Not sure which lesson to choose? Let’s figure it out together! This trial lesson allows us to explore your learning goals and decide which of my English or Japanese lessons suits you best. If you’ve already selected a lesson but would like a preview, feel free to message me beforehand. This session is your chance to experience my teaching style and set clear goals for your language progress.

どのレッスンを選べばいいか迷っていますか？一緒に考えてみましょう！この体験レッスンでは、あなたの学習目標をお聞きし、私が提供している英語・日本語のレッスンの中から最適なレッスンを一緒に見つけるお手伝いをします。特定のレッスンをすでに選んでいて、そのプレビューを希望される場合は、事前にitalkiのメッセージでお知らせください。このレッスンは、私の指導スタイルを体験しながら、言語学習の目標を明確にする機会です。

OPTION 1
In case you are interested in learning Japanese but feel intimidated by the characters, this lesson is for you. Lesson materials can be written in alphabet (Romaji) for you. That way, you can focus on the grammar without straining your mind to read the sentences. Lesson materials are originally mine with most references coming from sources published by The Japan Foundation. A professionally structured lesson plan is guaranteed for you.
 
OPTION 2
You are completely new to learning Japanese, but opt to have it in its original characters (hiragana & katakana). This, too, can be arranged for you.
 
 The difference between a 60-minute class and a 90-minute one is that, in a 90-minute class you will get a Kahoot! game-based exercise, also created by me, not the AI-generated version. You'll get more opportunities to brush up on what you have learned and at the same time have more fun. I will give my feedback on the answers you have given during the game.

[Pack of 5 Lessons] BASIC JAPANESE (in Alphabet/Romaji) for Beginners

**This lesson can be delivered in English, Japanese, or Indonesian.

The English exercises will be given in a game format using Kahoot! platform. You will get 20 questions for each lesson. The next time you take this lesson, I will provide you with another set of questions. The more lessons you take, the more opportunity I would have to customize the content based on areas you need more improvement. 

If you feel uncertain, you can sign up for a trial lesson. You will get 5 questions. This trial lesson will allow you to get a picture of what kind of educational game this is.

English Educational Game Exercise for Beginner Level

English Educational Game Exercise for Intermediate Level

If you enjoy stories, this class is perfect for you!
物語が好きな方に、このクラスはぴったりです！

READ
Goal: Understand the story
目標: 物語を理解する
After I confirm your lesson request, I’ll send you a short story to read before class. But don’t worry. If you don’t have time to read it beforehand, you’ll have a few minutes to read it during class. At this stage, you won’t be required to read the story aloud.
レッスンリクエストを確認後、事前に読んで頂けるように物語をお送りします。でもご安心下さい。事前に読む時間が取れなかった場合、レッスン中に数分間で読んで頂ける時間を設けます。この段階では物語を声に出して読む必要はありません。

ASSESS
Goal: Proof of understanding
目標: 理解の確認
Since I can’t read minds, I’ll ask a few questions about the story to ensure you’ve understood it. Don’t worry. It won’t feel like an interrogation! We’ll go through the questions in a fun and interactive way. If there are parts of the story you didn’t quite grasp, this will be the perfect time to discuss them.
物語をしっかり理解しているか確認する為、いくつか質問をさせて頂きます。でもご安心下さい。それを取り調べのようにはしません！楽しくインタラクティブに進めていきます。もし理解しきれていない部分があれば、このタイミングで一緒に解決しましょう。

TELL
Goal: Demonstrate understanding
目標: 理解を表現する
Here’s your chance to retell the story in your own words. Don’t worry. You don’t need to memorize it. As long as you’re not reading word for word, you’re welcome to refer to the text while telling the story.
今度は、物語を自分の言葉で話してみる時間です。でもご安心ください。物語を暗記する必要はありません。逐語的に読んでいない限り、テキストを見ながら物語を話しても大丈夫です。

