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I am Yoshiko, an English tutor and learning consultant.
Based on my experience of learning English in Japan and over 20 years of teaching experience, I can help you learn English.
It is important to take as much time as needed to learn English well in order to improve. However, it is not enough just to do it in quantity.
The quality of your study is also very important.
Even if you spend the same amount of time studying, the results you get will vary depending on the type of study you do.
Unfortunately, there is no magic learning method that says "just do XXX and you will improve". However, there is a more effective way to learn. By changing how you study, what you pay attention to, and how you take lessons, you can change your results.
I myself have studied English in Japan my whole life. I have achieved EIKEN Level 1, TOEIC score of 980, and have acquired enough conversational ability to be told by native English speakers, "Your English is amazing". I have been teaching English to a variety of students for more than 20 years. I hope that what I have learned and realized in the process will be useful for your English learning.
If you want to learn English in Japan, want to know how to learn it effectively, are having trouble growing, or want to improve your English skills by one more grade, please try my lessons.
【What you can do in the lesson】
●Beginner to intermediate level
「Spoken English Grammar」 This course is designed to firmly establish the fundamentals of grammar so that students can use on their output. Grammar is an important component of the foundation of English proficiency. Deepening your understanding of grammar will help you improve all four skills of English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). In order to move from "understanding" to "being able to use", I also provide output training.
「TOEIC Oral Reading & Shadowing」
Students will improve their English skills through oral reading training.
While learning vocabulary and expressions that can be used in conversation, students will strengthen both their listening and speaking skills through repeated oral reading training.
Once you know how to train, it will help you in your everyday learning!
●Intermediate level and above
「English Lesson Using Video」
「Oral Reading with Video + Speaking Lesson」
Once you are able to communicate in English to a certain degree, you will need to consciously expand your range of expression and get out of your comfort zone in order to further improve your English.
This course aims to improve both listening and speaking skills through reading aloud and shadowing training using live English materials, while acquiring the ability to express yourself in a way that leads to output.
【Self-introduction】When I was a student, I started studying English because I wanted to understand the lyrics of my favorite Western music and because I was awakened to the fun of learning English. Because of that I entered the English Department of a junior college. After two years of study surrounded by classmates who were returnees or had studied abroad, I was able to communicate in English by the time I graduated. During my time as a student, I obtained the English Proficiency Test Level 1 and a TOEIC score of 800. I also studied basic phonetics at university and experienced pronunciation correction at this time. Since then, I have received comments from various people, both Japanese and non-Japanese, that my pronunciation is beautiful.
After graduating from junior college, I transferred to a public university in Japan and studied English language and literature.
I also obtained a first-class teaching certificate for high school.
After graduating from university, I began working as an
English conversation school tutor.
Taught beginner to upper-intermediate English conversation, business conversation, Eiken preparation, TOEIC preparation, and more.
After working in school for over 10 years, I began teaching at corporate training programs and university courses, and became a freelance English instructor.
In corporate and university lessons, I mainly teach grammar, reading comprehension, and TOEIC preparation.
I have received many comments from students that my pronunciation is beautiful and my explanations are easy to understand.
In addition to teaching, I attended a
major translation schoolto further improve my skills.
I received particularly high praise for my Japanese-English translation work from a native English-speaking instructor, who commented on the accuracy of my grammar, naturalness of expression, and readability of my English, saying, "You have an elegant writing style.
After graduation, I began working as a translator.
My study and work experience in translation has not only further enhanced my English language skills, but has also broadened my scope as a teacher.
【Career】・Over 10 years of teaching at an English conversation school.
From daily conversation to business conversation, preparation for certification exams, etc.
・Experienced in corporate training and university courses.
TOEIC preparation, English grammar, English reading comprehension, oral reading training, etc.
・I also teach English conversation, oral reading, pronunciation, and Eiken test preparation in private online and in-person lessons.
・Graduate of a major translation school and experience in practical translation.
I have translated many government documents, websites of commercial and educational institutions, and corporate press releases, mainly from Japanese to English.
【Qualifications】English Proficiency Test Level 1
TOEIC score 980
【Message】Language is a tool for communication.
I do not think it is necessary for us Japanese to aim for perfect, error-free English or native-like English.
For Japanese learners, the goal should not be "perfect English" but "communicative English".
Using it you can communicate in English, read books in English, express your opinions in English, and so on.
There are many things you can do in English.
English opens up a new world and new possibilities.
Learning English is not the goal in itself, but to achieve what you want to achieve.
Please keep in mind your goal "I want to be able to do ___!" as you work toward learning English.
I hope that I can help make your English learning experience as enjoyable and fruitful as possible.
【Notes on the lesson】・Lessons are available without a video camera. In that case, please let me know in advance so that I can turn off the camera.
・Please refrain from recording or videotaping the lesson.
・I update my schedule regularly, but there may be times when I am unable to accept a lesson even if it is available on the calendar.
In such cases, I will do my best to accommodate you by suggesting another date and time, even if the time slot is not shown on the calendar.
Please consult with me when you request a lesson.
・If you are taking a lesson for the first time, please let me know in advance about your learning objectives and the skills you would like to improve.
【 Cafetalk Translation / April 2022 】
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