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Nao705 Tutor Profile

Hi everyone! I'm Nao♪ 

I'm a native Japanese speaker, born and raised in Japan, and I also speak English fluently. I achieved a full score of 990 points on the TOEIC exam! 
Teaching is my greatest passion, and I have dedicated over 20 years to the field of language education. I’m excited to share my knowledge and help you all on your language learning journey!

 

The secret to improving language skills is to relax, have fun, and keep going! Those"a-ha!" moments along the way give you an extra boost, and I'd be thrilled to help you achieve your goals while providing you with those exciting breakthroughs during our lessons.

 

I offer a variety of lessons, including  English pronunciation (American English), English grammar and TOEIC coaching! If the available lesson hours shown here don't work for you, just let me know♪

 

 

☆ My favorite things ☆

 

I absolutely love traveling! I've had the opportunity to visit more than 15 countries! I've lived in the US for a total of about 3 years, spent a year in the UK, and even had a summer adventure in Russia.

 

Art and design are also my passion. I used to work in the interior design field, and I still have a deep appreciation for all things art and design-related.

 

Cycling is another activity I enjoy. Last year, I embarked on a bike trip around Lake Biwa (the biggest lake in Japan!) and conquered the hill-climb up Mt. Fuji. Just a few days ago, I completed a 126-kilometer ride around Lake Kasumiga-ura. Cycling is so much fun, even though riding uphill can be quite challenging!

 

...Language acquisition is essentially the understanding and learning of three closely related elements: ① pronunciation (phonetics and rhythm < listening and speaking>), ② grammar (underlying thought/view of the grammar <listening, reading, speaking, writing>), and ③ vocabulary (core meanings, emotions and sensations attached to the vocabulary <listening, reading, speaking, writing>). To master a language, one must comprehend and learn these three elements and be able to use them effectively.

 

 

...Language is acquired unconsciously rather than consciously by comprehensively reading and listening to (input)  natural ① pronunciation, ② grammar, and ③ vocabulary. It becomes a realization of "Oh, this is how it's expressed in such situations," rather than a conscious effort.

 

 

To effectively learn English, Japanese learners should first understand the differences between Japanese and English in terms of ① pronunciation and ② grammar. By grasping those differences, they can prepare themselves for efficient input. Once prepared, they simply need to absorb the language through massive exposure to natural usage. 

Language acquisition occurs when the actual images and sensations of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary of the target language are fully understood, and without the intervension of their mother tongue, learners will unconsciously accept the natural input knowing instinctively how they can naturally express themselves in different situations.

 

 

...However, there is a challenge. Through years of language learning and teaching, I have noticed that adults often struggle at the stage of grasping this understanding. Unlike children who naturally achieve understanding of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, adults tend to interpret them within the framework of their established native language system. As a result, the understanding of the language itself becomes insufficient, making the subsequent process of 'input' inefficient.

 

For example, in the case of grammar, if you understand it, you can instinctively feel that "this sounds correct!" However, if you lack understanding, you may struggle and try to fit the pieces like solving a puzzle, relying on rote memorization and comparing it to your native language system.

 

Achieving mastery of a language requires more than just immersion or extensive usage. While these factors contribute to language learning, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of understanding the language itself. Deep comprehension of the target language's thought patterns, underlying grammar systems, and sound structures is essential for successful mastery.

 

And that is exactly why learning becomes relatively but not completely easier when there are linguistic similarities between your native language and the target language. For instance, Japanese natives often find it more accessible to learn Korean due to shared linguistic characteristics. Similarly, English natives may have an advantage in learning French or Spanish, while French natives may also find it relatively easier to learn Spanish or English.

 

Regardless of how much immersion or extensive usage one has, without a solid understanding of the language's thought patterns and the foundation of its grammar and sounds, the path to mastery can be exceptionally challenging. It is not enough to simply engage with the language; one must also grasp the underlying principles that shape it. Without this understanding, progress towards mastery may be prolonged and frustrating.

