人\n※グループワーク中はカメラオンで参加できる人（聴講不可）\n※作業があるため、PCで参加できる人（スマホ、タブレットでの参加は不可） \n使用言語：日本語 \n研修内容：日本語を外国語として学んでいる人たちと日本語で分かりやすく話ができるように、\n以下の５つのポイントについて一緒に考えましょう！ \n\n話し方\n語彙\n文体\n文法・文章\n非言語情報\n\nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n事前課題：\n写真（１～3枚まで）を使って、「出来るだけ簡単な日本語で一分以内の自己紹介」をワードやパワーポイントで準備しておいてください。 \n講師：中込達哉（国際交流基金派遣日本語上級専門家、アルバータ州教育省日本語教育アドバイザー） \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/24workshop/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215119Z
UID:100558-1740162600-1740166200@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215119Z
UID:100557-1739557800-1739561400@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20250128T161920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T165452Z
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SUMMARY:First Love and Beyond: Author SHIMAMOTO Rio on Japanese Romance Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all those who participated in the live-streamed talk event! A recorded video of this event is now available on our YouTube channel!\nSharing some comments from our participants who agreed to share their feedback!\n\n“It was so nice to hear the author speak in her native language – it added so much subtlety and feelings. It’s great that your organization provides space to so many different authors\, artists\, etc. And the translation – I really appreciated how natural it was\, how it created a connection to Ms. Rio Shimamoto. Thank you.”—MK  \n“Thank you for the wonderful interview with the author. I am so happy that these opportunities are available online so that people around the world can attend.” — Anonymous\n“I really enjoyed. Online talk is the excellent way of this kind of event. The moderator’s interview were focused and good. ” — Anonymous\n“Through the conversation between Shimamoto and Shimotakahara I realized how experiences and stories that we have read shape our mindset. Really appreciated how detailed and well thought each question and answer was. I also realize how important it is to be concise. ” — Johan\n\nP.S The novel First Love is available in physical copies (ENG & JPN) and ebook format (ENG) at JFT Library—don’t miss out on this thought-provoking Japanese romance and psychological mystery! \n\n \n \nDive into the world of romance and storytelling with SHIMAMOTO Rio\, the celebrated Naoki Prize-winning author renowned for her masterful romance novels. Now that her award-winning novel First Love has been translated into English by Louise Heal Kawai for the first time\, she will share insights into her creative process\, writing journey\, and the allure of Japanese romance fiction. \nModerating the conversation will be Leslie Shimotakahara\, award-winning Canadian author\, adding her own literary perspective to this unforgettable dialogue. \n*The event will be held in English\, with English-Japanese interpretation provided by Jocelyne Allen. \n*RSVP Required – This event will be exclusively livestreamed on the Japan Foundation\, Toronto’s official YouTube channel. Viewers can submit questions to the guest author via YouTube live chats. Register below to receive the streaming URL. \n \n(c) Daisuke Hayata \nGuest Author\nRIO SHIMAMOTO (島本 理生) was born in Tokyo in 1983. In 2001\, she won the 44th Gunzo New Writers’ Prize for Silhouette\, and in 2003\, she won the 25th Noma Literary New Face Prize for Little by Little. In 2015\, she received the 21st Shimasei Renai Literature Award for Red and the 159th Naoki Prize for First Love in 2018. \n \nModerator\nLeslie Shimotakahara‘s memoir\, The Reading List\, won the Canada-Japan Literary Prize and has been recently translated into Japanese. She has written three other critically acclaimed novels\, After the Bloom\, Red Oblivion\, and Sisters of the Spruce. She completed a PhD in English at Brown University\, after which she returned to her hometown of Toronto\, where she now resides with her husband. Her fourth novel\, The Breakwater\, is forthcoming from Cormorant Books. \n \nABOUT THE BOOK\n First Love \n(The original Japanese version:『ファーストラヴ』)\nWritten by SHIMAMOTO Rio \nTranslated by Louise Heal Kawai \nPublished by Honford Star\, 2024 \n  \nUpon being arrested for the gruesome murder of her father\, all college student Kanna Hijiriyama tells the police is “It’s up to you to find the motive.” Amidst the media frenzy about the woman “too beautiful to be a killer\,” clinical psychologist Yuki Makabe is asked by Kanna’s lawyer to counsel the young woman as her trial approaches. Yuki slowly uncovers the dark history behind the relationships in Kanna’s life – with her father\, her mother\, and her “first love” – and discovers shocking inconsistencies in Kanna’s defense. \nWinner of the prestigious Naoki Prize and a Japanese bestseller\, First Love is part psychological drama\, part legal thriller. \n— from Publisher’s website \n \nRelated programming: \nJFT Book Club (Hybrid) – First Love by SHIMAMOTO Rio\n \nSaturday\, February 8\, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (EST) \nFor the upcoming JFT Book Club (Hybrid)\, we will discuss SHIMAMOTO Rio’s novel: First Love (the original Japanese version: 島本理生著『ファーストラヴ』). Join us in person or virtually to unravel the complexities of love\, family\, and hidden truths in this Naoki-award-winning mystery novel! \nDetails Here \n  \n \nThe Nighthawk’s First Love \nTuesday\, February 11\, 6:00PM (ET) \nJoin us for our Valentine’s film screening of The Nighthawk’s First Love (よだかの片想い)\, adapted from the novel of the same name from acclaimed romance author SHIMAMOTO Rio. The film follows graduate student Aiko who always had low self-esteem because of the birthmark on the left side of her face. When her story becomes part of a book\, and then adapted into a movie\, she falls for the director who accepts her as she is. \nDetails Here
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/first-love-and-beyond-shimamoto-rio/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Library,Talk Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto Library":MAILTO:library_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215118Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215117Z
UID:100555-1738693800-1738697400@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20250110T193503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T194955Z
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SUMMARY:Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Nihongo De Sodateyou 7th Online Seminar – Basic Knowledge and Practices for Supporting Children Developing Language Abroad.\n日本語で育てよう！ 第7回オンラインセミナー\n海外でことばを育てる子どもをサポートするための基礎知識と実践\n \n  \nカナダを中心に就学前のお子さんを持つ保護者や言葉の教育に関わる方々に向けて、『家庭でバイリンガル・トライリンガルを育てるー親と教師が知 っておきたい基礎知識　就学前を中心に』の編著者をお招きし、家庭で言葉を育てるために知っておくべき基礎知識やこれまでにわかっていることを、事例も紹介しながらかみくだいてお話いただきます。また、効果的に育てたい就学前の言葉がけややりとりの具体的な方法などもご紹介いただきます。 \n2025年2月2日（日）午後 1:30-3:30 （東部時間） \nお申込み：1月30日（木）までにこちらからお申込みください\n\n講師: 桶谷仁美先生 \nイースタンミシガン大学（EMU）世界言語学部教授。バイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育が専門。姫路ベトナム難民センター、トロント国語教室、トロント大学等を経て現在に至る。トロント大学（OISE）カリキュラム科博士課程卒業（カナダ政府Award受賞）。現在、バイリンガル・マルチリンガル子どもネット（BMCN）理事・副会長、ミシガン日本語継承センター理事、国際交流基金LA継承日本語プラットフォームプロジェクトアドバイザリーメンバー、デトロイトりんご会補習授業校とのバイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育プロジェクトの代表等も兼任。 \n企画/お問い合わせ： 日本語で育てよう! sodate2020@gmail.com \n共催：The Japan Foundation\, Toronto \n後援：Department of Languages\, Literatures\, and Cultures\, Queen’s University
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/nihongo-de-sodateyou7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other JFT Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215116Z
UID:99783-1738348200-1738351800@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215116Z
UID:99782-1737743400-1737747000@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241219T175337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T173941Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Through Japanese Contemporary Art: A Conversation with Canadian Curators
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, January 20\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)\nVenue: YouTube (livestream) \nJoin us for a livestream discussion with four Canadian art curators as they share their unique perspectives on the vibrant Japanese contemporary art scene. \nExplore the world of Japanese contemporary art with insights from four Canadian curators who visited over 20 art sites in Tokyo\, Gunma and Niigata from November 1 to 12\, 2024. This was part of the special program named The Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Curatorial Exchange Program\, designed to introduce the contemporary art scenes of Japan to the curators across the world and foster relationships between art experts. \nIn this online talk event\, the curators will share their authentic impressions\, key takeaways\, and thoughts on building future bridges between the two countries’ art projects. \n\nThe Speakers \n \nJohn G. Hampton | MacKenzie Art Gallery | Executive Director\, CEO\nJosée Drouin-Brisebois | National Gallery of Canada | Producer\, Senior Manager of National Engagement\nShaun Dacey | Richmond Art Gallery | Director\nSu Ying Strang | Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin | Executive