The Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme exists to create links between schools and Japanese-speaking volunteers. JTS volunteers carry out school visits across the UK to introduce students at any level to the Japanese language by carrying out fun and informative taster sessions.

To empower JTS volunteers and to encourage new volunteers, we will be holding an online training session on 26th June. We will provide information about the JTS programme and there will be two talks given by experienced JTS volunteers. Volunteers will also be able to work in groups to discuss ideas for taster sessions.

Whether you are an existing JTS volunteer looking to improve and practise, or you are interested in becoming a volunteer and want to find out more about giving Japanese taster sessions, this event is for you!

Find out more about the JTS Programme here

General Information

• Date/Time: 26th June 2023 (Monday), 10:00 to 12:00 (BST)
• Venue: Online (Zoom software)
• Cost: Free
• Maximum number of participants: 20
• Spoken language: English
• Event programme: Coming soon

Event Schedule

• 10:00 – 10:10: Intro
• 10:10 – 10:20: Explanation of the JTS programme
• 10:20 – 10:40: Guest speaker talk – Mary Grace Browning Sensei (topic: in-person JTS visits)
• 10:40 – 11:00: Guest speaker talk – Miyuki Griffin Sensei (topic: online JTS sessions)
• 11:00 – 11:10: Break
• 11:10 – 11:40: Group activity (taster session planning)
• 11:40 – 11:55: JTS administration/timeline explanation and Q&A.
• 11:55 – 12:00: Close.

Click here to fill out an application form to attend