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Tips, insights, and resources for your English learning journey
Welcome to the Starfish English Blog!
Welcome to the official Starfish English blog! We’re thrilled to share a resource designed to support your English learning journey, whether you’re a current student, considering joining us, or simply curious about language and learning in Fujieda.
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Why Some of Our Classes Still Wear Masks (And Why That's Perfectly Fine)
You might notice that some students in our classroom photos are wearing masks. This isn’t because the photos are outdated—they were taken recently. It’s because at Starfish English, we believe our ...
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Why We Named Our School 'Starfish English'
The name “Starfish English” comes from a simple parable that explains our teaching philosophy. In our small Fujieda classroom, we focus intensively on individual student success—and here’s why that...
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Japanese Third Age Learners: A Research-Based Approach
As English language educators, we face unique opportunities and challenges when working with Japanese third age learners (TALs) - typically adults in their mid-60s through early 80s who are retired...
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Learning English as a Japanese Third Age Learner: Your Travel Dreams Await
Are you in your 60s, 70s, or 80s and dreaming of international travel but worried about the language barrier? You’re not alone, and more importantly - you’re absolutely capable of learning English ...
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The Secret to Effective English Learning: Why Age 9 is the Perfect Starting Point
At Starfish English, we specialize in students from age 9 through seniors. This focused approach has helped our students achieve remarkable progress in conversation skills. Here’s why this age rang...
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Why Our Three-Tier System Delivers Superior English Results
At Starfish English, our three-tier system supports your child consistently from age 9 through high school graduation. We’ve found that staying in the same caring environment, building English skil...
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