Bridging the world with technical English
Know, Learn, Improve
Simplified Technical English for Everyone
Aiming for Correct, Clear, and Concise English
Technical writing can be hard—both for the writer and for the reader. A text that is correct, clear, and concise will be much easier to produce as well as understand.
Not just writers but speakers also must ensure that their information is conveyed accurately to all parties, even to those who might be in a rush.
Our experience shows that simple sentences that convey only the necessary information are better than long and winding roads littered with unnecessary words.
English for Everyone
The Technical English Association of Japan (TEAJ) is committed to helping Japanese speakers become more effective when communicating in technical English. Through training programs and lectures, TEAJ encourages Japanese engineers, researchers, and businesspeople to learn ways to effectively deliver what they want to say. Join us to learn ways of communicating intentions and information correctly, clearly, and concisely.
Many Japanese speakers aim to acquire as close to native English as they can, but unfortunately “native” doesn’t necessarily mean clear and understandable.
What is English that works with anybody? Simple English. And what is simple is easy to learn. It works with native speakers and non-native speakers alike.
To learn technical English is to learn simple English. Good technical English bridges native and non-native speakers, serving as an efficient medium of communication across different cultures. It will work as a true common language.
TEAJ supports English communication for all people
—students, businesspeople, writers, translators, and more.
TEAJ helps you learn the skills you need to correctly use simple English.
Technical English works even in non-technical fields. Our support extends to companies, universities, research institutes, and individuals in Japan.
And like technical English, our activities are relevant even beyond technical fields.
TEAJ's Business
Promoting Effective
Communication in English
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Technical English Communication in General
Many Japanese engineers, researchers, and businesspeople are required to communicate in English. Our seminars let them know what technical English communication is all about. Our training courses cultivate the skills needed for their success.
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Technical Writing in English
TEAJ provides a range of courses on technical writing in English tailored to specific needs.
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Public Speaking in English
Learn the skills required for business presentations. TEAJ’s public speaking courses are customizable upon request, ranging from personal training to mass seminars.
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Skills in Teaching Technical Writing
TEAJ’s vision extends into the future. Our instructor training programs develop human resources capable of passing on their technical writing skills to the next generation.
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Skills in Using AI for Better Writing
TEAJ seeks human-AI collaboration. Learn how you can efficiently use existing AI tools, including those for translation between English and Japanese.
Extending the principles of technical English to other areas
Aiming to spread high-efficiency English
TEAJ Training Programs
For corporate engineers and businesspeople
Writing
- Basic Technical English Courses
- Advanced Technical English Courses/Rewriting Courses
- Document-Specific Courses: (1) Manuals, (2) Specifications, (3) Emails/Meeting Minutes, (4) Proposals, and (5) Reports
Speaking
- Speaking at Trade Shows
- Presenting New Products in English
For researchers and science students
Writing
- Research Paper Writing Course
- Writing Titles and Abstracts of Research Papers
- Reading Research Papers
- Writing Research Papers in an IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) Style
Speaking
- Creating Effective Presentation Slides
- Making Presentations Attractive
- Poster Presentations
Study Resources
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Basics of Technical Writing written by Shinsuke Hirano
The rudiments of creating correct, clear, and concise English sentences
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Technical Writing in English: A Practical Textbook, Revised Edition written by Yukiko Nakayama
This book is for anyone who wants to learn technical writing in English, from beginners to professionals.
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A Practical Guide to Clear and Effective Technical Writing written by Yukiko Nakayama
The book teaches you how to write 10 technical documents (emails, meeting minutes, product description, presentation slides, reports, proposals, manuals, specifications, contracts, and research articles) correctly, clearly, and concisely in English.
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Writing Research Articles in English: A Practical Textbook for Correct, Clear, and Concise Writing written by Yukiko Nakayama
This book teaches how to write research articles in English correctly and effectively to increase acceptance rates.
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