Hot Topic Before Release! Kazuma Kitamura's Latest Book: "English Reading Comprehension STANDARD" for Adults to Develop Culture and English Skills Through University Entrance Exam Texts

Gakken Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Shinagawa / President: Tatsuya Nanjo), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Shinagawa / President: Hiroaki Miyahara), released 'English Reading Comprehension STANDARD for Developing Culture and English Skills: English Intensive Reading for Adults Trained by University Entrance Exam Texts' on March 27, 2026.

This book, based on the concept of thoroughly savoring English texts from university entrance exams, features explanations by Kazuma Kitamura, who has an established reputation for English reading comprehension explanations. It has become a hot topic on SNS and other platforms even before its release. Using carefully selected English texts adopted in university entrance exams as teaching materials, it is an English reading comprehension training book for adults to cultivate English skills and culture through 'intensive reading' that deeply analyzes the essays of modern 'intellectual influencers' such as Yuval Noah Harari and Michael Sandel.

Savor the real thrill of 'intensive reading' that accurately deciphers English sentences from their structure! ■ Acquire culture and English skills with rewarding English texts carefully selected from university entrance exams! ■ Detailed explanations and fulfilling columns to break through the 'intermediate wall'.

English texts appearing in university entrance exams have functioned as an entrance to intellectual exploration, going beyond the framework of mere exam questions. They can be seen as a treasure trove of 'high-quality texts' carefully selected from fine educational books and essays by university question creators racking their brains to provide a first step into the academic world.

This book proposes a new learning experience for adults, treating these gem-like English texts as subjects of 'intensive reading' driven by pure intellectual curiosity. For learners who 'struggle to break through the English barrier' or 'want to experience intellectual stimulation beyond practical English,' this book provides the ability to accurately decipher the structure and logic of English texts, as well as a deep culture to view the world from multiple angles.

In today's era where generative AI streamlines translation and information gathering, the importance of 'intellectual intensive reading'—deeply and accurately deciphering the essence of a text rather than stopping at a superficial understanding—is increasing. This book was planned as the definitive edition to cultivate deep human insight and culture that AI cannot complement.

■ Savor the real thrill of 'intensive reading' that accurately deciphers English sentences from their structure!

'Intensive reading' is a learning method that cultivates essential understanding and diverse perspectives by reading deeply not only into the superficial meaning of English texts, but also into the structure, context, and the thoughts and logic behind them.

In the 'PROLOGUE' of this book, the 'most basic rules for accurately reading English sentences' are thoroughly explained. By solidifying the foundation of intensive reading, such as the thought process of predicting the structure from the first few words of a sentence, readers will acquire the basic rules to accurately receive the writer's intent without being confused by modifiers. Applying these rules is the very foundation of intensive reading.