OHANA KIDS Launches "Jiligaga" English Learning App in Japan, Loved by 60 Million Children Worldwide

~AI voice evaluation technology builds children's confidence in self-expression and makes learning fun! ~ AI Voice Assessment Technology

- The following is content from the press release -

OHANA KIDS (Headquartered in Singapore; CEO: Tony Hsieh), an English language education and research company for children, announces the launch of "Jiligaga The company is pleased to announce the launch of "Jiligaga" in Japan.

Jiligaga is an English learning app used by 60 million children in East and Southeast Asia (China, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.) and other countries around the world. Jiligaga meets the learning needs of children in Asia and helps them develop good study habits. It aims to comprehensively develop the four essential skills of English - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - to foster children's confidence and help them explore the wider world for the future.

Each course was developed at a cost of 3 billion yen and after 100,000 hours of research by early childhood education experts from around the world, with the aim of helping children enjoy learning English by combining education and entertainment through conversations with children using original animation, children's songs, games, and live-action images of foreign teachers. Each course was developed by early childhood education experts around the world at a cost of 3 billion yen and after 100,000 hours of research. The app was supervised by more than 400 early childhood education experts, artists, engineers, game designers, and children's literature writers from around the world, including Columbia University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Google, and Konami.

We are pleased to announce the release of the Japanese version of Jiligaga, which is loved around the world, so that children in Japan can enjoy it as well.

Jiligaga Features

1. 700 different courses that will make your child fall in love with English

The courses, which range from Levels 1 to 6 and focus on everyday life, allow children to learn English expressions from everyday events, making them feel familiar and integrated into their daily lives. The resources meet the needs of children in learning English by providing them with the four important skills of listening, speaking, writing, and reading all in one place. Each lesson lasts 10 to 15 minutes so that even young children can concentrate without getting bored.

2. Safety features that bring peace of mind in child rearing

Simple operation screen that can be understood at a glance. No advertisements are displayed when using the application, which helps prevent misoperation. In addition, the parental lock function provides only what the child really needs, creating an environment in which the child can study alone with peace of mind. Another attractive feature is the ability to create learning records for multiple children with a single account.

3. A global future for children with AI voice evaluation technology.

The course also includes a phonics study method that focuses on pronunciation, which is one of the most difficult areas for English learners. The phonics method was originally developed to teach English-speaking children to read and write, and is a way to learn how to pronounce each letter of the alphabet. The AI voice evaluation technology encourages children to speak courageously and builds confidence in self-expression by providing encouraging comments on their pronunciation. Characters share their learning with children and allow them to enjoy the app in a healthy worldview. Gamification feedback mechanisms help children learn continuously and cultivate lasting good habits.

4. Trusted international education brand selected as one of the "2022 East Asia EdTech 150

Jiligaga was also selected by Holon IQ, a global edtech data research organization, as one of the "2022 East Asia EdTech 150," a list of startups within the East Asia region that show promise in learning, education, and We aim to be an educational research company trusted by parents around the world. The Parents' Picks Award is a recognition of the world's best educational products in 2022-2023, and is given to products that meet strict criteria in more than 50 areas, including quality, creative thinking, character building, and thinking skills. The Parents' Picks Award is given only to products that meet strict criteria in more than 50 areas, including quality, creative thinking, character development, and thinking skills.

We can assure you that products receiving this award are strongly recommended by parents and professionals.

Systematic English Courses in Jiligaga

We offer more than 700 different courses from level 1 to level 6.

Click here for course details: https://www.jiligaga.com/jp/curriculum.html

Ohana Kids Representative Tony Hsieh comments

Jiligaga's mission is 'Every child shines as they explore the world.' English is one of the skills that helps children explore the wider world, and since 2014 we have earned the trust of tens of millions of families around the world with our English app for Asian children through the use of original content, scientific pedagogy, and AI technology. Now we are bringing this amazing app to children in Japan and sincerely hope that all children will love English and be able to communicate confidently in English so they can shine in the global future."

Jiligaga Nominee Machiko Kobori Associate Professor, Faculty of Global Studies, Hosei University

Autumn in Jiligaga with parents and children!

This is an online English learning application for young children that features a cute parrot named Gaga, who learns with you. It features the ability to train all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) at once in an all-English environment in a short amount of time through categorized learning content in a way that is unique to online learning.

Tap the Gaga logo to open it.

Following the popping Jiligaga logo, a sideways-facing screen is displayed with the beginning level units 1-24 connected by a train motif in a soothing green color. The explanation of each unit, all in English, presents a clear overview of the content with illustrations and pictures of teachers, and the entire curriculum can be viewed from the explanatory taps for parents on the upper left and right sides of the screen and from the taps for changing the level of content. The learning objectives are set for each level from 1-6, and the four skills can be mastered step by step. The common learning system for each of the 1-24 units at each level allows even the youngest children to follow the learning pattern and gradually understand English, even if they do not understand what is being said in English at first, after a little familiarization. They will also be able to operate the screen on their own.

While watching various story scenes, answer quiz questions and touch the screen. While being exposed to English words and expressions accompanied by a familiar melody, your child can talk to the characters and animals and check the recording of their pronunciation. After each unit, you can listen to your child's pronunciation over and over again, and check and share the results of your child's learning with the parents in the parent notification each time. The results of your child's progress can be shared with you immediately through the parental notifications. How about enjoying the growth of your child with your family through various evaluations such as, "Your child's pronunciation is very good! We also recommend that parents enjoy learning English with their children from the very beginning during their busy daily lives. It will be a strong ally when you are out and about and have too much time on your hands!

At Jiligaga, English communication skills are ultimately nurtured in consideration of emotional development, and through spontaneous reading (reading) activities, children are also able to acquire the habit of self-learning. The hot summer has finally passed, and the season of reading has arrived.

Associate Professor Kobori's Educational Background and Experience

Associate Professor Kobori studied English language and literature as an English teacher in Tokyo and taught in a variety of foreign contexts, including Japan and Ukraine. He earned two master's degrees in the UK: one in TESOL from the University of Ulster and the other in Education from the University of York, where he was supervised by Professor Shelagh Rixon and other academic advisors. He also completed a PhD in English Literature at Tsuda College in Japan. During her studies in the UK, she received training under the supervision of Professor Annamaria Pinter at the Teacher Training College in Hungary. She has extensive experience working with school and language teachers in various educational fields, workshops, and collaborations, mainly with primary and secondary EFL in Japan.

In 2015, he published a book on English education for elementary school students, "Elementary English Education to Develop the Ability to Live.

About "Jiligaga

Jiligaga is an educational science and technology research company that provides an outstanding online English Enlightenment educational experience for children ages 2-8 around the world. Almost a decade after its founding this year, the company has successfully raised approximately $100 million in a Series C round of funding, and more than 400 experts in their respective fields are involved with Jiligaga to serve children around the world.

The "Jiligaga" application can be downloaded from the following link.

Both iOS and Android versions can be downloaded from the QR code below.