豊橋語学教育研究室

『ランカフェだより』5 月号をお送りします。2024 年度最初の発刊になりますので、ランゲージ・カフェを担当されている英語、フランス語の先生方にみなさんへのメッセージを寄稿していただきました。新入生はもちろん、なんとなく敷居が高くてランゲージ・カフェに行ったことがない…という 2 年生、3 年生のみなさんも、これを機に、ぜひ一度ランゲージ・カフェをのぞいてみてください。

English Café：アシュリー・バーサロミー先生

Hi! I’m Ashley. I’m from the United States. My hometown is Toledo, Ohio (Ohio gozaimasu!),which is one of Toyohashi’s sister cities. In my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, doing yoga,
and painting my nails. In the Language Cafe, I try to make students feel welcome by chattingwith and trying to get to know everyone a little, and also by making sure that everyone has
someone friendly to talk to. My advice to students is to not worry about your speaking level.
The best way to increase your speaking confidence is to practice, and the Language Cafe is agreat place to do that!

English Café：ピーター・ライオンズ先生

Hello. My name is Peter. I'm originally from The U.K, but I've been living in Toyohashi forover half my life! My interests include playing in a band, podcasting, and cooking. At theLanguage Cafe, I will of course answer any questions you may have about your English studies,but mainly I'll encourage you to speak to other students and make new friends. My advice tostudents is to remember that language is art, and art is not perfect - make mistakes because
that's how we learn. Come to the Language Cafe once, and if you like it, come again!

English Café：ウォルフ・アンジェラ・ローズ先生

Hi! I’m Angela. I’m new to AiDai, so it’s my first year at the Language Cafe. I’m from Buffalo,
New York in the USA. I like going to concerts, reading, and doing arts and crafts. I also love

dogs! The Language Cafe is like an English club. You can chat in English, have some coffee,and make new friends. My advice would be to prepare some things that you want to talk about
if you’re feeling nervous about speaking on the spot. Also, don’t worry about your level ofEnglish. Everyone has different English learning backgrounds and we can help each other. I
hope you’ll join us!

English Café：アンソニー・ヤング先生

Hello everyone. My name is Anthony. I am from Australia but like Pete, I have been living inJapan for a VERY long time. Recently in my free time, I like to go jogging, take my dog forwalks in the mountains behind my house, and study Japanese. I come to the Language Cafe
(LC) on Fridays at lunchtime. I want the LC to be a relaxing place where everyone gets theopportunity to chat in English regardless of their ability. You should not wait until a teacher
asks you a question. Just have fun chatting with those around you. It is important to reallylisten to what others want to say and to help each other if you or they get stuck. That way
communication can become real and enjoyable. I look forward to seeing you there.

Café Français：デュベール・ダヴィ先生

Bonjour à tous. Je m’appelle Davy et je viens de Lyon dans l’Est de la France mais j’habite
depuis plus de 20 ans à Nagoya. Je vous invite tous à venir discuter avec moi autour d’un caféau Language Cafe. Vous pourrez améliorer votre français mais si vous le souhaitez, nous
pouvons également parler de la culture, de l’histoire française ou francophone en japonais. Cesera également l’occasion de vous donner des conseils pour l’apprentissage du français. Quelleque soit votre spécialité vous serez bienvenu!

（日本語訳）
皆さんこんにちは。ダヴィと申します。フランス東部のリヨン出身ですが、20 年前から名古屋に住んでいます。ランゲージカフェに来て私と議論しましょう。フランス語が上手になるだけではなく、お望みならば、文化や歴史、フランス語圏について日本語で話すこともできます。フランス語修得のためのアドバイスが得られる機会でもあります。専門が何であっても歓迎です。