GET Universal Co. Ltd. is part of the Peace Boat Group, and coordinates the GET Programme
on Peace Boat’s global voyages. It was established on the belief that extending communication
beyond borders will help to create peace.
GET sees language as a communication tool, not as an academic subject or a collection of
grammatical formulae and vocabulary, and aims to empower learners with the tools to
communicate in international and cross-cultural situations. Spoken language is only one of
many communication tools, and GET encourages its teachers to include forms of non-verbal
communication in their lessons, as well as content designed to expand cultural understanding.
GET believes people have a responsibility to play an active role in global society. Increasing
awareness and understanding of cultures and religions, political and economic issues, human
rights, and the environment is critical to the development of a more peaceful and sustainable
world. GET sees the provision of communicative language study programmes as a key mecha