Max
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Max
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Thai
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Thai
From JapanLiving in Kobe, Japan (04:41 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 3, 2021Interest topicBusiness & FinanceTravelFood
Hi! My name is Max. I’m a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, Japan and I can’t wait to be your Japanese teacher. When I was in high school, I had a chance to study abroad. I went to the United States and graduated from high school and university. There, I majored in Linguistics and learned how to teach English. I was working as a recruiter hiring non-Japanese people who are interested in working in Japan and Japanese people who were studying overseas wanting to get a job when they return. I was also a trainer helping people to become a teacher. So, I love traveling! I have lived and worked in LA, Chicago and NYC in the past. I have traveled to many other countries.Me as a Teacher
I have started teaching as a teaching assistant in Japanese classes when I was going to college. For the last 20 years, I've been helping new employees to get adjusted to their lives in Japan. Teaching basic Japanese was one of the support I was providing. I have helped my friends to pass JLPT. I have also supported foreign tourists as a volunteer guide in Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima. Therefore, I am confident that I can support beginner level students well. I love seeing their smiles when they were able to use the language that they learned with locals. That’s the best thing when you are learning a new language. We will talk a lot in my class. That's the best way to gain confidence.My lessons & teaching style
When you take a class with me, I will make a customized lesson that is relevant to your needs. My lessons are designed with your goals in mind. I can create lessons to include material that helps you become more confident. For more advanced students, I can create interview practice sessions since I have been in HR for many years. We can practice role-playing in my lesson. Of course, I can choose a textbook if you like, and go over the grammar and vocabulary as well. I can create homework excises that are fun and relevant to your needs. I love helping people achieve their Japanese language goals and I can’t wait to share knowledge with you and have fun at the same time.My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
- Flashcards
Certificates
Japanese Lesson Teaching Course (420HRS) - Human Academy - 2022
Certificate verified
Eiken Grade 1 - STEP - 2016
Certificate verified
CTT+ - CompTIA - 2015Trainer Certificate
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 1997
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsMajored in Linguistics (TESL option)
Work Experience
1997 - 2021
RecruiterAs a recruiter, I was assigned to live and work in New York and Chicago. I have been traveling overseas to hire new candidates, but currently I am based in Japan for more than a year.
5.0
Rating
37
Students
934
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Business Japanese / Interview Practice / Free Conversation (Advanced)
B2 - C2Language Essentials255 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 5% off
Free Conversation with Max
A1 - B2Conversation659 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
87 Reviews
Bruno Antony
77 Japanese lessons
I haven't written a review of Max-sensei in a long while, so I thought I'd update my sense of him after today's lesson. He's a fantastic teacher, full of energy and suggestions. He's also a kind man, but not so affable that he forgets to teach!
Aug 29, 2024
Jennifer
27 Japanese lessons
Max先生とのレッスンはいつも楽しいです！勉強内容は難しいけど挑戦したくて頑張ります！
Aug 21, 2024
Jennifer
27 Japanese lessons
Max先生とのレッスンは毎回とても面白いです。Max-sensei is wonderful at explaining difficult grammar points and vocabulary, and he creates a welcoming and friendly environment to practice speaking. 次回を楽しみにしています！
Jul 31, 2024
Jennifer
27 Japanese lessons
いつも面白いレッスンありがとうございます！これからもJLPTに挑戦しましょう！
Jun 21, 2024
Alyssa
1 Japanese lesson
Thank you for the great lesson, Max-san! I appreciated that you encouraged me to keep trying even when I made mistakes.
Jun 3, 2024
Ryan
12 Japanese lessons
今日のレッスンも楽しかったです！次のレッスンを楽しみにしてます！
Dec 13, 2023
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