Unlocking Conversations: Experience Language Learning with MOTERU's New Video Feature
In a breakthrough for language education, the innovative company Shinhoudou Co., Ltd. from Tokyo has launched a video communication feature in its popular English conversation program, MOTERU. With a mission to provide richer human experiences through education, MOTERU now allows users to engage in ten-minute mission-style sessions while sharing videos with their instructors, or “casts.” This upgrade offers learners a chance to experience dynamic, immersive English conversations by incorporating visual elements like body language, facial expressions, and cultural contexts.
The Journey So Far
MOTERU, which translates to “to be popular” in Japanese, has transformed English learning through a model based on dopamine-driven learning theories. Previously, the service included text chats, voice messages, and image sharing, all designed to boost user engagement and motivation. Feedback from users highlighted the desire for more interactive experiences:
- - “Seeing moving casts would enhance emotional connection.”
- - “I want to feel the local atmosphere and culture through videos.”
- - “Subtle nuances can’t be conveyed through text alone.”
- - “I wish to express Japanese culture to my partners.”
In response to these requests, MOTERU has integrated video functionalities that enrich the communication experience, bringing together visual, audio, and cultural elements into a single learning platform.
Key Features of the Video Function
The addition of video capabilities brings a multitude of benefits for users:
- - Capture Real Expressions: Users can see their cast's daily life and expressions, creating a sense of intimacy, akin to building friendships overseas.
- - Live Cultural Immersion: Experience first-hand local life and surroundings through location-specific videos offered by casts, which enriches cultural knowledge naturally.
- - Practice Communication Skills: Users can develop their “communicative power” by recording and sending their video introductions or role-play scenarios, facilitating experiential learning.
Example Use Cases
- - Receive a video greeting from your cast: “Good morning from Istanbul!”
- - Mission to introduce one’s hometown through a “video self-introduction.”
- - Engage in relationship conversation practice by sending visuals, like “What do you think of this outfit?”
- - During an overseas travel mission, express interest in a location with a video shout-out: “I want to visit this place!”
With such an engaging setup, MOTERU makes learning English a delightful and culturally rich experience. It breaks barriers and enables learners to start becoming “popular” across the globe simply by completing missions.
A Step into the New Era of Language Learning
MOTERU’s slogan,
“Communicate with video, captivate with video,” encapsulates the essence of this update. As communication continues to evolve, it’s clear that the key to connecting with the world may lie in the movements and expressions that videos can offer, rather than just text or voice. With its ongoing commitment to innovation, MOTERU stands at the forefront of experiential language learning, making strides to enhance global connectivity through education.
Company Overview
- - Company Name: Shinhoudou Co., Ltd.
- - Location: 2-14-14-208 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- - Representative: Shintaro Ogura, CEO
- - Business Focus: Education, language training, EdTech, neuroscience, promoting Japanese culture, inbound support
- - Contact Information: info@moteru-world.com | TEL: 03-3445-6046
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