I love motivating learners, even those who feel a bit shy, to speak more confidently. I am here to help you express yourself naturally and enjoy the process. I can guide you in Japanese too, if that makes things easier at first. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■Communication Beginner：I conduct lessons using a textbook and proceed while explaining in English. (In general, Japanese is classified as Category IV by FSI, which means it’s one of the hardest languages for English speakers to learn, requiring about 2,200 hours of study—around three times more than Spanish or French.) Intermediate：I use a textbook and provide explanations in both English and Japanese. I will have you gradually tackle more challenging tasks. Advanced： I primarily conduct lessons in Japanese, providing additional explanations in English for parts that are unclear. I create flexible curriculums tailored to various requests. ■Background I worked for four and a half years as a manager at a startup company, where I handled e-commerce operations. I also gained experience in accommodation management, English interpretation and translation, and photography and videography for website use. Other than that, I served as a GM in the hotel operations department for 2 years. Lately, I have been teaching here and work as an operator for an international travel agency at the same time. ■Interests I have various interests in Travel (Europe x3, Asia x13), movies, anime, economics, language learning, history, and cultural exchange. ■Certification - Upper-Intermediate (C1) - TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - TEFL certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) - English Proficiency Pre 1 - TOEIC~850 ■Message I can help you with learning this language because I have experienced the challenges of learning English as a Japanese speaker. Let’s set long-term goals that are continuous and achievable to build up your knowledge. ■ What I can specially offer ・I can assist with learning support for the JLPT test (N1 to N5). I will provide the textbooks, so there’s no need to purchase them initially. ・Assistance with writing PR documents for Working Holiday applications. ・I can offer smooth support and advice for those coming to Japan for a Working Holiday or study abroad. ・Support for exam preparation and document checking when applying to universities or graduate schools. ■Method ・Reading - textbook / PDF file / NEWS discussion / reviewing assignment ・Writing - reviewing assignment / Conversation expressions ・Listening - conversation/pronunciation ・Speaking - conversation/pronunciation (The lesson is flexible and depends on what you want to do in the class. Do not hesitate to tell me.) ■In the Trial Lesson ・Ice-breaking and a simple language level check. ・Coaching and reviewing learning content. ・Setting an approximate curriculum. ・Hand out textbooks. ・Target settings *If some time is still left, we shall begin the workbook right away!