Welcome to the LLC
A Community of English Language Learners at Osaka Institute of Technology
- Omiya Campus
Chast 2F - Monday - Friday
9:00 - 19:00
Services
Any OIT student can participate, regardless of English proficiency. And of course...it's free.
Consultation Room
This service allows you to have 15 minutes of free one-on-one English conversation with a native Assistant Professor.
In 15 minutes you can:
In 15 minutes you can:
- LLC Speaking Program
- Free English conversation on any topic you like
- TOEIC Support
- Preparation for presentations, correction of papers, etc...
Reservations
Omiya: Chast2F (LLC)
Umeda: Learning Commons
Hirakata: Applications are accepted at the 4th LL classroom.
Free Conversation
Free conversation takes place every day during the lunch break (11:45-13:25).
There is one native English Assistant Professor and one student staff member.
I'll be sitting on the sofa waiting for you to come and talk to me.
While conversing freely in English, we play games and do puzzles.
This is a service that allows you to easily get in touch with English!
TOEIC® Support TOEIC® Support
LLC provides support for TOEIC to Osaka Institute of Technology students.
We are making various preparations.
I tried my first TOEIC program,
Individual support is also available in the consultation room.
Students can borrow
We also stock a wide variety of TOEIC study materials.
Please feel free to contact the LLC staff!
Let us help you improve your TOEIC score!
Elective Courses
At LLC, we operate at all campuses in Omiya, Umeda, and Hirakata.
A variety of elective courses are offered throughout the year.
Students participating in the international PBL conference
It is also interesting for students who simply want to practice their English.
It is easy to use.
*All students at Osaka Institute of Technology can participate in these courses.
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Study Abroad Preparation Course
Are you planning to participate in a study abroad program?Are you interested in traveling abroad?Want to practice your English?This course will prepare you for situations you may encounter abroad.You can learn the correct way to deal with it. -
PBL Preparation Course PBL Preparation Course
In this class, you will complete a mini project in group work every week!All conversations are in English!The projects are fun, challenging and sometimes competitive.Anyone who wants to try it is welcome to join! -
Academic English for Researchers (AER) Practical English Course
English communication skills,This course aims to develop presentation skills.We aim to nurture professionals with a broad range of interests and language skills, regardless of their specialty, who have an international sensibility and can develop dynamic ideas.*For fourth-year undergraduate students planning to proceed to graduate school
Special Events
Follow the LLC on Instagram for updates about the events (@llc_oit).
LLC holds special events four times a year! April: New Student Welcome Party for new students June: Summer Party October: Halloween Party December: Christmas Party to close out the year. Students can participate in all events and get sweets and drinks! At the Summer Party and Christmas Party, we hold a raffle for point cards, with winners receiving a book card worth up to 5,000 yen! Please come along and participate★
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Welcome Party
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Summer Party
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Halloween Party
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Christmas Party
Inside the LLC
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Counter
At the reception, you can make reservations for the consultation room, borrow books, and make reservations for TOEIC mock exams. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the reception staff. Japanese or English is also available. -
Manga Garden
You can read English comics or just relax! You can borrow comics for up to two weeks.
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DVDs & Viewing Spaces
There are multiple spaces where you can watch DVDs, practice your presentations, and study.
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Books to Borrow
TOEIC Books and Graded Readers
If you're looking for English books, come to LLC! All books can be borrowed for up to two weeks. -
Study Space
The LLC has multiple study spaces, from private rooms to presentation rooms.It has a homely atmosphere, so please feel free to use it anytime.
Our Team
Director / Teacher
Christopher Cladis
Hi, I'm Christopher and I'm from the U.S. I've been a teacher at the LLC since 2016. I enjoy playing the guitar and traveling. I look forward to seeing you at the LLC!
Hello, my name is Christopher and I'm from the United States. I've been teaching at LLC since 2016. I enjoy playing guitar and traveling. I look forward to meeting you at LLC!
Teacher
Jeremy Eades
Hello, my name's Jeremy and I'm from the USA. I like cooking, playing video games, and camping. I also like riding my bicycle around Osaka. See you at the LLC!
