By SPerry

Contributions of Scott Perry Sensei to the English world of Japan

Over his 3 decades of dedication to English perfection for Japanese people.

Introduction

Since 1986, Scott Perry Sensei has made numerous contributions to the English language learning field in Japan. His innovative techniques, books, and methods have proven to be successful in helping Japanese people achieve their goals in speaking and listening at higher than average levels. This document contains a collection of his most notable contributions.

Books

1. Listening Power - Over 90,000 copies sold

2. Native Speed - High speed training

3. Fast Listening - Sound bits needed for understanding

4. 100 Hollywood Idioms - idioms

5. Scrambled Egg English - phase 3 simulation method

6. Seven Secrets of Speaking English. 2002

Standardized Concepts

7. Seven Tongue Positions: Standardized concept for over 30 years.

8. Four Phases of Language Development: A standard approach to language acquisition.

9. Maru Kuch Shape: Standardized concept for over 30 years.

10. The Four Lip Positions: Standardized concept for over 30 years.

11. Pronunciation Level Check: Standardized measurement for 30 years.

12. Tongue Pressure Force (TPF): Industry measurement.

Vocabulary Words/Concepts

13. Duck Lips (アヒル口 1996)

14. Sound Coding: Replacement for 英語発音記号.

15. “Akambego”あかんべー語 - Method to develop TPF

16. Blocks and Beats - separations of sentences and sounds.

17. Cross Over English - Learned ability to confirm native sound

18. Fused Sound - Sound Bits combined sounds

19. Perfect Bilingual - equal ability in 2 languages

Training Exercises

20. Daily Bootcamp - 100 day muscle development program

21. One Second Delay Training - (unable to disclose)

22. Mirroring Technique (unable to disclose)

23. Bouncing Sounds (unable to disclose)

24. Sound Chanting (unable to disclose)

25. Clear Endings - Focus on the last sound of words

26. Super Slow Motion Training (unable to disclose)

27. Rapid Repeating (unable to disclose)

27. Sound Juggling(unable to disclose)

29. Teeth Touching Drills - Speaking with a closed mouth

30. Tongue biting while talking

31. Tongue Zone

32. The Perryeigo native tongue. (PNT)

Techniques and Methods

33. Simulation for the Four Phases of Language Development

34. General and Detailed Breakdowns

Computer Software Development

35. Soundwave 2003-04 software created before AI in the early 2000’s. This measured the frequency of spoken English and compared two speakers. Japanese could measure their pronunciation accuracy.

Language Concepts

36. “English is like a watch” - all parts are connected and must be studied together.

37. “Failure to succeed in English is by design” - complete success in English in Japan would become a national security problem for the economy of the country.

38. “Lost the ability to hear English.” - The training of Romaji eliminated the need to listen to English details. Spelling is enough in Japan.

39. “Japan is not studying American English.”- America did not exist when the foundation of English was introduced to Japan.

40. “Thinking in English.” The technical nature of English in Japan reduces the creative phase 3 of English development.

41 “Minglish” (vocabulary concept) Mix of Japanese and English.

42. Research in Japanese pronunciation and perception (2008 publication)

Schools founded by Scott Perry

43. Vertice Society (training facility 2017)

44. Hatsuon Daigaku (training facility 2012)

45. Scott Perry Academy ( training facility 2006)

46. Savant Schools (training facility 1999)

47. STEP Schools (training facility 1991)

48. Ascott Group (Holding Company)

Each of these contributions has played a significant role in revolutionizing English language education in Japan, providing learners with effective tools and techniques to master the language. Scott Perry Sensei's dedication for nearly four decade and innovation continue to influence and inspire language educators and learners alike.