AEON English to Launch New Online Private Lesson Plan Offering Daily 365-Day Access from June 16, 2026! Special Campaign Offers ¥6,000 Discount for the First Month

AEON Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Taku Shigeno; hereinafter referred to as "AEON"), which operates English conversation schools, will begin offering three courses under the "Native Instructor Plan" for its online private lessons starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Based on past English learning trends, many individuals tend to have "a lot of knowledge but lack practice, making it difficult to speak what they think immediately." An "Awareness Survey on English Conversation" conducted by AEON in July 2025 (https://www.aeonet.co.jp/company/information/newsrelease/2025/HP_20250826_research.html) revealed that the top challenge in English conversation was "difficulty in speaking what one wants to say immediately (38.0%)." Furthermore, over half of the respondents prioritized input of vocabulary and grammar knowledge for improving English conversation skills, with practical interpersonal communication ranking 15 points lower. This indicates that many English learners are unable to leverage their existing knowledge for actual conversation output due to insufficient speaking practice. Therefore, AEON's online private lessons will introduce the "Daily 1 Lesson Course," allowing students to take a 25-minute lesson every day to become more accustomed to English and converse naturally. The advantage of online lessons is the ability to engage in English conversation 365 days a year, even with short 25-minute sessions. This course aims for cost-effective results at a monthly fee of ¥15,980 (tax included), which equates to approximately ¥533 per session (tax included) if lessons are taken daily. (Approximate cost per session when taking lessons daily). Additionally, a "Monthly 8 Lesson Course" will be newly established, and the lesson durations for customizable courses will be revised to better fit into students' daily lives. These courses will feature native instructors using AEON's unique curriculum designed to help students apply their knowledge in conversation. To celebrate the launch of the new plans, AEON will offer a ¥6,000 discount on the first month's subscription fee for both the "Daily 1 Lesson Course" and the "Monthly 8 Lesson Course." This makes the "Daily 1 Lesson Course" available for ¥9,980/month (tax included) (approx. ¥333/session, tax included), and the "Monthly 8 Lesson Course" for ¥6,980/month (tax included) (approx. ¥873/session, tax included), offering significant value. AEON is committed to breaking down language barriers worldwide and supporting everyone in their global endeavors. ■Online Private Lessons: https://www.aeonet.co.jp/online/ ■Background The "Awareness Survey on English Conversation" conducted by AEON also highlighted the following challenges: (1) Challenges in English Conversation: 1st: Difficulty in speaking what one wants to say immediately (38.0%) 2nd: Inability to keep up with the other person's English speed or understand them (27.0%) 3rd: Feeling nervous or anxious about speaking English (11.2%) 4th: Hesitation to speak due to concerns about grammar or pronunciation (8.5%) (2) Inability to smoothly use English knowledge (vocabulary, grammar, etc.) in actual conversation (80.8%) (3) Approximately 60% prioritize input of vocabulary and grammar knowledge, with practical interpersonal communication being 15 points lower. It was found that many English learners struggle to apply their knowledge to actual conversation output due to a lack of speaking practice. AEON Online English Conversation addresses these challenges by providing AEON's unique curriculum taught by native instructors. ■Survey Overview Survey Name: Awareness Survey on English Conversation Target Audience: 1,000 men and women aged 16-69 nationwide Survey Method: Internet survey Survey Period: July 25-28, 2025 ■Native Instructor Plan (6:00 AM - 1:00 AM; last lesson starts 12:30 AM) All prices include tax. *1 Monthly fees are calculated based on a 30-day month. *2 Lesson times for customizable courses have been revised from the previous 20 minutes/session to 25 minutes/session. ■Schedule New plan registration begins Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Lessons can be taken from the same day). ■Campaign To commemorate the launch of the new plans, a ¥6,000 discount will be applied to the first month's subscription fee. For applications submitted between Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:59 PM. Applies to applications for the "Daily 1 Lesson Course" and "Monthly 8 Lesson Course." About AEON: Since its founding in 1973, AEON has been dedicated to enriching customers' lives through language education, with the philosophy of "breaking down language barriers worldwide and supporting everyone in their global endeavors." With over 50 years of cultivated learning methods, AEON offers English and Chinese lessons for adults and children. By balancing "knowledge acquisition" and "practical training," AEON helps learners overcome weaknesses, enhance communication skills, achieve conversational fluency for daily and business use, and prepare for certifications. Since 2018, AEON has been part of the KDDI Group, promoting EdTech by combining AEON's expertise with KDDI's information and communication technology. AEON provides the most effective learning methods tailored to students' levels and learning styles through a combination of various means, including in-person classes, online lessons, and AI-powered conversation apps.