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Plus Minus Code at Speak and Code Juku

Where Communication Meets Compassion, and English Comes Alive with Emotional Intelligence

At Speak and Code Juku, we believe that language is more than just words—it's how we connect, care, and grow. That’s why we proudly integrate Plus Minus Code into every learner’s journey. Designed to teach English communication hand-in-hand with emotional intelligence (EQ), EQ-English helps students of all ages speak with confidence, kindness, and clarity.

Whether you're a child learning to express feelings, a teen learning to lead with empathy, or a parent supporting your child's growth, EQ-English empowers every learner to communicate from the heart.


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What is Plus Minus Code?

Plus Minus Code program is a course that blends:

  • English language skills (speaking, listening, writing)
  • Emotional literacy (self-awareness, empathy, social skills)
  • Reflective activities (journaling, storytelling, games)
It supports children, teens, and adults to become not only better English speakers but also emotionally intelligent communicators.

 
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How It Works at Speak and Code Juku

  • Weekly Plus Minus Code sessions embedded in our English and coding classes
  • Emotional themes like gratitude, bravery, kindness, and calmness
  • Activities using role-play, storytelling, emotion dice, and reflection journals
  • Special tracks for young learners, teens, and elders
Each Speak and Code Juku has trained Plus Minus Code coaches who help learners grow in language and self-understanding.


 
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Why Plus Minus Code Matters

  • Builds confidence in speaking English
  • Helps learners express their emotions clearly
  • Supports stronger relationships at home and in school
  • Promotes teamwork, empathy, and self-reflection
  • Creates a safe, warm learning environment for all

🎉 We Talk • Act • Express — Every Lesson! 

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Role-play Speaking

Kids practice real-life English dialogues.

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Emotion Vocabulary

Students express feelings confidently.

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Brain-based Stories

Lessons designed around SEL & EQ.

Unique, Age-Adaptive Curriculum

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Plus Minus Code is perfect for:

  • Children learning to identify and express emotions
  • Teens developing identity and leadership
  • Elders sharing stories and connecting with others
  • Parents, caregivers, and educators

 

One Language, Many Lifelines

Core Components:
  • Young Learners (4–12):
  • Teens and College Students:
  • Adults and Elderly:
  • Special Features:
  • Emotion Word Banks by age group.
  • EQ Roleplay Scenarios for real-world application.
  • Reflection Sheets in English to track both language and emotional growth.
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    EQ-English Curriculum Overview (Click to Explore)

    • M1 — Cat Emotions & Recognition. In this lesson, students explore emotional expression and self-awareness using engaging images of cats. Each cat photo represents a different emotion or behavior, allowing students to identify, name, and discuss feelings in a fun, visual, and relatable way.
    • M2 — Calm, Focus & Strategy. This lesson helps students explore emotional regulation and strategic thinking through cat and chess imagery. By analyzing calm and contemplative expressions in cats and the thoughtful nature of chess, learners reflect on the value of focus, inner peace, and planning ahead in both games and real-life situations.
    • M3 — Loyalty, Trust & Social Emotion. This lesson explores key emotional traits often associated with dogs—such as loyalty, trust, and affection—to help learners connect human behaviors with symbolic emotional expressions. Through reflection on dog images, students deepen their understanding of human relationships and social-emotional cues.
    • M4 — Emojis & Social Nuance. In this lesson, students explore how emojis act as modern symbols for expressing emotions and social cues in digital communication. By interpreting facial expressions and context behind emojis, learners gain deeper insight into emotional nuance, empathy, and appropriate communication.
    • M5 — Gaming & Self-Regulation. This lesson invites students to interpret and reflect on portraits of teenagers to explore emotions tied to adolescence. By observing posture, gaze, and facial expressions, learners examine themes of identity, self-expression, and emotional complexity—building awareness of their own evolving sense of self.

    • M6 — Cleanliness & Emotional Order. This lesson encourages students to explore the connection between personal cleanliness, emotional clarity, and environmental care. Through imagery and reflective activities, learners understand how physical order and hygiene habits support well-being, self-respect, and responsibility to others and the world.
    • M7 — Human Expressions & Identity. In this lesson, students analyze human facial expressions to better understand emotional depth, identity, and social signals. They explore how subtle expressions convey complex feelings, encouraging empathy, personal reflection, and stronger interpersonal awareness.
    • M8 — Growth & Stability (Trees). This lesson uses imagery and symbolism of trees to guide students in reflecting on personal growth, emotional stability, and resilience. Through observation, storytelling, and expressive activities, learners connect their emotional experiences to the life cycles and strength of trees.
    • M9 — Digital Balance Awareness. In this lesson, students examine how mobile phone use affects their emotional focus, personal connections, and sense of balance. Through image reflection, discussion, and creative expression, learners develop awareness of digital habits and their emotional impact—promoting healthier relationships with technology.
    • M10 — Food, Culture & Gratitude. This lesson uses the theme of food to explore emotions, culture, and social connection. Through food imagery and storytelling, students reflect on how meals are tied to feelings, traditions, and gratitude—encouraging emotional literacy and appreciation of diversity.

