🧭 Coaching vs. Teaching: What’s the Real Difference?

If you've studied TOEIC before, you probably had a teacher.
They followed a textbook. You sat and listened.
Maybe you did homework. Maybe not.
But nothing really changed — not your habits, not your mindset, not your results.

That’s not what we do here.
At My TOEIC Coach, we don’t teach.
We coach.

🧑‍🏫 So, what is teaching?

Traditional language teaching — especially in big cram schools — usually means:

  • Everyone follows the same textbook, same pace.

  • The teacher talks. The student listens.

  • The lesson is fixed. No flexibility.

  • Little time to ask why something isn’t working.

  • You study… but you don’t change how you study.

It’s one-size-fits-all.
And it often fails to help students score higher, faster, or with more confidence.

🤝 What does a coach do differently?

A coach doesn’t just teach English.
They help you learn how to learn.

  • Together, you build a plan that works with your schedule, your energy, and your brain.

  • You find out what’s blocking your progress — and fix it.

  • You learn how to study smarter, not longer.

  • You get honest support and real feedback, not just “Good job!”

With coaching, you’re not just memorising.
You’re transforming your whole study system.

🧠 Why does this work better?

Because it’s built on how the brain actually learns.

We use Accelerated Learning for TOEIC (ALT) — a method based on neuroscience.
It works with your brain, not against it.

ALT uses tools like:

  • Active recall and spaced repetition

  • Visual, audio, and physical (kinesthetic) memory methods

  • Reflection journals and mind maps

  • Habit tracking and motivation boosters

🗣️ What do coaches say that teachers don’t?

Instead of:
“Let’s study Grammar Unit 5.”
We ask:
“What confused you last week? Let’s figure out why.”

Instead of:
“Memorise these 30 new words.”
We ask:
“How many words do you actually remember? Let’s adjust your plan.”

Instead of:
“Repeat after me.”
We ask:
“What helps you remember this? Can you say it in your own words?”

❌ What we don’t do

At My TOEIC Coach, we don’t:

  • Use cookie-cutter lesson plans

  • Pretend every student learns the same way

  • Rely on textbooks to guide us

  • Give fake compliments to keep you happy

  • Keep you forever — we want you to graduate

This isn’t school. It’s a launchpad.

🏁 Our Goal: Your Confidence + Independence

We don’t want you to depend on us forever.
We want you to get results and move on.

When you finally feel confident with TOEIC,
When you know how to study on your own,
That’s when we know we’ve done our job right.

Ready to find your learning 'pitfalls'?

A rugby coach gives strategic advice to four muddy players during halftime, pointing at a game board in a locker room. The players are sweaty and smiling, focused on the coach’s explanation.
❓ よくある質問（日本語） Q1. コーチングと普通の授業はどう違うのですか？ A1. 普通の授業は先生が一方的に教えることが多いですが、コーチングではあなたの学び方や生活リズムに合わせて、学習方法を一緒に考えます。 Q2. 教科書を使った授業はありますか？ A2. 一部の参考資料は使いますが、基本的に教科書に頼ることはありません。あなたに合った内容を使って学びます。 Q3. MTCではどんなサポートが受けられますか？ A3. 学習計画の作成、習慣の見直し、モチベーション維持、進捗チェックなど、学習ブロックの解消を含めた総合的なサポートが受けられます。 Q4. コーチングはどんな人に向いていますか？ A4. 自分で頑張りたいけど、どう進めればよいかわからない人や、何度も勉強に失敗してきた人におすすめです。 Q5. 成果は出ますか？ A5. 自分に合った方法で継続できれば、スコアだけでなく「英語を使える自信」も高まります。ALTで効率的に成果を実感できるでしょう。 Q6. 先生は選べますか？ A6. 私たちは「先生」ではなく「コーチ」です。全員がトレーニングを受けていて、共通のアプローチを使っています。 Q7. ずっと続けないといけませんか？ A7. いいえ。目標を達成したら卒業して大丈夫です。自分で学べる力をつけるのがゴールです。 ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (English) Q1. How is coaching different from normal English lessons? A1. Normal lessons often mean the teacher talks and the student listens. Coaching is about finding the best way you learn and building a custom plan around it. Q2. Do you use textbooks? A2. Not much. We focus on real communication and strategies, not just following a book. Q3. What kind of support do I get at MTC? A3. You get help with building study habits, staying motivated, tracking your progress, and fixing learning blocks. Q4. Who is coaching best for? A4. Coaching is perfect if you’ve failed before, don’t know where to start, or want a smarter, faster way to learn. Q5. Will I see results? A5. Yes—if you follow the plan and stay active. You’ll gain more than a score—you’ll build confidence, often more efficiently with ALT Q6. Can I choose my coach? A6. All our coaches follow the same system and are trained to support you. It’s not about personalities—it’s about your progress. Q7. Do I have to stay in the program forever? A7. No. The goal is to graduate once you’re ready. We want you to become independent, not stuck with us.