Saturday, November 14, 2020
5:00 PM EST
Live competition livestreamed via Youtube
J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk was founded in 2015 as a college-level Japanese language presentation competition that emphasizes a comprehensive range of learned communication skills. This year, J. LIVE Talk is adding a high school division for the first time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will have a special online competition on Zoom, which will be live-streamed on YouTube.
J.LIVE Talk evaluates the dynamism, vision and level of engagement of each participant’s presentation, which can include audio-visual materials, audience interaction, and other innovations that enhance his or her talk in a manner similar to the TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) talks.
The competition aims to provide a platform for Japanese language learners to:
- showcase their proficiency in Japanese
- polish their presentation skills
- share ideas from their unique perspectives and
- connect with the larger Japanese-affiliated community.
The competition consists of a preliminary round, the semifinal round, and the final round. The entrants should send in a short video on a designated topic by October 8th. Two different panels of judges will narrow down the field to 18 semifinalists and subsequently to 9 finalists. The final round consisting of 9 live presentations will be held online on Saturday, November 14, 2020. This year’s awards will be gift cards and certificates.
This event is on the record and open to the public. Your photo or video may be taken during the event for education or promotional purposes. For general inquiries or questions regarding participation, please contact Executive Coordinator Mitsuyo Sato at info@jlivetalk.com.
