Call for Applications for the 4th Japanese Language Speech Contest

2026/10/16
The Embassy of Japan in Georgia will hold the 4th Japanese Speech Contest at Free University of Tbilisi on 28 November (Saturday), 2026. This contest offers participants an opportunity to present the results of their daily Japanese language studies. It is also aimed at deepening understanding of Japan through interaction between Japanese learners and giving motivation for further Japanese language studies.
 
  • Date and Venue:
    • 28 November (Saturday) 2026, from 11:00 to 17:30 (TBD)
    • Free University of Tbilisi, Auditorium Magnum
 
  • This year’s general theme:
    • Japanese Culture
 
  • Application Period:
    • 23 October (Friday) – 10 November (Tuesday) 2026
 
 
  • Notes:
    • In the speech contest, the three categories are established: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, although those categories might be combined or divided depending on the number of applicants. In the case of a large number of applicants, the application screening may be conducted and/or the other category is allocated to an applicant. The embassy will notify the applicants of the screening results and the allocated category by e-mail on 20 November 2026.
 
 
  • Topics for Each Category:
    • Beginner Category:
「私の初めての日本語授業」
「日本文化との初めての出会い」

    Select one of the two (time limit: 3 min)
 
  • Intermediate Category:
「日本の食文化から見る日本人の生活 」                
「日本人とジョージア人との『当たり前』の違い」

Select one of the two (time limit: 3 min)
 
  • Advanced Category:
「日本の住まいについて」
「日本人の装いについて」

Select one of the two (time limit: 3 min)
 
  • Special Notes:
    • Presenters must deliver their speech from memory. (Points will be deducted for reading)
    • After each speech, the Jury members will ask questions regarding the speech in Japanese. The answers will also be evaluated.
    • Presenters must refrain from performances such as singing, dancing, poetry recitation, or use of presentation slides.
 
  • Eligibility for Application:
    • The applicant must have Georgian citizenship.
    • Japanese language teachers currently in-service, are not allowed to participate.
    • Past winners are not allowed to participate in the same category (however, they may participate in the higher category than the one they had won in previously). Additionally, winners of the advanced-level category are permitted to compete in the advanced-level category again.
 
  • Eligibility Requirements for each category:
※ Holders of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or Japanese Language Communication Ability Test (JLCAT) certificates must submit their certificates in digital format at the time of application.
 
JLPT (Japanese Language and Proficiency Test)
https://www.jlpt.jp/sp/e/about/levelsummary.html
JLCAT (Japanese Language Communication Ability Test)
https://jlcat.org/examination_details.html
 
 
　1)  Beginner Category:
  • JLPT N5 or N4 level
  • JLCAT A1 or A2 level
    2) Intermediate Category:
  • JLPT N3 level
  • JLCAT B1 level
    3) Advanced Category:
  • JLPT N2 or N1 level
  • JLCAT C1 level
 
  • Additional Notes:
    • If you are unsure about which category to apply for, please consult with the embassy.
    • Those who have studied in Japan for more than one year will be placed in the Advanced Category regardless of the qualifications listed above.
 
  • Evaluation/Judging criteria
The Jury members will conduct evaluation based on the criteria given below:
  • A: Contents of the speech (40 points)           
    • Originality (In addition to facts or general information, contestant’s own opinion will be evaluated)
    • Depth of the argument
    • Consistency and logic of the topic and overall structure
  • B: Presentation ability (30 points)
    • Pronunciation and intonation
    • Presentation ability and expressiveness
  • C: Answering the questions (30 points)
    • Ability to express in Japanese Language
    • Accuracy of the answer to the question
 
 
  • Awards:
    • Certificates of Commendation will be awarded to the following individuals in each category:
      • Winner
      • Runner-up
      • Third Place
    • Additionally, the following individuals will be selected across all the categories and awarded corresponding certificates:
      • Good Effort
 
  • Application Documents:
 Fill in your name and other details in the application form below, and upload the required documents by 10 November (Tuesday) 2026:
  • Application form
  • Scanned copy of JLPT/JLCAT Certificate (if applicable)
  • Speech manuscript in Japanese and Georgian
※ Please include your full name at the top of the manuscript
 
 
Contact Information:
In case of additional questions, please contact the Speech Contest executive office (Department of Cultural Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in Georgia) at:
culture@tb.mofa.go.jp

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