It is often said that ``English is spoken in Malaysia,'' but when you actually live there, you realize that English skills are needed more than you imagine. Condominium contract negotiations, school interviews, explaining your symptoms at the hospital, opening a bank account, purchasing a car — all in English.

In this article, if you are planning to immigrate or work in Malaysia, we will explain how to efficiently improve your English skills while you are in Japan, based on our own experiences.

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English level required for life in Malaysia

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Online English conversation service comparison table

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1st Place: DMM English Conversation — Perfect for Malaysia preparation

Why DMM English Conversation is perfect for Malaysian immigrants

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  Teachers from over 120 countries—Get used to a variety of English accents, including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
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  1 lesson every day (25 minutes)—If you continue for a short time every day, you will notice growth in 3 months.
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  More than 10,000 free teaching materials—Choose from daily conversation, business English, news articles, etc. to suit your purpose.
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  Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—You can take lessons early in the morning or late at night even if you are busy with work.
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  From 6,980 yen per month—Much better value for money than English conversation classes (20,000 to 50,000 yen per month)

Recommended usage for Malaysian immigrants

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  First month—Solidify your basic skills with everyday English conversation materials
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  2nd month—Practical practice on themes that are directly connected to daily life, such as “housing search,” “hospitals,” and “banks.”
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  3rd month—Sharpen your practical skills through free talk. Book a Malaysian instructor if possible

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2nd Place: Native Camp — Unlimited Lessons

Strengths of Native Camp

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  Unlimited number of lessons—You can take as many lessons as you like in a day. Ideal for short-term concentration
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  "Lesson now" with no reservation required—Start lessons immediately with an available instructor
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  7-day free trial—Try it out for a week
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  Family Plan—If you join as a family member, the monthly fee for the second and subsequent members is 1,980 yen.
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  Compatible with the Callan Method—A learning method that is said to help you learn English four times faster than normal methods.

Recommended for these people

• ●Those who want to improve their English skills in a short period of time before traveling to Japan within 3 months
• ●Those who want to study English with their family member (spouse)
• ●Those who can devote more than 30 minutes a day to lessons

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3rd Place: Rare Job — Specialized in Business English

Features of rare jobs

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  Complete business English conversation courses—Directly connected to practical work such as meetings, presentations, negotiations, etc.
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  Instructors with experience teaching over 130,000 people—Many of our instructors are high-level, including graduates of the University of the Philippines.
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  Automatic recording function—You can look back and review the lessons.
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  Study consultation with a Japanese counselor—You can consult in Japanese about how to proceed with your English studies.

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Recommended services by purpose

🏠 I want to prepare for daily life in Malaysia

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  DMM English Conversation—Get used to a variety of English with multinational instructors
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  Native Camp—Complete an unlimited number of attempts

💼 I want to prepare for business in Malaysia

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  RareJob Business English Conversation Course—Directly connected to practical work
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  Cambly—Practical conversation practice with native speakers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I want to prepare my child for admission to an international school

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  DMM English Conversation—Full of teaching materials for kids
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  Native Camp—Parent and child together with family plan

💰 Focus on cost performance

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  Native Camp—Unlimited for 6,480 yen per month
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  English Bell—Elite plan starting from 3,861 yen 5 times a month

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English learning roadmap to prepare for immigrating to Malaysia

6 months before departure

• ●Register for online English conversation and start 25 minutes of lessons every day
• ●Strengthen the basics of everyday English conversation (greetings, self-introductions, shopping, restaurants)

3 months before departure

• ●Intensive practice of English for real-life situations such as ``hunting for a home,'' ``bank procedures,'' and ``hospitals.''
• ●If there is a Malaysian instructor available, actively make reservations.

1 month before departure

• ●Improve your practical skills through free talk
• ●Emphasis on practicing phrases used during condominium tours and school tours

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Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I take online English conversation classes even if I have no English proficiency?

yes. Both DMM English Conversation and Native Camp have teaching materials for complete beginners. You can also choose instructors who can speak Japanese, so you can get started with support in Japanese.

Q: Is it too late once I arrive in Malaysia?

It's not too late, but after you travel, you'll be busy with formalities and starting up your life, so you won't have time to study English. It is overwhelmingly advantageous to solidify the basics while you are in Japan.

Q: Can I use online English conversation to prepare for my child's interschool?

yes. DMM English Conversation and Native Camp have courses for kids. However, we recommend that you also use a professional tutor to prepare for entrance exams at international schools.

Q: Can I continue online English conversation in Malaysia?

Of course. As long as you have an internet environment, you can take the course from Malaysia without any problems. In fact, it is effective to continue studying while living in Malaysia, as you can review the English you used in real life.

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Summary