In a trial lesson, we will start with a simple conversation, getting to know each other and talking about what motivates you to improve your English. Next, we will explore and maybe try some exercises/texts that will aimed at giving you the necessary practice to increase your skills. This trial also gives you a chance to see my approach to language learning, as well as the materials and techniques I utilize to help my students succeed.

No textbooks, no materials.

Speak English in a relaxed, stress free environment. 
教科書なしで、ストレスがない環境で英語話せるレッスンです。

Here, you can talk about movies, sports, games, or anything else you like. In addition, I can help you by providing vocabulary and phrases that will allow you to express yourself more fully.
映画や、スポーツや、ゲームなど好きなトピックについて話せますよ。それに、適切な言葉と表現を教えてあげます。


After the lesson, I will provide notes for you that include useful vocabulary and example sentences from the lesson that you can use for your personal studies.
レッスン後、役に立つ言葉と表現を書いてあげます。これで自分で復習できるんですよ。

Free Talk - Conversation Practice

Do you struggle to be understood in English? Do you want to learn to speak with confidence? Let's work together to help fine tune your pronunciation skills.

Before your first lesson, I will ask you to send a recording of yourself saying:
1) Your name
2) Where you are from
3) Hobbies
4) Why you want to improve your pronunciation

This will help me get to know you, as well as to listen to your pronunciation.

In the lesson I will have you do some simple readings. Afterwards, we will work together to help you identify your pronunciation difficulties, and we will discuss and practice methods to overcome them.

Pronunciation Coaching

Let's work on preparing you for your English test! I can help you with IELTS, TOEFL, or even TOEIC. I also know about Eiken, so I can help with that, too! (英検試験も大丈夫です！）

I can help with listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Just let me know what you want to work on! :)

IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, EIKEN (英検）

Let's talk about a video to practice our conversation skills!
動画についての話しで英会話の練習をしましょう！！

1) I will send you a video of something to watch.
　私は動画を選んで送ります。

2) You will watch the video and answer some questions.
　動画を観ていくつかの質問を答えてください。

3) During the lesson, you will tell me your answers (I will help you with wording, phrases, etc).
レッスン中に答えを言ってください。私は適切な言葉とか表現とか手伝ってあげますよ。

4) We will have a discussion based on the video. In the discussion, I may have you:
    - summarize some parts
    - give your opinion
    - guess information about something
    - etc

動画について会話をします。会話をしている間に出来ることは：
　ー要約すること
　ー意見を言うこと
　ー情報を推測すること
　ーetc

I like to use TED Talk videos and news broadcasts, but can find other videos that will be interesting to you. Just let me know what you like!

Video Discussion

Let's strengthen you English literacy, pronunciation, and conversation skills!

I'll send you the material before the lesson to practice reading through. If you want, you can suggest your own material to use.
私が選んだテキスト、又は好きなテキストを選んでをレッスンの前に読みます。

During the lesson, you will read some of the text aloud as I offer helpful feedback (pronunciation, emphasis, etc).
レッスン中にテキストを読んで、私は役に立つ発音とイントネーションアドバイスをあげます。

Afterwards, I'll ask some questions to check comprehension, and we'll discuss the reading together.
後は、トッピクについて会話をして、理解確認のために質問をします。

Structured Lessons using Real Materials

movies

music

gaming

animation_and_comics

sports

I was required to take a number of courses to prepare me for assisting English learners in reaching their goals, including test preparation in the form of a course titled "LING 568: TESL Testing and Assessment" (https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/ling/courses/ling-568/). It prepared me for designing and administering tests, and also in preparing students for TOEFL and IELTS. Since my M.A. has already been confirmed on italki, I am uploading my transcript as proof that I've taken this course.