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Tom H.
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Language Fluency
| English | Native |
|---|---|
| Chinese | Native |
| Taiwanese Hokkien | Native |
| Japanese | Fluent |
Certificates
JLPT
Level N1
Bachelor of Social Science
Graduate Certificate
in Media Arts and Production
Graduate Certificate
in Marketing
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Tutor Stats
309
Lessons
89
Students
Less than 3 hours
Response
No Short-Notice
Cancellations
for last 3M
Cancellations
for last 3M
NDA
accepted
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Available Times
This tutor usually accepts requests up to 24 hours before the desired lesson time
Schedule visible to 6 month(s)
Actual availability may differ. Please check when you make a request.
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Tom H. Tutor Profile
I am an English teacher at CafeTalk, but I am also happy to teach other things as you will see in my profile.
My Background and Experience
I was born in Taiwan and I grew up in Australia (moved to Australia when I was around 8 years old). After high school, I had the opportunity to study in Japan so I spent 5 years as a university student in Japan (1 year learning Japanese and 4 years studying at a normal university).
During my time as a university student, I worked part-time as an English teacher. I have taught many people (groups and individuals) ranging from local communities, fellow students, salary men and women, housewives and just anyone who wanted to improve their English. This is an experience I will always remember and cherish, it made me realise that I really love teaching. I also became great friends with many of my students and we often went out to restaurants and izakayas after classes.
After university, I went back to Australia and started working for a Japanese company (商社). The company then asked me to relocate to Japan again so I spent another year in Japan as a professional person. During that time I also taught English to colleagues at my company at the time. It was semi-casual and the classes were divided into many small groups to match their needs. Like my previous teaching experience, I really enjoyed this experience as well. I also added a business aspect to the English teaching which is really helpful for people who want to learn business English.
I returned to Australia after I left the Japanese company and have worked in various companies in different industries, mainly in the online world. I worked in the online market research industry as well as the online marketing industry. I currently run my own online business. As a result, I am familiar with online marketing in general and various social media platforms so I am happy to discuss this topic as well if you are interested.
Apart from my work exeprience, in between a job change, I also taught English to migrants for another year in Australia. I realised that I still enjoy teaching English.
Teaching Style
I would describe my style as relaxed, conversational and based on the student's needs. I see my students as my friends. I believe this is the best way to learn because when you are feeling relaxed and at ease you can absorb information better. Enjoyment is also very important. If you don't enjoy what you are doing, no amount of efforting would really be beneficial in the long run. I am also a fan of free conversation because this way the student can learn to initiate topics they'd like to discuss and I can offer tips throughout the conversation.
If you prefer to use textbooks or any other learning materials such as novels I am more than happy to accomodate that too.
I am interested in a wide range of topics from sports, business, life, music, movies and travel. I look forward to discussing these topics with you in English and help you achieve what you want.
Oh, I am happy to mix Japanese during our lessons so if you feel more comfortable speaking some Japanese I can certainly do that for you too.
Feel free to ask me any questions!
Education
- University of Technology, Sydney (Australia), Communication Faculty, Graduate Certificate in Media Arts and Production, 2013.
- University of Technology, Sydney (Australia), Business Faculty, Graduate Certificate in Marketing, 2011
- Hitotsubashi University (Tokyo, Japan), Faculty of Social Science, Bachelor’s Degree, 2006
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan), 2001
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)
Lessons by this tutor
All Lessons
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I Will Teach You to Create Your Own Website
Let me teach you every step to creating your own website using Wordpress. At the end of the lesson, you will have a good understanding to create a simple website of your own.60min 5,200PHas Trial -
Counseling Lesson
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for you!15min 400P -
English Conversation Class
Practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!25min 1,300P -
Quick Chat in English
Are you on a busy schedule? Even talking a little bit every day helps. This is a short 15 minute lesson!15min 700P -
Quick Chat in English
Are you on a busy schedule? Even talking a little bit every day helps. This is a short 15 minute lesson!15min X 10 5,000PPack of 10 -
English Conversation Class
Practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!25min X 4 4,000PPack of 4 -
English Conversation Class - 50 Minutes
More time to practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!50min 2,300P -
English Conversation Class - 50 Minutes
More time to practice your spoken English, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!50min X 4 8,000PPack of 4 -
Customizable English Lesson
Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!50min 2,400PHas Trial
Feedback from students
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For intermediates Content rich Feedback after the lesson -
For intermediates Casual Friendly
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Good for in-depth study Caters to your level Courteous and thorough
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Good for in-depth study Caters to your level Able to explain in English
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