GORIL Achieves Remarkable 87% Completion Rate in English Training with Sompo Japan

GORIL, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., recently showcased its innovative English education program during a training session held at Sompo Japan, covering from October 2025 to March 2026. With approximately 40 employees participating, this unique program, delivered at the company's internal university, achieved an outstanding completion rate of 87%, reflecting a significant engagement level among participants.

Breaking Barriers in Corporate Training

Corporate training often faces challenges, such as the busy schedules of employees and lack of perceived effectiveness, leading many participants to discontinue their training mid-way. However, GORIL's training program turned the tide by utilizing its patented technologies, including the 'Pronunciation Visualization Tool,' 'Intonation Visualization Tool,' and an 'AI Evaluation Feature.' This fusion of self-study and online courses created an efficient total curriculum of around 10 hours, allowing for a remarkable completion rate where over 90% of participants completed their specific tasks, and finally, 87% completed the overall program.

Training Outcomes: Enhanced Pronunciation and Listening Skills

The program was designed to leverage GORIL’s unique technologies to enhance the 'reproducibility of English sounds,' which ultimately led to improvements in participants’ listening abilities. Here are some noteworthy results from the training:

- AI Pronunciation Assessment: Participants managed to achieve over 80 points, the target AI evaluation score, for 87% of the 250 targeted words and 99% for 30 target sentences.
- Listening Quizzes: Average scores on vocabulary and conversation comprehension questions saw an increase of 7 points, providing substantial evidence of improvement.

Employee Satisfaction Survey from Sompo Japan: A 4.5 Rating

Following the completion of the training, a survey conducted by Sompo Japan's Human Resources Department revealed a high satisfaction rate among participants:

- Overall Satisfaction: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Recommendation Intent (Would you recommend this program to friends or acquaintances?): 4.3 out of 5 stars

Participant Feedback (Selected Quotes)

- “GORIL's visual tools were revolutionary and straightforward.”
- “I felt a sense of joy in my progress, and it ignited my motivation for studying English!”
- “I would love to participate in GORIL’s intermediate and advanced courses.”
- “I want to apply practical English skills to my work.”

Commentary from Sompo Japan’s HR Department

A representative from Sompo Japan's Human Resources Development Group expressed satisfaction with the training's success, stating, “87% of participants completed the program despite their busy work schedules, which makes us incredibly happy. Utilizing GORIL’s distinctive voice visualization tools allowed learners to confidently produce English sounds and perceive them better, significantly boosting enthusiasm among employees. The active engagement shown during the online classes was particularly impressive.” The survey results and participant testimonials highlight how GORIL effectively sparked a desire to learn among employees, with plans to continue this collaborative approach for ongoing support in English learning.

Future Prospects for GORIL's Training Programs

GORIL's innovative training methods set the foundation for future developments in language education. The focus includes:

1. Innovative Learning Methodology: departing from traditional text-based learning, GORIL emphasizes an audio-based approach, allowing users to 'see, mimic, and master' English pronunciation effectively.

2. Quick Deployment of Content: Custom-tailored materials are designed for various organizations, alongside foundational content that reduces the time from the decision-making process to the training start date considerably, thus enabling faster skill enhancement.

3. Comprehensive Support for Speaking Skills: GORIL is currently testing a speaking improvement program utilizing an AI coach. The future goal aims to expand beyond the strengths in pronunciation and intonation to collectively support speaking ability enhancement as part of a comprehensive English learning program.

About GORIL

GORIL, short for 'Go' and 'Drill,' stands as a next-generation pronunciation learning tool that visually analyzes and synthesizes speech scientifically for enjoyable learning experiences. By providing visually represented sound elements, learners alike can cultivate effective pronunciation skills in a fun manner.

GORIL Inc. Overview

GORIL Inc. offers innovative services that support language learning through sound visualization. By visualizing pronunciation and intonation using proprietary technology, it delivers real-time feedback to encourage autonomous English learning. Founded in November 2024 within Mitsui & Co.’s Moon Creative Lab, GORIL aims to create new value in language education through a multilingual approach and expanding services for individual users.

Contact Information
Company Name: GORIL Inc.
Representative: Toshiyuki Yoshida, President
Location: 2F Spring Terrace Omotesando, 3-10-5, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 20, 2024
URL: GORIL Official Site
For inquiries: Contact GORIL