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| English | Native |
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| Japanese | Proficient |
| Spanish | Just a few words |
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"I can write in English, but I cannot speak." "I feel shy because my English speaking is so low" I can help you gain confidence and learn to speak English at any level!
日本語も話せますだから心配しないで＾＾
~ Why Can I Write, But Not Speak? ~
In Japan all schools teach the same English grammar, reading, and writing from textbooks. However, the speaking classes are very different. Is the teacher confident in speaking? Does the school have an ALT? Is the school focused on preparing for exams?
These things can change the student's ability to speak.
For example, there is no English speaking for college entrance exams. A school that wants many students to pass the entrance exam will probably not challenge students to speak English. If the students cannot practice their speaking skill, of course it will be much lower than their reading and writing. Many Japanese people have had this experience. If speaking is difficult for you, you're not alone!
日本でたくさんの人は英語を読んで書いているですけど、喋るのは「無理！」それは、人や英語のせいでわありません。テストでスピーキングがいりませんだから、学校で練習チャンスがなかった。私はもう教室で教師でわないですけど、まだこの問題に対して何とかなりましょう！
~ Introducing Ms. Melanie ~
Hello! My name is Melanie (メラニー). I grew up in the USA, but now I am living in Kyoto. I have been living in Japan since January 2019. That's before coronavirus!
I went to university in Texas and studied Biochemistry and English. After I graduated, I got a job in Tokyo! There, I started to learn Japanese by speaking to many people in my daily life.
But, it is also very interesting! I am enjoying my time living in Japan. Rather than thinking studying is difficult, let's improve our English naturally by enjoying talking about many things together!
~ Teaching Experience ~
Q: Can I do all English lessons if I have zero English skill?
A: Of course! I have taught many students from the beginning. For example, this student started with zero English skills. We had lessons once a week using mixed Japanese and English. After 6 months, they went to India by themselves! 6 months is very fast! They studied hard outside of lessons, too.
Q: Why do you reccomend 25 minute classes?
A: For most people, I think that 25 minutes or longer is the time needed to get into a conversation "flow", where you can comfortably speak and improve your English.
If you cannot choose, we can talk about your worries and decide together!
Q: What about grammar?
A: Did you study Japanese grammar when you learned to speak? As you talk to native speakers, grammar naturally stays in your head when you listen to the way they use words and phrases. It's a big advantage of studying with a native speaker! This is the way I learned Japanese. Sometimes I make small mistakes, but I am always understood. I could even pass the national test!
Isn't it more comfortable to speak without keeping a list of 'rules' in your mind? Especially in English, the grammar 'rules' change too often. Let's use grammar naturally without thinking ~
日本語も話せますだから心配しないで＾＾
~ Why Can I Write, But Not Speak? ~
In Japan all schools teach the same English grammar, reading, and writing from textbooks. However, the speaking classes are very different. Is the teacher confident in speaking? Does the school have an ALT? Is the school focused on preparing for exams?
These things can change the student's ability to speak.
For example, there is no English speaking for college entrance exams. A school that wants many students to pass the entrance exam will probably not challenge students to speak English. If the students cannot practice their speaking skill, of course it will be much lower than their reading and writing. Many Japanese people have had this experience. If speaking is difficult for you, you're not alone!
日本でたくさんの人は英語を読んで書いているですけど、喋るのは「無理！」それは、人や英語のせいでわありません。テストでスピーキングがいりませんだから、学校で練習チャンスがなかった。私はもう教室で教師でわないですけど、まだこの問題に対して何とかなりましょう！
~ Introducing Ms. Melanie ~
Hello! My name is Melanie (メラニー). I grew up in the USA, but now I am living in Kyoto. I have been living in Japan since January 2019. That's before coronavirus!
I went to university in Texas and studied Biochemistry and English. After I graduated, I got a job in Tokyo! There, I started to learn Japanese by speaking to many people in my daily life.
