Q: What is Palaygo (English learning communication using Palaygo)? How is it different from regular translation tools or online English conversation?
We connect people who want to study foreign languages and stimulate their interest and motivation to learn foreign languages and different cultures through daily communication with friends. Palaygo is a groundbreaking educational tool that allows you to effectively improve your communication skills and English ability by using English practically from the comfort of your own home.
Unlike a translation tool, PalaygoChat does not automatically output a word-by-word translation. Instead, you can write what you want to write by combining English phrases and words and building them up according to example sentences. This allows you to write sentences that express the meaning of what you want to say with correct grammar, and in the process, you can learn English grammar and new words.
Also, while online English conversation is a method where teachers teach students, PalaygoTalk is a conversation between people of the same age overseas, so there is a mutually beneficial relationship where people are learning each other's languages, and even if you are not familiar with English conversation, you can enjoy conversations of in-depth content. In addition, PalaygoTalk has a conversation assistance function such as a unique palette, so even if you do not have conversational skills, you can communicate with each other using advanced and accurate English sentences and enjoy in-depth conversations.
Furthermore, PalaygoTour is an advanced program where you can study abroad at the school where PalaygoFriends go or do a homestay after you have already built a relationship through PalaygoChat and Talk. Here too, the overseas PalaygoFriends are learning Japanese, so it is structured to develop real relationships, including family relationships, in a friendly atmosphere.
What these consistent programs have in common is that, in each program and situation, they enable students to communicate in English what interests them and what is happening around them, which inspires their desire to learn a foreign language and allows them to learn English while having fun.
Q: Will Palaygo help me improve my English?
Palaygo participants will become familiar with English through casual and everyday interactions with friends overseas, and will find it fun to use English. As a result, they will become more interested in English, which will lead to increased motivation to learn. Palaygo offers a variety of tools to assist with communication in English. By using these tools, you will be able to communicate independently while naturally acquiring new English vocabulary and ways of using expressions. Native speakers from overseas will also teach you various English expressions and cultural terms. The basis of language development is a combination of an interest-based approach to learning and opportunities to practice the language and expressions you are learning in real life. These are effective learning methods unique to Palaygo, which allow you to improve your language skills while having fun.
Q: Is Palaygo a one-on-one exchange?
Palaygo allows you to expand your circle of contacts, not just with the same friends, but with any number of people. Each PalaygoTalk session is one-on-one. PalaygoTour also allows you to expand your connections by becoming part of a school or local community overseas.
Q: How do you connect with safe and secure communities overseas?
Language Discovery Group, which provides "Palaygo," has bases in Australia and Japan, and works with the governments and education officials of Japan and Australia to provide students in Japan and overseas with a safe and real environment for international exchange and understanding that transcends borders and language barriers. In addition, the "Palaygo" program has received a lot of support and subsidies from the Australian government, including the then Australian Prime Minister Rudd visiting schools that have introduced Palaygo and sending messages himself through Palaygo, and has been used by over 100 elementary, junior high and high schools and over 37,000 elementary, junior high and high school students in Japan and Australia.
Regarding safety concerns, message exchanges are limited to identifiable users who are registered with Palaygo and can only be accessed by educators and students at Palaygo participating schools in Japan and overseas. Palaygo also has its own security system that manages message content to prevent inappropriate language from reaching the recipient, so you can enjoy communicating with people overseas with peace of mind.
Q: What is the difference between "Palaygo" and "PalaygoKIDS"?
On Palaygo, PalaygoFriends (Australian users) are adults or high school students, and on PalaygoKIDS, they are junior high school students or younger.
In addition, the portal interface and the topics offered are now more age-appropriate.
Q: What kind of PC environment is required for email and chat?
The following environments are available.
Palaygo Chat<Windows/Mac/Android OS/iOS>
Palaygo Talk <Windows, Mac (Chrome, other browsers), iOS (Safari browser), Internet connection>