 

To summarize, while immersion and extensive usage play a role in language learning, it is crucial to prioritize the understanding of the underlying thought patterns, grammar systems, and sound structures of the language. This is especially true for those who already have wrongly established views on the grammar or sound of the target language based on their mother tongue. As we all know, transforming a deeply ingrained habit is much more challenging than developing a new one from scratch. Thus, for adult learners, this deliberate ‘understanding’ of the target language forms the foundation for learning and is the key to successful language mastery. 

 

To learn efficiently as an adult, it is necessary to consciously work on this deliberate "understanding" .

 

That's why here on Cafetalk, I have prepared some special lessons based on my teaching experience to assist those who feel something is missing or are struggling in their English learning journey, from beginners to advanced learners and professionals. These lessons aim to help learners gain a sensory understanding of pronunciation and grammar, which have been proven to be highly effective. 

The Pronunciation lesson focuses on correcting pronunciation habits by thoroughly learning the differences between English (American English) and Japanese pronunciation. 

The Grammar lesson provides a native-like sense of English grammar by teaching from a slightly different (unique?) perspective, focusing on the differences in thought processes between Japanese and English.

In addition to these, I offer various other enjoyable lessons, such as TOEIC coaching, news reading focusing on pronunciation and rhythm, and more. These lessons can be taken as one-time sessions or on a bi-weekly or monthly basis (1 to 10 lessons per month), depending on your goals, schedule, and budget.




Teaching Experience and Qualifications:

⚫︎ TOEIC score of 990 (achieved multiple times)

Teaching Experience (excluding Cafetalk):

⚫︎ Everyday English conversation (from beginner to advanced discussions)

⚫︎ Business English conversation

⚫︎ TOEIC classes (for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels)

⚫︎ Corporate group English training, individual English training for corporations (including business English, pronunciation, TOEIC, etc.)

⚫︎ Short-term TOEIC training for universities

⚫︎ English grammar course at a translation school

⚫︎ Personalized Japanese language learning support

Teaching Experience (Cafetalk♪):

 Since autumn 2020




Requests and Cancellations -

  • When requesting a lesson from Nao705 for the first time (①) or when requesting a different lesson than the ones you have taken before (②), please include a brief message such as "I am interested in learning ~" for both cases ① and ②. In case ①, it would be helpful to provide a simple self-introduction. A concise and straightforward introduction will suffice. Please note that if your request falls under case ① or ② and you omit a message, it may not be possible to accept the request. However, for ongoing lessons, you are welcome to make a reservation without a message, with just a single click ;)
  • There may be available time slots outside of the designated "available lesson hours," especially for one-time lessons. Please feel free to directly consult with me or send a message♪
  • You can make reservations up to two months in advance to accommodate your schedule. However, please try to avoid making changes or cancellations m(_ _)m. In extreme cases of excessive cancellations or changes, I may have to decline further lessons for that particular student.
  • Please try to avoid making changes or cancellations within 10 days before the lesson m(_ _)m. If it is unavoidable, please make the change as soon as possible instead of waiting until the last minute.
  • Cancellations within 24 hours will result in full point deduction without exception. (Changes within 24 hours are generally not allowed.)

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  • If you suddenly have some free time or if the schedule was fully booked when you last checked, please check the schedule once again!
  • If there are available time slots due cancellations or other reasons, I will accept requests until 2 hours before the lesson♪
  • If no cancellations or sudden openings occur, requests are accepted until 12 hours before the lesson.


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To Japanese learners!

(!!Please note that all Japanese lessons, except for online standby lessons, are currently unavailable. I apologize for the inconvenience!)

 

Once again, let me introduce myself! I'm Nao, a native Japanese speaker, born and raised in Japan. As you may already know, I teach Japanese and English here at Cafetalk. 

