How do I improve my child’s future career prospects?
- 3R English Academy
- Nov 13
- 2 min read
There is no denying it: Japan is becoming more globalised, both domestically and internationally.
With the number of foreign visitors expected to reach 40 million in 2025, plus the influx of foreign migrants needed to fill the gaps in the workplace, Japan is now an important international destination for many people.
It is more urgent than ever for parents of Japanese children to consider how globalisation will affect their futures and be prepared.
In terms of preparedness, many Japanese universities are now rolling out plans to teach many syllabuses in English, not Japanese. It is well known that Japanese students lack crucial English communication skills, which puts them at a big disadvantage when it comes to foreign universities or finding employment.
This article in the Japan Times highlights the urgency in preparing students to put them on an even level with their foreign peers:
Parents and students who are familiar with our own study programmes at 3R-English will know that we specialise in the demands of English communication in real-life situations.
Our methods have been specifically chosen to give every student the best chance of success, not just on paper in an exam but as a confident English communicator with a strong grasp of the language. 3R English students are better able to express their ideas and understand native speakers too.
Lessons are always fast-paced, in native British English, and with correct pronunciation.
We teach using direct ‘question and answer’ style English, which is imperative for good listening and speaking skills. We teach important grammar, plus the idioms and phrases someone would expect to hear in everyday conversation. The English language is notoriously nuanced, containing many similes, metaphors and playful abstract themes to convey thoughts and opinions.
These skills are usually (and crucially) lacking in most Japanese state-taught schools and even many private schools. Often, the result of this is that while your child might ‘pass English’ on paper and even achieve a good EIKEN or TOEIC score, they will still be ill-equipped to communicate in an English-speaking environment or will be unable to compete with a student who has learnt conversational skills from scratch.
The good news is that you still have time to learn English effectively, even with as little as one lesson per week.
Visit our website, testimonials and past blogs to see how 2026 can be the year that you take control of your future by becoming a confident English speaker.
Richard & Miyako
Ofuna
Yokohama
Kamakura
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