JETAA Ottawa

Japanese Language Classes – Nov 2 to Dec 21 – [Sign-ups Open] – JET Alumni Only

Are you a JETAA member looking to continue your Japanese language learning journey? Come join your fellow JETAA members and study with us with an experienced, former CIR instructor.

The next period will be from November 2 to December 21, 2022.

The classes will be held online on Wednesdays. The format remains the same with a focus on Beginner to Intermediate skills from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Upper-Intermediate+ from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALUMNI WHO DO NOT SUBSCRIBE USING THIS FORM WILL NOT BE CONTACTED, AND THEREFORE WILL BE UNABLE TO JOIN. Please register only if you intend to attend. If you are unsure about your willingness or ability to attend, please refrain from registering. You can contact us later if you change your mind.

Who: Limited to JET Alumni
Date: Every Wednesday from November 2 to December 21, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (you will be contacted prior to the first lesson)
RSVP: Register through Zoom here

If you have any questions or concerns, please email exec@jetaaottawa.ca.

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Japanese Movie Weekend (Virtual): “A Gentle Breeze in the Village” (October 28th, 2022)

A Gentle Breeze in the Village

TRAILER: A Gentle Breeze in the Village

Cost: FREE
When: From October 28th 6pm EDT until October 30th midnight
Where: You may click HERE to access the Film

NOTE: Once claimed, you will have 54 hours to watch the movie before your pass expires.

In Collaboration with

JETAA Ottawa, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation and the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary, is proud to provide our first Canada-wide Japanese movie event. During the weekend of October 28th, we will make available “online movie passes” to JET Alumni and then the public at large. Towards promoting Canada-Japan relations, we encourage all JET Alumni to take some time and share this movie with your loved ones, friends and colleagues.

JET Experience Interview

Be a part of the JET Story. Gain valuable overseas work experience, learn about Japanese culture, and meet people from around the world, while contributing to language education and international understanding. Find out what the JET experience is like from former participants here.

Apply for the JET Programme here. (Deadline is November 14th, 8pm, EDT)

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Welcome Back Social – Thank you for attending!🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️

JETAA Ottawa Welcome Back Social – October 28, 2022

Thank you for attending! 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️

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Winter 2022 Japanese Language Classes [Closed] – JET Alumni only

Thank you for attending the classes!
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Book Discussion – “Drive My Car” – January 12 (Wed) @7pm EST

Let’s read and discuss the Haruki Murakami’s short story “Drive My Car,” found within the book “Men Without Women”!

(Non-JET Program Alumni, including friends, family, and Japan enthusiasts – even those located outside of Ottawa- are encouraged to join!!)

This short story was the basis of the 2021 film “Drive my Car,” directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival where it won three awards including Best Screenplay. It was also selected as the Japanese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.

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