 

Teaching English is my favorite job in the world, and while I have little experience as a Japanese teacher (for now), I still want to be of help to you if it's possible (and I'll do my best!). Being a language learner myself, I understand the struggles you may encounter along the way, and I'm eager to use my skills and knowledge as a native speaker to assist those in need.

 

What can a language enthusiast like me, who also happens to be a native Japanese speaker, do? The first thing that came to mind was providing a free conversation lesson called "日本語SMALL TALK," where you can practice speaking in the most natural way possible. Choosing the appropriate level of politeness/formality is crucial in Japanese speech and communication, and so I offer three levels to choose from: honorary, polite, and casual. During the lesson, I'll stick to one level while engaging in a natural conversation with you, allowing you to relax and enjoy chatting in Japanese♪ (Please note that this lesson, along with all other Japanese lessons, is currently unavailable. Apologies for the inconvenience!)

 

Additionally, I'll be offering a "reading in Japanese" lesson. Are you currently reading any books in Japanese or interested in starting? I can help you with that! As a language enthusiast, I firmly believe that reading is vital for language learning. I'm still in the planning phase for this lesson, so please be patient and stay tuned for more information!

Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to embarking on this language-learning journey together with you!"

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  • Less than 24hours before lesson start time.→ 100% of price charged.
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    Short ver. 用「pack lesson +☆points」

    パックでご購入いただいた発音矯正や文法のShort ver. のクーポンを使ってのリクエストの際、都度合わせてこちらをリクエスト頂くことで、5時半以降の夜の時間帯および土日祝日受講のレッスンのご予約が可能となります(^_-)-☆
    English    
    0min   500P
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    Long ver. 用「pack lesson +☆points」

    パックでご購入いただいた発音矯正や文法のLong ver. のクーポンを使ってのリクエストの際、都度合わせてこちらをリクエスト頂くことで、午後5時半以降の夜の時間帯及び土日祝日受講のレッスンのご予約が可能となります(^_-)-☆
    English    
    0min   300P
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    レッスン選択に迷ったら♪受講相談(英会話・発音・TOEIC・文法)ーTOEIC990点♪日本で学んだBilingual講師♪

    初めて私のレッスンを受講する方にレッスンをご提案♪ 講師と会って雰囲気をみて受講を考えたい、本格的な受講前にちょっとだけ話がしたい、という方もお気軽にどうぞ^_−☆ ※こちらのレッスンは必須ではありません。レッスン自体の内容は、各単発レッスンを直接リクエスト・ご受講いただいた方が分かりやすいかと思います。 ※カフェトークでは限られた種類のレッスンを提供させていただいております。ご希望に添えず、レッスンをご提案出来ない場合もあります。予めご了承下さいm(_ _)m
    English    
    20min   2,300P
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    お久しぶりの方のための学習カウンセリング(過去に一度でもNao705のレッスンを受けたことのある方限定です)

    以前に一度でもNao705のレッスンを受講したことのある方限定です♪リクエストの際は必ずメッセージをお願いします!レッスンを重ね着実にネイティブ英語に近づいている方がいる一方、お仕事、お引越、生活環境の変化、体調、なんとなく…様々な理由で、学習が中断してしまった方もいらっしゃるかと思います。英語が完全に自分の言葉になるまでの道程はいずれにしても長期戦。時には少しお休みしても、その度にもう一度始めれば、結局は一歩ずつ前進して最後には必ずゴールに辿り着けます♪ 何度でも挑戦してください。お待ちしています!☆気
    English    
    20min   2,000P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪「英会話の学び方コーチング」(学習カウンセリング)(全レベル対象)

    英会話を本気で上達させたい方。英会話指導歴約20年の講師が、その経験をフルに使ってバックアップします! …長年英会話を学んでいるのに上達の実感がない!この先上達していけるか不安…そんな悩みがあったらぜひ相談に来てください。一緒に考えましょう!英語学習に関することでしたらどんなことでもご相談ください♪ 1回だけ受講したい方も、その時々で何度も受講して道しるべにしたい方も、お気軽にどうぞ♪ ※なお、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きがみつけられない場合のみ15分単位のスケジュールもご利用下さい。
    English    
    45min   4,200P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪♪「英語の発音矯正 (アメリカ英語) Long ver. 」 対象:初級〜上級

