June's English Club is on Wed.12th!!With an expert of music history:Mr.Edmondo Filippini^^♪

★DATE:
On Wednesday 12th June 18:45 to 20:45
【No reservation needed】

★LOCATION:
＠No.3, 5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan above Starbucks coffee.
so near from south exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae St.

★ゲスト:
Mr.Edmondo Filippini.
He is an expert of Japanese "Noh",and music history.
And he is also music editor in contemporary one.
This time he would give us the story of the exchange music history in Europe between 1700 and 1800 especially among Germany, France and Italy.

★THEME:
"Talk about your favorite genre of music in the wordld(including Japan)"

★MC:
Ms. Tomomi Nakao♪(Thanks so much）

★CHARGE:
Member 1,000yen,Non-member 1,500yen
Europeans & Native English speakers will be invited(free of charge).

★INFORMATION:
[e-mail]

Report of May's English club with Ms. Anna from Sweden^^♪

Hi,there!
This is Kumi from EU assosiation.
It is surprisingly hot today, isn't it?(No?Only me?)

In our past English club, we have the very convivial evening with Ms. Anna from Sweden^^♪

First we all introduced ourselves briefly, and talked about "How do I spend this GW holidays?"
Someone traveled abroad(it's me), returned hometown, worked as usual...etc...^^♪

Then Anna introduced herself, and conveyed the attractions of her country by showing its beautiful photos or explained its festivals and ceremonies for all four seasons.

When Anna talked about "Viking" in Sweden's history,
one of our member asked her about "バイキング料理(buffet)", but she never knows....hhh
(Is it related in any way?)

By the way, this photo is interesting, isn't it^^♪
I like this photo.

Guess what does his gesture mean?
(I have no idea...And he neither.)
and you can see TWO ZEBRA girls in the left.
It is Anna and me.
By coincident, we both dressed pretty much the same

You can find this photo in our Facebook page!
Or other diary and pictures.
Please visit and "Like!" our page, thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/eurokn

★★June's English club is planned on Wednesday 12th★★
We'll welcome the professional of the music history as a guest
Details will be followed later!

May's English club is on Wednesday 8th with Ms. Anna Stålhandske from SWEDEN♬

Followings are the details for May's English club♪

★DATE:
On Wednesday 8th May 18:45 to 20:45
【No reservation needed】

★LOCATION:
＠No.3, 5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan above Starbucks coffee.
so near from south exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae St.

★GUESTS:
Ms. Anna Stålhandske(SWEDEN)
She is a student of Gothenburg University, and her major is Japanese.
She said she's studied a little bit of everything, like litterature-studies, film-studies and film-making. She's also studied English in London.
She's been working with various things too, like volunteer work at an orphanage in Nepal, working at a guesthouse in Iceland and with many things in Sweden connected to film.

★THEME:
"How did you spend the golden week or long holiday last week?"

★MC:
Mr. Toru Miura (Thanks, Tall-san)

★CHARGE:
Member 1,000yen,Non-member 1,500yen
Europeans & Native English speakers will be invited(free of charge).

★INFORMATION:
[e-mail]

Report of April's English club with travel lovers from Quebec♫

Hi, there. It’s me, kumi from EU association.
I experienced my first MC in April’s English club with your (much)support. Thanks.
To my surprise & happiness, we had many participants on this day.

First we briefly introduced ourselves, and then talked about the theme of "Which country was your best destination ever, or most attractive for future trips?"
In other words, this question means “Where is your favorite country or place?”(wow, it’s way to easy!)
Everyone has own episode and memory….it made me feel somehow nostalgia…^^?

The guest was Ms. France Vincent and Mr.Pierre Mercille from Montreal of Quebec, Canada.
Montreal, yes it is “French Canada” and their first language is (of course) French, but they also handle English very well.
In our club activities, we can see many countries which the multi-languages distinction works well compared to Japan.

