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Steve D.
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Language Fluency
| English | Native |
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| Japanese | Fluent |
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JLPT
Level N1
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Tutor Stats
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-About Me-
Hello!
I am Steve, I live in Hokkaido Sapporo with my wife who is from here, and I teach English on Cafetalk and translate Japanese to English.
I have taught English in Sendai, Japan for almost 3 years through the Japanese Exchange and Teaching programme (JET) at schools such as Nakayama and Yakata Elementary and Junior High School (小学校の５，６年と中学校の１，２，３年を教えました).
In Japan I have assisted my students in succesfully delivering their English speeches at school speech contests, coaching a little bit of soccer and help students win awards in English comic contests.
I have enojoyed tutoring people of all ages for 8 years on CafeTalk, where I have made great relationships talking about topics such as soccer, movies, culture and so much more.
Currently I have my Masters degree in Public Leadership, and I have a strong background in global affairs.
-My Lessons-
I have a passion for teaching English in a simple and fun way, where my students can enjoy themselves and use their English in everyday situations (日常会話).
I believe in helping students learn practical English skills that they can use to talk about their interests or professions.
My lessons aim to help students with:
- Speaking and Listening
- Pronunciation
- Open Conversation
- Vocabulary
My hobbies are soccer（サッカー）, playing the electric guitar in my local band（ギター）, and learning languages. I enjoy watching and playing sports, and I can talk about soccer all day! I also enjoy the outdoors, whether taking a walk in the woods or camping in the mountain!
-My Story-
Since I was little, it has always been my dream to live in Japan, and experience the Japanese lifestyle. After graduating from university in 2011, I was sent to Sendai City, (the City of Trees) which had just suffered damage from a large Tsunami hit.
At first, I was a little scared but also excited to go and help the people of Sendai recover from the 2011 disaster. I was glad to help people in any small way, whether to teach English, give hope, smile, or just to be friends!
After almost 3 years in Japan, I am happy to see many people now visiting Sendai, and going to teach English there, and I am thankful for the amazing friends I could make in Japan!
Enjoy your English studies, and I hope to be working with you soon!
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Q. Hi, Steve.D! please introduce yourself! A. Hi! I’m Steve. I live in Cape Town, South Africa, “The Mother City”. It’s very beautiful and you can see many amazing places in the city or outdoors for example, “Table Mountain”.I have taught English and lived in Sendai City, Japan for almost three years, until 2015. Currently I am studying public leadership at my university as a post-graduate studen...
This tutor's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- Less than 1hours before lesson start time.→ 100% of price charged.
- Between 1-12hours before lesson start time.→ 50% of price charged.
- No-Show→ 100% of price charged.
Lessons by this tutor
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Business English
Practice speaking about business, economics, financial markets,trading and more in English30min 3,900P -
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KIDS Reading Practice (8-11 years)
Learn to read basic English sentences.25min X 3 8,500PPack of 3 -
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JHS 1st Years Warm-Up (12-13 years)
Warm-Up lesson for first year junior high school, covering English basics.25min 2,900P -
JHS 1st Years Grammar Pack (12-13 years)
Learn essential grammar for 1st year junior high school students.25min X 3 8,500PPack of 3 -
JHS 2nd Years Grammar Pack (13-14 years)
Learn essential grammar for 2nd year junior high school students.25min X 3 8,500PPack of 3 -
JHS 3rd Years Grammar Pack (14-15 years)
Learn essential grammar for 3rd year junior high school students.25min X 3 8,500PPack of 3
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