Self-Access Learning Center Showcase

🗣️ What is it?

At BBP, you can meet students from around the world, improve your language skills, and join fun events. It’s a free space where you can talk, share ideas, and learn about different cultures. Whether you want to practice speaking other languages, prepare to study abroad, or just make international friends, BBP is here to support you!

🎯 Why go?

• English support
• Advising or coaching
• Workshops and events
• Conversation lounges and speaking spaces
• Materials lending (books, games, etc.)

🌱 New

You can visit the Language Learning Support Desk at BBP to get help from friendly facilitators. They can answer your questions about how to study English, prepare for exams, or improve your academic writing. It’s a great place to get advice and boost your learning!

🤝 Your space

Student staff members join the BBP Project Team. This team plans events and activities for students who want to meet people from different cultures, study abroad, or improve their language skills.

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💬 We say

Project Team members organise events that foster connections beyond borders...From study workshops to sporting activities, it’s all managed by us.

🗣️ What is it?

It’s is a friendly and flexible space that supports learning English and other languages. You can try advising sessions, one-on-one practice sessions with teachers, workshops, events, and real conversations. Meet people, get advice, and use languages in fun and practical ways

🎯 Why go?

• Join conversation sessions and community events
• Consult the learning advisor
• Explore study abroad opportunities
• Be part of a supportive learning community

🌱 New

E-CO is focusing more on study abroad support and helping students explore language learning beyond the classroom. There are more activities to help you prepare for international experiences

🤝 Your space

E-CO is powered by student leaders! Conversation facilitators and volunteers help run events and create a positive space. Student voices are a big part of how E-CO grows

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💬 We say

Big impacts on student motivation and well-being—students report gaining confidence and feeling more connected

🗣️ What is it?

It’s part of your classes—and more! The Lounge has speaking corners, workshops, advising, and fun activities. You might see high school students, international students, and teachers all chatting together.

🎯 Why go?

• Get English support or practice
• Join workshops or seminars
• Take part in fun games or social events
• Try a TOEFL or TOEIC session

🌱 New

Try the new ‘activity reports’ to reflect on your self-study. You can also play a silent communication board game created just for this lounge!

🤝 Your space

Student workers help at the desk, support peers, and lead conversation corners. Feedback helps keep the Lounge fresh and useful.

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💬 We say

The SALC is one of the easiest places for Japanese and international students to become friends

🗣️ What is it?

It’s a flexible space where you can meet online or in person, talk with advisers, borrow resources, or just hang out and use English. There’s even a 360° camera to help online users feel present!

🎯 Why go?

• Join English advising in person or online
• Find your community
• Suggest resources or give feedback
• Help others

🌱 New

Students studying abroad have given virtual campus tour using the 360° camera. It inspired others to think about going overseas

🤝 Your space

Students shape the ERC by suggesting ideas and becoming advisers assistants. It’s a space where learners support each other and grow together

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💬 We say

Students become role models, inspiring newcomers in our hybrid learning community

🗣️ What is it?

e-space is a safe and welcoming place to improve your English, grow as a person, and find friends to share your learning journey. You can feel comfortable practicing English in our community.

🎯 Why go?

• Get English support
• Talk with advisors
• Join events and workshops
• Stamps and e-space merch!
• Enjoy movies or online resources
• Study quietly

🌱 New

Exchange diaries let you share ideas, activities, and advice in English. At the end, you leave a question for the next student. This helps you practice English writing if you’re shy about speaking, and makes you feel connected with other learners.

🤝 Your space

Trained student staff make e-space great! English Cafe staff lead lunchtime conversations, e-space staff assist with all your needs, and leaders work closely with teachers on new ideas.

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💬 We say

Because students from all departments come to e-space, it’s a diverse and welcoming place where everyone can support each other and stay motivated to learn

🗣️ What is it?

It’s a fun, welcoming space where students use English in real conversations, join workshops, and work with international teachers and student staff. You can borrow books or games, relax, or try new things with friends

🎯 Why go?

• Make international friends
• Practice English naturally
• Get help with writing or speaking
• Join cool events or make your own!

🌱 New

Want to learn English your way? iFloor now has a course called TALL (Transformative Autonomous Language Learning), where you choose your goals, pick your resources, and get credit for building your own study plan

🤝 Your space

Student staff run events, write newsletters, host a podcast, and keep iFloor’s social media active. You can be part of it too!

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💬 We say

It has brought people together. Barriers between students and teachers are broken and everyone can relax and enjoy communicating

🗣️ What is it?

At i-Space, you can join a warm, supportive community where students help each other learn. It’s a friendly place for building connections and learning together.

🎯 Why go?

• English support
• Advising or coaching
• Workshops and events
• Conversation lounges and speaking spaces
• Materials lending (books, games, etc.)

🌱 New

We are appealing to new students from other departments!

🤝 Your space

Student staff make i-Space! They run lunchtime chats, plan events, and create a welcoming and active space.

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💬 We say

i-Space has helped to create a level and cooperative learning environment between students and teaching staff.

🗣️ What is it?

It’s a friendly space where you can join language exchanges, talk with advisers, borrow materials, and relax with friends. You’ll find a mix of English and Japanese, and everyone’s welcome.

🎯 Why go?

• Join English–Japanese language exchange
• Talk with a learning adviser
• Join events like welcome parties or festivals
• Help shape the space!

🌱 New

There’s now a cultural exchange option during teletandem sessions, where students talk about their home cultures and learn from each other

🤝 Your space

Student volunteers help run MELT every day—from watering plants to leading events and choosing decorations. MELT is truly shaped by its users.

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💬 We say

MELT has helped students build confidence and form friendships. Many say it’s their favorite place on campus

🗣️ What is it?

The SALC at APU is a place where students can get language support, join fun and interactive events, and build confidence.

🎯 Why go?

• Attend events or workshops
• Get advising to help with your language learning for English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Indonesian!
• Practice your target language through real conversations
• Connect with people from all over the world

🌱 New

Stamp cards help students to record their SALC visits!

🤝 Your space

Peer advisers are the heart of the SALC! They provide support, lead events, and help shape the space to meet students’ needs.

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💬 We say

Students run the day-to-day operations of the SALC