Episode 13

Today's topic The beginning of EIKEN TOEIC week and Japan has a new prime minister A lot of things happening all over the place first the weather has just been gorgeous and wonderful the last few days. During the day it’s not so hot and in the morning there is a cool breeze in the air. The emergency order in Japan has been lifted and Kishida Fumio has become the 100th prime minister in Japan. A little bit more info on Mr. Kishida. He was born in Tokyo but has deep roots in Hiroshima. His father and grandfather were Japanese politicians and he actually went to elementary school in the Queens neighborhood of New York because of his father’s job. He was the minister for foreign affairs and the minister of defense among other political positions in Japan. He seems to talk the truth and has a liking for Hiroshima style okonomiyaki. I wish him all the best. Also today was the first day of EIKEN TOEIC week. Now let me tell you a little more about EIKEN TOEIC week at NCFL First it is a very important part of our studies here at NCFL and the EIKEN TOEIC week has been held for more than 10-years. It is conducted three times a year in May, October, and January. NCFL students have a higher percentage of passing than the national average and it is an exciting opportunity not only to get a qualification but to improve your overall English skills. During the week, there is a special schedule of dedicated teacher’s that really go out of their way to help students better understand English and provide the necessary knowledge to achieve students goals of passing the EIKEN examination and to achieve higher TOEIC scores. At the end of the this week students will take the EIKEN and or TOEIC examinations. It is an advantage to take these tests in a relaxed and comfortable environment and I am looking forward to the results. Remember no matter your level NCFL can help you achieve your dreams. Do you want a job in Japan that uses English then the English Department is for you. Do you want to study abroad in an English speakin