Master Instant English Composition! 'Kikusaku: Training to Hear and Speak Instantly' Released April 22
ALC Press Inc. will release a new English training book, 'Kikusaku,' on April 22, 2026. This book utilizes 'instant English composition' methods combined with audio coaching from a popular podcaster to help learners convert their thoughts into English immediately during conversations.
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ALC Press Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuaki Tanaka, hereafter ALC) is pleased to announce the release of the new book, "Kikusaku: Instant English Composition Training - Listen and Speak Immediately."
"English is learned by listening!" — "Kikusaku" is an English composition material designed for conversation that further develops the philosophy of the renowned "Kikutan" series.
Through training where you "listen" to Japanese and "instantly compose" in English, learners develop the power to convert what they want to say into English in a flash.
### Recommended for:
- People who find it hard to speak English despite knowing the rules.
- Those who want practical speaking practice that works in any situation.
- Learners who want to level up from "basics" to "practical application."
### Feature 1: Carefully Selected "Must-Use" Conversational Phrases
The learning process in this book is simple. You input high-frequency phrases and then output them by constructing the sentences yourself to ensure retention. All expressions have been strictly selected based on corpus data, including only those truly useful for improving Japanese learners' speaking skills.
### Feature 2: Instant Composition x Audio Training
The "Kikusaku Training" embeds phrases into your body by having you listen to Japanese and instantly perform English composition. You turn the learned expressions into "usable" skills using your ears and mouth. Since it's possible to learn just by listening, it's perfect for studying during commute or small gaps in your schedule.
### Feature 3: Audio by a Popular Podcaster
The learning audio features "English no Sota," a popular podcaster with over 30 million downloads, as your coach. The learning experience incorporates rhythm and game-like elements, making it easy to stay motivated until the end.
### Product Information
- **Title:** Kikusaku: Instant English Composition Training - Listen and Speak Immediately
- **URL:** https://amzn.asia/d/0e0J1Jxf
- **Price:** 2,200 yen (tax included)
- **Format:** A5 size, 212 pages
- **Release Date:** April 22, 2026
- **ISBN:** 978-4-7574-4459-1
- **Author:** Koki Ishii
### Author Profile: Koki Ishii
Professor at the Faculty of Social Innovation, Seijo University. President of the Japan Association for Corpus Linguistics. Vice-representative of the English Dictionary Research Group of the Japan Association of College English Teachers. Main research themes include cognitive semantics, corpus linguistics, lexicography, and applied linguistics.
### Audio Supervisor: English no Sota
English coach and content creator. Over 200,000 total followers on SNS. With the message "You can absolutely speak English without studying abroad," he provides coaching at his online school "OneWay." His podcast "Scriptless English Lessons" has surpassed 30 million downloads.
"English is learned by listening!" — "Kikusaku" is an English composition material designed for conversation that further develops the philosophy of the renowned "Kikutan" series.
Through training where you "listen" to Japanese and "instantly compose" in English, learners develop the power to convert what they want to say into English in a flash.
### Recommended for:
- People who find it hard to speak English despite knowing the rules.
- Those who want practical speaking practice that works in any situation.
- Learners who want to level up from "basics" to "practical application."
### Feature 1: Carefully Selected "Must-Use" Conversational Phrases
The learning process in this book is simple. You input high-frequency phrases and then output them by constructing the sentences yourself to ensure retention. All expressions have been strictly selected based on corpus data, including only those truly useful for improving Japanese learners' speaking skills.
### Feature 2: Instant Composition x Audio Training
The "Kikusaku Training" embeds phrases into your body by having you listen to Japanese and instantly perform English composition. You turn the learned expressions into "usable" skills using your ears and mouth. Since it's possible to learn just by listening, it's perfect for studying during commute or small gaps in your schedule.
### Feature 3: Audio by a Popular Podcaster
The learning audio features "English no Sota," a popular podcaster with over 30 million downloads, as your coach. The learning experience incorporates rhythm and game-like elements, making it easy to stay motivated until the end.
### Product Information
- **Title:** Kikusaku: Instant English Composition Training - Listen and Speak Immediately
- **URL:** https://amzn.asia/d/0e0J1Jxf
- **Price:** 2,200 yen (tax included)
- **Format:** A5 size, 212 pages
- **Release Date:** April 22, 2026
- **ISBN:** 978-4-7574-4459-1
- **Author:** Koki Ishii
### Author Profile: Koki Ishii
Professor at the Faculty of Social Innovation, Seijo University. President of the Japan Association for Corpus Linguistics. Vice-representative of the English Dictionary Research Group of the Japan Association of College English Teachers. Main research themes include cognitive semantics, corpus linguistics, lexicography, and applied linguistics.
### Audio Supervisor: English no Sota
English coach and content creator. Over 200,000 total followers on SNS. With the message "You can absolutely speak English without studying abroad," he provides coaching at his online school "OneWay." His podcast "Scriptless English Lessons" has surpassed 30 million downloads.