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Frequently Asked Questions
- Must I be a fluent English speaker to join JALT?
- No. Teachers/speakers of any language may join JALT. Although the most common
languages used in our local chapter are Japanese and English, JALT highly values diversity
and welcomes speakers of any language.
When are Okinawa JALT meetings held?- Meetings are usually held on the 4th Sunday of the month. For current information
on upcoming events, see our News page or Calendar page.
Where are Okinawa JALT meetings held?- Regular meetings are usually held at OCJC (Okinawa Christian Junior College). For directions,
see our printable map, or contact the JALT chapter office directly.
I live in an outlying island and cannot attend regular meetings. Is there any benefit
for me in joining JALT?- Of course! First, Okinawa JALT can help you overcome the isolation of island life in various ways.
JALT membership includes subscriptions to The Language Teacher and the JALT Journal,
publications which help you keep up with the latest advancements in language education. JALT
also connects you with colleagues all over Okinawa and Japan, including many living in situations
similar to your own. Our English and Japanese online communities
offer several services to help keep you in touch, including message boards, mailing lists, chat rooms,
member directories, link listings, photo albums, and automatic email reminders of meetings. Okinawa JALT
is also planning a number of Live Chat events which can put you in contact with fellow language
teachers around Okinawa. And finally, what better excuse is there to visit
the main island than to say you must attend a JALT meeting?
How do I find out about upcoming JALT events?- Bookmark and periodically check our News and
Calendar pages for up-to-date information.
Better yet, join one of our online communities to receive
announcements of all of our upcoming events by email.
I have a question not answered on this page. How can I find out ...?- Use the email link below to contact us, or contact the
Okinawa JALT office for more information.
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