Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
33897:[2025 Fall]English Workshop Ⅱ (EE) 2025 Fall Wed2 College　Of　Economics OHASHI KANAE 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Ad-seminario201

Language

English and Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course aims to develop students’ English skills so they can confidently talk about Japan and themselves when interacting with foreigners. The lessons follow three main themes: “Tell Me About Yourself,” “Tell Me About Japan,” and “Tell Me More About Japan”, focusing on practical and natural communication.

Each lesson integrates the four key skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—along with a cultural component to deepen students’ understanding of their own culture. The primary emphasis is on speaking and active communication, rather than grammar instruction, as students are expected to apply their existing grammatical knowledge in real-life conversations.

The course is structured around pair and group activities, including dialogue practice and discussions on practical topics. Through repeated exposure to useful vocabulary and expressions, students will gradually build their confidence. By the end of the course, they will be able to express their thoughts clearly and deliver a short speech, enhancing their ability to use English in real-life situations.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course you should be able to:
1. Develop confidence in speaking English by engaging in practical and interactive conversations.
2. Effectively communicate about Japan and personal experiences in response to questions from foreigners.
3. Expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through repeated exposure in meaningful contexts.
4. Enhance listening and comprehension skills by engaging in authentic dialogues and discussions.
5. Present ideas clearly and logically by preparing and delivering short speeches.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
0

Tell Me About Yourself

The first class content will be delivered through a video. Students are expected to watch the video before the second class and be prepared for the rest of the semester.
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1

Tell Me About Yourself

Lesson 1 Tell Me About Yourself- A Short Speech
Lesson 2 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Your Childhood

2


Tell Me About Yourself

Lesson 2 Tell Me About Your Childhood- A Short Speech
Lesson 3 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Your Family

3

Tell Me About Yourself

Lesson 3 Tell Me About Your Family- A Short Speech
Lesson 4 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Your Major

4

Tell Me About Yourself

Lesson 4 Tell Me About Your Major- A Short Speech
Lesson 5 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Your Dream for the Future

5

Tell Me About Japan

Lesson 5 Tell Me About Your Dream for the Future- A Short Speech
Lesson 6 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese Food and Cuisine

6

Tell Me About Japan

Lesson 6 Tell Me About Japanese Food and Cuisine- A Short Speech
Lesson 7 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese Culture and Customs

7

Tell Me About Japan

Lesson 7 Tell Me About Japanese Culture and Customs- A Short Speech
Lesson 8 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Sports in Japan

8

Tell Me About Japan

Lesson 8 Tell Me About Sports in Japan- A Short Speech
Lesson 9 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Music in Japan

9

Tell Me About Japan

Lesson 9 Tell Me About Music in Japan- A Short Speech
Lesson 10 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Good Places to Travel in Japan

10

Tell Me More About Japan

Lesson 10 Tell Me About Good Places to Travel in Japan- A Short Speech
Unit 11 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese History

11

Tell Me More About Japan

Lesson 11 Tell Me About Japanese History- A Short Speech
Lesson 12 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese Nature

12

Tell Me More About Japan

Lesson 12 Tell Me About Japanese Nature-A Short Speech
Lesson 13 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese Weather

13

Tell Me More About Japan

Lesson 13 Tell Me About Japanese Weather-A Short Speech
Lesson 14 Pre-unit quiz, Tell Me About Japanese Politics

14

 Wrap Up

Final Presentation

Class Format

The first class will be delivered via video. The rest will be in person.

Recommendations for Private Study

As a review activity, you are required to give a short speech in each class on the topic learned in the previous session. You should base your speech on a memo while speaking naturally and spontaneously. To achieve this, you need to practice speaking. Some tips for effective speaking practice will be provided in class.
As a pre-learning activity for the next class, a reading and vocabulary practice assignment will be given. You are required to familiarize yourself with the topic by learning keywords and phrases before class.
You are responsible for any information you miss when absent.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

30% Short Speech
20% Final Presentation
30% Pre (post)-Unit Quizzes
10% Assignments & submissions
10% Active participation

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Talk!Talk!Talk! Tell Me About Yourself and Japan Todd Jay Leonard 金星堂 978-4-7647-4225-3

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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