Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language and Linguistics
CELTA Certificate
Teaching in Japan, and Vietnam
The first year I ever taught English abroad was in Japan. I taught 30-35 classes to children of 2-12 years old each week for a private English school. I also taught adults and business classes on site at many major Japanese companies. I was so nervous in those first lessons!!
After two years, I traveled to Vietnam to obtain my CELTA TEFL certificate in Hanoi and then teach for a few months in Ho Chi Minh City- what an amazing place!
Teaching in Universities
More recently I have been teaching at Universities here in Central Japan. It's such a great experience instructing young adults of all abilities and personalities. I also get to teach other subjects like culture and history.
My Teaching Philosphy
Quite simply, learning a language is a marathon not sprint. Students who stick at it have the greatest chance of making progress in communication skills. So my teaching is designed to keep my learners motivated, interested and enjoying English.
What My Classes are Like
Fun and engaging!
Individual feedback and suggestions for all important self-study
Uniquely esigned with your interests and level in mind
More About Me
My life centers around my family and ....... running!
I love spending time with my son and wife, traveling, discovering new stuff and generally enjoying life. I also love the challenge of half marathons, marathons and trail running. It's my therapy!!!
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! See you in class!
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Luke先生は、笑顔で楽しそうに話を聞いてくれるので、いつもリラックスして話すことができます。今はDeep-20Questionsの学習をしています。"When have you been the most happy?" などの質問に答えていくのですが、自分を振り返るよい機会にもなっています。日本語で答えると、少し気恥ずかしいのですが、英語だと、しっくりきます。英語を学ぶ楽しさの一つを見付けた思いです。その都度、"We had a cold snap." (急に寒くなった。)などの自然な表現を教えてくれるので、それも楽しみです。
***ko.W