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Join Our International English Class

for Grade 8 - 12

TOMODACHI  English

Learn with friends from Japan ー every week!

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Cultivate cultural competence by learning with Japanese students

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Abundant speaking opportunities with a mix of group and one-on-one sessions

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Ongoing communication through group bulletin boards

About TOMODACHI English

Discover the Joy of Learning English with International friends!

Want to improve your English while making friends abroad? TOMODACHI English makes this easy, without needing to go to a language school overseas.
 
With the concept of "
International Exchange × English Learning," TOMODACHI English offers weekly 60-minute online English lessons while connecting with overseas peers.

Practice conversations on interesting topics through one-on-one interactions, and chat casually on the group bulletin board outside of class to deepen friendships. Improve your English while enjoying multicultural experiences with overseas peers.

Apply now and take your first step towards the world with TOMODACHI English!

Program Overview

Features 

  • International Exchange: Students from diverse cultural backgrounds deepen mutual understanding and develop friendships and global perspectives through lessons and bulletin board interactions

  • English Immersion Environment: Classes are primarily conducted in English, providing ample opportunities for natural English use

  • Hybrid Lessons: Combines group lesson learning with individual practice in one-on-one interactions for an effective learning environment

  • Comprehensive English Improvement: Balanced learning of speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills

Target Audience

  • Students from grade 8 to grade 12

Class size 

  • Approximately 8 students (4 Japanese and 4 Indonesian)

Class Schedule & time

  • 60 minutes once a week

  • You'll choose a time slot that works best for you, coordinated with Japanese students.

Model Session Structure

  • Lecture and group activities: 20 minutes

  • One-on-one interaction: 30 minutes

  • Reflection: 10 minutes

Pricing

  • First 3 months: 20% OFF - USD 25.6/month
    From the 4th month: USD 32/month

Payment Methods

  • Bank transfer to a local account

  • Credit card 

  • Paypal

Instructor

  • Marina, a native of the Philippines

  • A popular main speaker for the online intercultural exchange TOMODACHI Program. With extensive experience as an English conversation instructor, she is passionate about fostering international cooperation. Her classes will surely be easy to understand and fun. Embark on a new learning journey under her expert guidance!​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Course Details 

Duration for each Course

  • 3 Months (12 weeks)

  • Every 3 months, you will experience a new course with new friends

  • A certificate of completion will be issued for each course
    - Cancellation is possible on a monthly basis

Main Structure (6 Courses: 18 months)​​

Course 1: Global Friendship

Theme: Understanding yourself and your peers

  • Effective self-introduction methods

  • Comparing family structures and daily lives

  • Similarities and differences in school life

  • Hobbies and leisure activities

Course 3: Youth Life and Challenges

Theme: Future goals and social participation

  • Challenges and solutions in school life

  • Human relationships in the digital age

  • Future dreams and goals

  • Youth involvement with technology

Course 5: First Steps as Global Citizens

Theme: Social issues and international cooperation

  • Familiar environmental issues and individual efforts

  • Importance of diversity and inclusivity

  • Forms of international cooperation and participation

  • Necessity of media literacy

Course 2: Comparing Society and Culture

Theme: Cultural exchange in daily life

  • Characteristics and challenges of local communities

  • International comparison of pop culture

  • Differences in food culture and eating habits

  • How to spend holidays and festivals

Course 4: Introduction to Global Society

Theme: New perspectives on linking with the world

  • Basics of intercultural communication

  • International comparison of education systems

  • Significance and impact of international events

  • Possibilities for global careers

Course 6: Our Power to Create the Future

Theme: Individual potential and global contribution

  • Relationship of technology and social change

  • Understanding SDGs and daily practice

  • Responsibilities as global citizens

  • Individual roles in future society

Sample Contents​​

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Our Esteemed School Partners

Discover the prestigious schools that have joined our programs

FAQs

Registration Process

  • Please submit the application form.

  • We'll determine the date, time, and group based on your preferred dates and English level (may take 1-2 weeks).

  • We'll then send a payment URL via email. Once payment is confirmed, lessons will start from the beginning of the month.
     

One-on-one Interactions

  • One-on-one interactions will be conducted for about 30 minutes of the lesson time.

  • Enter separate breakout rooms for 1-on-1 conversations with overseas students, following instructor-guided themes and methods. (Sometimes 1-to-2 or 2-to-1)

  • Instructors and staff will circulate through the rooms to provide guidance and support.

 

The Group Bulletin Board

  • Once the groups are determined, you and the Japanese students will be invited to the online bulletin board.

  • There, following the instructor's guidance, you'll write self-introductions and daily events. You can also interact freely.
     

Can I Understand the Lessons Taught in English?

  • The lessons use clear and understandable English, with screen-shared materials. If you have an English proficiency level equivalent to CEFR A2 - B2 level, you should be able to understand the lessons.

  • Learning English in English helps improve your language skills efficiently. If you have any difficulties, supplementary explanations will be provided.
     

Are There Any Assignments?

  • In the weekly writing focus session once a month, you may be asked to post a diary on the group bulletin board.

  • You may also be asked to post self-introductions and other content on the group bulletin board.

  • You can check the text before the lesson, allowing you to preview vocabulary and phrases.
     

Rescheduling and Cancellations.

  • Rescheduling is not possible due to fixed group lesson membership.

  • Cancellation is allowed once per term (3 months) if notified to the office 24 hours in advance. The cancelled lesson fee will be deducted from future month's fees.

2024 Lesson Dates (Scroll vertically)

〜  Colored dates are lesson days  〜

December Wednesday lessons are only 3 times, and you'll pay only 75% of the tuition.

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