Lesson: Reading for Life

Since creating ArtisanEnglish.jp, the biggest revelation has been many people do not like to read. As an avid bibliophile, it’s shocking. I can only guess it’s because they do not understand the tremendous benefits of reading. Opening a book and reading its contents while paying attention can change your life. Many of the world’s most successful people preach about the benefits of having a regular reading schedule. Reading has lifelong benefits for both a person’s career and daily interactions with people. Read these articles to learn more.


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Example Article

Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.

Below is an example article for this conversation topic.