    • M11 — Flowers & Growth Reflection. This lesson uses the imagery and symbolism of flowers to help students reflect on emotional growth, sensitivity, and the beauty of diversity. Through creative and reflective activities, learners explore how emotions can bloom, fade, and be nurtured—just like flowers.
    • M12 — Flowers (Deepening Emotional Color). This lesson uses the imagery and symbolism of flowers to help students reflect on emotional growth, sensitivity, and the beauty of diversity. Through creative and reflective activities, learners explore how emotions can bloom, fade, and be nurtured—just like flowers.
    • M13 — Sports & Resilience. This lesson uses sports imagery and activities to highlight important emotional and social skills such as resilience, collaboration, and managing success or failure. Through observation and interactive reflection, students connect the emotional ups and downs of sports to their own experiences.
    • M14 — Drawing & Identity Expression. This lesson invites students to explore their inner world and emotions through freehand drawing. By using art as a tool for self-reflection, learners engage in emotional expression, develop their identity, and gain confidence in sharing feelings without the need for words.
    • M15 — Hairstyles & Cultural Identity. This lesson uses hairstyle imagery to encourage discussions about self-image, personal identity, and cultural diversity. Students explore how hairstyles reflect feelings, traditions, and individuality, helping them build self-confidence and respect for others’ uniqueness.

    • M16 — Elders & Wisdom Portraits. This lesson uses portraits of elderly individuals to explore respect, empathy, and the emotional depth of aging. Students reflect on life experiences, inherited wisdom, and the value of honoring older generations through observation and storytelling.
    • M17 — Work, Purpose & Responsibility. This lesson invites students to explore the emotional value of work—from daily tasks to careers—by observing people in different occupations. Through reflection and role-play, learners understand how effort, purpose, and responsibility connect to self-worth and social contribution.
    • M18 — Fashion & Confidence Expression. This lesson uses fashion imagery to explore how clothing can reflect mood, personality, and cultural identity. Students learn how fashion choices are often emotional choices, helping them develop self-awareness and appreciate the creative expression of others.
    • M19 — Smiles & Social Warmth. This lesson explores the emotional and social power of a smile. Students reflect on how smiles can convey kindness, joy, and connection without words. Through observation and practice, they learn how positive expressions build empathy and emotional warmth in their communities.

    • M20 — Painting & Color Emotion. This lesson encourages students to use painting as a tool for expressing emotions and imagination. By exploring color, texture, and movement, learners develop a deeper awareness of their inner feelings and how to communicate them visually.
    • M21 — Landscapes & Reflection. This lesson uses landscape imagery to help students reflect on inner emotions, personal journeys, and emotional states. By connecting natural scenes to feelings, students explore how environments influence mood and mindfulness.
    • M22 — Decorations & Celebration. This lesson explores the emotional and symbolic role of decorations in personal and cultural contexts. Through observing decorative images and creating their own, students reflect on how we use visual symbols to express feelings, celebrate events, and hold memories.
    • M23 — Gestures & Nonverbal Cues. This lesson focuses on how gestures and posture communicate emotions and intentions without words. By observing and acting out physical expressions, students become more aware of how to interpret others' feelings and express their own respectfully and clearly.

    • M24 — Mountains & Resilience. This lesson uses mountain imagery to help students reflect on emotional resilience and life’s challenges. By connecting the journey of climbing a mountain with emotional growth, students gain insight into patience, perseverance, and the power of perspective.
    • M25 — Sculpture & Inner Shape. This lesson invites students to explore the emotional symbolism and expressive potential of sculpture. By observing forms and creating their own symbolic figures, students reflect on how emotions can be “shaped” through effort, imagination, and change.
    • M26 — Studies & Motivation. This lesson helps students reflect on the emotional experiences connected to studying and academic effort. By exploring images and discussions around learning, they examine feelings such as stress, pride, focus, and determination—building self-awareness and healthy learning habits.

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