Nicholas Bradley

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Nicholas, Bradley

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Aichi University of Education: AUE Repository / 愛知教育大学学術情報リポジトリ

????????Goken??News?????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????It is well known that the best way to become a skilful communicator in a language is to, well....regularly communicate in that language. Using the language often and in a real and meaningful way is one of the best ways to increase your communication skills. The language ability of homestay and study-abroad students is evidence of this. Not everyone, however, has the time, money or desire to leave the country on a mission of language learning. So what can you do? Well there are many ways for students of English to interact with native speakers, use real English in real ways and never have to leave Japan. Here are some suggestions for Japanese learners of English who wish to use English in Japan.Internet Options.The internet is a wonderful tool and thousands of websites can be found to help you with grammar, vocabulary, expressions and so on. They do not, however, tell you much you cannot already find in a textbook or hear on a CD or DVD. These sites can be useful, but I particularly recommend some sites that are not actually for learning English. Here are two of my recommendations:?- www.epals.com  is a website made to connect educational institutions around the world. The website is used mainly by teachers but students are free to use the site also. The site connects teachers, students and classrooms around the world with shared international interests. Many of these interests focus on culture and language so you can find and interact with students learning Japanese or who are interested in Japanese culture. There are many options for students to explore such as videoconferencing, exchanges, email exchange and more. Also, the website itself offers help to users and supports them with software that may assist their educational needs. ?- www.japan-guide.com  is a commercial website providing information about Japan for foreigners. Many people visit the website and a large number of questions about Japan are posted daily. These provide excellent material for learners of English as the questions are written in the real English used by native speakers.  Answering them will help your English and help someone who wants to know about Japan. You are experts on Japan; use your knowledge, practice your English and help someone! English community in Japan.Although websites may be a good substitute, there is nothing better than getting out and using the language. Nagoya is home to a large number of foreigners. Many of these foreigners are helped by the Nagoya International Center (NIC). NIC runs many programs to help foreigners in Japan (http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/japanese/nicnews/).  These programs are staffed by volunteers and include giving advice to foreigners about life in Nagoya, giving guided tours in English of Nagoya Castle and other sites, or just assisting in the cultural events hosted by NIC. Volunteering is a great way to use English, develop your intercultural skills, make friends, and improve your CV! If volunteering sounds like too much, you can simply attend the cultural events. You can also ﬁnd details of many different cultural organizations and meetings in the Nagoya Calendar magazine made by NIC. The magazine is free and you can get it outside the library on the third ﬂoor of the Nagoya International Center building. I also have a limited number of copies which you are welcome to take.???????? Goken??News ?Opportunities to communicate in English in a real and meaningful way may be limited in Japan, but they do exist. 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Connect with the world　from inside Japan.

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Connect with the world　from inside Japan.

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Connect with the world from inside Japan.

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Connect with the world　from inside Japan.