言語・Language
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Compass Day 2025
Presentations
The Power of Phonics: Unlocking All Four Language Skills
- Hanbit Jeong, Private International School in Tokyo
Phonics is more than just reading. It’s the gateway to mastering all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Sounds Great 2nd Edition equips young learners with a solid phonetic foundation, enabling them to develop fluency and confidence across all areas of language learning. This session explores how phonics lays the groundwork for comprehensive language acquisition, setting students up for long-term success.
Mastering 4 Skills with Phonics: Practical Classroom Strategies
- Hanbit Jeong, Private International School in Tokyo
In this hands-on session, educators will rotate through interactive stations, experiencing research-backed phonics strategies they can use in their classrooms. Each activity is designed to show how phonics supports fluency, confidence, and overall language development. Walk away with practical ideas that make phonics engaging, effective, and easy to integrate into daily lessons.
Tips for Teaching Forum
- Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka, Ph.D. Mama Nena's English School,
Former lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies
- Coordinator - Jo Ando (Tryalogue Education)
How can we be better teachers? In our forum, we'll go through a variety of teaching approaches and practical issues including student-centered learning, project-based learning, digital learning and a lot more. Teachers are welcome to submit topics and questions when registering and also share their personal
insights during the forum.
Engaging Young Learners in Meaningful Communication with Hang Out! Plus
- Eddie Lee, Compass Publishing
Discover what's new with the updated edition of Hang Out! We'll explore how this series helps young learners develop communication naturally, with
student-centered meaningful activities and balanced four-skills integration. With all new illustrations and enhanced scaffolded writing curriculum including paragraph and essay writing, come see why this series is one of Asia's top young learner's
English courses.
Presenter Profiles
Hanbit Jeong
Christian Academy in Japan
Hanbit has over eight years of experience in elementary education, with a strong focus on teaching phonics to young learners. Her expertise lies in working with children who are learning English as an additional language, fostering confidence and independence through tailored instruction. She also has notable experience teaching kindergarten and first grade in the U.S., where she designed and implemented phonics lessons. In addition to her teaching accomplishments, She is fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English, making her particularly skilled at bridging cultural and linguistic gaps in English education
Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka, PhD.
Mama Nena's English School, Former lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies
Nena Nikolic-Hosonaka taught at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages for 35 years, where she established the Department of Teaching English to Children in 1994. She has also taught at Kanda University of International Studies and Graduate School, and is currently teaching at her private language school, Nena’s English School. Her experience also includes being a member of the J-Shine (Japan Association of Teachers of English for Elementary Schools) Examination Committee and a part-time employee of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports. She holds an M.A. in teaching English as a foreign language, an MA in teaching Japanese as a foreign language, and a Ph.D. in language sciences.
Eddie Lee
Compass Publishing
Eddie Lee taught secondary school students in the U.S. where his journey in education began. He is currently a Sales Manager at Compass Publishing. He was previously involved in planning digital solutions and overseeing the development of online educational content. In addition, he has authored grammar books for young children employing a multimedia approach, creating grammar lesson videos and dynamic grammar raps to add creativity and enjoyment to the learning process.
Jo Ando
Tryalogue Education
Has over 20 years of experience in English Language Teaching in Japan, including in sales, marketing and teaching all ages. Enjoys talking about teaching strategies.