[From being poor at English to J-Club interpreter in 2 years] 'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter' now available.
Digital media 'SYNCHRONOUS' by Nihon Business Press Co., Ltd. has started distributing 'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter,' a content featuring former J-League interpreter Ryu Sakai. He shares his experience of overcoming English difficulties to become a J-League interpreter in just two years, explaining his work methods and English learning techniques.
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Digital media 'SYNCHRONOUS' (operated by Nihon Business Press Co., Ltd.), which deeply and systematically delivers the insights of notable authors from a unique perspective, has begun distributing 'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter,' where soccer interpreter Ryu Sakai talks about his work. (Distribution started on April 30)
**Content Overview**
Ryu Sakai, who failed to achieve his dream of becoming a soccer player and struggled with English, became an interpreter for J-League's Sagan Tosu in just two years.
In 'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter,' Mr. Sakai thoroughly explains his struggles to become a soccer interpreter, and the 'preparation necessary for interpretation,' 'English learning methods,' 'communication with assigned players and coaches,' and 'secrets to continuing English learning' he honed during his six years as an interpreter!
He discussed the behind-the-scenes of a professional soccer interpreter's work, divided into three stages: 'Preparation,' 'Practice,' and 'Review.'
Includes valuable interpretation footage with his own commentary, and a special peek at a professional English learner's notebook!
**Product Information**
'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter'
Author: Ryu Sakai
Price: 880 yen (tax included)
Soccer interpretation work learned from three perspectives: 'Preparation,' 'Practice,' and 'Review' [65-minute video]
A thorough explanation of 'actions a professional soccer interpreter took to become a J-Club interpreter,' practical 'English learning methods,' and 'English application methods'!
Details and Purchase Here
**Author Profile**
Ryu Sakai
Aiming to become a soccer player, he entered Tsukuba University, but his dream did not come true. He then set a new dream of becoming a 'soccer interpreter' and studied abroad in Australia in 2019. He returned to Japan in 2020 and has been active as an English interpreter for J1 Sagan Tosu and J1 Avispa Fukuoka since 2021. In 2024, he was appointed as the head of the Japan national team for the Kings World Cup. He is currently expanding his activities by belonging to EASL (East Asia Super League). On his YouTube channel 'Ryu's Study Abroad English Channel,' he shares stories of study abroad failures and challenges in English learning, with over 140,000 subscribers. His book is 'How to Find the Best English Learning Method' (KADOKAWA).
**Content Overview**
Ryu Sakai, who failed to achieve his dream of becoming a soccer player and struggled with English, became an interpreter for J-League's Sagan Tosu in just two years.
In 'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter,' Mr. Sakai thoroughly explains his struggles to become a soccer interpreter, and the 'preparation necessary for interpretation,' 'English learning methods,' 'communication with assigned players and coaches,' and 'secrets to continuing English learning' he honed during his six years as an interpreter!
He discussed the behind-the-scenes of a professional soccer interpreter's work, divided into three stages: 'Preparation,' 'Practice,' and 'Review.'
Includes valuable interpretation footage with his own commentary, and a special peek at a professional English learner's notebook!
**Product Information**
'Behind the Scenes of a Professional Soccer Interpreter'
Author: Ryu Sakai
Price: 880 yen (tax included)
Soccer interpretation work learned from three perspectives: 'Preparation,' 'Practice,' and 'Review' [65-minute video]
A thorough explanation of 'actions a professional soccer interpreter took to become a J-Club interpreter,' practical 'English learning methods,' and 'English application methods'!
Details and Purchase Here
**Author Profile**
Ryu Sakai
Aiming to become a soccer player, he entered Tsukuba University, but his dream did not come true. He then set a new dream of becoming a 'soccer interpreter' and studied abroad in Australia in 2019. He returned to Japan in 2020 and has been active as an English interpreter for J1 Sagan Tosu and J1 Avispa Fukuoka since 2021. In 2024, he was appointed as the head of the Japan national team for the Kings World Cup. He is currently expanding his activities by belonging to EASL (East Asia Super League). On his YouTube channel 'Ryu's Study Abroad English Channel,' he shares stories of study abroad failures and challenges in English learning, with over 140,000 subscribers. His book is 'How to Find the Best English Learning Method' (KADOKAWA).