{"id":1308,"date":"2024-06-26T17:52:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/?page_id=1308"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:27:55","slug":"speaking-session","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Session (SS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By conversing with native speakers in small groups, you can strengthen your English speaking skills. You will enhance your internationally accepted English proficiency by speaking with advisors from various regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-medium-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaking Session-related Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, please read these documents. (Japanese edition only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/7dfdf232eb7e7c64949bce4ed5b16747.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"3832\">2026 ELC User Guide<\/a> (p.4-p.7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/82275ee32d6752326f56a8f459b917cf.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"3833\">ELC Learning Assignments (Including TOEIC-IP) and Grade Reflection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-medium-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sessions are primarily conducted in person on weekdays (Monday\u2013Friday) during the spring and fall semesters. However, some sessions may be held online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advance reservations are required. Please review <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/rules\/reservation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1387\">Rules for Reservation and Participation<\/a> under &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/rules\/reservation\/#Online_Reservation_Process\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/rules\/reservation\/#Online_Reservation_Process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Reservation Process<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; before booking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Talk sessions may be attended without a reservation. For details, please refer to  <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/rules\/reservation\/#Drop-in_Participation\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/rules\/reservation\/#Drop-in_Participation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rules for Reservation and Participation under \u201c<strong>Drop-in Participation.<\/strong>\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions are held at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/facility\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ELC<\/strong> (Research and Lecture Building, Room 304)<\/a>, while online sessions are conducted via <strong>Zoom<\/strong>. <strong>Free Talk<\/strong> are held exclusively at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/facility\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1293\"><strong>English Lounge<\/strong> (4th floor, Research and Lecture Building)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reserva.be\/tufselc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TUFS ELC Online Reservation Site<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-medium-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f5fc3fd7795e32c2a0ab629f12866b85\"><strong><strong><strong>Regular Session (RS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A session where you can casually discuss predetermined topics each week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will read the assignments and prepare in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8a0dc56d9a5af292612a68add016903a\"><strong><strong>Academic Session (AS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will discuss various academic issues, exchanging opinions with other participants to delve deeper into the subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended for pre-study abroad preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will read the assignments and prepare in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-771625bb250a9eac95e18f35a931678c\"><strong><strong>Casual Session (CS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will discuss topics closely related to university life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scenarios are set in college life and are also beneficial for students considering studying abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will read the assignments and prepare in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-18ceaf77ef1f322fdb21cbcb642f9020\"><strong>Business Session (BS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will cover scenarios such as business meetings and negotiations, offering practical exercises in proposing ideas and expressing opinions in a business context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will prepare in advance according to the theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-be449d6394e775e660f30392b72cd400\"><strong><strong>Discussion Session (DS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will practice discussing based on English newspaper articles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will learn points on how to conduct discussions in advance, practice them in sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will read the assignments and prepare in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ae88177108712365bc48c56eb127b932\"><strong>Strategy Session (ST)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sessions to learn conversation strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited-time session held only in April and May.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is coordinated with topics from the regular sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Talk (FT)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No specific theme is set; participants are free to discuss topics of their choice. Sessions are held at the <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/facility\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Lounge (4th floor, Research and Lecture Building)<\/a> from <strong>Tuesday to Friday (as of the Fall 2025 semester)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b6 <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/%ef%bc%bb%e9%87%8d%e8%a6%81%ef%bc%bd%e3%83%95%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%bb%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a7%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e5%8f%82%e5%8a%a0%e6%96%b9%e6%b3%95%e3%81%8c%e5%a4%89%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%be\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/%ef%bc%bb%e9%87%8d%e8%a6%81%ef%bc%bd%e3%83%95%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%bb%e3%83%83%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a7%e3%83%b3%e3%81%ae%e5%8f%82%e5%8a%a0%e6%96%b9%e6%b3%95%e3%81%8c%e5%a4%89%e3%82%8f%e3%82%8a%e3%81%be\/\">Spring 2026 English Lounge Session Schedule\u3000available in Japanese only<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Schedule (Spring 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/04\/Weekly-Session-Schedule_page-0001-624x441.