🧠 Our Core Values & Learning Beliefs

Why Most TOEIC Prep Doesn’t Work — and What We Do Differently

🚫 The Problem Isn’t You. It’s the System.

You’ve probably heard it before: “You need to try harder.”

But what if the real problem isn’t your effort, intelligence, or motivation?
What if the problem is how you’ve been taught to learn?

Most test-takers come to us feeling stuck. They’ve spent time and money on lessons, apps, cram schools, and endless vocabulary lists — yet their score hasn’t moved. Worse, their confidence is gone.

Here’s the truth:

🧩 The traditional education model was never designed to help you succeed.
It was designed to produce factory workers and soldiers — not flexible, skilled learners.

That’s why memorisation, passive listening, and test “tricks” rarely lead to real progress. They might work for the top 20% who thrive in that system, but for the other 80%?

💥 They create frustration, burnout, and self-doubt.

💡 What We Believe at MTC

At My TOEIC Coach (MTC), we reject the “one-size-fits-all” model.

We believe:
✅ People aren’t failing because they’re lazy or not smart enough — they’re failing because no one showed them how to learn.
✅ Confidence is as important as test technique — you can’t succeed if you feel like a failure.
✅ Every brain learns differently — so we personalise everything from strategy to feedback.
✅ Progress begins with self-awareness — once you understand how you learn best, everything gets easier.
✅ Studying shouldn’t be punishment — we make it purposeful, efficient, and empowering.

We’re not here to teach English.
We’re here to coach you to succeed — in a way that works for your brain.

🚀 ALT: The Method That Changes Everything

ALT = Accelerated Learning for TOEIC (ALT)

Not a textbook. Not an app. Not a shortcut.

A complete learning system built on:
✅ Cognitive science — how memory and attention actually work
✅ Adult learning psychology — you’re not in school anymore (and that’s good)
✅ Skill transfer research — so you can use what you learn, not just remember it

ALT combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning, including:
🎯 Real practice — not random drills
🧠 Active recall, mind maps, memory hooks
✍️ Reflective journaling and metacognition tools
🔄 Weekly feedback loops and habit building

It moves you from “trying to remember” to “knowing what to do.”

🧑‍🏫 Coaching > Teaching

Most TOEIC programs give you a fixed curriculum and walk away.
We give you a human coach who:

  • Spots what’s really holding you back

  • Adjusts your plan weekly to match your mindset and schedule

  • Keeps you accountable — not overwhelmed

  • Gives honest feedback, not fake praise

That’s why our test-takers don’t just feel supported — they get results faster.

✨ What Test-Takers Say After MTC

They come to us saying:

“I’m not confident.”
“I’ve tried everything, but nothing sticks.”
“I don’t know what else to do.”

They leave saying:

“I finally get it.”
“I don’t need to study more — I need to study smarter.”
“My score is improving, and I believe in myself again.”

🎯 The Real Goal

We don’t believe in endless lessons. We believe in goals, clarity, and graduation.

When you finish with MTC, you should have:
✅ Confidence in your learning process
✅ A custom-built study system you can use forever
✅ Results — in your scores and in how you see yourself

Because once you know how to learn, you’re free.
Not just for TOEIC — for life.

❓ よくある質問(FAQ) 🇯🇵 日本語版 Q1: なぜ学校や塾のやり方ではうまくいかないのですか? A1: 多くの学校の方法は、「覚えること」に重きを置いた一方通行の授業です。これは限られたタイプの学習者にしか効果がなく、脳の自然な学習プロセスに逆らっています。 Q2: MTCの「加速学習法(ALT)」って何ですか? A2: ALTは、脳科学や成人学習理論に基づいたコーチング型学習法です。視覚・聴覚・体感型のアプローチを統合し、理解・記憶・応用力を高めます。 Q3: ALTは他の勉強にも使えますか? A3: はい。ALTで学ぶ「学び方そのもの」は、TOEICだけでなく仕事や資格試験、日常生活にも応用できます。 Q4: 自信がなくても大丈夫ですか? A4: 大丈夫です。MTCでは、自信のなさも「学習の壁」として扱います。小さな成功体験を重ねることで、自然と自信が回復していきます。 Q5: コーチは何をしてくれるのですか? A5: コーチは、あなたの学習状況を分析し、毎週の計画を調整し、フィードバックを提供しながら継続的にサポートします。 🇬🇧 English Version Q1: Why doesn’t the traditional school or cram school method work? A1: Most schools use a one-way teaching model focused on memorization. This only works for a small group of learners and goes against how the brain naturally learns. Q2: What is ALT (Accelerated Learning for TOEIC)? A2: ALT is a coaching-based method rooted in brain science and adult learning theory. It uses visual, audio, and kinesthetic strategies to boost understanding, memory, and application. Q3: Can I use ALT for things other than TOEIC? A3: Yes. The learning strategies you gain through ALT can be applied to work, certifications, and other areas of life. It’s a skill for life, not just for one test. Q4: What if I don’t have much confidence? A4: That’s okay. MTC treats lack of confidence as part of the learning challenge. Through small wins and awareness, we help you rebuild self-trust. Q5: What exactly does a coach do? A5: Your coach analyzes your habits, adjusts your weekly plan, gives honest feedback, and supports you consistently to stay on track.
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