Well, they’re on the way to the trip to several countries such as America, Japan, Korea, China, Russia…..for two month mainly by train.
They’ve visited various countries ever, and those episodes were so intriguing such as Pierre-san’s past travel by Siberian railway.
We also talked/discussed our future travel-dreams, Canada’s language policy, politics, gun control… etc….
It was a convivial evening with various topics.


Next English club is planned on 8th May.
Why not join us and give us your episode of Golden-Week holidays!

【INFO】April's English club is on Saturday 13th with travel lovers from Quebec♪

Hi, there!
Followings are the details for April’s English club♪

★DATE:
On SATURDAY 13th April 18:00 to 20:00
※Please note that this is not on Wednesday but SATURDAY.
　The time is also earlier than usual.
【No reservation needed】

★LOCATION:
＠No.3, 5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan above Starbucks coffee.
so near from south exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae St.

★GUESTS:
Ms. France Vincent and Mr. Pierre Mercille both from Quebec, Canada.
They are planning to travel several countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Central Asia and Russia for about 2 months!?

Ms. France Vincent
Even though she is working 4 days/week, she loves to travel around the world♪
She has two daughters and 6 wonderful grandchildren!!
Her main hobbies are : trekking, cycling, gardening, listening to music, reading, cooking, and of course traveling!

Mr.Pierre Mercille
He had worked most of his life as a hydro electronic power plant inspector in the northern region of Canada and now is "Happy Retired person"♪
This time their main purpose of travel is to go around the world by train(they're train lovers), using airplane only to fly over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Sounds sooooo fun^^♪

★THEME:
"Which country was your best destination ever, or most attractive for future trips?"

★MC:
Ms. Kumiko Fujioka (This is my very first time!)

★CHARGE:
Member 1,000yen,Non-member 1,500yen
European and native English speakers will be invited(free of charge).

★INFORMATION:
[e-mail]

Looking forward to seeing you in our club
Have a nice week with smile!(*^ω^*)

March's EU English club with Ivo from Bulgaria & Max from Sweden♪♪

Hi, there!
How was your Monday^^?
This is Kumiko from EU association.
Please let me introduce our coming EU English Club,and other upcoming events in March.

EU English club
★DATE:
Wednesday 13th March from 18:45〜20:45
【No reservation needed】
【Change in the time♪15minutes earlier♪】

★LOCATION:
#3 lecture room,5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan.
So near from South exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae station,above Starbucks Coffee.
(近鉄学園前駅 南出口近く 奈良市西部公民館)

★CHARGE:
Member 1,000yen,Non-member 1,500yen
Europeans & native English speakers will be invited(free of charge).

★THEME:
"When/Where do you feel the first smell of spring?"

★MC:
Mr. Hiroshi Imai(Imai san,thank you♪）

★INFORMATION:
[e-mail]

★GUESTS:
Mr. Ivoyl-koutsaroff(Bulgaria)
He has also joined our EU English club this January, and gave us very fascinating presentation about his history☆
He is from Bulgaria, learned in Russian language in the elementary school(Language immersion), studied in China and Canada in his university days.Various experience !
He is very attractive storyteller, so don't miss it^^♪!!


Mr. Max Wall(Sweden)
He graduated from high school specialized in digital media and social studies, and now he lives in Kyoto, and has been studying Japanese at a language school in Kyoto.
And its graduation ceremony is going to be held on 13th March!!(Wow!on the day of our English club!)
Interested in Japanese culture, art, design, reading, games and traveling♪♪


Upcoming events in March
The brief info can be seen in below.
Details will be followed later when it comes closer♪

★Music Festa in McDonald's
Sunday 17th March 15:00〜18:00
@McDonald's near from Kintetsu Nara St.

