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Learning Languages Through a Nature Observation Notebook
Taking your notebook outside may help you learn about nature, and another language,
more than you may initially imagine. Learn how a Nature Observation Notebook can make words, sentences,
and experiences more memorable. You may even make new discoveries in the process.
About the Seminar
| Date | Wed May 10th, 2023 19:00 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Time | About 50 Min |
| Price: |
Free (Live viewing AND viewing of the recording are both possible) |
| Recording: | Free |
| Seminar conducted in: | English and Japanese (~65% English, 35% Japanese) |
| Coupons |
10% off coupon for any "Nature Notebook lesson" ・Quick Nature Notebook Page ・Nature Notebook ・Nature Notebook Counseling Lesson etc. |
| Tutor |
Alex ・アレックス
Alexandra (Alex)––originally from the west coast of the United States––is a Teacher, Naturalist (studies, draws, and writes about Natural History), and an aspiring Kanji Nerd living in Japan. |
Curriculum
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
– Ludwig Wittgenstein
Can language effect how we think and observe the natural world? By using a Nature Observation Notebook as a means to learn a new language we may be able to widen our perspectives and unlock more discovery and new ways of understanding nature. In this seminar, you will learn what a Nature Observation Notebook is, and some techniques for how to learn another language with it.
- 1. Introduction:
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2. What is a Nature Observation Notebook?
(also known as "Field Notebooks" or "Nature Journals") - 3. How to Learn and Remember More
- 4. Science, Writing, and Drawing is for Everyone
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5. Questions & Prompts:
how to increase curiosity and deepen observation -
6. Observation Notes:
descriptions, drawings, labels, maps, and more -
7. “Cheat Sheets”:
Creating Vocabulary & Grammar Quick Reference Sheets for writing. - 8. Reading Field Guides and Other Resources
- 9. Speaking, listening, and opportunities for connecting with others
- 10. Q&A
Target
Anyone learning another language can benefit from this method, although examples will be given in English and Japanese.
It is good for all ages and skill levels. This is a great activity for families to do together too. Adults and children often learn from, and inspire each other.
Please note that opinions expressed by the tutor during the seminar are the tutor’s and do not necessarily reflect a general opinion by Cafetalk.