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Launch of Sankei Global Study Program in 2026

Sankei Human Learning Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will commence the innovative exploratory learning program, "Sankei Global Study," on April 1, 2026. This program leverages online English conversation to support the self-motivated learning of middle and high school students, merging popular online English courses with a workbook supervised by Keio University Professor Emeritus Shigenori Tanaka. The main objective is to lower the initial barriers for inquiry-based learning and cultivate global perspectives and thought processes.

Key Highlights

• - Utilization of "50 Questions Frequently Asked by Foreigners" to alleviate the challenges of setting inquiry themes.
• - A three-step workbook approach, supervised by Professor Tanaka, to deepen thinking processes.
• - A vocabulary list containing 2,500 words to aid in practical English conversation as well as preparation for entrance exams and contemporary issues.

Program Overview

In today’s educational landscape, the significance of inquiry-based learning, which revolves around identifying and resolving one’s own challenges, is ever-growing. However, teachers frequently report difficulties such as students struggling to select their own themes and uncertainly about guiding the deepening of thought processes.

To tackle these challenges, our company has developed this program leveraging the experience gained from the "Sankei Online English Conversation Plus" service. By introducing fifty themes aimed at conveying information about Japanese culture and society to foreign visitors, students can smoothly kick off their inquiries from topics of personal interest, enabling them to engage in the cycle of hypothesis and verification multiple times in a short span of time.

Benefits of the Sankei Global Study

Using this program, students will not only enhance their English language skills but also acquire a multifaceted perspective on their own culture and society. The newly designed workbook guides students through three fundamental steps: warming up with readings, presenting inquiry questions based on the themes, and interviewing foreign teachers in online classes. This meticulous structure naturally instills logical thinking processes. Moreover, the 2,500 associated vocabulary words are organized in a semantic network, making retention easier and enhancing readiness for university entrance exams and current affairs.

Three Features of Sankei Global Study

1. Utilization of Popular Texts: The inquiry themes are derived from the popular text "50 Questions Frequently Asked by Foreigners" used in "Sankei Online English Conversation Plus." This selection covers queries commonly posed by foreign visitors in Japan, such as questions about the differences between shrines and temples, the quietness on trains, and popular home meals. By discussing these themes, students gain proficiency in English while simultaneously deepening their own knowledge of Japan.

Students can choose topics that interest them, thereby reducing the initial hurdle of deciding on a theme, which is common in inquiry-based learning. This allows them to repeatedly practice the cycle of hypothesis and verification in short intervals, making this program an ideal starting point for advancing into more rigorous inquiry-based learning.

2. Professor Tanaka's Supervised Workbook for Deeper Thinking: The newly developed workbook, in collaboration with Professor Shigenori Tanaka, dissects the fifty themes into multiple angles, enabling students to engage in deeper thought. Each session consists of 25 minutes of preparation using the workbook, followed by another 25 minutes of online lessons.

3. Vocabulary Network for Comprehensive Learning: Each lesson includes a vocabulary list of 50 words related to the theme (totaling 2,500 across all topics). Instead of memorizing words in isolation, students are encouraged to connect them in a meaningful semantic network, fostering progressive learning. This approach not only improves immediate practical vocabulary for use in online English conversations but also enhances readiness for university entrance.

Free Trial Offering for Educational Institutions

To facilitate the introduction of this program, we provide a free trial for schools and educational institutions considering its implementation. This trial allows educators to review the workbook contents, experience the online lesson interface, and assess student reactions before finalizing the decision. If you're contemplating ways to innovate current English education, don’t miss this opportunity. Please reach out via our website with the subject "Sankei Global Study Free Trial Request" to delve into the program further.

About Sankei Human Learning

Sankei Human Learning is a collaborative venture between three companies: Sankei Digital Corporation, promoting trust through the Sankei Newspaper Group; Human Academy Co., Ltd., dedicated to supporting learning, working, and caregiving; and Transcosmos Inc., the global partner in education. We provide a trustworthy and high-quality online English conversation service,