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SHICHIDA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

Speak Up Stories Stage 2

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Unlock More Words, More Stories, and More Confidence

Advance your child's English reading and speaking skills with Speak Up Stories Stage 2, featuring 13 engaging picture books and an accompanying audio CD.

This set builds upon the foundation of the original Speak Up Stories, introducing more complex sentences and a broader range of everyday expressions to enhance language grasp.

What is Speak Up Stories Stage 2?

Speak Up Stories Stage 2 includes 13 picture books paired with a CD that features English stories read aloud at normal, double, and quadruple speeds.

Designed for children aged 4 years and above who have completed the first Speak Up Stories set, this resource supports continued development of reading comprehension, conversational skills, and vocabulary.

The materials cover a variety of real-life conversational situations and encourage active participation through reading aloud and reciting.

What’s Included

  • 13 x illustrated picture books with 11 pages each (size 190 x 148.5 mm)
  • 1 x audio CD with stories at regular speed, 2x speed, and 4x speed
  • 1 x guidebook (in Japanese)

Who is suitable for this product
  • Children aged 4 years and above.
  • Children who have completed the first Speak Up Stories set.
  • Children ready to expand their reading and speaking skills.
  • Parents looking for engaging tools to reinforce conversation and comprehension.
What skills would your child gain?
  • Confident Verbal Expression: Children practise speaking clearly and expressively by repeating and retelling familiar storylines.
  • Focused Listening & Auditory Processing: Listening at various speeds improves focus and helps process spoken language more efficiently.
  • Creative Thinking: Visual storytelling and playful dialogue inspire imagination and flexible thinking.
  • Reading Comprehension: Children learn to follow simple story structure and understand sentence flow.
  • Memory & Recall: Reciting key phrases builds memory and reinforces useful everyday vocabulary.
  • Right-Brain Activation (Shichida Method): High-speed audio stimulates intuitive thinking and supports natural language acquisition.
Speak Up Stories Stage 2
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Skills to be developed with Speak Up Stories Stage 2

  • Strengthens Listening and Reading Comprehension

    By hearing fluent English spoken at different speeds, children sharpen their listening skills and improve how well they follow and understand stories. This builds stronger reading comprehension and supports classroom learning.

  • Grows Vocabulary and Expression

    Each story features common phrases, questions, and everyday vocabulary that children can use right away. By hearing and reading these words in context, kids learn how to express themselves more clearly and naturally.

  • Encourages Confident Speaking

    Reading aloud and reciting stories helps children become more comfortable speaking in full sentences. This practice supports better pronunciation, fluency, and the confidence to communicate clearly in school and social settings.

How to use Speak Up Stories Stage 2

  • Listen to the CD

    Play the CD for about 30 minutes to 1 hour a day. Start with the regular speed, then try 2x and 4x speed.

    Listening at faster speeds helps strengthen auditory processing and activates the right brain, building stronger listening comprehension and fluency.

  • Read Together Out Loud

    Sit with your child and read each story aloud. Use the pictures to help with understanding, and encourage your child to follow along.

    This supports pronunciation, rhythm, and natural speech patterns in a fun, low-pressure way.

  • Practice Reciting

    After a few read-throughs, ask your child to repeat sentences or entire stories from memory.

    Reciting helps boost vocabulary, sentence structure, and confidence when speaking in full sentences.

  • Make It Part of Your Daily Routine

    Use the books during storytime, in the car, or as a quiet evening activity.

    Daily exposure keeps language learning enjoyable and consistent, reinforcing strong reading and speaking habits over time.

✨ Why Parents Love Speak Up Stories Stage 2:

  • Builds Real-World Communication Skills

    Parents appreciate that their children aren’t just learning isolated words; they're picking up useful phrases and full sentences they can actually use in everyday conversations.

  • Encourages Independent Learning

    With simple sentence structures and engaging illustrations, kids can enjoy the books on their own or with minimal help, giving them a sense of independence and confidence as they practice.

  • Makes Practice Feel Effortless

    The short, story-based format keeps kids engaged without feeling like work. It’s easy to add into daily routines, making consistent reading and speaking practice feel natural and fun.

Additional Features

Visual Support

Clear, colrful illustrations help children connect words with meaning and context.

Right-Brain Activation

High-speed audio versions encourage brain development that supports fast and intuitive language learning.