English Education Center NEWSLETTER◇ TALK! TALK! TALK! STARTS◇ NEW SELF-LEARNING PROGRAM TO OPEN
◇ REPORT FROM S3MAY, 2007

◇ MORE BOOKS IN THE SUPPORT ROOM
◇ INTRODUCTION OF NEW TEACHERS

T.T.T. PROGRAM STARTSREPORT FROM S3Thank you for waiting.

We have S3 classes for students who want to study English

The Talk! Talk! Talk! Program started on May 21.
Students who want to talk with foreign teachers shouldcome to the English Education Center to register. Eachmore. There are three classes this semester. Let’s take a look atgroup has only five participants.
Come early!
“First come, first served ”

one of them.
TEACHER: Semin Poonja

THEME: Critical Thinking and Debate Skills

TEXT: Discover Debate

Schedule
MONDAYTUESDAY

Semin Poonja
Ron Crosby
Kurt Goltz
WEDNESDAY Adrian Heinel
Adrian Heinel
THURSDAY
Bruce Lander
FRIDAY
Iain Campbell
Kurt Goltz

13:50~14:20
13:50~14:20
16:20~16:50
13:00~13:30
14:00~14:30
16:10~16:40
10:30~11:00
11:20~11:50

Hi! In this class students
havemanychances

topractice speaking English.
Students give opinions, aswell as reasons for theiropinions, and support thesewith examples. Soon they’ll be practicing debating!

We have lots of time to speak in this class. The text book isMore than 200 students
enjoyed the T.T.T. program
last year. Some of them

just for our level, so we enjoy it. The atmosphere of this classis so friendly and joyful. Semin gives us much advice during
the class. I’m sure this class will improve my English skill!

got addicted!?

You’re sure to have funtalking!

NEW SELF-LEARNING PROGRAM TO OPEN!

More books in the support room
Have you visited the student support room next tothe EEC Office? There are about 900 books thatstudents can borrow. This year we added 200 more
books, including Japanese comics in English(MANGA).
I really like the English Support Room!

A new e-learning program will start in June. There are

Effective Reading , Speedpeed-reading and Writing coursesthat will last for three months. You can choose one ofthem. You can study at the university or at home on a PC.
The details will be posted on the student’s boards on campus.

Don’t miss this opportunity
to improve your English!

There are so many kinds of books, PC
The Student Support

software, movies and so on. They’re very

Roommakes

myuseful! The best point is that I can meetEnglish

lifemorestudents who are trying to study English.

enjoyable and more

Teachers sometimes talk to me in English.

stimulating. English

And I like the atmosphere of this room.

books and movies

Anyway, The Student Support Room is aarewonderful place for students like mevery,interesting!

very

who love English!

From Mai

Hi! It’s nice to meet you. My name isHello, I’m Eri Tanaka.

Hiroyuki Yamanishi. I’m originallyI am very happy to join the faculty offrom Kagawa Prefecture, and lived

the English Education Center atthere until the graduation from highEhime University. Let me provideschool. I lived in Tokyo for four years

some information about myself: I am

when I was a university student and in Hiroshima forfrom Osaka. Actually, this is the first time in my life thatfive years as a graduate student. Now I have come here

I have lived in a city other than Osaka. I like reading

to Ehime University to teach; I feel happy and excited tobooks, both in English and Japanese. I also like listening

join the English Education Center (EEC). The EEC

to music, especially classical music. I play the violin andprovides you with various types of opportunities forthe piano myself.

studying English. Don’t miss such opportunities—I will

I would like to enjoy my life in Matsuyama and Ehime

assist you in studying!

University, and hope that my classes will be a good input
to the students here.

Hi! My name is Ron Crosby
and I am from Philadelphia, which
is a very large city in the United States.

Say “hello” to them!

Philadelphia is famous for many things,
including the Declaration of Independence,the Liberty Bell, and various sports teams.
Prior to moving to Matsuyama, I lived inGifu for five years, I worked on three years
the JET Program and two years at a private high school. I am

INTRODUCTION OF
NEW LECTURERS

currently studying for my Master’s Degree at Drexel University,
which takes up most of my time, but in my free time I enjoy
working out. I belong to Konami Sports Club, where you can findme four to five times a week. I also enjoy martial arts
a lot. I have black belts in both Karate and Shorinji

My name is Adrian Heinel.

Kempo. I also like reading comic books and MANGA.

I'm from Eugene, Oregon, on the west

I think they are great ways to learn a language

coast of the United States. Now I'm living
in Iyo City with my family and 2 cats.

because they are easy to follow
and enjoyable at the same time.

I have lived in Japan for about 10 years
altogether, and in Ehime for about 5 of those years. I'mreally happy to be working at Ehime University and I'mlooking forward to having a great time with all thestudents and staff. In my free time I enjoy getting out intoHiya!

My name is Tanya and I’mnature. I try to go camping, hiking, and surfing every

from Jamaica. I came to Japan inchance I get.

July 2002 and I worked at a highbeautiful nature in Japan, and I feel very lucky to be here.

school in Izu, Shizuoka for 3 years

If you know of any amazing nature spots, please stop by

beforemy office and tell me about them anytime!

movingtoAichi.

IhaveI think Shikoku has some of the mosttraveled around Japan quite a bit, but this is my first timeon Shikoku. I’ve been here in Matsuyama since thebeginning of April and I already love it! It’s really laidback and the vibes are great! It feels just like Jamaica.
To all the wonderful students here at Aidai: Please enjoy

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your life here at the university. I hope you have many

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new and wonderful experiences and make many newA201, 2nd floor, General Education Main Building

friends. Anytime you see me just shout “Hi Tanya!” I’d love

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to talk to you. Have a great year!

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