Course Introduction:The primary goal of this course is to acquire language proficiency integrating four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing in order to function in Japan, to state and to support your opinion and thought, and to understand someone else's opinion and thought. However, particular emphasis is placed on speaking, especially presentation skills. We will practice presenting information to the target audience using proper expressions, gestures, postures, and presentation techniques in class. Speaking/listening skills will be developed through various classroom activities such as watching videos, having classroom discussions, and giving oral presentations.