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KatharineAnn
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Lesson Categories
Language Fluency
| English | Native |
|---|---|
| Japanese | Proficient |
| Spanish | Proficient |
Certificates
TEFL/TESOL/TESL
Pass with distinction
This qualification has been verified by Cafetalk.
Tutor Stats
210
Lessons
107
Students
Less than an hour!
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 1 month(s)
Actual availability may differ. Please check when you make a request.
Shown in Asia/Tokyo time.
General Notices
Feb 5, 2024
Hello! My name is Katharine. Nice to meet you! Originally from the United States, I have lived in Argentina, Spain, and now Japan. Language, culture and travel are my passions, and I hope to share them with you! I am a lifelong learner of foreign languages, so I understand what it feels like to learn a foreign language. I know just how hard it is to gain confidence in your non-native languages, so the focus of my lessons is and will always be building confidence and motivation. If you have confidence and motivation, nothing can hold you back!
About my lessons
I offer mainly lessons in conversation and practical English, although if there is anything in particular that you would like to work on, I am more than happy to do that as well! Whether we are having a conversation lesson or not, I do try to incorporate plenty of speaking practice in every class. I try to keep my lessons fun, lighthearted and low pressure. They are a place where you can feel free to make mistakes and learn from your mistakes. They are also a place where you can identify your strengths as well as your weaknesses.
The two pillars of my lessons are:
1. Staying motivated
2. Gaining confidence
If you can do these two things, your English will almost certainly improve regardless of the method or methods you choose to use!
My academic and professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Spanish
- 120-hour TEFL certificate
- Spanish to English translation certificate
- JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) level N1 (highest level)
- About 4 years teaching English, 1 year online
- About 6 years total freelance translation experience
A final word
I am here to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. Please feel free to contact me or book a lesson and see if my lesson style is a good fit for you. I look forward to meeting you soon!
I am here to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be. Please feel free to contact me or book a lesson and see if my lesson style is a good fit for you. I look forward to meeting you soon!
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
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Mom to Mom Chat in English
Come and have a friendly chat about being a mom with an American mom living in Japan!45min 2,000P -
Pronunciation Workout
Flex your pronunciation muscles with some simple pronunciation exercises.25min 1,500P -
English for Beginners
English lesson for beginners. In this lesson we will use a main textbook as well as other materials to build a strong foundation in English. Lessons are fun and based largely on conversation!45min 2,200PHas Trial -
Intermediate English
English lesson for intermediate learners (B1-B2). In this lesson we will use a main textbook as well as other materials to build upon current knowledge and increase your fluency in English. Lessons are fun and based largely on conversation!45min 2,200PHas Trial -
Upper Intermediate English
English lesson for upper intermediate (B2-C1). In this lesson we will use a main textbook as well as other materials to help further expand your knowledge and practical speaking skills in English. Lessons are fun and based largely on conversation!45min 2,200PHas Trial -
Advanced English Lesson
Improve all four skills (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) with Powerpoints and worksheets to fine tune your English.45min 2,300P -
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Ted Talk Lesson (Advanced)
Watch and discuss a Ted Talk (for upper intermediate and advanced students)25min 1,500P -
Feedback from students
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For beginners Fun Content rich -
Easy to talk to Courteous and thorough Able to explain in Japanese
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Easy to talk to Courteous and thorough Enthusiastic -
Fun Content rich Easy to talk to
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