Age Doesn't Matter. English Learning Method to Make You a Challenger Again: "New English Learning Methods Discovered at Columbia University After Quitting Work at 45" Released on April 22nd
Alk Co., Ltd. will release a new book, "New English Learning Methods Discovered at Columbia University After Quitting Work at 45," on April 22, 2026. This book introduces an English learning method devised by an author who quit teaching at age 45 to study at Columbia University. It offers efficient learning techniques based on cognitive science and strategies for overcoming psychological challenges in English study, appealing to a wide range of English learners.
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Alk Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Nobuaki Tanaka; hereinafter "Alk") is pleased to announce the release of its new book, "New English Learning Methods Discovered at Columbia University After Quitting Work at 45."
This book fully reveals the English learning methods practiced by the author, who took on the challenge of studying at Teachers College, Columbia University in the U.S. after quitting teaching at the age of 45!
You can learn "English learning methods that produce results for anyone," conceived based on experiences such as challenging study abroad, encounters and setbacks in the U.S., and theories such as cognitive science and second language acquisition.
- Those who have tried various English learning methods but have never stuck with them until the end
- Those who want to study English efficiently and with as little money as possible
- Those who want to challenge themselves with study abroad or overseas assignments
- Achievement planning using Backward Design (Chapter 1 | 1-1)
- Diagnosis and treatment with "Dictation x Shadowing" (Chapter 3 | 3-2)
- Speaking improvement method with "TED x English Diary" (Chapter 3 | 3-9)
- 8 menus to create an "English immersion environment in Japan" (Chapter 4 | 4-1)
- Recommendation for 10-minute daily "Micro Learning" (Chapter 5 | 5-1)
This book allows you to discover new English learning methods, not only effectively shifting from exam-centric study to "usable English," but also presenting concrete solutions for psychological challenges that make English learning difficult or unsustainable.
"New English Learning Methods Discovered at Columbia University After Quitting Work at 45" Cover
[Title] New English Learning Methods Discovered at Columbia University After Quitting Work at 45
[URL] https://amzn.asia/d/08oUezM1
[Price] 2,200 yen (tax included)
[Size] Shirokuban (188 x 128 mm), 276 pages
[Included products] None
[ISBN Code] 978-4-7574-4402-7
[Release Date] April 22, 2026
[Author] Kazuki Nishiyama
[Author Profile]
Educator. Born in 1978. After teaching English for 20 years, he decided he wanted to learn about "global education" and moved to the U.S. alone, leaving his family in Japan. He completed a Master's program in Educational Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University in the U.S. His real-time posts on X (formerly Twitter) about his life in New York and struggles with English learning resonated with many English learners. After returning to Japan, he launched "RECIPRO," an online English school for study abroad and expatriate candidates, and continues to support those who challenge themselves overseas. His future dream is to "create his own school." Eiken Grade 1. Father of two.
X (formerly Twitter): @kazuuuu3150