Director \n\nThe moderator \nManabu Yahagi | Associate Curator\, Mori Art Museum \nManabu Yahagi is an associate curator at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. At the museum\, he curated solo presentations on Chen Chieh-Jen\, Oscar Murillo\, Hiraki Sawa\, and the Karrabing Film Collective\, and co-curated the exhibitions Stars: Six Contemporary Artists from Japan to the World\, MAM Research 009: Imagining Justice—Asian American Art Movements\, World Classroom: Contemporary Art through School Subjects\, Louise Bourgeois: I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you\, it was wonderful\, and Machine Love: Video Game\, AI and Contemporary Art. Before joining the museum\, he participated in the Whitney Independent Studies Program as a Helena Rubinstein Curatorial Fellow. He received his MA in History of Art from Columbia University\, New York. \n\n\nWhat is The Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Curatorial Exchange Program? \nThe Japan Foundation invites curators and professionals of contemporary arts with the aim of deepening understanding of Japanese contemporary arts overseas and facilitating the formation of networks among institutions and people involved in contemporary arts in the participating countries. \nThis program is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation. \nThis year\, 2024\, we invited 15 curators and professionals in the contemporary arts from the Americas (Canada and Brazil) and Europe (Germany\, Italy and Switzerland) for 11 days. In addition to meetings and discussions with Japanese curators and artists\, the groups of experts visited museums in many parts of Japan. \nhttps://tr.jpf.go.jp/2024ishibashi_jf_curatorial_ep/ \nhttps://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/culture/exhibit/exchange/curators_ishibashi/
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/curators-talk-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talk Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215115Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241218T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215103Z
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SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event-2/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T184000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241211T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T212855Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (62)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第62回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2025年1月8日（水）6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部時間）\nトピック：本年もどうぞよろしくお願いします。\n新しい年を迎え、今年の抱負や挑戦したいことなど、気軽にお話ししませんか？ \n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+62&iso=20250108T18&p1=250&am=40 \nお申し込み：以下のフォームよりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp \n 
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai250108/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241217
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241211T154203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T154334Z
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SUMMARY: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION: Online Japanese Grammar Boot Camp\n  \nLooking for a fun and productive way to spend this winter break? Are you a grammar enthusiast (or just want to practice Japanese)? \nLook no further. Join our online self-study boot camps and learn/practice Japanese grammar in your own time! \n \n \nWhat is this about? \nWe have two course offerings targeting different levels: \nStarter (A1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana and have some background studying Japanese (at least 3 months would be ideal).\nThis covers some basic grammar points e.g. numbers\, giving a simple self-introduction\, talking about family\, food\, where to go for lunch\, daily routine\, day and time\, prepositions\, describing your house\, etc. Elementary (A2-1) course: for learners who can read the Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji\, and have been studying for about a year (ideally).\nThis covers elementary grammar e.g. talking about what you do\, hobbies\, weather\, your language studies\, describing a point of interest in town and directions to get there inviting someone to something\, offering help\, etc.