| WHO WE ARE |
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Located in the heart of Tokai-mura, Japan, we are a unique private school for learning English as a second language. Address: 4-8-9-103 Funaishikawa Ekihigashi Tokai-mura Ibaraki-ken, 318-1118 JapanPhone/Fax : +81-29-287-1407 E-mail |
| MESSAGE |
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It's fun! It's friendly! It's an enlightening experience. Learn English in a total immersion environment. Specialist teachers from around the globe have come together at English International Conversation School (EICS). They have come for you. They have come to provide you with a unique chance... the chance to experience the world in English. At EICS we pride ourselves on:
Feeling limited? Don't be, at EICS, students are encouraged to express themselves and push their limits. Reach for the top! Be a part of our family and together we'll enter your future in the English language. We have classes for children classes, for adults, and classes for seniors. We have a variety of levels one surely to complement you and your lifestyle. What are you waiting for? Be a part of EICS today and enjoy a new and exhilarating way to learn. |
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAM |
| (Monday-Saturday) Elementary
school students learn daily
conversation, reading, writing and spelling. Teaching methods include
TPR (total physical response), games, video lessons, songs, chants and
phonics. Kindergarten classes for three to five year olds focus on
conversation, games and having fun while learning a second language.
Advanced children's classes available for fluent children who have
lived abroad and foreigners. Home Stay USA - and England
during the month of August.
*Four classes per month
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| JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM |
| (Monday-Saturday)
These classes are designed to encourage the
Junior or Senior High School student to speak the English grammar and
reading they are learning in their classes at public school. Each class
has a maximum of six students so that we can create a relaxed
atmosphere that enables each student to feel comfortable speaking
English.
*Four classes per month
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| DAY CLASSES |
| (Monday-Saturday)
Beginner to advanced students. Conversational
English, Survival English, Travel English using idioms, special topics,
textbooks, cooking classes, videos and games. Four classes per month.
Make-up classes allowed if coordinated with the director.
*Four classes per month
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| EVENING CLASSES |
| (Monday-Saturday)
Beginner to advanced students. Conversational
English, Technical English, Technical Writing, and Travel English are
taught with special emphasis using idioms, vocabulary extension
exercises, textbooks, audio tapes, videos, guided free conversation,
workbooks and games. Four classes per month. Make-up classes provided
with approval by teacher.
*Four classes per month
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| FREE TRIAL and ASSESSMENT |
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Just visit us, e-mail
or call 029-287-1407. One of our office managers or the director
will suggest a suitable class for you to attend on a trial. We make
every effort to place you in the proper class for your level. If,
however, you are not happy with the class you choose, it is easy to
change to a different class at any time. In case of children, teacher
will assess and decide what class is suitable for your child
103 Tosho Birudo 1F, east side of JUSCO near JR Tokai Station. It's easy to find us. Just look for the pink building across from JUSCO in Tokai. Map click here |
| CAREER SERVICES |
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Seeking motivated, energetic native speaking
English teacher who would welcome the challenge of working in Japan.
Only four year university graduates need apply. Some experience
teaching ESL preferred. Training available. Application form
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| CONSULTING SERVICES and CONFERENCE SERVICES |
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"WE
ARE CONFERENCE SPECIALISTS!"
Have you left a meeting or an international conference feeling lost because you only recognized a few words? If you need help with oral comprehension, our linguistic specialists are on call! A sample of our services: <Pre-conference>
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| EDUCATION MATERIALS |
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In our main school, we have vast,
varied educational materials imported from the U.S., Canada and
England. These materials are available only to students, and we sell
them at cost.
If your child needs special help with reading, spelling, phonics, punctuation, grammar or any number of other areas, come to us. You can browse the workbooks we have on hand. We can help. For adults, our purchasing agent has access to educational materials in many university bookstores that specialize in ESL materials. These items are not available to the general public. We can help with "study-at-home" materials. If you have a special request, please inform us (029-287-1407) and we will fill your order as soon as possible. |
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
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One goal of our English school is to
exchange
foreign customs and culture while learning to speak English. We have
various parties and events throughout the year for this purpose.
The year begins with a traditional Japanese New Year's party for adult students. In America, Valentine's Day is a day to exchange cards and gifts between friends and family. In our English school, we decorated large envelopes using cartoons and markers, and hung them over the window. Classmates selected printed valentines imported from America and signed them with their names in English. The Saturday before Easter, we have a western style spring party for children in the park of our town. In the United States and some European countries, hunting for colored eggs marks the beginning of spring. Following this event are picnics and bar-b-que parties throughout the summer. Our busy holiday season begins with Halloween . On the last day of October, children and adults dress in scary costumes and visit various homes for trick-or-treating. Children knock on the front door of homes, who participate in our Halloween celebration, and say "trick-or-treat". They are then given candy. The first day of November, we begin preparations for our Christmas visits to area nursing home for the elderly. We end the year, as always, with a Christmas party and a visit from Santa! |
| COMPANY CLASSES |
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If you would like to have an English class in
your company, we can provide a certified English teacher who
will come to you. We have been sending teachers for engineering
companies. We also send a teacher for children's lesson. Our Director
will develop a lesson plan that will train your employees according to
your particular needs. For more information, contact the school (Phone
029-287-1407). Example 1:
An engineering company in Tokai-mura In this organization, engineers often participate
in international seminars or conferences where the lecturer is a
foreigner using English. We train these students to understand the
English they hear at conferences with listening exercises and technical
English vocabulary workshops. When this company sends a representative
to an international conference, we aid in the preparation of his/her
presentation and drill pronunciation practice so that the Japanese
engineer speaking English can be more easily understood. We also assist them with technical vocabulary and
easy explanations to questions they might encounter in the Q & A
period following their presentations. A major portion of our company
classes focus on teaching basic survival and travel English skills to
engineers so they are prepared for every day life situations they
encounter when they go abroad. We teach them how to converse
with others in English at social events, i.e. receptions, dinner with
colleagues, facility tours and other occasions where English will be
the only international language. Lessons are tailored for both
individual needs and group requirements. Example 2:
Your company can be here. For scheduling and lesson plan development,
contact our Business Manager or Director at (029) 287-1407 |
| HOME STAY |
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We provide students a unique oportunity for
immersion in an English-only environment. This is our HOMESTAY PROGRAM.
You live in our guest house in the U.S. for about one week. Come
experience real American life.
You are not treated like a guest, but you are treated
like a member of an American family!
Application & Assessment Required. Subject to Availability |
| DS-International, Inc. |
| Formed in December of 1997,
DS-INTERNATIONAL was
established to assist individuals from the United States doing business
in Japan and also to act as liaison for Japanese business ventures in
the US. Officers in the company live in Japan and the US and are
bilingual with a wide variety of educational and business backgrounds. Address: 4-8-9-103 Funaishikawa Ekihigashi Tokai-mura Ibaraki-ken, 318-1118 Japan Phone/Fax : +81-29-287-1407 E-mail |