Hi, my name is Sho.
I have been teaching Taiwanese for about four years.


【Qualifications】
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Cultural Anthropology, Hokkaido University, 2017
JLPT N1 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test), administered by the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, 2014

【Self-introduction】
I was born and raised in the port city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 
This year, my life in Japan has finally entered its ninth year (!).
During my first year in Japan, I learned Japanese from scratch at a Japanese language school in Sapporo.
After that, I entered a graduate school to study Japanese cultural anthropology, and have been involved in indigenous studies.
Due to my father's graduate school study and work, I lived in the U.S. until I was 3 years old, and in Taipei from 3 to 9 years old.
During my undergraduate years, I got interested in cultural anthropology for the first time at the national university in Hualien, located on the Pacific Ocean side about 150 kilometers south of Taipei, and enjoyed a fun and fulfilling university life.
At the end of the summer of 2012, I successfully completed my strict military service at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a popular tourist spot in Taipei, and came to Japan as an international student in 2013. Currently, I live in Kansai and I am working on my doctoral thesis as a researcher at the university.

【Teaching Experience】
I have a personality that likes to talk and share knowledge with others. In the future, I would like to return to Taiwan to become a university teacher.
In addition to concentrating on my own research, I have been actively improving my skills to become an teacher through my educational experiences as a part-time special lecturer for cultural anthropology lectures, guest speaker, and teaching assistant at the university. Through these experiences, I have also developed the ability to stand between university faculty and students, always considering the other party's position and facilitating communication between the two.
From 2015 to 2018, I worked as a Taiwanese Mandarin (Chinese in Taiwan) teacher at a language school in Sapporo, teaching Taiwanese Mandarin to Japanese students. Through teaching my mother tongue in Japanese, I have been reminded of the need to try to understand diverse values and backgrounds with respect to cultural and customary differences, and to explain things more clearly to students. 
I have taught both one-on-one and group lessons in the past. I have helped a total of 23 students (16 girls and 7 boys) from beginners to advanced learning Taiwanese.

【Lesson style】
Both beginners and mid- to high-level students are welcome.
I'll teach you Taiwanese with patience and a big smile, making sure to meet your needs and level, even if you're completely new to the language!
I have studied Japanese as a foreign language from scratch, and even now I am in a position where I still have to work hard, but I would like to create a space where we can enjoy the Taiwanese language without forgetting the feeling of having just learned Japanese.
Following up with you to help you acquire the language skills of Taiwanese plus the communication skills to communicate with Taiwanese people is a feature of my lessons.
Also, I have always been a liberal arts student since high school. I often study history, society, culture, and geography with great interest. I will not only introduce you to the Taiwanese language, but also to various aspects of Taiwanese culture, such as Taiwanese food, traditional culture, tourist information, and historical perspectives. You can learn not only Taiwanese but also Taiwanese culture from many different angles, so you can enjoy improving your skills.

【Hobbies】
I was a member of the swimming club from elementary school to university. I participated in the national championships twice and successfully lost (laughs).
I also like basketball, soccer, volleyball, and other ball games that emphasize teamwork. When I was an undergraduate, I was the captain of the volleyball club.
After coming to Japan, I started playing winter sports, which are not available in Taiwan.
In particular, I am addicted to short skiing, which is fast and easy.
I also like music, so I play the flute, ukulele, and guitar as hobbies

【Message to everyone】
If you are new to Taiwanese, if you want to improve your skills, or if you want to learn more about Taiwan, why don't you come and have fun studying with me?
I would like to support you in making your study of Taiwanese language as enjoyable as possible.
I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Thank you.

【 Cafetalk Translation / September 2021 】
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