Let’s study Japanese together in a fun and relaxed way, like talking with a friend! Live in Scotland, UK 🇬🇧, originally from Aichi, Japan 🇯🇵 🥷🏻
🤍Self-introduction
📍 Currently ꕤ Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 🇬🇧
✈️ Hometown ꕤ Nagoya, Aichi, Japan 🇯🇵
🌸 Native language ꕤJapanese
🗣️ ꕤStandard Japanese ꕤEnglish ꕤTaiwanese Mandarin
👩🏻🎓 Bachelor of Arts in English
🌐 Study Abroad ꕤAustralia ꕤEngland
🌐 Work Abroad ꕤNew Zealand ꕤScotland
🧳 World Traveller
ꕤMaking new friends ꕤExperiencing different cultures
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🤍Introduction
Please watch my YouTube video for my self-introduction and teaching methods. The instructions are in Japanese with English and Taiwanese Mandarin subtitles.
ꕤSelf-introduction
https://youtu.be/jQ41iBMXIWc
ꕤTeaching methods
https://youtu.be/aBcuiiIDqRw
🔸What do I teach? What are my lessons like?
The lessons mainly focus on improving speaking and listening skills, and are provided to a wide range of students, from children to adults, and from beginners to advanced learners. I aim to give students as many opportunities as possible to practise speaking, while also using a lot of Japanese to help strengthen their listening skills.
Example lesson contents :
- The Japanese syllabary (Hiragana/Katakana)
- Greetings
- Grammar
- Everyday conversation
- Useful phrases and vocabulary for travel
- Honorific language (Keigo)
- Exam preparation
- Interview preparation
- Business Japanese
Students learn not only the language but also how Japanese people think, how to give appropriate responses (aizuchi), and cultural and social backgrounds, using music and a variety of topics.
For example, to acquire vocabulary, pronunciation, and natural expressions, students improve their Japanese skills daily through activities such as dictation, role-play, composition, and writing diaries.
Lessons are customised to help students achieve their goals, taking into account their preferred learning methods. If you know of any other optimal ways to learn Japanese, please feel free to share them with me.
When teaching, I value communication and active participation. Making mistakes and asking questions when you don’t understand are wonderful things. It’s fine to go at your own pace, so I hope you will continue to learn new things day by day at a comfortable speed.
🪽So why don’t you learn Japanese together in a fun and relaxed way, like talking with a friend, and tailor the lessons to your goals?
I will immerse you into lessons that deepen your understanding of the Japanese language, culture and Japanese people. For example, I will teach about pronunciation, intonation, nuances and ambiguous expressions used by native speakers.
I have experience learning foreign languages like yourselves and living outside Japan, so I understand the joys and challenges of language learning and cross-cultural understanding.
🤍Teaching Methods
💎Outline
1. Customised lessons are provided
2. Flexibly individual language levels and desired learning methods are accommodated
3. Lessons are mainly focused on speaking and listening to Japanese
4. Lessons are conducted mostly in Japanese
*Communication with each other in English or simple Chinese is available
5. Some books such as Minna no Nihongo are prepared if you would like to use teaching materials
6. If you require feedback after your lesson, please ask me in advance
7. Simple assignments such as writing in your journal are prepared if required
8. Enjoyable lessons that allow students to balance both input and output are created, helping you stay motivated
💎Lesson content by levels
ꕤBeginners
Let's learn the basics of Japanese together, including the 50 sounds (gojuuon), hiragana, katakana, simple kanji, and numbers. We aim to get you to a level where you can greet people, introduce yourself, and engage in simple daily conversations, as well as understand and use basic vocabulary and phrases.
ꕤIntermediate and advanced learners
*Lessons are conducted entirely in Japanese
Practicing fluent conversations using complex grammar and rich expressions, Discussing news articles on topics of interest or social issues, Checking precise pronunciation and intonation
💭Focus on meaningful lessons that align with the students' goals
💭Enjoy learning Japanese through games, role-playing and shadowing
🔹Tell me what motivates you to learn Japanese, what interests you in Japan, and what you would like to experience and achieve through your online lessons.
🔹From my own experience, I believe in the saying "practice makes perfect."
🔹Let me assist you in achieving your goals.
🤍You are welcome to join my 25-minute trial class
ꕤCollaboratively develop a lesson plan
ꕤAssessment of your current skill level
ꕤMini-lesson focused on problem-solving
ꕤSuggestions for efficient learning methods
🤍Lesson rules
ꕤ If you wish to keep a record of the material covered during your lesson, please take notes yourself or use your preferred document editing software.
ꕤ Before the commencement of your lesson, please ensure that your internet connection and devices are in proper working order.
ꕤIf you wish to cancel your booked lesson, please complete the cancellation process at least 24 hours before the lesson begins.
ꕤ If you require to cancel your booked lesson within 24 hours of the lesson, please make sure to notify me through AT Chat.