Events

Language-related events in Scotland and beyond. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.


Japanese

The Japan Conference for Schools 2013

This free one-day conference is organised by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation and the Japan Society. The aim is for people to network and sh...

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Head Start 2013

Ever thought of offering Japanese at your school?This free one-day course on introducing Japanese language into schools. We will focus on resourc...

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Japanese Week

A programme of events exploring the culture of Japan and the connections between our two countries.
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Basic Japanese Language & Culture Course for Teachers

A free course for primary and secondary school teachers who have never studied Japanese before, or who have just started Japanese, to build up their J...

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Japanese for Primary Schools: Support, Resources & Taster

Discover how to introduce Japanese language classes into your primary school, and have a go at learning Japanese yourself... Japanese for Primary Scho...

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Japan Conference for Schools

A free one-day conference for networking and sharing ideas about bringing Japan and Japanese into schools. The Japan Conference for Schools is open to...

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Head Start - introducing Japanese in schools

Ever thought of offering Japanese at your school? Head Start offers head teachers, curriculum planners and heads of MFL the opportunity to get to grip...

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Japan Children’s Day

The Consulate General of Japan, in collaboration with Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh, is proud to welcome you to Japan Children's Day, a...

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Learn and teach primary Japanese

In this free, two day course, primary school teachers with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese will have the opportunity not only to learn the ba...

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Japan Conference for Schools

This one-day conference is organised by the Japan Society, the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan. The conference is free to attend, and open t...

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Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language Teaching in Primary Education (J-Clan Initiative)

This event takes the form of a half-day session for primary and secondary school teachers around Edinburgh, organised in order to give an introduction...

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Learn and Teach Primary Japanese!

In this two day course, primary school teachers with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese will have the opportunity not only to learn the basics o...

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Primary Japanese Resource Sharing workshop

In this free workshop, primary school teachers at all levels of Japanese proficiency will share teaching materials and ideas that can inspire their pu...

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Japan Group Tour Programme for UK Head Teachers 2015

As part of the Japan Foundation’s Primary Japanese Campaign to support and encourage primary schools teaching Japanese language, we will be giving 20 ...

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Experience Japan Exhibition 2015

Co-hosted by Keio University and the British Council, this event provides an introduction to study and work opportunities in Japan.Japan integrat...

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Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme - 2015 Training Day for Volunteers

Can you speak Japanese? Are you keen to promote the language to young people around the UK? If so, the Japan Foundation needs YOU! By joining the JTS ...

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Primary Japanese up-skilling course

Network for Languages is running a one-day intensive Japanese language school for primary teachers that would like to learn the basics of Japanese. Th...

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Japan Conference for Schools 2016

A free one-day conference providing networking and CPD opportunities for sharing ideas about bringing Japan and Japanese into schools.

Japan Children's Day

The Consulate General of Japan in co-operation with Japanese Studies at the University of Edinburgh presents Japan Children's Day, a fun day out for a...

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UK-Japan Symposium on Intercultural Communication and International Universities

This JSPS seminar in Newcastle will be of interest to those linking especially with Japanese universities, but also more generally. JSPS is a great s...

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Japanese Youth Conference

The Japanese Language Group supports the 1+2 Languages Plan and the need to give all our young people appropriate language skills, together with a wid...

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Turning Japanese! An introduction to Japanese for young learners

This exciting event, hosted by the Japanese department within the University of Edinburgh School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, will give par...

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Japan Day at the University of Manchester

The Japan Society is holding a Japan Day event at the University of Manchester on 31 March 2017.The event is aimed at S4-S6 students who are intereste...

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Nihongo Cup – the Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary Schools

Come and see the UK’s most talented young students of Japanese language at the Finals Day of the Nihongo Cup – the Japanese Speech Contest for Seconda...

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Conference: “Japanese for Young Scottish Learners: Practice, pedagogy and reflection”

The “Japanese for Young Scottish Learners: Practice, pedagogy and reflection” conference is generously supported by the Japan Foundat...

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JLPT bootcamp November 2017

Nihongo Scotland are delighted to be once more teaming up with the talented teaching staff at the University of Edinburgh to bring you another JLPT Im...

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Conference for Japanese language and culture in Fife

S1-S3 pupils are invited to attend a youth conference on all things Japanese at Bell Baxter High School, Cupar. The event is from 10:00 to 14:00 and w...

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Primary Japanese Resource Sharing Workshop 2018

This event will bring together primary teachers of Japanese to share their ideas about what went well with their Japanese teaching over the last year....

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Japan Children's Day 2018

Why not have a fun day out with your family and friends? Take part in some origami, experience taiko drums, and much more.

Japan Conference for Schools 2018

Japan Conference for Schools will be held later this year on Friday 12 October 2018. This will be a free one-day conference for networking a...

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Virtual Manga workshop with artist Shango

How have you been managing your life under the lockdown? Would you like to learn how to express and share a slice of your life in a manga panel? Follo...

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Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival

The Japan Foundation has partnered with the Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival, which is back this October to celebrate its 10th anniversar...

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Online get-together for secondary teachers of Japanese

Calling all secondary school teachers of Japanese! The Japan Foundation is holding a second Zoom Online Get-Together. This is a great opportunity...

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Rakugo and Kobanashi - Demonstration, Talk, Performance Event

Are you interested in comedy, story-telling, and learning about traditional Japanese culture? The Japan Foundation is holding a two-day online...

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Japanese language project support programme: Information seminar

Interested in applying for funding for Japanese language education projects but don't know where to start? Why not attend one of the Japan Foundat...

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Japanese Language Teachers' Networking Event

Share your recent concerns and everyday practices at this online open space conference for teachers of the Japanese language. The Japan Foundation,...

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Kobanashi - Introductory hands-on workshop for teachers

An online workshop for teachers who would like to incorporate ‘kobanashi’, a style of Japanese sitting comedy, into their lessons. This is...

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