    大人気の英語の発音矯正の通常版(=Long ver. )です♫ あなたの発音が変わります!発音指導20年。ネイティブっぽい!ではなく、本気でネイティブと同じ発音方法が身につくように徹底的にトレーニング!! 発音は大人になっても矯正できます! きれいな発音でリスニング力もネイティブに!しっかり身につけてしまえば、ぐんぐん英語を吸収できるようになります! 初回は、こちらの単発Long ver. レッスンからどうぞ♪ 簡単なレベル確認、英語と日本語の発音の違いの解説、発声練習&時間があればリズム練習も♪
    English    
    45min   3,900P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪♪「英語の発音矯正 (アメリカ英語) Long ver. 」 x 平日受講限定5レッスンパック

    こちらは、英語の発音矯正(アメリカ英語)Long ver. の5レッスンパックです!平日受講のレッスン(日本時間月〜金午後5時半まで)限定です。土日祝日や夜の時間帯の受講には単発レッスンをご利用ください。パックレッスンは有効期限等にご注意いただき、計画的にご利用ください。初回は単発レッスンをお勧めします(^_−)−☆
    English    
    45min X 5   18,000P
    Pack of 5 3,600P per lesson
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪「英語の発音矯正 (アメリカ英語) Short ver.」 対象:初級〜上級

    あなたの発音が変わります!発音指導20年。ネイティブっぽい!ではなく、本気でネイティブと同じ発音の仕方が身につくように徹底的にトレーニングをして矯正します!! 発音は大人になっても矯正できます! きれいな発音でリスニング力もネイティブに! ※こちらは20分ショート版です(レビューなしの場合25分)※初回発音レッスンは、こちらではなくLong ver. をご利用下さい♪ ※なお、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きがみつけられない場合のみ15分単位のスケジュール表示もご利用下さい。
    English    
    20min   2,500P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪「英語の発音矯正 (アメリカ英語) Short ver.」 ×平日限定5レッスンパック

    こちらは、英語の発音矯正(アメリカ英語)20分(レビューなしの場合25分)ショート版の5レッスンパックです!平日受講のレッスン(日本時間月〜金午後5時半まで)限定です。土日祝日及び5時半以降の受講には単発レッスンをご利用ください。パックレッスンは有効期限等にご注意いただき、計画的にご利用ください。初回はLong ver. レッスンをご受講下さいね(^_−)−☆  ※なお、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きがみつけられない場合のみ15分単位のスケジュールもご利用下さい。
    English    
    20min X 5   10,000P
    Pack of 5 2,000P per lesson
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪ Grammar in Use 「ネイティブ感覚の英文法(暗記なし!話すための文法理解)」 対象:中級(目安:TOEIC500点/英検準2級)〜上級☆今までにない新たな視点でわかる!話せる!

    ネイティブの文法感覚とは? 知識はあるのに会話でブロークンになる…ネイティブは何故間違えずに話せるの? 日本語と英語の違いとは? 英語は主語が必要?語順が違う? …では、何故英語は主語が必要で、主語、動詞という語順なのか?? 対話を通してネイティブの思考回路に徐々に矯正していきます♪ どんどん英語を吸収できるようになる一生ものの感覚が身につきます(^_-)-☆ ※テキストは「マーフィーのケンブリッジ英文法(中級編)第3版」(=アメリカ英語版の日本語バージョン)を使用します。初回テキスト不要。
    English    
    45min   3,900P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪ Grammar in Use 「ネイティブ感覚の英文法(話すための文法理解)」 x平日受講限定 5レッスンパック

