A postcard from...Kagoshima, Kyushu

Sakurajima rumbling

I enjoyed my working day in Kagoshima recently, looking after an experienced group of teachers in their training as Young Learners speaking examiners. The events over the last couple of years have prevented most of them from actually examining, so it was refreshing to get their active status revived, and to have a couple of new faces also join the YLE team.

Training is always an intense effort, as covering three quite different levels from pre-A1 to A2 requires hands-on practice with materials, and consierable thought into what-ifs...which with children can mean just about anything! Main concern is with having the right kind of people in this role of responsibility, who I can trust to act properly & professionally.

mask-wearing styles in Kagoshima

I did manage to grab an hour of sunshine at lunch, and reacquaint myself with the stunning view that is an erupting volcano on the doorstep; Sakurajima has been rumbling for years now, but no less menacing! I also found some intersting street art in the rain, heading back to the station...why were ALL the hotels in Kagoshima fully booked? I'll never know, but learned my lesson to plan ahead a bit better next time! 

Speaking Examiner training for Japan

下記の日程にて、ケンブリッジ英語検定のA2 Key/A2 Key for Schools (KET)とB1 Preliminary/B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET) のSpeaking Examiner（スピーキングの試験官）トレーニングが実施されます。


https://cambridge-university-press.jp/events_news/cambridge_speaking_examiner/


In 2019:

June 29: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Sendai
July 20: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Tokyo
Aug 17: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Kagoshima

Aug 24: Young Learners (YLE Starters, Movers & Flyers preA1 – A2) in Tokyo

Sept 29: Preliminary (PET B1) + First (FCE B2) in Tokyo
Nov 2: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Tokyo
Nov 9: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Nagoya
Nov 30:Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Tokyo

In 2020:

Jan 18: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Nagoya
Jan 25: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Tokyo
Mar 21: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Tokyo
Mar 28: Key (KET A2) + Preliminary (PET B1) in Nagoya


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ケンブリッジ英語検定東日本センターJP004
Speaking Examiner Team Leader
Jim George
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Postcard from...Kagoshima, Kyushu.

Sakurajima (volcano) from Kagoshima Port

Hi everybody!

I visited a very nice school here to give speaking tests to some very nervous children taking their Cambridge Young Learners exams. Although they were nervous, we did have a lot of fun.

When I had a spare moment, I walked around the historic part of the town and found the site of the old castle, as well as a couple of shrines and statues. I found out about the Namamugi Incident & the subsequent Anglo-Satsuma War in 1863...you know I like my history?!

I also managed to pop down to the port & catch a glimpse of Sakurajima. Fortunately, it was not erupting!

See you all soon :)