1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,770 Ok, so next we have the "Lively Ehime Corner." 2 00:00:03,803 --> 00:00:06,673 Every week, we introduce "lively" people or groups from Ehime Prefecture. 3 00:00:07,073 --> 00:00:08,942 Ok, our reporter is Ms. Ayumi Ishida. 4 00:00:09,275 --> 00:00:13,146 Yes, today I'll introduce some junior and senior high school students who attend 5 00:00:13,346 --> 00:00:17,283 a 3-day, 4-night English Camp where they had fun practicing their English this summer. 6 00:00:17,617 --> 00:00:19,052 (Really, English conversation?) 7 00:00:19,185 --> 00:00:21,421 When you hear "have fun," it sort of makes you excited (to hear about the camp), doesn't it? (Yes.) 8 00:00:22,055 --> 00:00:24,991 Very much. Half of the members are foreign instructors. 9 00:00:25,358 --> 00:00:28,962 Let's take a look at my report on what sort of progress the students will show 10 00:00:29,162 --> 00:00:30,397 as they study English. 11 00:00:48,048 --> 00:00:55,221 This is an English Camp put on by the Matsuno Town Board of Education held every year here in the valley of Nametoko National Park. 12 00:00:55,488 --> 00:00:59,893 This year, a total of 52 junior and senior high school students participated. 13 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:08,501 The instructors either from places like America and Canada, or are college students in Ehime who are good at English. 14 00:01:10,837 --> 00:01:14,340 The camp's main rule is to "say everything in English." 15 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:22,849 At first, the kids are unable to answer questions from their foreign instructors. 16 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:27,654 Feeling nervous, they find it difficult to put their own thoughts into (English) words. 17 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:41,067 Classes take place from 8:40 AM to 6:00 PM. 18 00:01:41,634 --> 00:01:47,807 The purpose of these four days is to improve their real-world English ability by actually using English in all activities. 19 00:01:56,149 --> 00:02:00,553 The students and instructors live together, sharing meals and other activities. This helps get rid of any nervousness. 20 00:02:00,887 --> 00:02:05,825 The meal today consists of Japanese dishes made using ingredients locally grown in Matsuno Town. 21 00:02:11,397 --> 00:02:17,070 Are the students still nervous during mealtime? Little by little, casual English conversations start to pop up. 22 00:02:43,596 --> 00:02:49,269 On this day, many games were played in order to further deepen all of the new friendships. 23 00:02:54,641 --> 00:02:59,279 This is a skit. Of course, all of the lines are spoken in English. 24 00:03:13,726 --> 00:03:18,298 These students were embarrassed about singing and dancing at first, but 25 00:03:18,431 --> 00:03:23,870 by the end of camp, they were really enjoying this camp where English and nature are so present. 26 00:03:33,813 --> 00:03:39,752 On the last night, everyone sang songs together at a candlelight service. 27 00:03:59,105 --> 00:04:04,377 Having been through camp together, it was as though everyone became one large family. 28 00:04:14,087 --> 00:04:16,356 The last day of camp arrives, and the students prepare to depart. 29 00:04:18,224 --> 00:04:24,797 Students and teachers alike give short English speeches about their impressions of camp at the closing ceremony. 30 00:04:45,318 --> 00:04:51,190 There were some teachers who burst into tears, overcome with joy at the progress that the students had made. 31 00:05:38,771 --> 00:05:42,108 The camp closes with hugs all around, as everyone laments parting ways. 32 00:05:46,713 --> 00:05:50,883 The shy children have become really positive. 33 00:05:55,054 --> 00:05:58,424 Is there anything that you think has changed (about you) since the first day? 34 00:05:58,758 --> 00:06:01,361 I was really shy at first, so I wasn't able to speak, 35 00:06:01,728 --> 00:06:05,932 but I became friends with everyone, and I was able to use English more and more. 36 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:10,536 It was incredibly fun, like a real family. 37 00:06:11,104 --> 00:06:12,905 I don't want to go home! 38 00:06:16,943 --> 00:06:19,612 You cannot move forward if you're embarrassed. 39 00:06:19,912 --> 00:06:23,082 Because of that, these forward looking students 40 00:06:23,383 --> 00:06:29,756 have been able to study not only English, but also the importance of connecting with other people. 41 00:06:36,462 --> 00:06:43,002 Wow, their expressions at the end led me to think that they really grew a lot during camp. 42 00:06:43,302 --> 00:06:46,572 It's true. I experienced for myself that it's possible to study without thinking 43 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:50,209 "I am studying English" because you inadvertently think of it in different terms. 44 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:54,480 You use English in to try and achieve better communication with these friends you love so much, rather than "for study." 45 00:06:54,747 --> 00:06:57,583 That's right. At the beginning, the students were really nervous 46 00:06:57,817 --> 00:07:00,420 and you could tell from their faces and their expressions that they were scared 47 00:07:00,820 --> 00:07:04,457 but in the end they were able to express themselves in their own words 48 00:07:04,590 --> 00:07:08,094 and you could see the joy of that competence on their faces and hear it in their words. 49 00:07:08,361 --> 00:07:09,028 Their eyes were sparkling, weren't they? Yes. 50 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:11,364 How much does it cost to participate? 51 00:07:11,464 --> 00:07:14,667 It costs the students about $230 USD for 3 nights and 4 days at camp. 52 00:07:14,934 --> 00:07:19,071 I was surprised to discover that the foreign instructors are not paid to participate. 53 00:07:19,939 --> 00:07:23,810 They don't even receive travel expenses. Yes. 54 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:25,011 Wow, that it surprising, isn't it? 55 00:07:25,077 --> 00:07:28,815 The college students, who are assistants at camp, also pay about $240 USD to participate. 56 00:07:29,115 --> 00:07:32,418 Wow, you could say that they are all really into it, couldn't you?* (No idea if that's what he said.) 57 00:07:32,552 --> 00:07:33,319 Yes. Sure. 58 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:36,856 When watching, I found myself really wanting to "join" the camp too. You wanted to participate? 59 00:07:37,190 --> 00:07:40,927 Yes. Well, there is a 2 night, 3 day camp for adults that takes place too. 60 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:42,895 Wow! Really! You could participate. Is that right? Yes, it is. 61 00:07:43,162 --> 00:07:44,597 But, it already ended this year. 62 00:07:44,931 --> 00:07:48,835 (What a shame.) For more information, please contact the Matsuno Town Board of Education. 63 00:07:49,335 --> 00:07:52,638 Alright. That concludes our "Lively Ehime Corner" for today.