English Learning Site 'ALTogether' Releases 'My Japan' Video Content to Deepen Intercultural Understanding

Borderlink Inc., a subsidiary of the EdTech company RareJob, Inc. and a provider of foreign language education support services, has announced the release of a new category of video content called 'My Japan' on its English learning site, 'ALTogether.' Additionally, the company is offering 'specialized worksheets' for inquiry-based learning, designed to work in tandem with the videos to promote deeper learning, to schools upon request.

What is ALTogether? ALTogether is an English learning site operated by Borderlink, named after the combination of 'ALT' (Assistant Language Teacher) and 'Together.' The site uses real-life episodes experienced by ALTs in their home countries and Japan as teaching materials, aiming to deepen understanding of different values, cultures, and geography alongside English learning.

Key Features of the New 'My Japan' Category 1. Essential Intercultural Understanding Beginning with Foreigner Perspectives The videos feature episodes regarding the surprises, emotions, and bewilderment felt by ALTs working in Japan in their daily lives. It provides a way to effectively grasp the realization that 'what is normal for Japanese people is not necessarily normal for foreigners.' 2. From Thematic Realizations to Inquiry-Based Learning The first four videos are categorized into themes such as [Language], [Gestures], [Public Manners], and [Perception of Time]. These serve as starting points for children to raise their own new questions, facilitating a smooth transition to proactive inquiry-based learning. 3. Maximizing Learning Effectiveness with 'Living English' and 'Graduated Subtitles' The platform employs 'graduated subtitles'—displayed in the order of 'no subtitles,' 'English subtitles,' and 'Japanese-English subtitles'—which guides students to steady improvement in English proficiency through a three-step process: listening, confirming comprehension, and solidifying understanding.

Continued Recruitment of Free Trial Schools ALTogether is recruiting schools for a free trial. - Offering: Video content and specialized worksheets currently posted on ALTogether. - Period: April 7, 2026 (Tue) – August 31, 2026 (Mon) - Target: Elementary, junior high, and high schools, and local boards of education.