OkiJALT Events & News

The Okinawa Chapter of JALT hosts several regular annual events, including conferences and workshops, along with other events events we co-sponsor with some of our sister Chapters and Special Interest Groups.

DateEventLocation
January 17Zoom informal discussion, PD & PlanningOnline
February 7 & 21Zoom informal discussion, PD & PlanningOnline
March 7 & 21Zoom informal discussion, PD & PlanningOnline
April 4 & 18Zoom informal discussion, PD & PlanningOnline
April 26Okinawa JALT My ShareTiruru Gender & Equality Center
May 2Zoom: 3rd week canceled due to PanSIGOnline
June 6 & 20ZoomOnline
June 28Okinawa JALT OUP Book Look & General MeetingTiruru Gender & Equality Center
July 4 & 18Zoom: 3rd week canceled due to PIE EventOnline
AugustSummer Vacation
September 5 & 19ZoomOnline
October 3 & 17ZoomOnline
November 7Canceled due to PIE Event & JALT 2025
December 5 & 19ZoomOnline
December 20Ordinary General Members (OGM) & Officer’s MeetingTiruru Gender & Equality Center
  • Skype Language Conference 2016

    Time & Location 07 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event This event will feature several prominent scholars in the field of language education from around the world.  In-person presentations will also be given at this event. We are currently planning this

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  • Okinawa JALT 2016 Elections

    Time & Location 03 Jul 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event In accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Okinawa Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching, the annual election for officers who will serve the JALT Okinawa Chapter will

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  • Standardized English Proficiency Tests

    Time & Location 03 Jul 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event The theme of this event will focus on the topic of tests. Presenters will introduce practical advice for preparing for the TOEIC, TOEFL, and the Eiken. Additionally, scholarly discussions concerning aspects of testing will be

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  • Okinawa JALT English Speech Contest

    Time & Location 19 Jun 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event Get your students ready for the 2nd Annual Okinawa JALT English Speech Contest. This event is currently being planned and details will be  available very soon.

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  • JALT PanSIG International Conference 2016

    Time & Location 20 May 2016, 10:00 am GMT+9 – 22 May 2016, 6:00 pm GMT+9 Meio University1220-1 Biimata, NagoOkinawa 905-8585, Japan About the Event This is an international conference featuring several hundred scholars in the field of TESOL and applied linguistics. The keynote speakers include professors Rod Ellis, Tim Murphey and Joseph Falout. Come

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  • Writer’s Ink!

    Time & Location 15 May 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event Share your insight and learn from others in ways to teach writing. We hope to hear about your ideas and experiences in teaching writing to learners of a foreign language.

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  • World Languages and Cultures

    Time & Location 17 Apr 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event Global diversity in languages and cultures will ensure participants a variety of interesting and  insightful presentations. The theme is broad, but it is more inclusive by offering everyone an  opportunity

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  • Lectures on Literature

    Time & Location 20 Mar 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event This is the 2nd annual “Lectures on Literature” event held by Okinawa JALT.  Presentations will feature speakers discussing a variety of topics in the field of literature.

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  • Okinawa TESOL Conference

    Time & Location 21 Feb 2016, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event This event is for those interested in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The conference will bring together some of the leading scholars and practitioners in the field of TESOL. Learn about the latest trends and

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  • Foreign Language and Literature Society of Okinawa Special Lecture Presents…

    What a Look Inside the Mouth Can Tell Us About Language Time & Location 20 Feb 2016, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm GMT+9 University of the Ryukyus1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami DistrictOkinawa 903-0129, Japan About the Event Foreign Language and Literature Society of Okinawa Special Lecture presents: What a Look Inside the Mouth Can Tell Us

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