Kota's English Journey

Ages 4–8 · First English that clicks — and sticks

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Why this series stands out

First English that clicks — and sticks

For grown-upsGrown-ups know best how it feels when words finally get through — this series brings back your own first trip abroad.

The three magic words: Hello, Thank you, Excuse me
Connection first, words second — the joy of getting through
One-phrase English for real travel scenes (plane, airport, breakfast…)

Episodes

Episode 1The First HelloFree to readKota's first trip abroad — and the girl across the aisle speaks only English. Can a drawing and a single word make a friend? Then, at the airport, comes an emergency that only English can fix.

Episode 2Pancakes, Please!MembersAt the hotel breakfast, everyone orders for themselves — and the menu is all in English! But Kota makes a discovery: 'pancake' was English all along! With yesterday's magic words and his trusty drawing pad, he goes after his dream pancakes.

Episode 3Lily and the ZooMembersA voice rang across the hotel lobby — "Kota!" His friend from the plane, Lily! Today they're off to the zoo together. Elephant, Lion… and in front of the pandas, Kota realizes: he doesn't yet know the English for what his heart wants to say. Build it with your cards — and help Kota share his 'like.'

Episode 4The Magic of See YouMembersEvery wonderful trip has a last day. At the airport, it's time to part with Lily — and when Kota tries to say goodbye, his throat goes tight. But Lily's mom knows a secret: English has magic words that turn 'goodbye' into 'see you.' Instead of tears, which words will Kota choose? Finish the magic with your cards.

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Kota's English Journey

Kota can't speak a word of English — and it's his first trip abroad. One drawing and one word connect him with Lily across the aisle, and the joy of getting through opens the door to the next word, and the next.

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