Blog - Cosmo Outlier

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 […]

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025For Japanese Learners

通じる英語を目指すスピーキング・リスニング力の向上

通じる英語を目指すスピーキング・リスニング力の向上地域性とは無関係な次元で訓練するのが一番の早道。アメリカ英語、カナダ英語、イギリス英語、オーストラリア英語などの地域性を超えた所に普遍性の高い要因があります。そこに注目することが、国際共通語としての英語を学ぶのに最も効率的なやり方。

March 14, 2025March 22, 2025Healthcare

Hype or Hope? Decoding Healthcare News: A Beginner’s Guide to Reliable Evidence

Healthcare is something we all care about—whether it’s our own, our family’s, or our loved ones’. But with so much information circulating online, how do we know what’s reliable? Misinformation is everywhere, from exaggerated headlines to promotional claims disguised as facts. Understanding the basics of how healthcare […]

March 7, 2025March 19, 2025The 001 Series

The 001 Series: the Framework of Essential Knowledge

The 001 Series: Master the core, thrive anywhere The 001 Series is more fundamental than “101“—yet broadly comprehensive and practical. When it comes to cross-cultural communication, most discussions focus on differences. Our focus, instead, is on similarities—the common denominators that unite us. In today’s increasingly borderless yet […]

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, 2025June 4, 2025For Japanese Learners

Breaking the ‘Native Speaker Bias’

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。