ABOUT ME:
Hello everyone! My name is
Briana (ブリヤナ). I'm from America, but I currently live in Japan.
I'm a graduate of Princeton University, and have a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies. I also studied abroad for one year at Doshisha University (同志社大学) in Kyoto. In total I've lived in Japan for over seven years, so I know the difficulties of
communicating across cultures! But, I love the challenge. :)
I also absolutely love learning languages! I've studied Japanese, Korean, French, American Sign Language, and Japanese Sign Language--so I understand well the struggles of learning a new language!
MY EXPERIENCE:I taught one-on-one conversational and business English at a major
eikaiwa company in Japan for
over six years. Before that, I tutored students in English and Japanese at my university. I know what areas of English are most difficult for Japanese speakers, so I can guide you through them.
MY LESSONS:In learning any language, the most important thing to remember is, it's okay to make mistakes--
just keep communicating! ^^ So, I hope you will see our lessons as a place where it's safe to make many,
many mistakes. Honestly, making mistakes is the best way to learn! I can also offer
Japanese support if needed.
In our lessons, I can help expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, increase your speaking speed, prepare for specific situations (such as ordering food at a restaurant), and more. Whether you want to live abroad or simply understand an English news article, I want to help
you build
confidence in your English abilities.
Let's work hard together!
LESSON DETAILS:
You can take any lesson I offer right away, but I recommend starting with an
introductory lesson or a
trial lesson.
Please note I am not currently accepting new students. We can talk about your
goals and experience. This will help me get to know your English level and think about how best to teach you.
- All levels are welcome!
- All lessons are customizable!
- During each lesson I will write notes for you in the Skype chatbox so you can go back and study later! I will also include the notes in your Lesson Feedback.
- My lessons are not intended for students younger than junior high school age.
I hope to meet you soon! よろしくお願いします!
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