2019年5月！日本に5ヶ月
ビワイチ！自転車で琵琶湖一周をしました。
抹茶パフェ大好き♡
But, it is also very interesting! I am enjoying my time living in Japan. Rather than thinking studying is difficult, let's improve our English naturally by enjoying talking about many things together!
~ Teaching Experience ~
- 2019-2020 (2 years) Chuo University - one-to-one
- 2021-2023 (2.5 years) Shiga Prefectural Schools - classroom
- Tutor for Travel English (6 months) - in person
- Tutor for Medical English (9 months) - online
- 私は滋賀県の膳所高校、彦根東高校で英語で研究する授業を教えました。科学プレゼンをして、質問を理解して答えるのを教えるのは得意です。
- 中学校から大学まで教える経験があります！
- 特別支援学級経験もあります。
- As much as possible, I will only speak English.* You are free to speak to me in Japanese, but I will give you some feedback and challenge you to say it again in English. Your speaking skill can only improve when you actually speak English!
- Conversation lessons have 3 sections: Warm-up, Challenge, and Review. ** You don't have to think about these sections! It is my job to change the conversation topic and level so that you can practice well. 'Warm-up' uses English that is comfortable for you, 'Challenge' uses new or complicated English, and 'Review' will give you a chance to practice the difficult parts from 'Challenge' again.
- Free conversation classes are for daily conversation. If you would like to focus on grammar, do homework problems, or prepare for a test/meeting/interview please choose the appropriate class.
- My goal for myself is that you feel like you're chatting to a friend - not studying!
- My goal for you is that you can use the English you know to communicate your ideas. For example, if you don't know a word in English you will be able to use other words to make me understand. I believe this is possible for all English levels!
*if we need to talk about something important, for example meeting times or computer problems, I can speak Japanese with you. もし大事な話があれば、パソコン問題や難しいことを説明しなければならない、私は日本語で話します。
** Does not apply to 15 minute classes.
~ FAQ ~** Does not apply to 15 minute classes.
Q: Can I do all English lessons if I have zero English skill?
A: Of course! I have taught many students from the beginning. For example, this student started with zero English skills. We had lessons once a week using mixed Japanese and English. After 6 months, they went to India by themselves! 6 months is very fast! They studied hard outside of lessons, too.
Q: Why do you reccomend 25 minute classes?
A: For most people, I think that 25 minutes or longer is the time needed to get into a conversation "flow", where you can comfortably speak and improve your English.
If you cannot choose, we can talk about your worries and decide together!
Q: What about grammar?
A: Did you study Japanese grammar when you learned to speak? As you talk to native speakers, grammar naturally stays in your head when you listen to the way they use words and phrases. It's a big advantage of studying with a native speaker! This is the way I learned Japanese. Sometimes I make small mistakes, but I am always understood. I could even pass the national test!
Isn't it more comfortable to speak without keeping a list of 'rules' in your mind? Especially in English, the grammar 'rules' change too often. Let's use grammar naturally without thinking ~
This tutor's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- Less than 6hours before lesson start time.→ 100% of price charged.
- Between 6-24hours before lesson start time.→ 50% of price charged.
- No-Show→ 100% of price charged.
Lessons by this tutor
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Introductory Lesson / 紹介レッスン (15min)
Are you nervous to start studying English? Let's try it once! We can talk about your goals and decide together. 日本語も英語も大丈夫◎15min 500P -
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Topic Conversation Class /話題英会話 (25min)
I will prepare a conversation to raise your skill for speaking about a topic! 面接やテストに便利~25min 1,800P -
Topic Conversation Class /話題英会話 (50min)
I will prepare a conversation to raise your skill for speaking about a topic! 面接やテストに便利~50min 3,500P -
Homework Help / 宿題を手伝う(25min)
Let's check the difficult parts of your assignment with an experienced teacher! 論文などオッケ◎25min 1,800P -
Homework Help / 宿題を手伝う(50min)
Let's check the difficult parts of your assignment with an experienced teacher! 論文などオッケ◎50min 3,500P
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Professional Fun Feedback after the lesson
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For beginners For intermediates Courteous and thorough
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