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[NHK Culture] Special Lessons by the Author of the "English Hanon" Series Held Again This Year!

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Published Apr 3, 2026 12:19 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 1:22 PM ・ 6 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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NHK Culture Center is holding special 90-minute English oral training lessons by Sachiko Nakamura, author of the "English Hanon" series.
These lessons are designed for those who want to speak English more smoothly, avoid repetitive expressions, and use natural English.
Participants only need to have a junior high school level of English proficiency (Eiken Grade 3 or higher) and can attend at locations in Saitama and Tokyo in April 2026.

NHK Culture Center is holding special 90-minute English oral training lessons by Sachiko Nakamura, author of the "English Hanon" series. These lessons are designed for those who want to speak English more smoothly, avoid repetitive expressions, and use natural English. Participants only need to have a junior high school level of English proficiency (Eiken Grade 3 or higher) and can attend at locations in Saitama and Tokyo in April 2026.

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Published: Apr 3, 2026

Ms. Sachiko Nakamura, Lecturer at Tohoku University

A 90-minute intensive oral training session to help you speak English fluently.

"English doesn't come out smoothly from my mouth."

"When I speak English, I always use the same expressions."

"I want to be able to use natural English conversation expressions." If you feel this way, please join us.

Anyone who understands junior high school English can participate (Eiken Grade 3 or higher).

Saitama

NHK Culture Center Saitama Arena Classroom (6 minutes walk from "Saitama-Shintoshin" Station, 7 minutes walk from "Kita-Yono" Station)

4/25 (Sat) 13:30-15:00

https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1329356.html

Tokyo

NHK Culture Center Machida Classroom (Directly connected to "Machida" Station on the JR Yokohama Line, 7 minutes walk from "Machida" Station on the Odakyu Line)

4/26 (Sun) 13:30-15:00

https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1309371.html

[Profile of Sachiko Nakamura]

Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1975. Graduated from the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies.

From 2005 to 2017, worked as an English conversation instructor at ECC Foreign Language Institute. Primarily engaged in speaking and listening instruction, and speech and presentation instruction in the full-time English conversation specialist course. Also served as an academic trainer, conducting instructor training and creating teaching manuals.

Completed the Temple University Japan Campus TESOL Master's program in 2017. Currently, a lecturer at the Organization for Advanced Education and Student Support, Tohoku University.

Latest publication: "English Hanon Phrase Edition Life goes on! -- English Conversation Super Drill for Communication" (Chikuma Shobo)

Other works: "English Hanon Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced" Chikuma Shobo (Masahiko Yokoyama, Sachiko Nakamura), "English Hanon Phrase Edition" Chikuma Shobo (Sachiko Nakamura, Masahiko Yokoyama)

Basic English Speaking Training ~Let's Speak Using Phrases!~

Instructor: Sachiko Nakamura, Lecturer at Tohoku University

Format: Classroom

Date and Time:

Saitama Arena Classroom April 25, 2026 (Sat) 13:30-15:00

Machida Classroom April 26, 2026 (Sun) 13:30-15:00

Tuition Fee:

Saitama Arena Classroom: Members 4,356 yen (tax included) / General (no membership required) 4,928 yen (tax included)

Machida Classroom: Members 4,356 yen (tax included) / General (no membership required) 4,928 yen (tax included)

Organizer: NHK Culture Center Saitama Arena Classroom

NHK Culture Center Machida Classroom

Application/Details URL:

Saitama Arena Classroom https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1329356.html

Machida Classroom https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1309371.html

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FAQ

What is the duration of the NHK Culture Center's English Hanon special lesson by Sachiko Nakamura in April 2026?

The special lesson by Sachiko Nakamura at NHK Culture Center in April 2026 lasts 90 minutes.

Which book series is author Sachiko Nakamura known for in the NHK Culture Center's April 2026 event?

Sachiko Nakamura is known for the 'English Hanon' series featured in the NHK Culture Center's April 2026 event.

Where will the NHK Culture Center's English Hanon lessons by Sachiko Nakamura be held in April 2026?

The NHK Culture Center's English Hanon lessons by Sachiko Nakamura will be held in Saitama and Tokyo in April 2026.

What English proficiency level is required to join Sachiko Nakamura's April 2026 NHK Culture lesson?

Participants need at least a junior high school level of English proficiency, equivalent to Eiken Grade 3 or higher.

How long is each English Hanon special session led by Sachiko Nakamura at NHK Culture in April 2026?

Each English Hanon special session led by Sachiko Nakamura at NHK Culture in April 2026 is 90 minutes long.

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