[Best Teacher Co., Ltd.] English expands the possibilities of Japanese people. Best Teacher will increase the number of Japanese people who can “write and speak” their own English.
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Press release: April 1, 2024
April Dream Project
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English expands the possibilities of Japanese people. Best Teacher will increase the number of Japanese people who can “write and speak” their own English.
*- Online English conversation “Best Teacher” April Dream -* This press release is a dream sent out by a business operator who sympathizes with the April Dream project and wants to make April 1st a day full of dreams, hoping to make them come true.
* Our company supports April Dream, which aims to make April 1st the day to share your dreams. *
*This press release was released by Best Teacher Co., Ltd., which operates the online English conversation service “Best Teacher,” where you can write and speak.
(Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Toshiro Takamiya)” is a dream. *
Best Teacher April Dream: Increasing the number of Japanese people who can write and speak their own English.
While the importance of learning English is increasing, Japanese people are facing challenges in their ability to output English. In recent years, developing global human resources has become increasingly important in Japan’s efforts to strengthen its global competitiveness. Last year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology formulated a policy package called the “World x Learning Plan,” and the importance of the
internationalization of education and Japanese people studying abroad is increasing more than ever. Improving strength is essential (*1). Furthermore, the number of foreign visitors to Japan has increased significantly due to the relaxation of global movement restrictions and the weaker yen. According to the Japan National Tourism
Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors to Japan in February 2024 will be the highest since the coronavirus pandemic, and there will be an increased need for communication with foreigners in Japan, both for work and private purposes. Possible (*2).
However, the current situation is that the English proficiency of Japanese people is declining year by year. According to the “English Proficiency Index,” which is a ranking of English proficiency in countries and regions where English is not the native language, Japan’s ranking in 2023 is 83rd, the lowest on record (*3), and it is ranked 83rd in the four English proficiency tests. Data on certain TOEFL(R) and IELTS test takers also shows that speaking scores are at a lower level than in other countries (*4,*5). There is no doubt that one of the major challenges for Japan to develop in the future is to improve its English proficiency, especially its ability to output.
*1 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/kokusai/sekaimanabi/index.html *2 JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization)
https://www.jnto.go.jp/statistics/data/visitors-statistics/
*3 EF Education First https://www.efjapan.co.jp/epi/
*4 ETS Japan https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/educators/toefl_library/resource/ *5 IELTS https://ielts.org/researchers/our-research/test-statistics
The best teacher has a learning method centered on output.
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We, Best Teachers, believe that while many Japanese people have the opportunity to develop input skills of reading and listening in school education, we also train output skills of speaking and writing. There is a lack of opportunities, and in addition, we believe that output skills are difficult to learn independently. In order to change this situation, we are developing and providing a learning method centered on speaking and writing. *
Best teacher’s lessons are writing x speaking
In our lessons, we aim to help students speak English appropriately in their own words in situations where they actually want to use the language, rather than relying on predetermined content such as textbooks. By writing down what you want to express in English and having the text corrected by a foreign instructor, you will learn accurate grammar and more natural expressions. By deepening your understanding through corrections and taking English conversation lessons, you will be able to develop speaking skills that are not limited to just the moment, and you will be able to speak English on your own.
Support to expand your potential in English by preparing for the English 4 skill test
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At major changes in your life, such as studying abroad, taking university entrance exams, or finding a job, your scores and qualifications on the four English proficiency tests, such as IELTS, TOEFL(R), and Eiken(R), are important for expanding your
possibilities. It can be both a key and a big barrier. We provide learning content that supports these exams, especially in order to help you improve your writing and speaking skills, which are difficult to prepare for through self-study. *
List of English 4 proficiency test preparation courses
Exam formats have undergone significant changes in recent years. TOEFL The iBT(R) test shifted to a new format last August, and some of the questions in the writing section were changed to discussion-based questions (*6). The Eiken (R) question format will be renewed from the first test in 2024, and a new writing summary question will be added, requiring comprehensive English proficiency that can use the four skills in a well-balanced manner depending on the purpose and situation. (*7)
By quickly responding to the latest trends in exams and providing reliable support to help students achieve their target scores and pass, we have received many positive feedback from many students about achieving their goals and passing the exam. We have received the following.
*6 ETS Japan https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/toefl_ibt/2hours/ *7 Japan English Language Proficiency Test Association
https://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/2024renewal/
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Best Teacher will help you realize your dreams in English and expand new possibilities in your life by improving your English conversation skills and achieving results on the English 4 Proficiency Test. * * Our dream is to increase the number of Japanese people who can write and speak their own English. *
Toward a blossoming future with English! Spring Campaign Announcement April
In addition to expressing your dreams through Dream, we also support those who are striving to achieve their goals in English as part of our efforts to make dreams come true.
Campaign” will be implemented.
Toward a blossoming future with English! Spring Campaign
■Campaign details
By registering as a paid member, you will receive a coupon code that will give you 5,000 yen cash back from your monthly tuition fee (1 month).
■Campaign period
April 1, 2024 (Monday) – April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
■Target people
・Those who have registered as a free member at the start of the campaign ・Those who have registered as a new free member during the campaign period
For details, please check the special campaign page.
Go to special campaign page
*Eiken (R) is a registered trademark of the Japan English Language Proficiency Test Association, a public interest incorporated foundation. This content is published by Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
It has not been approved, recommended, or otherwise reviewed by the Japan English Proficiency Test Association.
*TOEFL(R) and TOEFL iBT(R) are registered trademarks of ETS. This content has not been reviewed or approved by ETS.
About best teachers
Best teacher who specializes in “writing and speaking” lessons for your own English
Best Teacher is an online English conversation service that helps you learn English through writing and speaking. First, students write what they want to say (compose English compositions), learn correct expressions through corrections, and then conduct speaking lessons using their own original teaching materials created through
corrections. By combining these steps into one lesson, we aim to acquire accurate English skills.
Website: https://www.best-teacher-inc.com
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1130897021
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.best_teacher_inc.android ■Official SNS
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_teacher_jp/
■Company overview
Best Teacher Co., Ltd.
Company name: Best Teacher Co., Ltd.
Representative: Toshiro Takamiya, Representative Director and President Address: 2F Yoyogi Ichikawa Building, 1-27-5 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Established: November 1, 2011
Business content: Management of “Write and Speak” online English conversation Best Teacher
URL: https://www.best-teacher-inc.com
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