1969 ALC Press Inc. headquarters established at 4-10-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. 　 Produced English-language magazines for the Sanno Hotel, Hotel New Otani, and others. 1970 Launched the production of English study aids on cassette tape. 1971 　 Began publishing the monthly English learning magazine English Journal (EJ). 1972 First capital increase, to a total of two million yen. 1973 　 Company headquarters moved to Shibuya, Tokyo. 1976 　 Second capital increase, to a total of five million yen. 1978 　 Began publishing the Study Abroad Guide as a supplement of English Journal. 1979 　 Editorial division moved to Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. 1980 　 Third capital increase, to a total of 15 million yen. 1981 　 Began publishing the semiannual magazine FEN Guide. 　 Established EJ Cross Culture Club to commemorate the 10th anniversary of English Journal. 1982 　 Launched 1,000-Hour Hearing Marathon, an English listening comprehension correspondence course. 　 Editorial and advertising divisions moved to Aoyama, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. 1983 　 Changed the name of EJ Cross Culture Club to ALC CAT (Cross and Talk) Club. 　 Launched CAT magazine. 1986 Feb. Completed construction of and moved to present headquarters at 2-54-12 Eifuku, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Apr. Launched the monthly Japanese learning magazine Nihongo Journal. 　 Fourth capital increase, to a total of 30 million yen. 1987 Apr. Started the NAFL Institute Japanese Language Teacher Correspondence Course. Dec. Began publication of Gekkan Nihongo ("Monthly Japanese") magazine. 1988 May Established the ALC Study Abroad Advisory Center. Jul. Launched the monthly magazine Seven Seas. 　 Completed construction of the ALC Kiyosato recreational facility. Sep. Launched the monthly magazine Active English. 1989 Feb. Established the NAFL Japanese Language Association, a membership organization for those taking the NAFL Institute Japanese Teacher Correspondence Course.