SPTR Provides Practical English Training for Teachers in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture

Introduction

SPTR Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently announced the launch of an online English training program for teachers in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. With the increasing incorporation of English into the school curriculum, there is a mounting demand to improve the quality of instruction in listening and speaking, thereby encouraging students to actively engage with the English language. This initiative directly addresses those needs.

Details of the Training Program

The training took place during the summer break of 2023, specifically aimed at teachers in Sano City. It offered a short-term, concentrated, one-on-one online English conversation program designed to enhance practical skills.

Objectives of the Training

The primary goals of the training included:

- Strengthening the English proficiency of teachers themselves in line with the ongoing incorporation of English as a subject in elementary schools.
- Enhancing speaking and listening skills, enabling teachers to use English confidently in their classrooms.
- Making English lessons enjoyable for students, thus improving teaching effectiveness.

Features of the Training Program

To develop skills directly applicable in classrooms, the training included a multifaceted approach:

1. One-on-One Guidance from Native Speakers (Five Days, Daily Sessions)
- Each session was individually tailored, ensuring personalized instruction.
- Curriculum was designed specifically according to the English proficiency levels of participants, ranging from beginner to advanced, across five levels.
- The program was structured around two key areas: improving English skills and enhancing instructional quality based on textbook alignment.
- Sessions ran from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, following a rigorous training schedule.

2. Initial and Final Conversation Proficiency Tests
- A conversation proficiency test was conducted on the first day to assess skill levels and familiarity.
- A similar assessment on the final day provided an opportunity to visualize personal growth, allowing each teacher to receive constructive feedback.
- Results were compared, fostering a collective understanding of each individual's accomplishment.

SPTR's School Services

SPTR is highly rated for the following reasons:

- Textbook-aligned and Four-skill English Training

Collaborating with major textbook publishers such as Tokyo Shoseki and Jiyu Kokumin Sha. The training encompasses not only speaking but also writing, listening, and reading.

- Support for External Examination Preparation

Resources available for both students and teachers to facilitate preparation for various assessment standards, including Eiken, TOEIC, IELTS, and TOEFL.

- Customized Learning Materials

Engaging topics are employed to boost motivation for learning English.

- Proprietary 'Video Call' Application

Easy-to-use without the need for app downloads, featuring simple scheduling, lesson recording, and chat history reviews.

- AI English Conversation Service: VerbSpark

Based on established guidelines, this cost-effective service is accessible anytime from home or school.

- Support for Teachers' Work Style Reform

Includes tools for creating minutes, school updates, and automating report cards and test questions.

About SPTR Online English School

SPTR stands out as having the highest satisfaction among prices in the industry while offering unbeatable pricing models. Classroom satisfaction rates reach 96%. This is made possible by select trainers focusing on autonomously supported learning.

- Students can choose from approximately 16,000 training materials tailored to their goals and levels, featuring over 100 popular textbooks and 15 different learning methods, including shadowing.
- Approximately 70% of newcomers are beginners, with support systems in place to ensure steady skill development.
- Classes require pre- and post-study, ensuring comprehensive learning.
- Reservations can be made up to 10 minutes prior online.

SPTR aims to uplift the future of English education in Japan, equipping teachers with the skills necessary to inspire their students.