Ｉ−ＰＡＬ KAGAWA International Exchange Center
TEL: 087-837-5901 FAX: 087-837-5903
The Exchange Lounge and Library are open
From Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00-18:00.

Do you want to take part to the 14th I-PAL International Speech Contest in Japanese?

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Objectives of the speech contest: This speech contest is an opportunity for foreign residents of Kagawa to express their views on Kagawa and/or Japan, in Japanese. Moreover, it will be useful to promote internationalization among Kagawa residents and will enable them to deepen their understanding of other cultures by listening to foreign residents' frank opinions.

Judging criteria: The adequacy of the chosen subject, the language proficiency, the presentation during the speech (demeanor, mien...), the comprehension of the chosen subject (assessed by the Q&A session after the speech.)

Application: Send or bring to I-PAL the completed application form, a copy of the manuscript of the speech and a recording on tape of the speech (please do not forget to state your name, country of origin and the title of the speech itself.) A preliminary selection will be made through the hearing of the tapes. The participants will receive notification of their selection by June the 6th.

Application deadline: May 31st (Fri.), 2003

*Every Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00 in the Exchange lounge
*Every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:00 in the Library.

In the program for this spring, you can learn more about Irish tales with David, English literature with Sam and Korean music with An. You can also enjoy family cooking with Dave and French wine-tasting with Caroline.