★French Club
Tuesday 19th March 18:45〜20:45
＠#4 Lecture room, 5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan
so near from south exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae St.
We'll welcome Mr. Christophe Michard, and others may also join.
Last event↓
http://kneu.seesaa.net/article/332380154.html

★Radio Show
Thursday 21st March 19:00〜20:00
ならどっとFM78.4 "Rendez-vous de Nara"
Guess who is the guest & personality(^-^)?
This can be heard on line♪↓
http://www.jcbasimul.com/program/area06_a03.html

★EU Salon
Saturday 23rd March 18:00〜21:00
＠Yaoya"RO"(八百屋ろ)" in Gakuenmae.
We'll welcome Mr. Matt Imanishi as a guest.
http://yaoyaro.exblog.jp/


That's all for today.
Let's enjoy March with us(*＾▽＾*)！！

Past EU English club on 14th Feb.!!

Hi,there!
Today Kumiko is writing this article.

Guess what...
To our happy surprise,we have many participants in our English club on Valentine's day^^♪
Here we have the brief report!

Thanks to MC/Nakamura San,we had smooth conversation this day.
(And also thanks for his chocolate♪)

★INTRODUCTION:
First,we each had a brief introduction about ourselves and introduced "How do I spend these cold days in more enjoyable manners?"
This is today's theme.
Everyone has own ways or hobbies to.
I think it shall be a good practice to talk(explain) about myself in foreign language(sometimes it's difficult for me even in Japanese^^!?).

★GUESTS:
●Mr. Kevin Jemison
He has worked as ALT(Assistant Language Teacher) for schools in Nara city.
His words told us how he loves his job as a English teacher.
He also talked about his background/history to the present,his hard-time or his dreams to open a cafe in Nara.
Once returning to America, and he's come back to Japan last year.
"Nara is my home" The very impressive word he said.
Welcome back, Kevin!

●Mr. Francesco Zunlungo
First of all, we doesn't work with robots!
He analyzes the behavior of human crowd in such as Osaka, and reflects them in the robotics to have robots move like human...
He also handles some(many!)languages like Italian(his mother tongue),French, Spanish,Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese...and now studying Turkish!Wow....! The big key to study other languages seems to be "curiosity" supported by the motivation to know other world…?



★March's EU English Club
March's English club is planned on 13th〜♪

★UPCOMING:
●French club/Wednesday 20th
●Radio show/Thursday 21st
Detail↓
http://kneu.seesaa.net/article/322304168.html

●EU salon
Monday 25th 18:30~21:00
＠Yaoya"RO"(八百屋ろ)" in Gakuenmae.
http://yaoyaro.exblog.jp/
This is a gathering for arts and cultural, and international exchange.
Why not listen to music or talk about wide variety of topics with members and various guests?
We can't miss the organic vegetables of Yaoya"RO"!!
This time, the guest is Mr. Hideo Takahashi, the owner of Yaoya"RO"♪

*Yaoya means greengrocer in Japanese.
*Charge : member 1,000yen, non-member 1,500yen
*Information & reservation →[e-mail]

That's all for today.
Have a good week♪

Coming EU English Club on 14th Feb.!!

Hi, there!
Please let us introduce our coming EU English Club in February.

★DATE:
Thursday 14th February from 19:00〜20:45
【No reservation needed】

※Schedule Changed
Wednesday 13th ==> Thursday 14th!!

★LOCATION:
#4 lecture room,5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan.
So near from South exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae station,above Starbucks Coffee.
(近鉄学園前駅 南出口近く 奈良市西部公民館)

★CHARGE:
Member 1,000yen ,Non-member 1,500yen
Europeans & native English speakers will be invited(free of charge).

★THEME:
”How do you spend these cold days in more enjoyable manners?”

★MC:
Mr. Sho Nakamura(Nakamura-san, thank you!)

