[Applications Open] ELEC 70th Anniversary Commemorative Online Seminar by Author and Former Nada High School Teacher Tatsuya Kimura to be Held on Sunday, July 5

The English Language Education Council (ELEC) (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kiyotaka Akasaka) will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026. As one of its commemorative projects, we will hold a free online seminar.

ELEC Online Seminar

Details and Application

[Seminar Overview]

We have invited Tatsuya Kimura, a writer and former English teacher at Nada High School, to speak on the theme of 'English Language Teaching to Raise Children Active in Society.' He will talk not only about practical teaching methods but also about why we teach English and what we should teach students through English.

Seminar Name

English Language Teaching to Raise Children Active in Society

Date and Time

Sunday, July 5, 2026, 14:00 - 15:40

Lecturer

Tatsuya Kimura (Author, Former English Teacher at Nada High School)

Target Audience

English teachers, educational professionals, and anyone interested in English education

Capacity

300 people (Pre-registration required)

Participation Fee

Free

Format

Online (Using the online meeting tool 'Zoom')

*The URL for participation will be sent to your registered email address up to three days before the seminar.

*There will be no physical venue.

Application Method

Applications are currently being accepted on the event registration website 'Peatix':

https://elec70.peatix.com

About Seminar Materials

If there are any materials or handouts beforehand, they will be sent to your registered email address up to three days before the seminar.

Organizer

English Language Education Council (ELEC)

*Please note that the lecturer and training themes are subject to change.

Speaker

Tatsuya Kimura

Born in 1964. After graduating from the Department of English Literature, Faculty of Literature at Kwansei Gakuin University, he taught for 33 years at Nishiyamato Gakuen and Nada Junior and Senior High School. Currently, as an author, he writes learning reference books, picture books, essays, and novels. His activities are diverse, including lectures at junior high schools, high schools, cram schools, and companies nationwide, and study groups for English teachers. He has written over 90 books, including 'Shin Yumetan', 'Todai English Listening', and 'I Want to Eliminate Children's Dislike of English!'.

Precautions for Participation

- The URL for participation will be sent to your registered email address up to three days before the seminar.

- There will be no archive delivery; please attend on the day.

- This is an online seminar using Zoom. There will be no physical venue.

- Online seminars consume a large amount of data and battery power, so please check your device's connection status (high-speed internet line, sufficient battery charge, etc.) yourself.

- No compensation can be provided if you are unable to attend due to your communication status or environment issues.

- Please refrain from recording audio or video of the seminar.

- The lecturer and training themes are subject to change.

- Participants may receive information about English education training sessions and other news from ELEC. (Privacy Policy)

[Introduction to English Language Education Training]

Since its establishment in 1956, ELEC has provided practical training to teachers. We handle themes useful for the practice of English education, holding training sessions online and in person. They are conducted in a workshop format where teachers share thoughts and exchange information, rather than just lectures. Incorporating the latest educational theory and practice, the training is highly evaluated for equipping participants with skills that can be utilized in the classroom.

Training schedules and details are introduced on our official website.

Actual training scene

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English Language Education Council (ELEC) Established in 1956 as the 'Japan English Education Research Committee' with the desire to improve English education in Japan. Over the 70 years since its establishment, ELEC has strived to improve the English communication skills of Japanese people. Today, it operates businesses such as English teacher training, English education support for various schools, English training for corporations, and the production of audio materials. ELEC will continue to provide education, training, and materials that meet the needs of those who learn, teach, and use English in Japan, so that we can share happiness with people all over the world.

NMF Takebashi Bldg. 4F, 3-11-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054 The English Language Education Council (ELEC) President: Kiyotaka Akasaka

https://www.elec.or.jp

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