Enhance your Essay-Writing Skills with our Online D1 Theory Exam Seminar
After the success of the Feedback Seminar hold in September, Alex Tsui DipWSET is going to help again the students in their journey to the WSET Level 4 Diploma certification.
Are you taking your D1 Diploma exam and unsure about what makes a good essay?
Join us for this seminar to develop your essay-writing skills, specifically tailored for the D1 Wine Production exam. The D1 exam is a critical foundation for the subsequent units.
This seminar course is open to up to twenty (20) students, who will be asked to submit responses to two D1-style questions of varying lengths. These questions are set by Alex Tsui DipWSET (Vintners’ Cup 2023 winner). Each submitted set of answers will be reviewed by Alex, who will provide personalized feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. An approximate grade will also be provided. Essays are due by February 3, 2025 (Monday) at 23:59 JST.
On February 10, 2025 (Monday), Alex will host a webinar to discuss practical essay-writing skills applicable to the D1 exam and beyond. Examples from the submitted essays will be used anonymously, and key points from the “Guide to Theory Examinations” document will be covered. This seminar is especially suitable for non-native English speakers or those with limited experience in academic-style essay writing. Students who have not submitted an essay are also welcome to join and gain valuable insights for their studies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your essay-writing skills and gain a competitive edge for your first Diploma exam—or if you are retaking it!
IMPORTANT:
① Enrolled students will receive the essay questions around two weeks before the deadline. The deadline to submit the essays is February 3, 2025 (Monday) 23:59. Detailed personalized feedback will be provided after the seminar around February 13 (Thursday), 2024. Please note that late submissions are not guaranteed to receive proper feedback.
② To ensure unbiased feedback and to protect privacy, Caplan Wine Academy will submit the essays to the educator under pseudonyms. The name of the authors of each essay will not be revealed to the educator and it will not appear during the seminar.
③ PLEASE NOTE: in case of cancellation, application for the Personalized Feedback will NOT be refunded
Please submit the essay to:
diploma@pasona-hrs.co.jp
(Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday) 23:59, 2025)
How do Caplan online seminars work?
This online seminar will be held through「Zoom」by Zoom Video Communications. A URL link will be sent in advance, by clicking the URL the participants will be able to attend the seminar.
The seminar can be enjoyed by PC, Smartphone, Tablet as long as they are connected to the internet. For PC you can use the internet browser, but installing the dedicated Zoom software is recommended. For smartphones and tablet you will need the Zoom app. Please install it in advance.
The online seminar will also be recorded and the link to the video will be sent to all participants. You will be able to play it as many times as you want for 1 week.
Requirements
・Broadband internet connection (4G/LTE, fiber)
・Speaker or earphones
・Supported OS：Windows 7 and following, Mac OS X 10.7 and following, iOS, Android
・Supported browsers: IE7+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari 5+
・CPU: Dual Core 2Ghz and above
・Memory: 4GB
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講義は英語で実施いたします/The Session will be conducted in English.
Course information
- Date
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February 10th, 2025（TUE） 19：00～21：00
- 講師
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Alex Tsui DipWSET
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WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines (Pass with Distinction)
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Vintners' Cup Winner (2024)
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Sandeman Port Prize winner for his outstanding performance in the Fortified Wines Unit (D5) Exam
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French Wine Scholar (Highest Honours)
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Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
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SSI International Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier)
Alex completed his WSET Diploma in Wines in 2023 with Distinction, and was awarded the Vintners' Cup as the top graduate of the cohort of 695. He was also awarded the Sandeman Port Prize for his performance in the Fortified Wines Unit (D5).
For the D3 Theory Exam, Alex achieved an overall Distinction grade (with 3 of the 5 essays at Distinction level). This is a feat only achieved by less than 0.4% of exam takers. English is Alex's second language but his familiarity with the British education system and academic-style writing contributed to his success.
Prior to completing the Diploma, he was an active member of the Oxford University Blind Tasting Society and represented the team in the annual Varsity Blind Tasting Match in 2020.
Alex is a native Hongkonger. He is currently a PhD researcher in Biochemistry with Oxford University, but based in Southern California. He holds a Master’s degree from ETH Zurich and a Bachelor’s degree from University College London. -
- Fee
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Students applying for personalized feedback + seminar: 26,950 yen (after tax)
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Students applying only for the seminar: 7,700 yen (after tax)
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- Seating capacity
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Spots available for personalized feedback + seminar: 20 people
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Spots available for only seminar: 40 people
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Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
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- How to pay
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Bank transfer or Credit card
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
Tokyo Eigyoubu Branch
Account Number : Futsu 1812074
Subscriber : PASONA HR Solution- ※
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Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
The applicant will be responsible for any bank or transaction charges incurred for processing wire transfers.
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If you would like a receipt, please contact us in advance with the name of the recipient.
- Terms and conditions
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Please check the Terms and Conditions before applying
Schedule / Entry
| 2/10（MON） Personalized Feedback + Seminar 19：00～21：00 [ Full. ] |
Submission Deadline: February 3rd MON 23:59 JST, 2025 |
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| 2/10（MON） Seminar only 19：00～21：00 |
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