OUR STORY
More Than English.
We Help Learners Find Their Voice.
Since 2018, MET has helped children, students, and adults build confidence through personalized English education. Every lesson is designed around the learner—not around a fixed textbook or one-size-fits-all program.
WHO WE ARE
Personal Guidance. Meaningful Communication. Confident Growth.
MET—My Eikaiwa Tutor—began as a small online English tutoring service with one simple belief: every learner deserves personal guidance, meaningful communication, and the confidence to grow.
Today, we support learners from early childhood through adulthood through carefully planned online and face-to-face lessons. Each program is adjusted to the learner’s age, level, pace, interests, personality, and goals.
Whether learning begins with first words or advanced communication, we guide every learner one step at a time.
OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
English Is Not Only Something to Study.
It Is Something to Use, Share, and Grow Through.
We place the learner at the center of every lesson. Students are supported to ask questions, make mistakes safely, think independently, express ideas, listen to others, and gradually become confident communicators.
Respect the Individual
Lessons respond to the learner’s age, level, pace, personality, interests, and goals.
Learn Through Meaningful Use
English is practiced through conversation, stories, projects, role-play, and real-life communication.
Build Confidence Safely
Learners are encouraged to try, revise, ask questions, and speak without fear of mistakes.
Grow Beyond Language
Lessons also nurture curiosity, creativity, independence, cultural understanding, and connection.
THE MET DIFFERENCE
Accuracy and Creativity Developed Together
Structured instruction and creative communication work together so learners understand how English works and learn how to use it with confidence.
Strong Foundations
Progressive phonics, spelling patterns, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and sentence formation are taught step by step.
Practical Communication
Guided conversation, storytelling, role-play, discussion, presentations, and real-life scenarios make English meaningful.
Clear Progress Goals
Age- and level-appropriate “Can Do” objectives help teachers plan, monitor development, and explain progress clearly.
BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE
From One Online Tutoring Service to a Learning Community in Fuji City
MET grew step by step while keeping its original purpose: personal guidance, meaningful communication, and confidence-building English education.
2018
MET Began Online
MET started on August 22 as a personal online English tutoring service under a sole proprietorship.
2021
Registered in Fuji City
The online language tutorial service was formally registered in Fuji City on September 7.
2023
Physical School Opened
The first physical MET English school opened in Fuji City on March 25.
2025
Fledge Japan Established
株式会社 Fledge Japan (Kabushiki Kaisha Fledge Japan) was established on December 15.
2026–Today
A Growing Learning Community
MET continues online and face-to-face English education with local and international educators. MET-EIS Hoikuen opened as a separate childcare division on April 1, 2026.
OUR COMMITMENT
Mission, Vision, and Goal
Mission
To provide high-quality, engaging, and personalized education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and cultural understanding—empowering every learner to communicate with confidence in English.
Vision
To become a trusted language-learning community where students gain strong English ability, confidence, and practical skills for today’s global society.
Goal
To provide supportive learning that helps every student improve steadily, develop independence, build a global mindset, and enjoy lifelong learning.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
A Lesson Should Be a Place Where Learners Feel Heard, Supported, and Capable of Growth.
“Distance should not limit a learner’s opportunity. Online lessons can provide consistent guidance, personal attention, and a safe space to speak, make mistakes, ask questions, and discover what is possible.”
MET began with the belief that English learning should be personal, practical, encouraging, and connected to each learner’s life. That belief continues to guide every program we build.
Desiree Matsuyama
Founder, MET – My Eikaiwa Tutor Online
Fuji City, Shizuoka
HOW LEARNING BEGINS
A Clear Start, a Personal Plan, and Steady Support
01
Tell Us Your Goal
Share the learner’s age, background, interests, concerns, and purpose for studying English.
02
Trial and Level Check
Meet the teacher, experience the lesson style, and identify the learner’s current needs.
03
Personal Learning Plan
Receive a suitable course, lesson length, focus, pace, and recommended frequency.
04
Learn, Review, and Grow
Build skills through regular lessons, feedback, practice, and adjusted goals.
Let Your Next English Step Begin with a Conversation.
Book a trial lesson and discover a learning plan designed around the learner—not a one-size-fits-all program.