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Japanese For Beginners - Let's Get Started! 初めての日本語!

Konnichiwa! Do you enjoy Japanese? Have you ever wanted to start on your own path to learning this beautiful and complex language?
こんにちは!日本語が楽しみですか?自分の美しい日本語勉強の旅をやりたいですか?

Begin your journey here!
ここから始めましょう!

Available online Mon. Weds. and Fri. evenings, or on select days in person in the Hampshire area. Suitable for teenagers, young adults, and adults too! DBS certified, 7 years of teaching experience, 2.5 years spent living in Japan.

Extra information

First lesson will consist of a short conversation (in English) about your learning goals, known gaps in knowledge, and general requirements for learning (such as help with reading for dyslexia). It will also include a short (approx 10 min) test so I can see where you need help the most.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Japanese for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Japanese

About Me

A friendly and understanding face ready to help you achieve your language goals!

Whether it be improving your English writing, or learning Japanese, I'd like to be there to help you reach for the stars! Drop me a message and let's talk. I'd love to get to know you.

Education

English and Creative Writing BA Hons [Cardiff Metropolitan University]
Japanese Studies BA Hons [London University Birkbeck College - In Progress]
Teaching English as a Foreign Language [University of Southampton]

Experience / Qualifications

TEFL Qualified
10 years working in schools
EFL Teaching Experience
5 years editing
2.5 years living and working in Japan (Tokyo)
English is one of the most complex languages in the world - something which is both its greatest strength and an enormous hurdle when it comes to writing clearly and consicely. Whether English is your first language, your second or more, if you are endevouring to write in an academic fashion, allow me to help you. From understanding essay questions, to structuring arguments, to learning how to find and use sources, to checking citations, to proofreading; I endeavour to help you every step of the way through the essay writing process. Even if you only need assistance on one of these steps, I'm happy to help. One session or many, let's talk about what you need to succeed, and push your standards for success higher and higher! Available to teach at KS2, KS3, GCSE, A-Level, IB, and Undergraduate levels of English writing. DBS checked and certified, EFL teacher trained.
Do you want to improve your English? Would you like to order food in a restaurant, or make new friends, or get better grades in school? English is the key that unlocks the world! I will be your teacher for the new adventure you start when you begin to learn English. If you have some experience already, let's boost that learning to greater heights! Want to close up some holes in your knowledge? Let's talk about it together and find out what you need to know to advance. Also available for Academic English Tutoring (see profile for details)

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