Kyutech Students Experience English Learning Support at APU SALC

On April 30, 2025, five students from the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) visited the Self-Access Learning Center（SALC） at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) to experience English learning support.

SALC is a facility designed to support students’ independent language learning, where trained student staff called Peer Advisors (PAs) provide consultation and practical support. During the visit, Kyutech students participated in small-group sessions with PAs, and they exchanged opinions in English based on pre-assigned themes. While some students initially appeared nervous, they gradually relaxed and were able to confidently express their own ideas, leaving a strong impression.

Each session concluded with a feedback period led by the PAs, during which participants received concrete advice on their current English proficiency and future learning strategies. Observing how the PAs provided guidance also offered valuable insights into effective methods for peer support and peer teaching.

Through this experience, the students not only enhanced their English skills but also cultivated flexible thinking, communication abilities, and the confidence to actively express their opinions. Moving forward, APU and Kyutech will continue to share expertise and collaborate with local companies and municipalities to identify challenges faced by industries and communities in Kyushu, and to work together toward solutions.