Here are brief descriptions of some courses that I’ve taught recently. More detailed info and custom courses are available.
This course will help you choose engaging presentation topics, organize clear presentation outlines, and deliver simple, effective professional presentations in English. You will also develop the ability to evaluate the presentations of others by identifying their strengths and areas for improvement.
I learned a lot, and I feel that the knowledge I gained through this course will be very helpful for my future. TN, Japan.
I think the class discussions were really great. Thank you for evaluating my presentations every time and providing me with feedback. SM, Japan
I learned a great deal not only about the content of the presentation but also about the presenter’s attitude and delivery, and I was able to acquire various presentation techniques. ZK, China
It was a very rewarding class. At first, I was a little worried about having to speak entirely in English, but thanks to the professor’s personality, I was able to proceed without any hesitation using “Japanglish.” I was also relieved by the fact that the class was framed as a presentation skills course rather than an English language class. SY (Japan)
While some of the content could be considered basic presentation knowledge, the strong emphasis on learning through practice made it a truly valuable experience, and I could genuinely feel my own growth throughout the course. AT (Japan)
This course is designed to strengthen your business presentation skills beyond the basic level by focusing on practical techniques for business and academic settings. Students will learn to create and deliver advanced presentations, including persuasive speeches, factual reports with question-and-answer sessions, team presentations, business proposals, and presentations on technical or research topics. By the end of the course, you will be able to design well-organized, persuasive presentations that inform and influence your audience. You will also build confidence as a presenter and develop the ability to evaluate and provide constructive feedback on the presentations of others.
I really did not like to make a presentation when I worked at companies because I got nervous so easily. Through this course, at some point, I started to feel that I was enjoying giving a presentation in front of the audience. I’ve gained some confidence that I can do it if I try. This is the biggest discovery from this class. HK, Japan
Throughout this semester, I learned a great deal—not only about giving presentations, but more importantly about how to communicate ideas clearly and make sure the audience truly understands. This perspective has been very meaningful to me and will be helpful in my future studies. YD, China
This class has changed the way I think about presentations. HU, China
This course is designed to improve your general business communication skills and your English for business. It emphasizes practical communication through the study and practice of assertiveness, negotiation, and discussion techniques. You will learn how these skills apply to international business communication. By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to communicate effectively in a variety of business situations. You will also develop the confidence to contribute successfully as both an individual and a member of a team.
Through this course, I believe I gained insights that will be useful not only in English study but also in my daily life and career. In addition, the thoughtful feedback I received has motivated me to work even harder on my English studies going forward. I plan to take your course again next semester and beyond, so I’m really looking forward to it. YK, Japan
This course is designed to strengthen your business communication knowledge and practical communication skills. You will develop a better understanding of international business communication and how it applies in professional settings. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate more effectively in a wide range of business situations as both an individual and a team member.
I feel like I could get out of my usual shy self at least during my speeches. But I feel I’m more confident now thanks to your class. ND, Vietnam
Thank you for giving us a great class. I learned a lot such as the way of speech and the things to be careful about in using English in business situations. It was helpful for me to improve my English because you gave me many opportunities to speak my opinion or share ideas with classmates. RK, Japan.
This is an excellent class for improving your business writing, communication, and presentation skills in English. KN (Japan)
This course was so practical and beneficial that I think it should be made required for all students. I hope it will serve as a model for English courses across the entire university. JS (Japan)
Through this class, I realized how important vocabulary and careful wording are for clearly expressing my ideas in English. When I could not fully convey what I wanted to say, it made me aware of my limitations and motivated me to keep studying English. TS (Japan)
This course is designed to build discussion skills through regular, active practice expressing one’s opinion while listening and evaluating the comments of fellow students. Discussions range among fields such as current events, history, economics, politics, law and so on. Students select the readings in advance and come to class ready to engage in discussion. Through this course, you will improve your listening, assertiveness and expressive skills by participating in lively discussion of various topics of interest. Students should be comfortable reading a wide range of English materials.
This is a lot of fun! We choose the articles a week or two in advance and then get to enjoy a lively discussion. HY, Japan
The professor was kind. He explained things politely and in a way that was easy to understand. He always provided very detailed feedback on our assignments via email. Plus, he always teaches in a way that encourages students to think for themselves. Thanks to him, I learned a lot. IS (Japan)