Throughout the six-lesson course, you will learn useful, practical English expressions, such as tourist guides, as well as pronunciation and listening skills through situational lessons.

The first session will be on Thursday, May 30th. You are welcome to attend just one session! Please feel free to join us.

■1st session: Thursday, May 30th "Phrases useful for giving directions"
Venue: Otaru City Lifelong Plaza Repio First Learning Room

■ 2nd session: June 24th (Mon) "English expressions for paying the bill"
Venue: Otaru City Lifelong Plaza Repio Third Study Room

■3rd session: Monday, September 30th "Listening: When answering the phone"
■ 4th session: Friday, November 29th "Promotion of store products and Otaru recommendations"
■5th session: Friday, December 20th "Small talk and responses"
■6th session: January 31st (Friday) "Listening: When someone talks to you in a shop or on the street"
*Venue for the 3rd to 6th sessions is currently being determined

Instructor: Ekumi Konno, Pacific English School
Eligible participants: People who work at facilities or stores in Otaru City, or Otaru residents
People who want to communicate with customers from overseas in English (beginners welcome)
Capacity: 15 people (Registration will close once capacity is reached)
How to apply: Apply using the application form, or email, phone, or fax to the Otaru Tourism Association (please let us know which session you would like to attend, your name, affiliation, and phone number)
Application deadline: Monday 3 days before each session

*Image is for illustrative purposes only.