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  Why Japanese English Learners Start with TOEIC
  The TOEIC is fairly affordable for most Japanese learners of English. Getting a high score means “You’re great at English” in Japan. But the downside is that the TOEIC is almost never accepted for university admissions in English‑speaking countries. The TOEIC might not be the most practical English test out there — especially when you compare it to the TOEFL or IELTS — yet somehow a huge number of Japanese learners still start with it and chase a high score. In this post, I’ll talk about my own adventures taking the TOEIC several times. I hope my perspective helps explain why the TOEIC becomes the first stop for so many […]
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  Why Japanese Trains Feel So Easy Once You Understand the Colour System
  Tokyo’s train system can be confusing, but two tips make it easier: first, check whether your train is JR or Tokyo Metro. Second, follow each line’s colour. Using operator symbols and colour signs helps travellers navigate stations without reading Kanji.
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  IELTSの前に英検を受けるべき理由
  英検とIELTSは形式こそ異なるものの、Speakingで求められる「自分の意見を論理的に述べる力」や「即興で英語を組み立てる力」は共通しています。 そのため、英検で身につけたスピーキング力はIELTSの対策にそのまま応用でき、スムーズにレベルアップにつながります。