\n \nThese are two structured self-study courses where you can learn and practice Japanese grammar using free resources\, as well as online games and exercises developed by us. \nCourse duration: From Thursday December 19\, 2024 to Thursday January 8\, 2025* ≪ Those who finish all the tasks by January 9 will be entered into a draw to win prizes! \nFeatures: \n\nFree\nHas lots of practice materials catering to different preferences\, around 5-10 minutes each\nExercises are divided into stages and are available in the form of assignments/tasks on Google Classroom\nTrack your progress\nTo be done over 2-3 weeks (recommended)\, for about 10 minutes a day\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday December 16 \nHow to Join: \n\nSee the orientation slides here to know how to progress.\nFill out the form below\, making sure select the course(s) you would like to join.\nSince you need a Google account to access the Classroom\, if you do not have one you can either: create a new Gmail account (instructions here)\, or\, if you would like to use your non-Gmail account\, you can follow the steps in this video to create a Google account with your existing email address.\nWe will send you the link to join the Google Classroom by December 19.\n\nParticipation Requirements:\n \n\nAny adult (18 or older) in Canada who has Japanese language study experience\, as follows:\n\n★Starter (A1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana and have some experience studying Japanese\, ideally for 3 months or more.\n★Elementary (A2-1) course: Must be able to read Hiragana\, Katakana\, and some Kanji. Ideally has been studying Japanese for a year or more.\n\n\nMust have or be willing to create a Google account to be added to Google Classroom (instructions will be provided to those with non-gmail addresses)\nA computer or tablet is recommended. While you can do many of the activities on a phone\, there are a few where text might be too small on a phone.\n\nFor Reference \nThe content for the Starter course is based on the Marugoto A1 textbook\, Topics 2 through 5 (grammar reference here).\nThe content for the Elementary course is based on the Marugoto A2-1 textbook\, Topics 1 through 5 (grammar reference here).\n \n* The recommended schedule is December 19 to January 3 for the Starter (A1) Boot Camp\, and December 19 to January 8 for the Elementary (A2-1) Boot Camp.\n* To accommodate holidays\, the deadline to finish all tasks and be eligible for the prize draw is January 9. However\, course content will still be available to participants for review beyond this date. \nFor inquiries:  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/online-japanese-grammar-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T175900
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T235900
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241024T162543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T000721Z
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SUMMARY:One Summer Story (virtual film screening)
DESCRIPTION:One Summer Story 子供はわかってあげない \nFriday\, November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) – Sunday\, November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) Virtual Film Screening | Free to Stream | Canada-wide \nDirected by OKITA Shuichi • 2020 • Comedy / Drama • 139 minutes • Presented in Japanese with English subtitles • Trailer \nBetween competitive swim team practice and cramming for classes\, the anime “Buffalo Koteko is the Magical Plasterer” is Minami’s only respite from her hectic life. So\, it feels a lot like fate when she discovers that her classmate Shohei\, an aspiring manga artist and the son of a calligraphy instructor\, shares her obsession—and that his sibling is an amateur detective. It seems Minami has finally found the perfect team to help her unravel a big mystery of her own\, following a recent trail of clues that just might lead to her long lost father. The timing couldn’t be better when an out-of-town swim competition presents itself as the perfect alibi\, and she sneaks off to the Japanese coast to discover a whole new side of herself in this bold and charming story of anime\, friendship\, family\, and the life aquatic. \nBased on the manga Kodomo wa Wakatteagenai by TAJIMA Rettou\, originally serialized in the weekly MORNING magazine published by KODANSHA Ltd. \nCo-presented with JETAA Ottawa and the Embassy of Japan in Canada. In support of JET Programme Canada. \nFree to Stream. Register below. \n*Reminder: After registration\, the streaming link will be sent to you on November 8. You will be able to watch the film anytime between November 8\, 5:59PM (ET) to November 10\, 11:59PM (ET) regardless of which date option you select in the registration form below. Once you start watching\, you have 24 hours to finish the film. \n\nAnnual JET Film