As well as in class, different people learn English at different times and in different places, such as after school and at home. There are also a wide range of reasons for learning English, such as to become familiar with the language, to do training to convey things in English, to relearn the language, and to have experience of real English.
TOKYO ENGLISH CHANNEL provides an online English learning environment that enables any elementary, junior high, or high school student to learn anywhere and at any time in a way that suits their interests. Along with a wide range of content, it will also provide online events that allow students to travel the world with English, such as virtual overseas study.
Are you ready to step out into the world?
Educational videos and texts that can be viewed on the Tokyo English Channel
“Welcome to Tokyo” - Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s own original English teaching material
It incorporates the unique features of Tokyo’s 62 municipalities, and is designed to promote understanding of the culture, history, and other aspects of Japan and Tokyo while improving ability to convey information in English.
(External link)Beginner
(mainly from elementary school year three and four)
Students ask how to say things that occur to them on the spot in English and have fun as they learn English through images and chanting with original characters.
(External link)Elementary
(mainly from elementary school year five and six)
Enables students to find out about Tokyo and Japan along with original characters, and to become able to provide explanations in English to people who have come to Tokyo.
(External link)Basic
(junior high school students)
Students have fun while learning how to communicate, and to become able to provide explanations about Tokyo and Japan in English.
(External link)Intermediate
(high school students)
Students rediscover culture, appeal, and other aspects of Tokyo and Japan, and become able to convey information about daily life, culture, sport, tradition and history in English.
(External link)Documentary videos
Educational video content aimed at improving “useable English ability” through English conversations and discussions.
(External link)Videos helpful for communication
Filled with helpful phrases for communication.
Junior High School English Speaking Training
(External link)These are training movies created by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education to nurture junior high school students’ English speaking ability. They enable students to practice speaking while watching and listening to videos.
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Junior High School English Speaking Interaction and Presentation Model Videos
(External link)These are model videos for interaction and presentations. It enables students to get an idea of how English is used in classes and actual communication by watching movies.
Events you can participate in from Tokyo English Channel
Applicable to students attending municipal schools, high schools in Tokyo, and high school students who live in Tokyo.
*Junior high students enrolled and living in Tokyo may also apply
LIVE TALK
(External link)LIVE TALK
An hour-long talk session where presenters active on the world stage have been invited to speak and students will be able to find hints to forge their own paths. An event held entirely in English to bring everyone together, held with presenters in our Tokyo studio and who are living overseas.
○ Up-to-date holding information located here(External link)
(External link)LIVE TALK Videos
Videos where you can see what happened on the day of the “LIVE TALK” event.
Virtual study abroad
(External link)Virtual study abroad
In the Virtual Study Abroad, we’re recruiting students who want to participate online in lectures held entirely in English at overseas colleges and high schools. We encourage not only high school students, but also middle school students to give it a try.
○ Up-to-date holding information located here(External link)
(External link)Virtual Study Abroad Videos
These videos will help in preparing for Virtual Study Abroad, as well as in reviewing after participation.
The videos will broaden your global perspective, whether you participated in the event or not.
High School Student International Meeting
(External link)High School Student International Meeting
Have discussions with high school students from all over the world!
Pick a theme related to your interests, and engage with other high school students in group discussions and give suggestions while listening to presenters.
*Same event as the “High School Student Forum” held last year.
○ Up-to-date holding information located here(External link)
(External link)High School Student Forum Videos
These videos will help in preparing for the High School Student Forum, as well as in reviewing after participation.
The videos will broaden your global perspective, whether you participated in the event or not.
