這是我創辦金湛海外留遊學的初衷—-改變台灣人學習英語的模式

「老師，我們學英文要做什麼？」

27 年站在英語教育現場，
這句話，是我最心痛的一句。

不是因為學生不聰明，
而是因為他們慢慢放棄了。

英文，本來應該是一雙翅膀。
卻被考試變成一張試卷。

……………………………………………….

每個家庭都為孩子投入大量時間與金錢。
補習、家教、線上課程……

但缺乏系統，
缺乏連貫，
缺乏真正能「使用」的環境。

於是——
英文成為考試工具。
啞巴英文，比比皆是。

我們會考高分，
卻開不了口。

……………………………………………….

台灣其實是一個很特別的地方。

我們有學習英語的習慣，
我們願意投資孩子，
我們願意走出舒適圈。

那為什麼不把英文，
變成生活的一部分？

……………………………………………….

利用假期，
到一個可以練習、可以犯錯、
可以真正使用英語的環境。

離我們最近，
卻充滿異國氛圍的地方——菲律賓。

那裡，被稱為「小美國」。
那裡，是亞洲少數能用英文生活的環境。

那裡，讓孩子不只是學英文，
而是用英文思考、用英文生活。

這是我創立 Clever Study 的初衷：

改變台灣人學習英語的模式。

不是為了考試。
不是為了成績。
而是為了讓英文成為一種能力。

一種能夠翱翔世界的能力。

English Version

“Teacher, why do we need to learn English?”

After standing in the field of English education for 27 years,

this is the question that breaks my heart the most.

Not because students are not intelligent,

but because many of them slowly begin to give up.

English was meant to be a pair of wings,

yet exams have turned it into just another test paper.

Every family invests enormous time and money in their children’s education—

cram schools, tutors, and online courses.

However, what is often missing is

a system,

a continuous learning journey,

and an environment where English is truly used.

As a result, English becomes merely a tool for exams.

“Silent English” becomes everywhere.

Students may score high on tests,

yet they hesitate to speak.

Taiwan is actually a very special place.

We value education.

We are willing to invest in our children’s future.

And we are brave enough to step outside our comfort zone.

So why not make English

a natural part of life?

During school holidays, students can go to a place where they can:

• Practice English

• Make mistakes

• Communicate in real situations

A place close to Taiwan, yet full of international atmosphere—

The Philippines.

Often called “Little America,”

it is one of the few places in Asia where English is used in daily life.

There, students do not simply learn English.

They think in English

and live in English.