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Join Our International English Class

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TOMODACHI  English

Learn with friends from around the world ー every week!

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Lessons tailored to your progress with interactive and engaging materials

Cultivate cultural competence by learning with international students

Join from the comfort of your home

About TOMODACHI English

Discover the Joy of Learning English with International friends!

     Get ready for an exciting new adventure this fall with TOMODACHI English, a program specially designed for high school students! After a successful three-week trial in June, where Japanese and Indonesian students enjoyed learning English together for 60 minutes once a week, we are thrilled to launch the full program. If you are a junior high or high school student eager to improve your English skills and experience learning in a multicultural environment, do not miss this opportunity. Sign up for our priority list today and be the first to know when the program starts this fall!

Program Overview

Class size 

  • Approximately 8 students (4 Japanese and 4 international)

Class Schedule & time

  • 60 minutes once a week

  • You'll choose from available slots below that match with Japanese students

    • Days: Monday to Saturday

    • Time slots: 17:00-18:00 or 18:30-19:30 (UTC+7)

Session Structure

  • Lecture and group activities: 20 minutes

  • One-on-one interaction: 30 minutes

  • Reflection: 10 minutes

Pricing

  • USD32/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

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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FAQs

Lesson Format

  • Lessons are conducted in a mix of group and one-on-one sessions.

  • Each group consists of approximately 8 students, with 4 Japanese students and 4 international students, though numbers may vary slightly.

  • Each 60-minute weekly lesson is divided into two halves: the first half involves lectures and group lessons, while the second half involves one-on-one conversations with international students, guided by instructors and staff.
     

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 B1 - 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?

  • You will receive some vocabulary, phrases, and sentences used in the lessons in advance for review (and practice if needed).

  • Additionally, you will be required to write and submit a journal once a week.
     

Information on Priority Registration

  • We plan to launch TOMODACHI English at the beginning of October, 2024. However, due to limited availability, we can only accommodate 32 international students initially. To secure a spot, please register for the "Priority Registration for Fall" using the form below.

  • Upon the official launch of TOMODACHI English, priority information will be given in the order of registration. After reviewing the details, you can choose whether or not to proceed with the application.

  • The priority registration for fall does not require any specific English proficiency level. However, groups with students having an English proficiency level equivalent to CEFR B1 to B2 are more likely to be formed first.

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