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{{Nihongo|'''Dean Morgan'''|ディーンモルガン株式会社|Diin Morugan Kabushiki Gaisha}} is a chain of ''[[eikaiwa]]'' (English conversation) and French conversation schools in Japan.
{{Nihongo|'''Dean Morgan'''|ディーンモルガン株式会社|Diin Morugan Kabushiki Gaisha}} is a chain of ''[[eikaiwa]]'' (English conversation) and French conversation schools in Japan.


The company was founded in 2004,<ref>http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson</ref> and is currently headquartered in [[Shinjuku, Tokyo]]. There are two schools in Shinjuku. The founder, current president and CEO is Dean Rogers. The company provides language lessons on a "one-to-one" (one student and one teacher) basis using textbook lessons and online instructor aids. Dean Morgan describes itself as a "man-to-man eikaiwa".
The company was founded in 2004,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson|title=Teaching Japan a Lesson|date=2010-06|publisher=Japan Today|accessdate=June 2010}}</ref> and is currently headquartered in [[Shinjuku, Tokyo]]. There are two schools in Shinjuku. The founder, current president and CEO is Dean Rogers. The company provides language lessons on a "one-to-one" (one student and one teacher) basis using textbook lessons and online instructor aids. Dean Morgan describes itself as a "man-to-man eikaiwa".


==Company name==
==Company name==
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==Founding and history==
==Founding and history==
The company was founded in April 2004,<ref>http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson</ref> and the first school was opened on July 14, 2004. In 2005, Dean Rogers became the sole owner.<ref>http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson</ref> The first school was opened in [[Nishi-Shinjuku]], offering English and French lessons.
The company was founded in April 2004,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson|title=Teaching Japan a Lesson|date=2010-06|publisher=Japan today|accessdate=June 2010}}</ref> and the first school was opened on July 14, 2004. In 2005, Dean Rogers became the sole owner.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.japantoday.com/category/executive-impact/view/teaching-japan-a-lesson|title=Teaching Japan a Lesson|date=2010-06|publisher=Japan today|accessdate=June 2010}}</ref> The first school was opened in [[Nishi-Shinjuku]], offering English and French lessons.


In September 2006, the Sala school brand was acquired and absorbed in Dean Morgan, providing one-to-one and group lessons at two locations in Umeda and Namba, in Osaka.<ref>http://www.sa-la.jp/about.html</ref>. The Senrioka school was founded around this time.
In September 2006, the Sala school brand was acquired and absorbed in Dean Morgan, providing one-to-one and group lessons at two locations in Umeda and Namba, in Osaka.<ref>Sala Official website [http://www.sa-la.jp/about.html Sala school details] Retrieved on February 2nd 2011</ref>. The Senrioka school was founded around this time.


In 2008, the Hummingbird Pronunciation school brand was acquired and integrated into Dean Morgan. Hummingbird Pronunciation is a patented English pronunciation method.<ref>http://www.patentgenius.com/patent/5286205.html</ref> English, French, and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught in all Dean Morgan and Sala branches.
In 2008, the Hummingbird Pronunciation school brand was acquired and integrated into Dean Morgan. Hummingbird Pronunciation is a patented English pronunciation method.<ref>Patent Genius [http://www.patentgenius.com/patent/5286205.html Copy of Hummingbird method patent]</ref> English, French, and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught in all Dean Morgan and Sala branches.


As of January 2011, there are a total of nine schools located in Tokyo and Osaka, with nearly 2,000 students.
As of January 2011, there are a total of nine schools located in Tokyo and Osaka, with nearly 2,000 students.


==School locations==
==School locations==
The head office is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.<ref>http://www.mydma.com/access/</ref>
The head office is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.<ref>Dean Morgan Official website [http://www.mydma.com/access School access] Retrieved on February 2nd 2011</ref>


French lessons and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught at another school, also situated in Nishi-Shinjuku.<ref>http://www.humbird.co.jp/</ref>
French lessons and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught at another school, also situated in Nishi-Shinjuku.<ref>Hummingbird Official website [http://www.humbird.co.jp/ Hummingbird Japan] Retrieved on February 2nd 2011</ref>


In Osaka, there are now seven schools, located in the Umeda, Namba, Honmachi, Senrioka, Nakamozu, Awaji, and Kamishinjo districts.<ref>http://www.sa-la.jp/about.html</ref>
In Osaka, there are now seven schools, located in the Umeda, Namba, Honmachi, Senrioka, Nakamozu, Awaji, and Kamishinjo districts.<ref>Sala Official website [http://www.sa-la.jp/about.html Sala school details] Retrieved on February 2nd 2011</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:51, 2 February 2011

Dean Morgan
Company typeKabushiki Kaisha
IndustryLanguage instruction
Founded2004
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Key people
Dean Rogers (President and CEO)
Websitewww.mydma.com

Dean Morgan (ディーンモルガン株式会社, Diin Morugan Kabushiki Gaisha) is a chain of eikaiwa (English conversation) and French conversation schools in Japan.

The company was founded in 2004,[1] and is currently headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. There are two schools in Shinjuku. The founder, current president and CEO is Dean Rogers. The company provides language lessons on a "one-to-one" (one student and one teacher) basis using textbook lessons and online instructor aids. Dean Morgan describes itself as a "man-to-man eikaiwa".

Company name

Originally, there were two founders: Dean Rogers (American) and Morgan Terigi (French). They decided to combine their first names to form the name of the school. The school was originally called Dean Morgan Academy, in 2007, the name was officially shortened to Dean Morgan. The acronym DMA is still often used.[citation needed]

Founding and history

The company was founded in April 2004,[2] and the first school was opened on July 14, 2004. In 2005, Dean Rogers became the sole owner.[3] The first school was opened in Nishi-Shinjuku, offering English and French lessons.

In September 2006, the Sala school brand was acquired and absorbed in Dean Morgan, providing one-to-one and group lessons at two locations in Umeda and Namba, in Osaka.[4]. The Senrioka school was founded around this time.

In 2008, the Hummingbird Pronunciation school brand was acquired and integrated into Dean Morgan. Hummingbird Pronunciation is a patented English pronunciation method.[5] English, French, and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught in all Dean Morgan and Sala branches.

As of January 2011, there are a total of nine schools located in Tokyo and Osaka, with nearly 2,000 students.

School locations

The head office is located in Nishi-Shinjuku.[6]

French lessons and Hummingbird Pronunciation lessons are taught at another school, also situated in Nishi-Shinjuku.[7]

In Osaka, there are now seven schools, located in the Umeda, Namba, Honmachi, Senrioka, Nakamozu, Awaji, and Kamishinjo districts.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Teaching Japan a Lesson". Japan Today. 2010-06. Retrieved June 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Teaching Japan a Lesson". Japan today. 2010-06. Retrieved June 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Teaching Japan a Lesson". Japan today. 2010-06. Retrieved June 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  4. ^ Sala Official website Sala school details Retrieved on February 2nd 2011
  5. ^ Patent Genius Copy of Hummingbird method patent
  6. ^ Dean Morgan Official website School access Retrieved on February 2nd 2011
  7. ^ Hummingbird Official website Hummingbird Japan Retrieved on February 2nd 2011
  8. ^ Sala Official website Sala school details Retrieved on February 2nd 2011
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