WEWORLD Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaaki Ogino) is pleased to announce that Sukero Ito has been appointed as an advisor from October 2024.
Mr. Ito is expected to leverage his extensive knowledge and experience as an expert in the Japanese language and Japanese language education by contributing to the improvement of educational programs and personnel development at the ISI Japanese Language School Group operated by WEWORLD.
Message from Sukero Ito
My name is Sukero Ito, and I have recently been appointed as an advisor for WEWORLD’s Japanese language education business. I have been involved in the study of Japanese language education and applied linguistics for many years. With the advancement of global society, the demand for Japanese language education is expanding and diversifying. I am honored to be able to contribute to WEWORLD’s innovative efforts and to support the dreams of Japanese language learners around the world. Together, we can continue to pursue new possibilities in Japanese language education.
《Profile of Mr. Sukero Ito》
Japanese language teacher and linguist. As a specialist in Japanese language and Japanese language education, he has devoted himself to the development and training of Japanese language educators. He has served in various important positions, including Vice President of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Chairman of the Japanese Language Subcommittee of the Council for Cultural Affairs, and President of the Society for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language. He received the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award from the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2019 for his long years of outstanding achievements.
<For those interested in Japanese language education>
“ISI Japanese Language Education Study Group” will be held regularly!
ISI Japanese Language School Group has decided to hold regular study sessions where employess as well as non-employees of the company can learn about the advancement of Japanese language education and the development of human resources in this area. In the first session of this special event, Mr. Ito will be speaking about the current situation and issues in the field of education. Anyone interested in Japanese language education, including current and aspiring Japanese language teachers, is welcome to attend (no entry fee). Please make a reservation and join us.
If you are unable to attend this event, please register using the form below so that we can send you information about the next event and other useful information related to the educational field.
【Event Name】
ISI Language School Shinjuku Branch Opening Commemoration Pre-Event Special Lecture
【Theme】
The Japanese Language Education Promotion Act and the Future of Japanese Language Education
【Date and Time】
Saturday, December 21, 2024 14:00-16:00 (doors open at 13:30)
［Session 1］The Japanese Language Education Promotion Act and the Future of Japanese Language Education
［Session 2］ Introduction of ISI Language School Shinjuku Branch
［Session 3］ Tour of the Facilities and Networking Session (ISI Language School Shinjuku Branch)
【Venue】
5th floor, Sumitomo Real Estate Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Sumitomo Real Estate Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Room-G
□ 4 minute walk from Marunouchi Line “Nishi-Shinjuku Station” Exit 1
□ 7 minute walk from Oedo Line “Tochomae Station” Exit E4
□ 12 minute walk from JR, private railway and subway “Shinjuku Station” A18 exit
Those who live far away can also participate online.
*Online participation is only till [Session 2].
▼Click here to apply
https://forms.office.com/r/PmPH84PPa9
*Details will be sent to you by email after your application.