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Fukuoka JALT My Share
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 (2024年4月20日(土))
In-person event
6 PM (18:00)~8 PM (20:00)
Call for submissions (by March 31st)
The Fukuoka JALT MyShare event is an opportunity for language teachers to share their work with a wider audience and gain constructive feedback. With a semi-formal round-table discussion format, MyShare offers time for multiple presenters to explain a specific language learning activity or idea. Presenters will have 20 minutes, including discussion. PowerPoint-style slides and other materials relating to the activity are welcomed, but not necessary. Those interested in presenting are asked to submit a short summary of up to 75 words to use in our publicity materials by 23:59 on Sunday 31 March, 2024.
Submit your ideas now: https://forms.gle/uF4B9ZRfMKw81RoS6
Posters welcome! If you're planning a poster session at a conference and you'd like to get feedback on your poster before you commit to printing it, show us a digital version. After the presentation, we could give advice.
Location: Elgala (Daimaru East) Building, Tenjin (6 F, Kurume University Satellite Campus room; go in the back entrance shown on the map). From Hakata, take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Tenjin-Minami Station, exit 4. If you haven't been to this location before, please note that the entrance is NOT through the department store, it is around the back from the department store entrances, here: https://goo.gl/maps/hj8VXmpfjAykeXBV9 (You'll find this by Googling エルガーラ オフィス棟). Click here to watch a video showing the venue location.
Submit your ideas now: https://forms.gle/uF4B9ZRfMKw81RoS6
Posters welcome! If you're planning a poster session at a conference and you'd like to get feedback on your poster before you commit to printing it, show us a digital version. After the presentation, we could give advice.
Location: Elgala (Daimaru East) Building, Tenjin (6 F, Kurume University Satellite Campus room; go in the back entrance shown on the map). From Hakata, take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Tenjin-Minami Station, exit 4. If you haven't been to this location before, please note that the entrance is NOT through the department store, it is around the back from the department store entrances, here: https://goo.gl/maps/hj8VXmpfjAykeXBV9 (You'll find this by Googling エルガーラ オフィス棟). Click here to watch a video showing the venue location.
Two presentations on Pronunciation by Yusuke Shibata
Yusuke Shibata (Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University)
Saturday, May 11, 2024 (2024年5月11日(土))
In-person event
6 PM (18:00)~8 PM (20:00)
Navigating Pronunciation Priorities with Japanese Learners
The teaching of pronunciation presents unique challenges in the classroom, with various aspects demanding attention. While it is widely recognised that teaching Japanese learners the distinction between English consonants /l/ and /r/ is crucial, the significance of this contrast in communication might not be readily apparent to everyone, especially when compared to other factors like stress placement or intonation. In this session, we will address the perennial question: what should be prioritised in teaching pronunciation, and what can wait?
Maximizing AI for Pronunciation Improvement
AI is rapidly advancing, presenting ample opportunities for its integration into pronunciation teaching and learning. For example, AI-driven text-to-speech technology can efficiently generate listening materials without the need for costly voice artists. Additionally, learners can leverage voice recognition or speech-to-text to assess the quality of their pronunciation. This lecture will demonstrate how to effectively utilise these tools.
Bio
Yusuke Shibata is a Professor at Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, and holds a Master of Arts in Phonetics from University College London and a Master of Education from Kochi University. With a keen interest in Phonetics and a specific focus on intelligibility, he has delved into various aspects of English pronunciation, ranging from segmental features to suprasegmental phenomena.
Location: Elgala (Daimaru East) Building, Tenjin (6 F, Kurume University Satellite Campus room; go in the back entrance shown on the map). From Hakata, take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Tenjin-Minami Station, exit 4. If you haven't been to this location before, please note that the entrance is NOT through the department store, it is around the back from the department store entrances, here: https://goo.gl/maps/hj8VXmpfjAykeXBV9 (You'll find this by Googling エルガーラ オフィス棟). Click here to watch a video showing the venue location.
The teaching of pronunciation presents unique challenges in the classroom, with various aspects demanding attention. While it is widely recognised that teaching Japanese learners the distinction between English consonants /l/ and /r/ is crucial, the significance of this contrast in communication might not be readily apparent to everyone, especially when compared to other factors like stress placement or intonation. In this session, we will address the perennial question: what should be prioritised in teaching pronunciation, and what can wait?
Maximizing AI for Pronunciation Improvement
AI is rapidly advancing, presenting ample opportunities for its integration into pronunciation teaching and learning. For example, AI-driven text-to-speech technology can efficiently generate listening materials without the need for costly voice artists. Additionally, learners can leverage voice recognition or speech-to-text to assess the quality of their pronunciation. This lecture will demonstrate how to effectively utilise these tools.
Bio
Yusuke Shibata is a Professor at Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, and holds a Master of Arts in Phonetics from University College London and a Master of Education from Kochi University. With a keen interest in Phonetics and a specific focus on intelligibility, he has delved into various aspects of English pronunciation, ranging from segmental features to suprasegmental phenomena.
Location: Elgala (Daimaru East) Building, Tenjin (6 F, Kurume University Satellite Campus room; go in the back entrance shown on the map). From Hakata, take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Tenjin-Minami Station, exit 4. If you haven't been to this location before, please note that the entrance is NOT through the department store, it is around the back from the department store entrances, here: https://goo.gl/maps/hj8VXmpfjAykeXBV9 (You'll find this by Googling エルガーラ オフィス棟). Click here to watch a video showing the venue location.
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