For Japanese students in London, finding a suitable English school is not easy. Many English schools in London are large, unfriendly and suitable mainly for European students. They also focus on grammar whereas, in our experience, Japanese students need to focus more on speaking and listening.

Our lesson style allows Japanese people to practise English skills in a different way to school and university. It concentrates on speaking and listening, and makes the student more fluent in language that is used in everyday life. We sometimes use textbooks but often find that real English materials, such as newspapers, magazines and videos, introduce students to more natural everyday English.

1. to allow the student to speak as much as possible
2. to correct grammar/vocabulary mistakes that the student makes during the lessons
3. to teach the student new vocabulary, phrases and idioms in every lesson

Of course all lessons are different but this an example of a typical lesson:

• First 10 minutes - An introductory conversation in English. This could cover any subject. The teacher uses language appropriate to the level of the student
• Next 30 minutes - We will concentrate on one topic. We may base this period on a textbook, a newspaper or other everyday material.
• Next 30 minutes - A listening exercise from a specialised textbook.
• Final 20 minutes - We will analyse the student's language mistakes and suggest appropriate everyday English expressions.