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English Language Competency Required for Japanese Students
English Conversation Clubs in Japan
Online Resources for Learning English
Language Learning at Rice University
The language of research host labs at Rice University is English and all selected participants must have the English-language ability necessary to successfully complete a research experience in the U.S. While you are at Rice, you will speak in English within your lab and on a day-to-day basis. All seminars and workshops will also be conducted in English.
To Apply: The online application for the program must be written in English and program interviews in English will be conducted with all program finalists via Skype. If available, students should upload a copy of their most recent TOEFL or IELTS English language test scores.
If you are selected as a program participant, you will be required to provide proof of English language ability in one of the following ways as part of the J-1 visa documentation process at Rice University.
- Option 1: Pass an English Language Interview with the Center for Academic and Professional Communication at Rice University; conducted via Skype.
- Option 2: Provide Proof of IELTS Score of 7 or above
- Option 3: Provide Proof of TOEFL Scores of:
- TOEFL Paper-based: 600 or above
- TOEFL Computer-based: 250 or above
- TOEFL Internet-based: 90 or above
More information on proof of English language competency will be provided to selected program participants in late March/early April.
We strongly encourage all potential applicants and selected participants to speak in English as much as possible – even while you are still in Japan. Check with your university International Programs/Exchange office and ask if there are any English Language Tables or Conversation Clubs that you can join at your home university. These programs may enable you to interact with international students in Japan and practice/improve your English conversation by speaking with your new international friends!
The following online resources may be helpful to your English language learning and speaking goals. You may want to ‘Like’ the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Facebook page or the Facebook page of your nearest U.S. Consulate in Japan to learn more about various programs and events they may host for students interested in speaking in English or study/research in the U.S.
- American English at State: Materials for Learning English
- American vs. British English
See also 'Academic Writing & Presenting for Non-Native English Speakers' on our Presentation and Poster Development Resources page.
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan – American Corners & Education USA
Rice's Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) offers a series of volunteer-taught English Conversation Classes. Schedule permitting, participants are welcome to sign up to join these free conversation classes while at Rice.
While you are at Rice University, you will also have the opportunity to meet and connect with both undergraduate and graduate students. These may be students working with you in your research lab, Rice students who are studying Japanese, or Rice students who have previously studied or done research abroad in Japan. If you have questions about English, in particular colloquial English, slang, and idioms, your student friends at Rice would be great people to ask!
Undergraduate Lab Members: There will also likely be undergraduate students working in your research lab on a part-time basis. Ask your professor or graduate student mentor to introduce you to the undergraduate lab members. Ask them about undergraduate student life at Rice University, doing research as an undergraduate in the U.S., and their future goals. Undergraduates typically do research part-time while attending classes so you may not see them as often as the graduate student lab members.
Sitting in on Your Host Professor's Classes: Some host professors may be currently teaching undergraduate classes at Rice University. You can ask them if you could 'sit in' on this course. Be aware, this may not be possible due to the class size and content and is at the discretion of the host professor. If the answer is yes, you could learn more about classroom culture in the U.S. and expand your English language skills to include classroom conversation and discussion.
Attending Department/Center Research Seminars/Talks: You will see lots of announcements about departmental/center seminars or talks in your research building. These may be posted in the elevator or on bulletin boards or you may receive announcements about special talks/seminars via email or from your Academic Department/Center's Facebook page. These seminars/talks are usually free and open to the public so be sure you plan to attend a few while you are at Rice. Undergraduate students are always welcome and you can ask your graduate student mentor to invite you to join them at any seminars/talks they are planning to attend. Information on special talks and seminars open to the campus community can also be found on the Rice University Events Calendar.
You will also have the opportunity to meet current Rice University students who are learning Japanese through Ozaki-sensei's Japanese Language Lunch Table Discussion sessions. Typically, there will be 1 – 2 lunch table discussion meet-ups during the time you are at Rice University. You will have the option of purchasing a lunch ticket in advance that will enable you to eat in one of the Undergraduate College Servery (cafeteria) on the day the discussion session is held. You will set in the Private Dining Room with other native Japanese speakers (primarily Japanese graduate students at Rice) and undergraduate students who are learning Japanese. During lunch, the Rice students will only be allowed to speak in Japanese.
These sessions give you an opportunity to meet other Rice undergraduate students, other current Japanese students at Rice, add experience a little bit of undergraduate college (dormitory) life at Rice University. While you won't be speaking in English during these sessions, you will be building your intercultural communication skills and making new friends!
Due to the timing of the TOMODACHI STEM program you won't be able to participate in these programs but, if you return to Rice University as a graduate student, you may be able to participate in these programs in the future.
Nintendo DS Game (NDS)
Game Rating
Create your very own virtual character called Mii and make friends, interact with others, do various activities and more in Tomodachi Collection!
Tomodachi Collection is a life simulation video game for the Nintendo DS (NDS) handheld gaming console. Released back in 2009, the game features many activities that the player can do with his/her Mii such as doing odd jobs and everyday tasks, interact and give gifts to other Miis, construct various buildings and places, and many more. Populate and develop the cute island to your liking as you play!
How To Install Tomodachi Life Emulator
Emulator Controls
Click anywhere outside of the emulator screen to show controls.
Tomodachi Life Online Pc
Related Games
Tomodachi Life Online English Dub
Tomodachi Collection is an online NDS game that you can play at Emulator Online. This free Nintendo DS game is the United States of America region version for the USA. Tomodachi Collection is a single title from the many arcade games offered for this console. If you enjoyed playing this, then you can find similar games in the nds games category. Tomodachi Collection game is from the various retro games on the site, and there are more games like this, including Crash Bandicoot Advance: Wakuwaku Tomodachi Daisakusen, Sonic Classic Collection and Pac-Man Collection.