★INFORMATION:
[e-mail]

★GUESTS:
●Mr. Francesco Zanlungo,
He's from Pavia(the northern part), Italy.
He has worked for ATR in Kyoto.
(ATR…Advanced Telecommunication Research Institute International.)
This institute is a union of the technical researchers and engineers focusing on the world’s most advanced technical industry such as artificial intelligence and robotics…!!
And he also handles some(many!) languages.
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Japanese and Chinese??!!
Why not ask him the big key to learn foreign languages!
His web page↓
https://sites.google.com/site/francescozanlungo/home

●Mr. Kevin Jemison,
He’s from Tennessee, America, and has worked in Japan as ALT(Assistant Language Teacher) from 2005 to 2010, returned to America until February 2012, and came back to Japan again♪
He also loves cooking, reading (lots of!)books, cycling, and photography etc…We would be able to hear his various life experiences!

The very fascinating story can be heard from both guests in above♪


★★Information of Upcoming Events in Feb.★★
The brief info can be seen in below.
We will inform each detail when it comes closer.

★Music Festa in McDonald's
Sunday17th Feb. 15:00〜18:00
@McDonald's near from Kintetsu Nara St.
Last event↓
http://kneu.seesaa.net/article/316005385.html

★French Club
Wednesday 20th Feb. 19:00〜20:45
＠#3 Lecture room, 5th floor in Nara Seibu Kominkan
so near from south exit of Kintetsu Gakuenmae St.
We are having Ms. Marie-Francoise Bardou and Ms. Fujii Francoise as the guests♪
Last event↓
http://kneu.seesaa.net/article/315321608.html

★Radio Show
Thursday 21st Feb. 19:00〜20:00
ならどっとFM78.4 "Rendez-vous de Nara"

We are happy to welcome Theremin player Mr. Kazuo Kita and Ms. Sachiko Teramura(dramatic reading)as the guests!
Our president Mr. Hideaki Nakai will also play guitar to reading.
This can be heard on line♪↓
http://www.jcbasimul.com/program/area06_a03.html

★EU Salon
Monday 25th Feb.18:30〜
＠Yaoya"RO"(八百屋ろ)" in Gakuenmae.
http://yaoyaro.exblog.jp/
This is a gathering for arts and cultural, and international exchange.
Why not listen to music or talk about wide variety of topics with members and various guests?
This time, the guest is Mr. Hideo Takahashi, the owner of Yaoya"RO"♪
*Yaoya means greengrocer in Japanese.


Wow, so many information...^^!!

Let's enjoy February!!

English Club on Wednesday 10th October with 4 guests from Austraria, France & Germany

Hi, tomorrow evening, on Wednesday 10th, we'll have four guests from three countries.

Cody Arthars, from Brisbane, Australia.
He studied Primary Education with majors in Developmental Psychology and Music at QUT.
He lives in Kobe and currently work at an International School with as a kindergarten teacher.
He's lived and worked in Japan for almost 18 months.

Michel Jamet, French poet, engraver and writer.
He teaches the philosophy of art at Ecole Duperre, High School of Design, Fashion and Creation.
http://duperre.org/en
http://www.editions-harmattan.fr/index.asp?navig=auteurs&obj=artiste&no=1082

Christoph Hoff and Stepahn Kowallis, German singers.
They play often oratorios of Bach and Mozart, etc.

The meeting of the EU English Club will be held in the Seibu Kominkan, next to Kintetsu Gakuenmae station (south side, on the Starbucks
Coffee, 5th floor room 3) !!
From 19:00 to 20:45.
http://www.starbucks.co.jp/search/map/result.php?storeId=0226&lang=ja
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members, Europeans & English
speakers will be invited.

◇The topic of the month : "What was your most fantastic experience or event so far in your life?"◇

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And next week, on Wednesday 17th October, at the same the time and in the same room, we'll have the meeting of the EU French Club with Michel Jamet.
He'll talk about Paris, his city, etc.

