Services to support foreign language learning

Multilingual Café

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No Prior application necessary.
Eligibility: Osaka University students and staff
Venue: Quartier Multilingue, 1st floor of the Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences Building

Multilingual Café is a series of events, organized by the Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences, to practice foreign language skills. A main focus is placed on conversation practices. Osaka University students and staff can participate without applying in advance. Multilingual Café, held in Quartier Multilingue at lunchtime during the University terms, is offered in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, and French. There may be opportunities to learn other languages as well, so please check the schedule frequently. We look forward to your participation!

C.I.A. Language Support Desk

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*Service also available via Skype from Toyonaka Campus and Minoh Campus.

Please apply at least two days prior to the desired session date.
Eligibility: Osaka University students on degree course
Venue: Center for International Affairs, Graduate School of Engineering, 1st floor of the International
Center for Biotechnology Building α/AR Building

If you wish to receive a one-on-one lesson from a native-speaker English teacher to practice English, need proofreading for your English writing by native speakers, or have a problem with English, whether related to writing, speaking or making a presentation, C.I.A. Language Support Desk is there to help you. A native English teacher will guide you individually to enhance your English proficiency in one of the three sessions of your choice – writing, presentation, and conversation – in a manner that suits your level and needs. Many students are already using this service, so please feel free to contact us.

Academic English Support Desk

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• [One-on-one guidance to enhance English presentation skills]
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Please apply at least three days prior to the desired date.
Eligibility: Osaka University students and staff
Venue: Suita Campus: Seminar Room B, 2nd floor of the Center of Medical Innovation and Translational
Toyonaka Campus: Lecture Room 203 in Building E of the Graduate School of Science
Minoh Campus: Room 523, 5th floor of Building A of the School of Foreign Studies

Students (undergraduate and graduate students) and staff (academic staff, researchers and administrative staff) of Osaka University receive one-on-one guidance to prepare for making presentations in English at international conferences and to write a presentation application in English.

Tandem Project

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Prior application necessary.
Eligibility: Osaka University students and staff
Venue: To be decided between participants.

Tandem learning is a form of collaborative language learning. Pairing up with a partner proficient in the language that one wants to learn, tandem pairs teach and learn each other’s language and culture. This learning style allows you to decide the pace, content and method of learning according to your own needs. If you have any problem concerning your learning, the coordinator will help you sort it out. In each term, workshops and parties are held for participants to share learning methods. Tandem learning is also a great opportunity to make friends with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Extensive reading with e-Books

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Library

Eligibility: Osaka University students and staff
We have electronic versions of extensive reading materials, which are written with selected vocabulary for each reading level so that readers can progress without a dictionary. Materials are available in English and Japanese. Accessible on and off campus.

Learning Support Desk

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Library

Learning Supporters, teaching assistants affiliated with the library, are available in person, online, and via web form to give you advice on class assignments, studying abroad, and graduate school admission, and to check your Japanese writing. Some of the Learning Supporters are international students. Events are held from time to time.