Over 42% of Students Feel They've Overcome Their Weakness in English! Alpros Co., Ltd. "1-Month Intensive Program" Fact-Finding Survey Report

As globalization progresses, English proficiency has become an essential skill for business professionals.

However, this survey revealed that while many business professionals strive to improve their TOEIC scores, they face challenges such as not acquiring "practical English communication skills" or being unable to sustain practical English learning.

This survey targeted students and graduates of Alpros's "1-Month Intensive Program" to investigate their concerns before enrollment, their reasons for choosing the program, and their psychological changes after completing the program.

Key Findings of the Survey

• The two major barriers to English learning for business professionals are "lack of output opportunities" and "difficulty in continuation."

• The deciding factors for enrolling in Alpros's 1-month program were "cost-performance/price (30%)" and "acquisition of 4 skills (25%)."

• After enrollment, over 40% felt that "the psychological hurdle to studying English had lowered."

[Survey Overview]

Survey Name: 1-Month Intensive Program Participant Questionnaire

Target Audience: Students and graduates (businesspeople, parents raising children, career change aspirants, those considering studying abroad, etc.)

Number of Responses: 22 people

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1. The deciding factors for enrolling in the 1-Month Intensive Program are "reasonable price" and "well-balanced learning."

The most common deciding factor for enrolling in Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program was "cost-performance/price (30%)."

This was followed by "4 skills (25%)" and "quality of instructors (20%), indicating that many students enroll seeking both cost-effectiveness and comprehensive skill improvement.

This survey also revealed that many Alpros students prioritize not just the low price of an English conversation school, but also "the comprehensiveness of English learning skills obtained for the price paid."

Furthermore, Alpros's unique "quality of learning," which allows for balanced development of the four English skills, can be said to be a factor in its selection by those seeking practical English acquisition.

2. The most common achievements felt by students during the 1-Month Intensive Program were "habituation of learning" and "gaining confidence."

The survey found that the most highly rated support during Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program was equally "habituation of learning and improvement of self-management skills (31.6%)" and "overcoming resistance to speaking English and gaining confidence (31.6%)."

This result confirms that Alpros students were not just seeking to accumulate knowledge (input), but also to overcome the mental weakness of "slacking off when alone" and to establish a foundation for self-driven English learning.

3. Alpros's "system" compensates for the weakness of English learners who "cannot continue," supporting their persistence.

The survey revealed that 40.9% of students in Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program most highly supported "daily assignments (homework) and appropriate workload."

The limitations of self-study, such as "giving up after three days" or "slacking off with just an app," which are common among busy business professionals, are compensated by Alpros's unique "system" of daily assignment setting.

As a result, many students have habituated English learning in a short period and have experienced a change in mindset, feeling that "the psychological hurdle to English has lowered."

4. English-intensive days beyond language learning also influence "improvement of lifestyle habits."

Following the most common change after enrollment, "lowering of psychological hurdle to English (42.9%)," 33.3% cited "improved self-management skills and enriched life."

Intensive learning in an English-immersive environment like the "1-Month Intensive Program" seemed to not only improve language proficiency but also promote changes in lifestyle rhythms and study habits.

The survey revealed an unexpected reality beyond English learning: Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program contributes to "improving the quality of life" by fundamentally improving daily life, not just the learning environment.

5. The 1-Month Intensive Program is especially recommended for busy business professionals.

According to the survey results, "busy businesspeople/company employees (42.9%)" were the top target audience for whom this program is particularly recommended.

The survey also found that Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program is supported as a "systematized" solution that allows busy business professionals to concentrate on learning, through "daily assignment setting" and "detailed feedback from instructors," addressing the challenge faced by modern business professionals who "want to acquire practical skills via the shortest route but lack the mental余裕 to discipline themselves."

Why not spend your days immersed in English with Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program?

It is a world-standard program for learning the four English skills in the same environment as studying abroad.
Over 100 lessons in one month, from morning to evening on weekdays!

In small-group, level- and purpose-specific classes with an average of 3 to a maximum of 6 students, we will intensively improve your English skills to the level required for your goals through integrated training that covers "reading, writing, listening, and speaking," as well as business and academic skills, and overcoming weaknesses in grammar and listening.

Click here for more information on Alpros's 1-Month Intensive Program

◆About Alpros English School

Alpros English School is a comprehensive English school that has provided practical English education in Japan for 28 years as an affiliated English school of an American university.

We offer systematic programs that guide students from basic levels to overseas assignments,転職 to foreign-affiliated companies, and overseas studies, and also support international standard test preparation such as TOEFL iBT, IELTS, and SAT. We have a proven track record of corporate training and outsourcing university English classes, supporting career development utilizing English.

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<Company Profile>

Company Name: Alpros Co., Ltd.

Representative: Masakazu Yamamoto, Representative Director

Established: December 2009

Location: Frontier Grand Nishi-Shinjuku 8F, 3-7-30 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.alpros.co.jp