--

Kyoto-Nara EU Association
http://www.eurokn.com/

EU English Club on Wednesday 12 September with Caito from Brazil

Hi, tomorrow on Wednesday 12, we'll have the meeting of the EU English
Club with Caito Gabetta from Brazil, leader and teacher of CoZy
English School in Nara and Osaka.
http://englishcozy.com/index.html
At the Seibu Kominkan, next to Kintetsu Gakuenmae station (south side,
on the Starbucks Coffee, 5th floor in the audio-visual room) !!
From 19:00 to 20:45.
http://www.starbucks.co.jp/search/map/result.php?storeId=0226&lang=ja
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members, Europeans & English
speakers will be invited.

We'll also invite Tomas Mach, Czech classical and jazz violinist and composer.
http://www.tomasmach.eu/

◇The topic of the month : ≪What's your most favourite sports ?≫◇

What's your most favourite sports ? What is the attractive point to you?
We had the London Olympic games in this summer, and FIFA World Cup
will be held in Brazil, 2014.
Why don't you think this is the good timing to appeal your favorite sports?
Please remember to decide your topic, there are many minor sports in
world, Tag-of-war, Kendo and .... Baseball!

◆Profile of the guest ◆

Caito Rodrigo Battibugli Gabetta :
Born in August 7, 1978
Hometown Campinas (Sao Paulo) Brazil
College ESAMC (Business and Marketing) Stopped in the first year.
Work Experience
- “BEERRE” - Intellectual Property Law Office (International affairs)
- IBM (Help Desk Support)
- Volkswagen Financial Services (Customer Center)
- New Company English School (English Teacher / Supervisor Teacher)
In 2005 moved to Japan for a 2/3 years live experience but after
getting married still living in Japan.

EU English Club on Wednesday 11th July

◆◇◆EU English Club on Wednesday 11th July◇◆◇

Hi, next Wednesday (11th) we'll have the meeting of the EU English
Club with Camille Benoist from Lyon from 19:00 in Nara Prefecture
Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan) in Meeting Room #3 (Dai 3
Kaigishitsu), 5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara Station next to
(before) Nara Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: [e-mail]
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members, Europeans & English
speakers will be invited.

◇The topic of the month : ”What would you do in a rainy day ?"◇

EU English Club on Wednesday 11th April

◆◇◆EU English Club on Wednesday 11th April◇◆◇

Hi, next Wednesday (11th) we'll have the meeting of the EU English
Club with Caito Gabetta from Brazil & two French friends from 19:00 in
Nara Prefecture Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan) in Meeting
Room #2 (Dai 2 Kaigishitsu), 5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara
Station next to (before) Nara Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: [e-mail]
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members, Europeans & English
speakers will be invited.

Caito Rodrigo Battibugli Gabetta :
Born in August 7, 1978
Hometown Campinas (Sao Paulo) Brazil
College ESAMC (Business and Marketing) Stopped in the first year.
Work Experience
- “BEERRE” - Intellectual Property Law Office (International affairs)
- IBM (Help Desk Support)
- Volkswagen Financial Services (Customer Center)
- New Company English School (English Teacher / Supervisor Teacher)
In 2005 moved to Japan for a 2/3 years live experience but after
getting married still living in Japan.

We have here the profile of Caito in Japanese :
http://eurokn.seesaa.net/article/263100322.html

◇The topic of the month : What is your favorite place for the cherry
blossom-viewing ?◇

Nara English Club on Tuesday 14th February with with Paul Hackshaw from New Zealand & Keith Hillswill from Canada

Hi, today (Tuesday 14th)
we'll have the meeting of the EU English Club
with Paul Hackshaw from New Zealand &
Keith Hillswill from Canada from
19:00 in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center
(Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan)
in Meeting Room #1 (Dai1 Kaigishitsu),
5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu
Nara Station next to (before) Nara Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: [e-mail]
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members,
Europeans & English speakers will be invited.

