Chikako's Secret to English Success and Connection

In this video, Chicaco, an English teacher from Japan, shares her journey of improving her English through the All Ears English course. She discusses her goals, the surprising insights she gained about different cultures, and the importance of understanding cultural contexts alongside language learning. Chicaco emphasizes the course's impact on her confidence and ability to express opinions, highlighting the value of cultural knowledge in language acquisition.

What is Chicaco's primary goal in learning English?

• To teach English in Japan

• To learn authentic ways to express in English

• To travel to English-speaking countries

• To write English novels

What type of students does Chicaco primarily teach?

• Elementary school students

• Business people and university students

• High school students

• Tourists

How does Chicaco incorporate the All Ears English course into her routine?

• By attending weekly classes

• By listening to the podcast daily

• By reading English books

• By watching English movies

What additional activity did Chicaco join to enhance her learning experience?

• Online grammar course

• Language exchange program

• English book club

• Conversation coffee

What aspect of the course surprised Chicaco the most?

• The diverse perspectives of interviewees

• The focus on grammar

• The length of the course

• The number of assignments

Which community's perspective did Chicaco find particularly surprising in the course?

• Navajo community

• Business community

• Tourist community

• Academic community

Why does Chicaco believe it's important to study culture alongside language?

• To learn new grammar rules

• To improve vocabulary

• To memorize cultural facts

• To understand cultural differences and similarities

What does Chicaco believe is as important as learning the language itself?

• Practicing pronunciation

• Learning cultural differences

• Writing essays

• Memorizing vocabulary

What does Chicaco suggest is often the reason students struggle to express themselves in English?

• Lack of vocabulary

• Poor grammar skills

• Fear of making mistakes

• Lack of opinions on issues

How has the course helped Chicaco in her English speaking?

• By teaching her new idioms

• By expanding her vocabulary

• By building her confidence through critical thinking

• By improving her grammar