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">( Click to enlarge)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Assignments and Manuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics and Pre-assignments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/moe.tufs.ac.jp\/course\/view.php?id=93\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/moe.tufs.ac.jp\/course\/view.php?id=93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speaking Session on Moodle for Open Education (MOE)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Session Manual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/video\/732582034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discussion Session Manual Video<\/a><br>The password to access the video and the Discussion Session Manual booklet (PDF) can be obtained from <a href=\"https:\/\/moe.tufs.ac.jp\/course\/view.php?id=93e\/view.php?id=94\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/moe.tufs.ac.jp\/course\/view.php?id=93e\/view.php?id=94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOE<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-medium-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions are divided based on English proficiency levels. Below are the CEFR levels (guidelines) targeted for each session&#8217;s objectives. Let&#8217;s actively challenge ourselves to achieve higher levels as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u3000\u3000\u3000Target CEFR Level *<\/th><th>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000TYPES OF SESSIONs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000A2\/B1<\/td><td>\u3000\u3000Strategy\u3000*Only available in April and May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000B1<\/td><td>\u3000\u3000Regular B1 (Basic), Practical<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000B2<\/td><td>\u3000\u3000Regular B2 (Intermediate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000B2\/C1<\/td><td>\u3000\u3000Academic, Business, Discussion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages \u200b\u200bestablished by the Council of Europe. It is widely used internationally as an indicator of language proficiency.\u3000A2: Able to communicate about oneself and the surroundings\u3000B1: Able to communicate in everyday situations\u3000B2: Able to work in English as a member of society\u3000C1: English skills required for highly skilled professionals and specialists<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One session is 40 minutes long. Please note that this differs from regular class time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d0c40e4a811&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d0c40e4a811\" class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/image-650x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2135\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/image-650x1024.png 650w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/image-190x300.png 190w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/image-624x984.png 624w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/07\/image.png 729w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">( Click to enlarge)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-medium-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-medium-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Akari<\/em><\/strong>\u3000(<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/advising\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Learning Advising<\/a>: Mondays and Wednesdays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Avery<\/em><\/strong>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1308\">Speaking Session(Free Talk)<\/a>: Mondays\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Ashley\u3000<\/strong><\/em>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1308\">Speaking Session<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/writing-support-desk\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1316\">Writing Support Desk<\/a>: Fridays\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Antonio<\/em><\/strong>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\">Speaking Session(Free Talk)<\/a>: Tuesdays\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Briar\u3000<\/strong><\/em>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1308\">Speaking Session<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/writing-support-desk\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1316\">Writing Support Desk<\/a>: Fridays\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Briar Pelletier is a PhD candidate in Visual Culture at Nagoya University, with a special&nbsp;interest in visual cultural communication as seen in international art exchange programs. She is also an editor and grant writer for an academic NPO, and hopes her experience in writing can help students at ELC. Outside of academia, Briar loves to create things, such as writing, gardening, and embroidery. Originally from the United States, Briar speaks English and Japanese.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Kevin<\/em><\/strong>\u3000\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/#Free_Talk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/#Free_Talk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speaking Session (Free Talk) <\/a>: Tuesdays and Thursdays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3259 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_0450-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Hi! I\u2019m Kevin from the Philippines, and I\u2019ve been living in Japan for six years. There\u2019s still so much to explore in Japan\u2014and that excites me every day! I\u2019m currently a PhD student at TUFS, researching the connections between language, migration, power, gender, and identity.<br>While I love academic conversations, I\u2019m also up for chatting about anything\u2014 K-pop, overtourism, politics, cheap eats, Matsuya vs. Sukiya vs. Yoshinoya, or even tips on charming your crush (still learning myself, though!).<br>As someone who\u2019s also studied English, I understand the challenges\u2014and I\u2019m here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to talking with you and hearing your thoughts and stories!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Michelle<\/em><\/strong>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\">Speaking Session(Free Talk)<\/a>: Wednesdays\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Paula<\/em><\/strong>\uff08<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/en\/tufs-elc-top\/programs\/speaking-session\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1308\">Speaking Session<\/a> : Thursdays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3266 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wp.tufs.ac.jp\/elc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/paula_icon_for_ELCweb-624x624.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Hello! My name is Paula and I am from America. In 2018, I earned my Masters degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have been working as an ELC advisor since 2023. In ELC\u2019s Regular Speaking Sessions we talk about different topics each week. I can help you improve your speaking by pointing out mistakes in your vocabulary or pronunciation. The most important thing is that you are able to effectively communicate the idea or opinion you wish to express, so don\u2019t worry too much about minor mistakes! My hobbies include drawing and painting, reading and studying Japanese language. One thing I value is delicious food\u2014such food could be healing as it energizes our spirits! 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