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What Happens in a Diagnostic Session? Finding Your Language Fingerprint
Is the diagnostic session a test? No—it's a conversation that reveals your unique error patterns and builds your personalized curriculum.
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Why Communicative Games Work: Forced Fluency Through Play
Why does the 1-Day Immersion include communicative games? Learn how play creates authentic communication pressure that textbooks can't replicate.
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What is Task-Based Learning? Cooking Isn't Just Cooking
Why does the 1-Day Immersion include cooking? Learn how Task-Based Learning makes English stick better than textbook drills.
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What Are Error Patterns? How I Diagnose Your English
Why do you keep making the same English mistakes? Learn how error pattern analysis reveals the root cause of your struggles—and how I fix them.
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Does the 'English Brain' Really Exist? Code-Switching and Language Processing
You've heard about building an 'English brain'—but is it real science or just marketing language? Here's what neuroscience actually says about how languages are processed.
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What is Deep Consolidation? The Science of Making English Stick
Why does the 1-Day Immersion include 90 minutes of quiet study time? Learn the neuroscience-informed reasoning behind Deep Consolidation and why focused reflection time helps long-term learning.
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Stop Translating. Start Thinking in English.
Tired of translating in your head? Discover how to build an 'English Brain' that links English directly to meaning, leading to effortless fluency and natural conversation.
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Why Some of Our Classes Still Wear Masks (And Why That's Perfectly Fine)
At Starfish English, mask-wearing is a student-led decision. I prioritize mutual respect and comfort, fostering a safe environment where everyone can learn English confidently and effectively.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Japanese Third Age Learners: A Research-Based Approach
Discover a research-based approach to teaching English to Japanese third-age learners. Learn how to empower seniors and create an anxiety-free, effective environment that respects their unique experience and needs.
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The Secret to Effective English Learning: Why Age 9 is the Perfect Starting Point
Age 9 marks the perfect developmental sweet spot for conversation-based English learning. Discover why our 9+ specialization creates an optimal environment where students achieve dramatic progress in the shortest time....
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Why Our Three-Tier System Delivers Superior English Results
Nine years of continuous learning from age 9 through high school builds stronger English skills than switching schools. Discover how our three-tier system creates deep understanding, smooth progress, and the...
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Large Classes vs. Small Classes: Which Approach Better Supports English Learning?
Class size makes a real difference in English learning. Discover why the 4-6 student maximum creates more speaking opportunities, builds confidence, and provides the personal support Japanese learners need to...
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Why Junior High Students Thrive in Small English Classes
Junior high students face unique challenges—self-consciousness, academic pressure, and developmental changes. Discover how small classes transform anxiety into confidence and build critical skills for high school success.
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