Hello, my name is Jeremy. I'm originally from the United States. My hobbies are cooking, playing games, and camping. I also like to cycle around Osaka. See you at LLC!
Teacher
Chris Phelps
My name is Chris. I'm from Brighton in the U.K. I like watching horror movies and I'll be happy to help you with your English at the LLC. See you soon!
My name is Chris, I come from Brighton, UK, I love horror movies and I am happy to help you with English at LLC. See you soon!
Teacher
Sun Ping
Hello! I'm Sun Ping and I'm from China. I teach Japanese classes for international students at the LLC.I enjoy mountain climbing.I am looking forward to meeting all of you and studying Japanese together.See you at the LLC!
Hello. My name is Sun Ping. I'm from China. I teach Japanese classes for international students at LLC. I enjoy mountain climbing. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. See you at LLC!
Hello. My name is Sun Ping. I'm from China. I teach Japanese classes for international students at LLC. I enjoy mountain climbing. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. See you at LLC!
Office Manager
Sawako Nakano
Hi, I'm Sawako. I love cats! I'm always at the counter at the LLC and ready to help you. See you soon!
Hello, my name is Sawako! I love cats! I'm always at the LLC counter, ready to help you out. See you again soon!
Campus
LLC at Hirakata Campus Hirakata Campus
Every Thursday, LLC Assistant Professor provide services at the Hirakata Campus in Classroom 4.
Please come to the reception counter to make a reservation for a consultation room.
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Consultation Room
You can have 15 minutes of one-on-one English conversation with a native English Assistant Professor in the Consultation Room.This service allows you to have 15 minutes of free one-on-one English conversation with a native Assistant Professor.In 15 minutes you can:- LLC Speaking Program
- Free conversation on any topic you like
- TOEIC Support
- Preparing for your presentation
- Paper correction etc.....
Reservations are accepted in Classroom 4. -
PBL Preparation Course PBL Preparation Course
This class has group work every week.Work on mini projects.All conversations are in English!The project is fun and challengingSometimes we even compete with each other.Anyone who wants to try it is welcome to join!
For details such as schedule,Please check in classroom 4. -
Academic English for Researchers (AER) Practical English Course
Developing English communication and presentation skillsThis will be the course you're looking for.We aim to nurture professionals with a broad range of interests and language skills, regardless of their specialty, who have an international sensibility and can develop dynamic ideas.*For fourth-year undergraduate students planning to proceed to graduate school
LLC at Umeda Campus Umeda Campus
Every Tuesday at the Learning Commons on the 6th floor.
LLC Assistant Professor provide services at the Umeda campus.
To book a consultation room,
Please come to the reception counter.
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Consultation Room
This service allows you to have 15 minutes of free one-on-one English conversation with a native Assistant Professor.In 15 minutes you can:- LLC Speaking Program
- Free conversation on any topic you like
- TOEIC Support
- Preparing for your presentation
- Paper correction etc...
Reservations can be made at the Learning Commons. -
Study Abroad Preparation Course
Are you planning to participate in a study abroad program?Are you interested in traveling abroad?Want to practice your English?In this courseFor situations you may encounter abroadYou can learn the correct way to deal with it.No reservations required.Please come directly to the classroom. -
PBL Preparation Course PBL Preparation Course
In this course, students will work in groups to complete assignments in English. The course lasts for 7 weeks.Perfect for preparing for PBL!It's also useful for language study abroad!You will learn skills that will be useful in the future!Everyone is welcome! -
Academic English for Researchers (AER) Practical English Course
English communication skills,Developing presentation skillsThis will be the course you're looking for.They have a wide range of interests and language skills, regardless of their specialty.Dynamic thingsWith an international perspective that can be expandedWe aim to develop professionals.*For fourth-year undergraduate students planning to proceed to graduate school
Contact Us
Chast, 5-chōme-12-1 Nakamiya, Asahi Ward, Osaka, 535-0003, Japan
oit.llc[at]josho.ac.jp *Please replace [at] in the email address with @.
06-4300-6926