February 2025 - Cosmo Outlier

February 28, 2025March 19, 2025English Communication

Why English Language Learners Struggle with ‘Musicality’

Ever wonder why your English sounds ‘off’ even when your grammar is good? The answer lies in something rarely taught in language classrooms—musicality. Every language has its own rhythm, pitch, and pauses, shaping how it flows. Most languages around the world are syllable-timed, while English is stress-timed. […]

February 28, 2025March 19, 2025For Japanese Learners

Breaking the ‘Native Speaker Bias’: Keys to Effective English

英語ネイティブに言われた “Repeat after me” が効果的だと感じなかったあなたへ。

ネイティブかどうかより、はるかに大切なのは――「伝わる英語を、自信を持って話せるようになること。」
英語圏にも、日本国内にも、コミュニケーションが苦手で「きちんと話す」ことが得意でないネイティブスピーカーは少なくありません。それは、伝わる話し方もまた、訓練が必要なスキルだからです。
英語は、人生の可能性を広げるパスポート。だからこそ、投資する価値があります。

February 21, 2025March 19, 2025General

Why ‘Cosmo Outlier’? The Story Behind the Name

Why we chose “Outlier” for our business name: In a world that often rewards conformity, being different can feel like a disadvantage. If you’ve ever felt sidelined—because of your background, accent, or simply the way you think—you’re not alone. But what if I told you that your […]

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Month: February 2025

Why English Language Learners Struggle with ‘Musicality’

Breaking the ‘Native Speaker Bias’: Keys to Effective English

Why ‘Cosmo Outlier’? The Story Behind the Name