Inglés | Native |
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Tagalo | Native |
Japonés | Proficient |
About me:
Konnichiwa! Hello everyone! My name is Marie. I've been living in Japan for 18 years now. When I moved to Japan, I started going to Japanese classes. I was scared on the first day of my class because I didn't know if the Japanese teacher could understand me or vice versa, but they were very helpful. I learned Japanese at my own pace without any pressure from the teachers. I learned gradually in my daily routine, like watching kids' Japanese TV and cooking TV channels. I wrote down everything in my little notebook that I needed to remember. It was a huge struggle for me as a foreigner in Japan, but it motivated me to learn every day. If you were like me, you were having a hard time learning a new language, or you understood but couldn't speak. I know that feeling, too.
My hobbies:
I love nature travel when I can't; I enjoy walking in my local park near city parks.
I'm passionate about gardening, cooking, baking cakes, pastries, and creative crafts.
I grow fruit trees and veggies, bake desserts, sew purses, sketch, and paint with oil pastels and colored pencils. I have boundless interests, including DIY projects.
My teaching experience:
I taught computers for more than five years in my country. I've been an English teacher in Japan for nearly twenty years. I provide company lessons, one-on-one tutoring, hybrid online courses, and classroom setup. I love interacting with the younger children to ensure they understand the lesson. I use various teaching techniques, such as games, singing, dancing, and hand puppets.
For adults, we do a lot of pair work, group work, and individual reporting to enhance their confidence. My English lesson with them is easy and fun. I give my students a comfortable environment in and out of the classroom.
Teachers and students around me feel like I'm a friend and teacher to them. I let them be whoever they are in my class, so there's no feeling of making mistakes whenever they speak in English.
I want to talk to you more about my experiences living in Japan, but first, I'd like to learn more about you. Will you share your thoughts and learn with me?
You're welcome, just as I got welcomed into the lives of many Japanese students, teachers, and parents of my students!