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Beyond Primary School: Continuing Your English Journey with SMIS-English

Your child has spent years building their English. They have learned to communicate with teachers in English. They have developed confidence speaking, reading and writing. They are beginning to express their own ideas, not simply complete exercises. So what happens when they reach junior high …
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Why Speaking More Isn’t Scary for English Learners

Speaking in English can feel intimidating, especially for shy English learners at any age. Nervousness and stress can affect anyone and may even hold back experienced presenters. Yet research shows that regular English speaking practice in low pressure environments helps children build speaking confidence more …
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Start with Purpose, Set Smart English Learning Goals

No matter your age or level as a language learner, research shows those who set specific, measurable goals show higher motivation and retention. It makes it easier to track progress and gives a feeling of accomplishment. Realising you have reached a milestone or are getting …
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SMIS-English Takes Part in Shoin Junior High School Speech Recitation Competition

SMIS-English was thrilled to participate in the recent Shoin Junior High School Speech Recitation Competition. This year, for the first time, SMIS-English/Shoin Saturday School students had the opportunity to present and share the knowledge they’ve gained over the past year. We are proud to offer …
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Unlocking New Opportunities with SMIS-English Adult Classes!

Dreaming of studying abroad? Aiming for a career in international business? Passionate about sports education overseas, or simply looking to boost your English for travel and leisure? At SMIS-English, our Intensive Adult Day School students are turning their ambitions into reality! Here, learning goes beyond …
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Adult English Observation Week!

SMIS-English is pleased to announce its first ever Adult Day School observation week. On 4, 5, and 6 March 2025, Tuesday,  Wednesday, and Thursday, SMIS-English is inviting adults interested in learning and improving their English skills to observe classes from 9:00-12:10 for three days! For …
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Visitors!

SMIS-English was pleased to welcome back one of the 2023 Saturday School graduates for a school visit. Now in his second year of Junior High School at Ashiya International School, he is excelling academically and still enthusiastically studying English! SMIS-English truly is a family school …
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Change Maker Awards

SMIS-English is excited that the students from the Shoin Global Course have made it to the Western Japan Block (西日本地区ブロック) finals of the Change Maker Awards! Congratulations to all of the SMIS-English/Shoin Girls’ Junior High School Saturday School students who participated. It is wonderful to …
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Learning at SMIS in 2025

SMIS-English is looking forward to the new year and is excited about all of the English learning opportunities for students of all ages. For students ages 1 to 85, SMIS-English has a programme to meet your English learning needs in 2025. From all of the …
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Adult English- the SMIS-English difference

SMIS-English asked one of our teachers what makes the SMIS-English Intensive Adult English class so special. Here’s what he had to say: “First and foremost, we create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where students feel relaxed and supported. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention, …
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