    こちらは、ネイティブ感覚の英文法の5レッスンパックです!平日受講のレッスン(月〜金の日本時間午後5時半まで)限定です。土日祝日や夜のご受講には単発レッスンをご利用ください。パックレッスンは有効期限等にご注意いただき、計画的にご利用ください。初回は単発レッスンをお勧めします(^_−)−☆ ※尚、ご予約の際は、基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。※テキストは「マーフィーのケンブリッジ英文法(中級編)第3版」を使用します。初回はテキストのご用意は不要です。
    English    
    45min X 5   18,000P
    Pack of 5 3,600P per lesson
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    Grammar in Use 「ネイティブ感覚の英文法(暗記なし!話すための文法理解)」 Short ver.

    こちらのレッスンは、ネイティブ感覚の英文法のShort version(20分)です!45分通常版の補助的な位置づけのレッスンです。短い隙間時間で少しでも文法理解を進めたい場合や、スケジュール上、通常版(45分)の予約がとれない場合など、いつでもご利用頂けます。 ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。
    English    
    20min   2,500P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪「カスタマイズの英語レッスン☆20分」 (全レベル対象)

    何かこれを学びたいという特定のものはありますか?このクラスは詳しくやりたいことがある生徒の方向けです!(大人向け英会話指導の経験豊富な講師です。ご要望にできる限り対応します!レッスンの詳細にも少し例を載せました♪ ※予約状況、内容によってはお受けできない場合があります。必ずご予約前にメッセージでご相談下さい。) ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。
    English    
    20min   3,200P
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    Twenty Years of Teaching♪「カスタマイズの英語レッスン⭐︎40分」 (全レベル対象)

    何かこれを学びたいという特定のものはありますか?このクラスは詳しくやりたいことがある生徒の方向けです!(大人向け英会話指導の経験豊富な講師です。ご要望にできる限り対応します!レッスンの詳細にも少し例を載せました♪ ※予約状況、内容によってはお受けできない場合があります。必ずご予約前にメッセージでご相談下さい。) ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。
    English    
    40min   5,800P
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    990点講師による♪「TOEIC カウンセリング」 ☆全レベル対象

    独学でなかなかスコアが伸びない!どう勉強して良いかわからない!文法や語彙に関して質問する場がない!そんなみなさん、一緒に考え最短で目標スコアを達成しましょう! 単発的なカウンセリングを想定しています。ペースメイキングなど継続的なカウンセリング(コーチング)をご希望の方は初回レッスン受講の際ご相談ください。 ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。
    English    
    45min   3,900P
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    990点講師による♪「TOEIC Part 7•長文読解」 ☆全レベル対象

    TOEIC990点満点講師と長文対策しませんか?Part7を得意なPartに! 一緒に解きながら、読み方のコツを掴んで読解速度を上げましょう♪ TOEIC以外の長文対策にも応用できます♪♪ ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュール表示をご利用ください。
    English    
    45min   3,900P
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    さくっと10分♪『TOEIC学習Q&A』聞いてスッキリ♪TOEIC990点講師♪

    単発「10分間」*のミニミニレッスン! 口頭でのワンポイントアドバイス♪ ご自身のTOEIC学習について、TOEIC990点講師からの口頭・その場でのミニフィードバック&ワンポイントアドバイスが欲しい方のためのレッスンです♪ どなたでも必要なときにいつでもお気軽にご受講下さい! * システム上15分と表示されていますが、こちらのレッスンは時間制の10分間とさせて頂いておりますm(_ _)m
    English    
    15min   1,500P
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    990点講師による♪「ニュースの音読」(対象レベル:中級〜上級)

    リスニング力強化! ニュースを題材にオーバーラッピング・シャドーイング・音読練習♪ 英語の発音・リズムを矯正するとリスニング・スピーキング力がどんどんUPします!+αで語彙・文法の力も!時事問題にも強くなる! ※尚、ご予約の際は基本は30分単位、空きが見当たらない場合にのみ15分単位のスケジュールをご利用ください。
    English    
    45min   3,900P
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