The first experience blog "Smart Tutor "/ The future has come to my home". When learning English, if Doraemon's "Anywhere Door" is available, you can instantly go on an overseas business trip and stand on the stage of a meeting or presentation with a foreigner so that you can learn English more in reality. As long as I'm in a Japanese environment, I don't feel like I'm improving. Have you ever thought about that?
I am ashamed to say that I am one of the people who has blamed "lack of real situations" for the reason why my progress in English conversation has stagnated.
One day, he was introduced to the English conversation service "Smart Tutor" which uses AI (artificial intelligence) and VR (virtual reality) to solve the "lack of reality in English conversation" with overwhelming technology. I did. Since I tried using it this time, I would like to summarize here the feeling of use that was shocked that "the future has come to my home", the good points, and the points that need to be devised.
1. Put on VR goggles and start an English conversation
First of all, when I applied, the VR goggles (which can be rented for free) necessary for using "Smart Tutor" were sent to my home. The first time I learned to use VR goggles in his life, the moment I opened the box, I was excited but worried, "Can I set it?"
Thankfully, PlusOne gave us a one-on-one online orientation on how to use it, just in time for the arrival of the gear. Thanks to this friendly orientation, I was able to smoothly complete various settings and start using it. I was worried about what to do if everything was explained by the chatbot because it was singing the latest technology, but I was happy that there was a service where humans could snuggle up.
2. Enriched programs (new topics are added one after another)
What I experienced this time was a scenario of an overseas business trip to attend a meeting to introduce new products, small talk at a dinner table with the theme of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and participation in a meeting to hire human resources. Regarding the level of English to be learned, a level check was conducted immediately after the start of use, and a program tailored to the author's level was proposed. Also, new topics will be added to the program one after another, so that you can practice free talk.
By the way, when I started the program with VR goggles, I was in a wonderful overseas office like the stage of the American drama "Suits". And there were many (how many?) Multinational and excellent avatars and English conversation training started with them.
The program has been devised so that you can comprehensively improve your English communication skills in a short time, such as reading, shadowing, translating from Japanese to English, and checking your conversation skills.
Another strength of "Smart Tutor" is that you can experience various English accents in a short time. As an English conversation school, the English accent that students touch is only in the country of origin of the instructor on the day, but in real business, there are many cases where various English-speaking people participate in one meeting. I have. Although it is in a virtual world, there are realistic situations, so you can rehearse in several places.
"Smart Tutor" uses AI (artificial intelligence) x VR (virtual reality), and does not use so-called "paper text", and scripts and Japanese translations float in the air. It shows. After you speak English, the accuracy is improved by the inclusion of related keywords, and the inflection of voice, the speed of utterance, and the frequency of eye contact with avatars are evaluated, which helps improve communication skills. Specific feedback will be given.
3. The development team is top notch
This time, we were able to hear from the development team of "Plus One Japan Co., Ltd." when using it. I was impressed to learn that a top-notch team with diverse backgrounds, such as a charismatic instructor who has been involved in English conversation education for many years, the world's most advanced IT engineer, and experienced members of the global business and consulting, are developing with passion. Did.
By the way, at JIC, where the author is the representative of the Japan branch, the founding president Rochelle Kopp is cooperating in the development of scenarios and programs for situations that require training, especially for Japanese people, based on cross-cultural understanding. For those who want to experience a virtual cross-cultural business after receiving JIC's cross-cultural understanding training, and those who want to improve their English skills based on cross-cultural understanding, this AI (artificial intelligence) x VR (virtual reality) English conversation "Smart Tutor" is a particularly recommended service!
4 Free study time, no reservation required, you can study anytime, anywhere
Virtual overseas experience is possible anytime, anywhere. When I first started using this trial, I was sitting at a computer desk as an extension of my work, but I was worried that I would be in work mode. I was able to immerse myself in the world of VR while relaxing, and since then the sofa has become a fixed position for learning.
Since you move your hand from time to time when you press the button on the remote control, you can study anywhere there is nothing to hit.
Of course, even if you are not at home, you can study English anytime, anywhere as long as you have VR goggles. There is no need to reserve lessons, so you can study immediately when you think of it or when you have time to spare, and you can naturally secure study time. This time, I was thrilled to get the feeling that I had unexpectedly learned how to learn in the future.
5. Optional Learning Advisor
This time, after the first orientation, I tried it according to my schedule, but with an optional fee, once a month, an advice session from a learning advisor and a native instructor (realistic) You can also give yourself time to check what you have learned from humans. For those who do not have the opportunity to speak with native speakers immediately in real life, or who want to receive guidance from native speakers aiming for more accurate English, we also recommend this service.
6 Things to watch out for
Through this 10-day trial use, I have noticed that it will be more effective.
First of all, regarding the usage time, I recommend overwhelmingly in the morning. A refreshing head after a good night's sleep and morning hours when there are no plans to interfere with learning provide conditions for more immersion in the VR world. On the other hand, this may be my impression, but when I used it late at night, it stimulated my brain strongly, and it took me a long time to sleep at night. It seems that the development team also recommends using it in the morning. I think it will be effective if you can find the time well and take root in the morning time!
The author, who belongs to a generation that is not a digital native, was worried whether learning in virtual space would settle in his memory.
Therefore, I tried to say the expressions I learned several times between work and housework. With this extra effort, I have come to realize that it has firmly settled in my memory.
When I'm not wearing the VR goggles, I feel that the effect will increase just by reviewing the learning content several times in my brain... By using the five senses, you can experience a connection between VR and a real physical sensation. If you want to establish your learning in virtual space, please try this method as well.
7. Summary
The experience of wearing VR goggles and training in English conversation in a virtual space is an exciting experience that makes you realize that the future has come to your home. In particular, AI (artificial intelligence) x VR (virtual reality) English conversation, which enables the simulation of overseas business, is the strongest learning tool because the opportunities for overseas business trips and overseas assignments are limited due to the worldwide spread of Corona. !!
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