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"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something." Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Teaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something." Antoine de Saint Exupéry
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (12:54 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2022InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravel
<Self-introduction>
I am Hideyuki Toda, from Japan!
I have experiences living in different countries such as United States and the U.K. when I was a student.
As a professional, I've lived and worked for Goldman Sachs, an distinguished U.S. bank in Singapore over 2 years.
<Hobbies>
1. Love traveling so I've been to over 12 different countries! It is just such a pleasure to learn different culture and lifestyle as well as languages and food.
2. Skateboarding and Surfing are another my passion. I live near by the coast so it is just as essential as breathing !lol
3. Music is another part of my favorite thing. Expressing myself trough singing and playing the piano and guitar is just satisfying!Me as a Teacher
<English>***日本語下にあります
I have struggled enough before being able to communicate fluently with English speakers! So I understand how you can learn and practice different languages while you are enjoying the process of learning. Besides being able to speak English, understanding and embodying different cultures are a whole another level. However, I have been exposed to people with different cultures and taken leadership in a global environment as a professional. I am very confident of teaching Japanese in English and vise versa.
<日本語>
英語で流暢に意思疎通ができるまで本当に苦労しました。なので異なる言語をどのように勉強し練習しつつ、学ぶ過程の楽しさも身をもって感じています。英語で話せること以上に、違う文化を理解し体現することはとても難しいですが、グローバルな環境に触れ、リーダーシップの経験を活かし自信をもって英語と日本語の授業をお教えいたします。My lessons & teaching style
<Purpose>
The purposes in my classes are having FUN and being PRACTICAL.
<Goal>
So as to fulfill them, class will be individualized for each student based on their needs and desires. Additionally, deep understanding of different culture is another emphasis in my class because simply knowing a language does not mean you can communicate well with natives. You need to understand culture!
<Lesson>
I know some of you feel bored learning by only textbook.
If you are anime lover, we can watch actual videos or use manga!
If you are into music, we can used the lyrics of the Japanese song.
If you are finding your job, I can set up business interviews.
Your class will be adjusted just the way you want!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
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Japanese Lessons
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Trial Lesson
156 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
From nervous to eloquent: Japanese speaking transformed!
A2 - C2Language Essentials773 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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From zero to confident in months: for traveling, living, anime, learning culture
A1 - B1Language Essentials503 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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[Group lesson 2~4students] Japanese Mastery Program: Add your family and friends from anywhere!
A1 - C2Language Essentials34 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
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106 Reviews
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Nicola Ho
46 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Haven’t had my regular classes in ages so I’m super rusty,but Hide-san’s patience and overall friendly demeanor was great for encouraging me to pick up where I left off and get my Japanese back on track.I’d highly recommend him especially if you’re someone like me who has stopped for a while and would like to get back to it:)The homework he gives is also well-planned and systematic,which is pretty important for adult language learners.
Nov 24, 2024
Wes C
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hide Sensei is an excellent mentor! He shows that he not only knows the language but also deeply understands its mechanics, its history, and its nuances. On top of that, he uses excellent examples and parallels in English to help me understand and apply how to use what he just taught me.
Nov 5, 2024
Cristóbal García
17 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hide-sensei is incredibly dedicated, responsive, and patient. He excels at breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable terms, ensuring that you get the most out of your learning experience.
I strongly recommend taking Japanese classes with him.
You will enjoy the journey and also make significant progress with every lesson.
May 27, 2024
Juan Juy (Alex)
8 Japanese lessons
We've been taking some group lessons with Hide-sensei for over a month now in preparation for our Japan trip, and he has been amazing. My group has been taking Duolingo and other supplemental tools, but nothing compares to classes with Hide-sensei.
He is very attentive to our questions and always makes sure that each of us understands. His goal-oriented approach keeps us motivated and interested in the content which is important when learning a new language. He makes things positive and safe and turns every mistake into a learning opportunity. We always look forward to our classes with him!
ありがと ございます！
Dec 16, 2024
Nicola Ho
46 Japanese lessons
As usual another great class from Hide-San.I lost my voice but he managed to make adjustments and teach me new things and recap the last class’s material.ありがとう！
Dec 8, 2024
Ana
1 Japanese lesson
I have been to few Japanese language schools, both in my home country and in Japan, and I would say Hide sensei is very fun and engaging! Highly recommend him. ^_^
Dec 1, 2024
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