Paul Hackshaw from New Zealand, age 48 (2 children) :
Have MEd in TESOl from Temple University,
now working Part time at two Kyoto universities,
Temple University (American college with Japan campus)
as well as teach privates.
Now working writing articles on a travel website
to promote Nara to foreigners
http://www.japantourist.jp
Came to japan on a one year overseas working holiday,
only planned to stay 1-2 years, end up being 25.
Hobbies are music, videos, hiking, skiing, karate and travel.

Keith Hills :
"I was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
I studied music at the University of Alberta.
I teach English, percussion and perform occasionally."


◆◇◆Nara French Club on Tuesday 21st February◇◆◇

From 19:00 to 21:00 in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center
(Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan) in Meeting Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu),
5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members,
French speakers will be invited.

◇As guest : French pianist Patrick Zygmanowski.
http://web.mac.com/zygmanowski/JP/
http://www.youtube.com/user/zygmanowski/featured


≪Music Festa in McDonald's Nara≫

Sunday 19th February 15:00-18:00.
Fee : free (buy SMTH to eat/drink)
15:00 : Keiko Higashi (piano)
16:00-18:00 : Marshall Ooki Band (jazz)
Asami Ueda(piano), Jeremy Carriger(bass), Marshall Ooki(drum)
Kazuo Yamanaka(sax), Hideki Kato(sax), Asami Ueda(piano),
Jeremy Carriger(bass), Marshall Ooki(drum)
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/ka4h200/map/
http://musicanara.blogspot.com/

Nara English Club on Wednesday 11th January with Lindy from Ireland

Hi, happy new year to all of you!!

The first meeting of the EU English Club will be held
on WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday) 11th January
with Lindy Wilson from Ireland.

From 19:00 in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center
(Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan)
in Meeting Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu),
5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu
Nara Station next to (before) Nara
Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: 070-5072-4862 [e-mail]
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members,
Europeans & English speakers will be invited.

Nara English Club on Tuesday 15th November with María Alfageme from Spain

Hi, tomorrow, on Tuesday 15th November from 19:00, we'll meet for the
EU English Club in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka
Kaikan) in Meeting Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu),
5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara Station next to (before) Nara
Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: 070-5072-4862 [e-mail]
1000 yen for members, 1500 yen for non members, Europeans & English
speakers will be invited.

The guest of English club is María Alfageme from Spain.
You'll have here her self-introduction :

"Political Science degree (Universidad Complutense, Madrid); master in
Latin-American Studies (Universidad Nacional de México D.F. -UNAM).
Born in Spain. Lived many years in Mexico: researching in a Third
World Development Center; later, working for publishing houses and
universities -editor and translator; mostly, free-lance. I lived some
periods in Italy, England, Brazil. I have travelled in many countries
of Europe, America, Asia.
I love literature, to read about many different topics: history,
psychology, essays, novels, traveller books… I have written a few
things also. I like cinema (good, independent… not the basic
entertainment industry product), theatre, music (classic, jazz); arts,
in general (painting, sculpture); psychology, yoga; nature and
animals; walking -in the cities, but even more in the countryside.
I enjoy a long conversation/chat, even better with good food and wine.
I am curious about almost everything, always interested in learning,
knowing more. Travelling is the biggest, richest experience in my life
-I have made excellent friends in this way. Travelling is the fastest
and most effective way to learn, know people; and destroy prejudices,
false assumptions.
Regards:
María"

English Club on 13th September in Nara Cultural Center with Cecile Greeff from South Africa

Tuesday 13th September from 19:00, we'll meet for the EU English Club
in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan) in Meeting
Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu), 5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara
Station next to (before) Nara Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: 070-5072-4862 [e-mail]

The guest of English club is Mrs Cecile Greeff from South Africa.
You'll have here her self-introduction :

*My job:* I'm a Middle School teacher for grades 5 - 8 at Kansai
Christian School in Heguri, Ikoma Gun, Nara Prefecture. I teach
Bible, Math, Social Studies & Reading for the different groups I am
responsible for.
http://www.ins-navi.com/schoolinfo/kin_kcs.html
*My native city:* I grew up in a very small town, Stella, in the
northwestern part of South Africa, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert.
*College majors:* I had two majors, Math and Xhosa, one of the 11
official languages of South Africa. I went to Teachers' College in
Wellington, situated in the Western Cape.
*Personal:* I am married and have one son.
Enjoy your weekend!
Cecile

