Clips show teachers in action in their adult classrooms. Samples of the support print materials are available for viewing. The video is available for purchase. The presenters demonstrate various communicative techniques for bringing variety to drills and homework exercises. These techniques are designed to give the students more confidence in their work, leadership in the classroom, and motivation to do their homework carefully and completely.
Participants try a number of enjoyable techniques.
The presenters report on a needs analysis survey in which language skills for academic purposes of NS and NNS of English were investigated. They discuss the most important language skills for academic studies and the most difficult areas that international students face compared to native students. The presenters explain a university elective class that teaches students how to successfully prepare for studying abroad by sharing, analyzing, and compiling stories from students' families. Presenters show three video clips exemplifying storytelling techniques and Japanese university students interacting. Participants share a family story in small groups.