Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988), Head of Regional Marketing, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific
Cambridge University Press and Assessment, will talk on “Japan and the English language”
and Michael Banner to give an update on the College
We founded Trinity in Japan on 5 September 2014 – we will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Trinity in Japan with an event in Tokyo on Friday 6 September 2024.
Highlight of our 10 year celebration will be Ivan Sorrentino addressing one of the most charming and puzzling aspects of Japan – the general level of English in Japan. Ivan read Chemistry and Maths at Trinity, and for the last 30 years in the English language teaching industry in Japan, most in leading roles at Cambridge University Press.
All Trinity Fellows, alumni, members, students globally are welcome to join us.
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm Ivan Sorrentino: “Japan and the English language”. Talk and discussion
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm dinner, with Michael Banner to give us an update on the College
- 9:15pm – nijikai (attending nijikai only is also a possibility)
Registration and prepayment before Friday 30 August 2024. I will send prepayment details to those who register with me.
Trinity in Japan – Mission (English version)
トリニティ・イン・ジャパンの目的・ミッション（日本語版）
Trinity in Japan mission (Japanese language version)
“Japan and the English language” – summary
Why is the general level of English in Japan so low? Is this an intrinsic problem with the system of education or an unrealistic expectation from outside. Many factors are involved in determining how easy specific language learning is in any given country, and Japan is no exception. These factors include motivation, teaching styles, assessment types, recognition and washback. Given this backdrop, what are the possible ways forward for Japan?
Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988)
Head of Regional Marketing, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific
Cambridge University Press and Assessment
Ivan is the Head of Regional Marketing for the English language teaching and learning materials and exams at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, based in Tokyo. Although his current geographical remit covers countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Australia, the earlier part of his career was focused on Japan promoting materials and teaching methodologies aimed at prioritizing communicative competence and active learning over rote memorization.
In addition, his remit includes Recognition, where companies, educational institutes, ministries, and immigration departments recognize Cambridge exams as one of the key admission criteria.
Ivan Sorrentino (Trinity 1988) graduated with a BA in Chemistry and Mathematics from Trinity College and Cambridge University.
The Revd Dr Michael Banner
Dean of Chapel and Fellow,
Director of Studies in Theology,
Chair of Alumni Relations and Development, Trinity College
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Banner
http://trinitycollegechapel.com/whos-who/michael-banner/
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