The 5th Outreach Educational Program “SWIM” (Summer Workshop for Immersive Multiculturalism)
Free English lesson with Sumire Hirotsuru in Oita City, Japan

In just 2 days and 3.5 hours, even children with no prior English experience achieved remarkable feats – crafting fantastic English essays and delivering impressive speeches! The final presentations were a testament to their confidence and poise. Bravo!

Date: Day 1-July 15th, 2023   Day 2-August 6th, 2023

Place: J:COM HorutoHall Oita

Participants: Selected elementary and junior high school students from Oita City (by lottery)

Content: Crafting English essays and speeches from scratch

• Essay guidance (from self-introductions for beginners to various styles for intermediate learners)
• Speech coaching (hook/content/ethos pathos logos/voice/conclusion)
• Building confidence, adopting a proactive presenting attitude, and wearing a smile
• Sumire Hirotsuru’s presentation titled “Let’s Spread Our Wings To The World” followed by Q&A

Instructors: Sumire Hirotsuru, Mari Hirotsuru, university students learning in Japan from various countries, and more

Organizers: Oita City International City Exchange and Friendship Conference / Oita City (Secretariat: Oita City International Division)

Co-organized by: General Incorporated Association Summer in JAPAN