Kids' Version of the 300,000-Copy Bestseller 'English in 3 Words' Released! New Learning Method 'Connect with Rhythm, Speak Freely: English is One-Two-Three' for Elementary Students Launches April 9th

Magazine House, Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shuichi Tetsuo) will release 'Connect with Rhythm, Speak Freely: English is One-Two-Three' on April 9, 2026 (Thursday) at bookstores nationwide and online. The book is written by Yukiko Nakayama, author of the 300,000-copy bestseller 'English in 3 Words'.

■ Six years since English became mandatory in elementary schools: The widening 'English gap'

Since English became a mandatory subject for third graders in 2020, interest in children's English education has surged. However, many parents feel that school classes alone are insufficient, highlighting an 'English gap' caused by differences in home learning environments and educational expenditures.

■ The reality for parents: 'I want them to learn, but I can't afford it'

According to a survey by Enuma Japan G.K.*, about 50% of parents say they want their children to learn English but are not currently doing so. The primary reasons cited are: 1) Financial burden (high costs for English schools and materials), and 2) Maintaining motivation (children lack interest or parents are unsure if they can continue).

This book aims to solve both the 'cost' and 'motivation' challenges simultaneously.

*Source: Enuma Japan G.K. [Survey by English learning app 'Todo English']

■ Optimizing the 300,000-copy method for children

The book is based on Yukiko Nakayama's method of 'conveying meaning in three words: Subject-Verb-Object,' as proposed in her bestseller. The kids' version evolves this by introducing a 'rhythm (one-two-three)' element for intuitive understanding. By speaking phrases to the rhythm of native audio without using difficult grammatical terms, children can naturally acquire English rhythm and word order while enjoying the process like a game.