Hello! My name is Candice (or Nina) and I am a Japanese/English bilingual (and multicultural) tutor in English and Japanese. Both Japanese and English are my native languages, so I can adapt my lessons based on how confident you are in speaking Japanese.
【Brief personal history】
I grew up in Tokyo, and I also lived in Greater Vancouver for 15 years. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia, and worked in academia and nonprofit organizations.
I received my Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) designation from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches in May 2023. In January 2024, I received my Certified Empowerment and Motivational Professional (CEMP) designation.
I enjoyed drawing pictures since I was little, and I continue to draw illustrations (like the lesson thumbnails).
【Teaching Style】
Since I have a background in coaching, I support students in achieving the goals they have set for themselves. Therefore, most of my lessons involve talking about a given subject rather than following a textbook. Sometimes I provide the topic, and sometimes the student provides the topic.
My students work in a variety of fields such as education, medicine, and art, so I strive to cater my lessons to match each student's context.
I studied linguistics while in university, and found the International phonetic alphabet extremely useful, so I use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) chart in my pronunciation lessons.
If you are considering moving to/living in Japan, feel free to check out the "Moving to Japan Q&A" lesson. I moved back to Japan in the fall of 2023, so my knowledge is (fairly) recent.
I look forward to speaking with you! :D
강사 인터뷰
Q. Candice Nina강사님, 안녕하세요? 인터뷰에 참여해 주셔서 감사합니다. 먼저 카페토크 수강생에게 자기소개 부탁드립니다. A. 여러분, 안녕하세요? 저는 영어와 일본어를 가르치고 있는 Candice(또는 Niina)입니다. 일본에서 태어났지만 15년 동안 캐나다에서 살았어요. 저는 브리티시콜럼비아 대학에서 인지과학을 전공했고 졸업 후 대학 내 ...
Have you ever thought you'd like to talk to someone about what it's like moving to (and living in) Japan? I moved back to Japan in the fall of 2023, so my knowledge is (fairly) recent.
When you want to learn something, do you want to set goals? Or enjoy a free talk? Or design your career? Energetic Nina-sensei will answer all of those questions. Please enjoy the lesson through interactive conversation with her. After class, she can guide you to the right answer in the feedback fo...
When you want to learn something, do you want to set goals? Or enjoy a free talk? Or design your career? Energetic Nina-sensei will answer all of those questions. Please enjoy the lesson through interactive conversation with her. After class, she can guide you to the right answer in the feedback for sure. Thanks Nina-sensei! Tutor, Nana.
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