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Enhancing Listening Skills with SHADOTEN and Gakken Collaboration

In an effort to elevate listening abilities, Progrit Inc., a renowned English learning platform based in Minato, Tokyo, has announced a collaboration with Gakken. This partnership will add audio lessons from the popular Hapa English Conversation Podcast to their subscription-based English learning service SHADOTEN. The collaboration aims to provide real, conversational English content tailored for learners of all levels. Starting September 19, 2025, users will gain access to 18 audio lessons that capture the nuances of everyday conversations among native speakers, enriching the learning experience.

What is SHADOTEN?

SHADOTEN is a subscription-based app specifically designed to enhance users' listening skills through shadowing techniques, where learners repeat audio content exactly as they hear it, albeit with a slight delay. Each user spends around 30 minutes daily on interactive exercises that are customized to suit their individual proficiency levels and goals. Additionally, audio submissions are reviewed daily by English professionals, ensuring personalized feedback to accelerate learning from beginner to advanced stages.

A Breakthrough in Real-World Context

Previous materials on SHADOTEN primarily focused on formal speeches and interviews, such as TED Talks. However, feedback indicated a strong demand for content that addresses everyday conversations, particularly for situations like small talk before meetings or casual chats encountered on international assignments. In response, SHADOTEN has integrated select audio segments from the acclaimed book “Mane Suru Eikaiwa from L.A.”, published by Gakken, which features highlights from the Hapa English Conversation Podcast. This strategic move is expected to enhance learners' abilities to comprehend and engage in authentic dialogues, improving their overall conversational skills.

Insight into the Hapa English Conversation Podcast

Hosted by Jun Senesac, a resident of Los Angeles, the Hapa English Conversation Podcast specializes in providing listeners with natural, relatable conversations occurring between native English speakers. Since its launch in February 2014, the podcast has accrued over 50 million downloads and has a substantial online presence, including 1.5 million monthly blog views and over 520,000 YouTube subscribers. The chosen audio segments are meticulously curated to promote effective shadowing practices, supplemented by step-by-step instructions, making it convenient for self-guided learning.

Book Details

• - Title: Mane Suru Eikaiwa from L.A.
• - Author: Jun Senesac
• - Release Date: July 31, 2025
• - Format: A5 size, 208 pages, includes downloadable audio
• - Published by: Gakken Co., Ltd.

The Future of SHADOTEN

Progrit remains committed to expanding SHADOTEN's curriculum with diverse and engaging materials aligned with user preferences. This promising collaboration with Gakken underscores their mission to empower individuals in mastering English and excelling in global contexts.

For more information, visit the official SHADOTEN website.

About Progrit Inc.

Progrit Inc. aims to bolster the number of individuals who can thrive on a global scale through its robust language services. Its principal offerings include English coaching services and subscription-based learning solutions like SHADOTEN, which focuses on improving listening skills, SUPIFUL for speaking skills, and DiaTalk, an AI conversation platform. Launched in September 2022, Progrit made a significant leap by listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market after six years of success.

• - Company Name: Progrit Inc.
• - CEO: Shogo Okada
• - Founded: September 6, 2016
• - Headquarters: 1-30-5 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 11th Floor, Hamamatsucho Square
• - Website: Progrit

Experience the power of real-world English conversations with SHADOTEN and take a step towards fluency with Hapa English today!