Sapporo English + Japanese Language School AGREATDREAM - Eikaiwa

You can study English or Japanese
in person or online at
AGREATDREAM Language School

I warmly welcome you to Sapporo Language School A Great Dream. If you are interested in improving your English skills or you are a beginner that needs help learning Japanese, you can take English and/or Japanese language lessons here at affordable prices, just a short walk away from Sapporo Station.

• No sign-up fees.
• Classes tailored to suit your learning style or needs.
• Flexible scheduling: Choose how many minutes/hours you want lessons before starting.
• Lessons for adults or kids from around 3-4 years of age.

Start studying today.

What I Can Do For You

I can teach you:

• How to improve your English or Japanese speaking and study skills.
• Effective goal setting techniques.
• Ways to improve your public presentations and speeches.

I can also:

• Edit dissertations, manuscripts and/or essays.
• Correct common grammatical mistakes made in posts on social networks, like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
• Print resumes, business cards and flyers in-house or through professional printers.

No Fluff

Lessons that are straight to the point and give you real-world, actionable items that you can start implementing immediately.

Start by using some of the free study resources on this website.

Message from the Owner

My name is Glen Charles Rowell and I’m the owner of A Great Dream language school. I’ve been living in Japan for almost 25 years, can speak Japanese and have networked with a lot of people.

If you’re here then you have received one of my private business cards, found me through SNS, on one of my websites or you’ve found out I am giving away some study advice. Secrets discovered through years of study, also through teaching and mentoring thousands of people.

My teaching journey:
I graduated from the University of Canberra, where I developed modular language learning software and wrote my dissertation on language acquisition through technology. Over the past 24 years in Sapporo, I’ve had the privilege of teaching English to more than 40,000 students, from packed university classrooms with 30–40 students to personalized one-on-one lessons.

My career has included:
– Teaching at 14+ IAY satellite schools across Hokkaido, working with children and adults
– Doing daily conversation tables at EC Eikaiwa and lessons (5 students per session, 5 times a day) across multiple locations in Hokkaido
– Leading large group classes at universities and corporations
– Hosting 60+ monthly international exchange events with 30-130 participants
– Providing private lessons at Berlitz, AGREATDREAM and independently

Whether it’s a classroom of 40 or a private one-on-one session, I tailor each lesson to each student’s needs and learning style.

Media & Professional Recognition

Broadcasting & Media:

• Featured English instructor on FM North Wave’s “10 Minute English” radio program with Luna Mori
• Featured in JTB TV commercials
• Official English voice for public announcements
  • Chuo Bus
  • Sapporo Snow Festival
  • Chitose Airport
  • Air-G’ FM‘s program jingle “G’-ora“

Professional Translation, Interpretation & Proofreading:

Trusted by leading organizations:

• Hokkaido University – Scientific and Medical Papers
  【 https://www.hokudai.ac.jp 】
• JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) – Reports and Presentations
  【 https://www.jica.go.jp/index.html 】
• Sapporo Medical University – Medical Journals and Research Papers
  【 https://web.sapmed.ac.jp 】
• Sharp Corporation – Annual Environmental Report
  【 https://corporate.jp.sharp 】
• The Ritz-Carlton (Tokyo) – Employment Contracts and Work Agreement Documents
  【 www.ritzcarlton.com/jp/hotels/japan/tokyo 】
• Corporate translator for HIS Travel and Takarajima Travel Company
• A4JP Design Studio
• Professional interpreter for Sapporo geisha cultural experiences

Teaching Experience:

24+ years teaching English conversation in Sapporo (since 2001)
Hosted over 60 monthly international exchange events with 30-130 participants
Helped thousands of students achieve fluency in business, travel and daily conversation

Current School: 
Sapporo Eikaiwa AGREATDREAM.COM

Previous Schools: Little Tree English School; Odori Kindergarten; ELS Japan, Berlitz; IAY; EC Eikaiwa (English Circles), Odori, Grand Hotel Mae, Asty 45, Hakodate, Asahikawa; Doshin Culture Center; SSTA (Sapporo School of the Arts), Sapporo City University; Rotary Club; etc.

A relief teacher at Epson, Hokkaido University, ANT Eikaiwa and Sapporo Asian Institute.

English Home Page

School Details

If you’d like to study Japanese or take English lessons in Sapporo, you can book your first lesson here.

English as a Language in General

Because English is based on a simple alphabet, it’s fairly easy to learn compared to other languages. It’s also the official language of about 70 countries, so it is the most commonly spoken language around the world. In total, roughly 1.5 billion people speak English worldwide (Statista) – and another billion or so are in the process of learning it.

According to W3Techs as of July 21st, 2025, roughly 49.2% of the worlds webpages are written in English (Internet World Stats.). The next most widely used language is Spanish at 6% and then in 4th place, Japanese at 5.1%. Due to this, knowledge of English allows you to understand far more of the world’s intellectual resources. Within the Science Citation Index, an estimated 95% of articles are written in English despite only half being from English-speaking countries.

Sources:

1. Statista. (2025, April 14th)
2. W3Tech.com. (2025, July 21st)
3. The Scientist (garfield.library.upenn.edu)

Can’t Speak Japanese or Looking for Work in Japan?

Japan has about 2.3 million foreign workers (the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, January 2025). But it is said that only 1 in 4 Japanese companies plan to actively employ foreign workers under the government immigration program (The Japan Times). So if you are looking for a job here it is good to be able to speak the language and have a few friends that know what is happening.

Japanese can be a difficult language to learn and when you first get to Japan there are signs written in kanji everywhere that make learning the language difficult. We are here to help and can teach you Japanese even if you are just starting out.

Rates for Online
or
Face-to-face Lessons

Both personalized English lessons in Sapporo and beginner-friendly Japanese classes are available, even for those just starting out.

*Rules Apply

Whether you want to study English lessons in Sapporo to improve your communication skills or study Japanese in Sapporo for daily life and travel, I’ll tailor each session to your goals and level.

Looks Like the Cat’s
Out of the Bag…
We Don’t Just Teach Languages

Design + Language

This website is part of the A4JP Design Group so you get a lot more than just language lessons.

There is also an in-house high-speed A3 LED scanner, A3 LED color laser printer, textbooks, study materials and two 3D printers that use bioplastics available for use.

Location

Sapporo language School A GREAT DREAM is only 430m from Sapporo Station, just behind Yodobashi Camera.

Room 506, Asahi Plaza Kairakuen, North 6 West 6, 2-1, North Ward, Sapporo.

Although almost all of the lessons are taught at this school, for an extra fee, I can teach lessons around Sapporo Station, in selected cafes, bars, at companies or in public spaces. Contact me for more details.

Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms

All registered students that have a wireless LAN compatible device (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) can use the Wi-Fi 6 Internet connection free of charge.

* Please note that it may not be available in some situations or due to equipment trouble.

よくある質問

体験レッスンはありますか？予約方法を教えてください。

はい、2,700円で50分間の体験レッスンを提供しています。これは、当校の教授法を体験し、講師と会って学習目標について話し合う、大変良い機会となります。

体験レッスンのご予約は、以下のいずれかの方法で簡単に行うことができます。

1. 「お問い合わせ」ページのお問い合わせフォームにご記入ください。
2. 営業時間内に直接お電話ください（011-768-8116）。

ご希望の日時をお知らせいただければ、できる限りご要望にお応えいたします。

英語の実力を確かめるのはどうやるのですか？

当社であなたの英語レベルを診断します。

深夜レッスンはできますか？

はい。平日は深夜まで予約可能です。詳しい時間は営業時間ページをご確認ください。