Screenings: \nFor the third consecutive year\, we are hosting a Canada-wide virtual film screening in early November to highlight inaka (田舎\, countryside) life in Japan\, in support of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Canada. Many JET participants are assigned to small towns and rural areas across the Japanese countryside to teach at schools or work at local government offices. We carefully curate films that reflect this experience. In 2022\, we screened A Gentle Breeze in the Village\, and last year in 2023\, we screened Restaurant from the Sky. \n\n JET Programme Canada\n\n \nApplication Deadline: November 14\, 3:00PM (ET) \nApply Here \nBe a part of the JET Story! Gain valuable overseas work experience\, learn about Japanese culture\, and meet people from around the world\, while contributing to language education and international understanding. The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation and enhance foreign language education at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. \n\nDirector Profile: \n OKITA Shuichi is an acclaimed filmmaker both at home in Japan and overseas. His films\, Mori\, the Artist’s Habitat (2018)\, The Mohican Comes Home (2016)\, and Ecotherapy Getaway Holiday (2014) were invited to Shanghai International Film Festival and Udine Far East Film Festival. The Story of Yonosuke (2013) was invited to the Tokyo International Film Festival and Nippon Connection Film Festival in Frankfurt. His 2012 The Woodsman and the Rain won the Special Jury Prize at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival and won triple honors at Dubai International Film Festival with Best Actor\, Best Editor and Best Scriptwriter awards. His second feature The Chef of South Polar (2009) had both domestic and international acclaim. His first feature was What a Wonderful World (2006). Prior to his feature film career\, Okita made short films\, including Pots and Friend (2002)\, which was invited to the 7th Mito Short Film Festival Grand Prix\, and he also wrote and directed TV dramas. Okita was born in 1977 in Saitama and graduated from Nihon University\, College of Art\, Department of Cinema. His latest films are 0.5 Man (2023)\, Because We Forget Everything (2022)\, and The Fish Tale (2022). \n\n
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/one-summer-story/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20241007T201030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T201030Z
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SUMMARY:Information Exchange Meeting for Freelance Teachers 5
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン情報交換会\n第５回フリーランス日本語教師情報交換会\nフリーランスで日本語を教えていらっしゃる先生方、集まってみませんか。 \n今回は、現在フランスでフリーランスとして活動されているミッシェル涼子先生からお話しを伺います。どのように日本語教師になり、現在、どのようにフリーランスとして活動されているかを共有いただく会を予定しています。また、お時間があれば、参加者の皆様のご体験も交えながら情報交換ができればと考えております。ご興味のある方は是非お気軽にご参加ください。 \n日時：2024年10月25日（金） 2:00pm ～ 3:30pm（東部時間） \nプログラム： \n\nミッシェル涼子先生からのお話し\n質疑応答\n\n対象者：カナダで活動されているフリーランス日本語教師の方々 \n\n北米地域からのご参加も可能ですが人数によってはカナダの先生方を優先させていただきます。\n「フリーランス」につきまして、ご自身がフリーランスであると思われる方（掛け持ちしている、そのうちフリーランスになる予定、これからフリーランス日本語教師になりたい等）でしたらどなたでもご参加可能です。\n\n使用言語：日本語 \n お申し込み：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\nお申し込みの際の事前アンケートの集計結果は情報交換会で共有いたします。\n\nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/language-teachers-freelance5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T184000
DTSTAMP:20260618T190118
CREATED:20240801T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T192541Z
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SUMMARY:JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ For Japanese Teachers (61)
DESCRIPTION:JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会のお知らせ\nJFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会は、ご参加の先生方同士に授業で実践したことや日々感じていることなどを共有いただける場です。これから試してみたいと思っているアイデアや、ちょっと行き詰まっているなと感じていることなどでもかまいません。普段なかなか会えないカナダ各地の先生方とお話してみませんか。 \n第61回JFT日本語教師オンライン茶話会\n日時：2024年9月4日（水）3:00pm ～ 3:40pm（太平洋夏時間）　6:00pm ～ 6:40pm（東部夏時間）\n＊お住まいの地域の開始時間は以下からご確認ください。\nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=JFT+Sawakai+61&iso=20240904T18&p1=3918&ah=1 \nトピック：先生からのお話し～ブリティッシュ・コロンビア大学　金先生～ 「上級コースのデザイン」 \n日本語上級コースのデザインは豊かな日本語とそれに適切な内容を扱い、学習者の成長に貢献するために教員の教育スキルをさらに発揮できる充実感が感じられます。その一方で上級レベルに適した教材は限られているなど、いくつかの課題もあります。今回はこのような上級クラスのコースデザインや教材に関する課題や解決のヒントについて情報を交換しあいたいと思います。 \nお申し込み：ご興味のある方は本ページ下段よりお申し込みください。 \n対象者：カナダ在住の日本語教師、および、カナダ在住の日本語教育に興味のある方々 \n使用言語：日本語 \nお問い合わせ先：齋藤　典子　Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/sawakai240904/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teachers’ Workshops
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