Event
HomeComparative Analysis of English Education in Asia: Personal Experiences and Teaching Observations
Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Zhang Meng and Luengvoraphan Yanika
The discussion explores English education across multiple Asian countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, China, and Japan, through personal learning and teaching experiences. The conversation highlights the similarities between Chinese and Japanese English education approaches, while contrasting them with practices in Southeast Asian nations. It includes firsthand observations of Japanese students' English learning patterns at Fukujo and provides teaching recommendations based on direct experience. The exchange emphasizes the diverse methodologies and challenges in English language education across different Asian educational systems, while sharing insights for potential improvements in teaching approaches.??
About the speakers:
ZHANG Meng
Hi! I'm Zhang Meng, currently studying as a first-year student at Fukuoka Jogakuin University's junior college. I was born in China and made the exciting move to Japan two years ago to pursue my education and experience a new culture.
I once had little interest in learning English, except for my passion for watching American dramas. My first international trip as an adult left me unable to communicate for three months, which was a wake-up call. Upon returning home, I decided to self-study English using Lai Shixiong's "American English" books for two months, sticking to the most traditional method: reading aloud. On my second trip abroad, I realized I could finally speak English, though my grammar and vocabulary were still very limited. Now, my primary focus is to improve my TOEIC score and build on my foundation to achieve fluency.
LUENGVORAPHAN Yanika
Hi, I'm Luengvoraphan Yanika! I'm currently a first-year student at Fukuoka Jogakkin University's junior college. I was born and raised in Thailand, but my journey has taken me across different parts of Asia. I spent four enriching years studying in Singapore, and for the past five years, I've been calling Japan my home.
One of my proudest achievements is scoring 955 on the TOEIC test, reflecting my dedication to mastering the English language. When I'm not busy with my studies, you can find me relaxing with my favorite Netflix shows or working on my latest crochet project. I'm also a proud hamster parent and love spending time with my tiny furry friend.
My experiences living in three different countries have shaped who I am today, giving me unique perspectives and memories that I cherish.
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Location: Elgala (Daimaru East) Building, Tenjin (6 F, Kurume University Satellite Campus room; go in the back entrance shown on the map). From Hakata, take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Tenjin-Minami Station, exit 4. If you haven't been to this location before, please note that the entrance is NOT through the department store, it is around the back from the department store entrances, here: https://goo.gl/maps/hj8VXmpfjAykeXBV9.
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Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Fukuoka JALT)
Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen in person; 500 yen online (students: free)
Venue: Online: Click here. In person: Elgala (Daimaru East), Tenjin (6F, Kurume University Satellite Campus), back door, map Near Tenjin-Minami Station (Nanakuma)
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
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