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◆◇◆The EU Music Festa in MaDonald's in Nara◇◆◇

Sunday 18th September from 15:00-18:00.
Participation : free +drink (+hamburger)
15:00 : Kazusa Ikeda female singer (pops)
16:00-18:00 : Marshall Ooki Band (jazz)
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/ka4h200/map/
http://musicanara.blogspot.com/


◆◇◆Nara French Club on Tuesday 27th September◇◆◇

From 19:00 to 21:00 in Nara Prefecture Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka
Kaikan) in Meeting Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu), 5 minutes by walk from
Kintetsu Nara.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm
Guests : Jose Levy (Villa Kujoyama) + David-Alexandrar duVerle (Kyoto
University)

English Club on 9th August in Nara Cultural Center with Sigmund Ivarsson

Tuesday 9th August from 19:00, we'll meet for the EU English Club in
Nara Prefecture Cultural Center (Nara Ken Bunka Kaikan) in Meeting
Room #3 (Dai3 Kaigishitsu), 5 minutes by walk from Kintetsu Nara
Station next to (before) Nara Prefecture.
Below is the website of Nara Prefecture Cultural Center.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/dd_aspx_menuid-22520.htm

Enquiry: 070-5072-4862 [e-mail]

The guest of English club is Mr Sigmund Ivarsson from USA.
Sigmund passed his young days in Switzerland, and he speaks English,
French, German, Italian and Spanish.

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These are videos of the Fete de la Musique (World Music Day) in Nara
(Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Nara National
Museum, McDonald's, etc, with more than 200 musicians).
http://eurokn.seesaa.net/article/215763612.html

Profile of Adrienne, guest of the EU English Club of Tuesday 14th June

Hi !

Things are good. I hope all is well with you.

I would be very happy to speak at your club on Tuesday, June 14th.

As for my profile:

I was born in New York City - in Brooklyn.
I lived in New York my whole life,
except for when I was a college student.
I went to the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania
and I have a BS in Economics.
Before moving to Nara,
I was Senior Manager of International Licensing & Distribution at HBO
(a cable television company).
Now, I live in Ouji and am an Assistant Language Teacher
at Ouji Koyo Koukou and Seiwa Seiryo Koukou.

Please let me know if you need any more information.

Also, if you would ever like to meet for coffee or tea,
please let me know.

Thanks again for inviting me.

Adrienne

English Club on Tuesday 8th with Johnna Slaby​："My favorite music"

Hello Everyone!

The monthly EU English Club meeting is held at the Cafe Wakakusa,
2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara station.
http://www.cafewakakusa.com/cafe_WAKAKUSA/MAP.html
We invite visitors from all European countries and/or Native English Speakers.

***The next EU club is on Tuesday March 8th (7:00pm-).***

Topic "My favorite music"
Johnna's music & writing & another guests.

See you next Tuesday!

English Club on Tuesday 8th with John & Reylia

Hello Everyone!

The monthly EU English Club meeting is held at the Cafe Wakakusa,
2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara station.
http://www.cafewakakusa.com/cafe_WAKAKUSA/MAP.html
We invite visitors from all European countries and/or Native English Speakers.



***The next EU club is on Tuesday February 8th (7:00pm-).***

Contact : [e-mail]

We'll invite John Slaby and his daughter Reylia.
John will talk about his interest in writing/writers, poetry (has
written about 4 books) and his experience as an extra in the movie
"Pride".
Reylia is learning sign language and is learning how to sign songs.
She can bring her computer and give a little performance...

See you next Tuesday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0E521Ehk5I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6dLA-Iery0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXUwM1Q7PHM