Abstract

In an era where anyone can communicate in English thanks to AI translation, why is it necessary to learn English?

The measure of English proficiency is shifting from "how many points you can get" to "what you can do." This cutting-edge English learning book anticipates this new era.

An IT consultant who uses English in his daily work and an interpreting researcher who "explores the relationship between language and thought" have meticulously considered an English learning method that "uses AI to surpass AI." In an age where we can leave "reading and writing" to AI, what sets you apart from the person next to you is the ability to accurately understand what the other person is saying and instantly respond with heartfelt words in English. This book clearly explains, with theoretical backing, the fundamental training of "sound," "form," and "intention" to efficiently hone this ability.

▼What you will learn from this book:
- When you should and shouldn't actively use AI ・How to dramatically boost your English skills
- Shadowing to turn "understanding" into "being able to do"
- How FrameNet works to improve your vocabulary
- Have AI create personalized vocabulary and short sentence lists
- How to practice with AI that considers your position and background
- What you can do to avoid getting nervous when talking to people from other countries
- Tips for continuing to study English when you're busy

▼This book is for:
- People who want to be able to speak English
- People who want to know how to study independently every day
- People who want to work abroad or with people from other countries
- People who want to effectively use AI
- People who want to try practical methods used in interpreter training

Author’s Information

Hirotatsu Saito: Management consultant. Born in 1968. Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Commerce. Holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. After working at Boston Consulting Group, Roland Berger, and Citibank, he became an independent management consultant. He has handled numerous corporate acquisitions and business restructuring projects. Subsequently, he worked at a foreign-owned IT company, engaging in consulting related to digital transformation, such as cloud utilization and generative AI application development. He is currently an executive officer in charge of AI at TechnoPro Holdings Co., Ltd. His books include "Training Your Calculation Skills," "Sunk Cost Time Management" (PHP Institute), "Learn 10 Years' Worth of Thinking Skills in 3 Hours," "Lessons from Statistics Useful for Work," and "The Business Professional's Textbook" (Nikkei BP).

Hiroyuki Ishizuka: Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Hiroshima Shudo University. Born in 1969. Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Economics. Received the 1st Mita Literature Newcomer Award while still a student. Holds an MA in Interpretation and Translation from the University of Bath, UK. After working as an in-house interpreter, she became a freelancer. Simultaneously, she pursued research in interpreting and earned a doctorate from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies. Currently, she is working to integrate interpreter training and English education, while primarily researching the cognitive processing involved in simultaneous interpreting. Her publications include "English Communication Skills Enhancement Exercises for Business Professionals: Successful Presentations Through Interpreter Training Methods" (Rironsha) and, as editor, "Word Order Processing in English-Japanese Interpretation and Translation: History, Theory, and Practice of Sequential Translation" (Hitsuji Shobo). She is a board member of the Japan Association for Interpreting and Translation Studies and a board member of the NPO DAREDEMO HERO.