Library Guidance

Previous Year's Program

2026.05.29

Let's Talk in Japanese & English!
Small Talk (5/29), Minecraft (6/10), Book Talk (7/10)

In this program, international students looking forward to practice Japanese are paired with students wishing to practice English for a cross-cultural conversation.
Each session consists of 30 minutes in Japanese and 30 minutes in English. It’s a great way to improve your language skills while enjoying casual talk!

  • For: All students of Nagoya University and Gifu University.
    *Those who want to practice Japanese or English.
  • Host: Support Desk Graduate Student Staff

Small Talk Edition (May 29)

Join us for a casual conversation session! We will split into pairs or teams to practice Japanese for 30 minutes and English for 30 minutes, focusing on the day's themes.

〈In-Person Session 〉

Theme
  • Japanese Session: Favorite Movies or Anime
  • English Session: Favorite Books or Manga
Date & Time Friday, May 29　4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue Discovery Square（Central Library, 2F）
Registration Registration form

Minecraft Edition (June 10)

Enjoy conversing in the world of Minecraft! We will split into pairs or teams to practice Japanese for 30 minutes and English for 30 minutes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, let’s work together and have fun!

〈In-Person Session〉

Activity Animal Scavenger Hunt (Animal Gathering)
Date & Time Wednesday, June 10　4:30 PM – 5:40PM
Venue Group Learning Area ＋ (Central Library, 2F)
Registration Registration Form
Platform Minecraft Education (THERS account)
◆ Please bring a computer with Minecraft Education pre-installed. → [How to Install]
◆ A mouse is recommended for better gameplay, but it is optional.

Book Talk Edition (July 10)

In this event, participants will split into pairs or teams to enjoy conversations using language learning materials! Each session is half in Japanese and half in English. 
We will also show you how to find and read Extensive Reading books in the library. No preparation needed. Feel free to join us!

〈In-Person Session〉

Text The Complete Peanuts (1950〜2000)
Date & Time Friday, July 10　4:30 PM – 5:30PM
Venue NEOREX Pods B (Central Library, 3F)
Registration Registration Form