EXERCISE
Goal: Improve understanding
目標: 理解の向上
At the end of the class, I’ll provide you with a homework assignment to complete before our next session. But don’t worry. If you have a busy week and can’t get it done, you’re still welcome in the next class.
クラスの最後には、次のレッスンまでに提出して頂く宿題をお渡しします。でもご安心下さい。もし1週間が忙しくて宿題が出来なくても、そのまま次のクラスに来てください。

This is my self-developed RATE Method!
これが私の開発した RATEメソッド です！

Lastly, don’t worry about the difficulty level of the stories. I have a variety of stories ranging from beginner to advanced levels. I promise you won’t feel bored, and I certainly won’t give you a headache.
最後に物語の難易度についてご心配しないで下さい。初心者から上級者向けまで、様々なレベルの物語を用意しています。退屈させませんし、頭を悩ません。

Learning English through Stories

This class is perfect for you if you’re looking to practice your English-speaking skills while receiving feedback or simply want to talk about a topic while improving your English.
You’re welcome to propose your preferred format for our conversations. For example, you can tell me a story. It doesn’t need to be a true story, nor grammatically perfect. Alternatively, if you prefer a two-way interaction, we can engage in role-playing or have a discussion. You can also ask me questions, and I’ll answer, giving you a chance to practice your listening skills.
No matter the format you choose, my teaching style prioritizes your flow of thought. I won’t interrupt you while you’re speaking. In role-play scenarios, I’ll stay in character and let the conversation progress naturally. While you talk, I’ll take notes. Once you’re finished, I’ll provide constructive feedback.
Even if it takes you extra time to form a single English sentence, I’ll patiently wait without jumping in to complete it for you. Instead, I’ll encourage you to work through it at your own pace. Over time, this practice will help you become faster and more confident in forming sentences.

このクラスは、英語を話す練習をしながらフィードバックを受けたい方、またはトピックについて話しながら英語力を向上させたい方に最適です。

会話の形式は自由に提案して下さい。例えば、何か物語を話していただく事も出来ます。それが実際にあった話である必要はありませんし、文法的に完璧である必要もありません。また、双方向のやり取りをご希望であれば、ロールプレイをしたり、ディスカッションを行ったりすることも可能です。質問をしていただき、それに私が答える形でリスニングの練習をする事も出来ます。

どの形式を選んでいただいても、私の指導スタイルは生徒の思考の流れを優先します。話している途中で遮ることはありません。ロールプレイの場合は、私が役に徹して会話を自然に進めます。話している間、私はノートを取り、話が終わった後で建設的なフィードバックをお伝えします。

1つの英語の文章を作るのに時間がかかっても、私は代わりに答えを出したりせず、忍耐強く待ちます。代わりに、生徒が自分のペースで文章を完成させるのをサポートします。この練習を続けることで、徐々に文章を作るスピードが上がり、自信を持って話せるようになるでしょう。

Express Yourself in English through A Conversation

This package is meant for those who have completed my first package, or for those who have learned Japanese before. Let me know through a trial lesson or through italki message what you have learned and what you expect to learn further from me. I will gladly help you pick up from where you left off, by customizing my lesson materials for you. And again, a professionally structured lesson plan is guaranteed for you. Lesson materials are originally mine with most references coming from sources published by The Japan Foundation. 

The whole lesson material in this package will be written in original characters: hiragana, katakana, and a little kanji, with English explanations.

The difference between a 60-minute class and a 90-minute one is that, in a 90-minute class you will get a Kahoot! game-based exercise, also created by me, not the AI-generated version. You'll get more opportunities to brush up on what you have learned and at the same time have more fun. I will give my feedback on the answers you have given during the game.

CUSTOMIZED Lesson Plans for those who have learned Japanese before.

**This lesson can be delivered in English, Indonesian, or Japanese.

The Japanese exercises will be given in a game format using Kahoot! platform. You will get 20 questions for each lesson of 60 minutes, 15 questions for each lesson of 45 minutes, and 10 questions for 30 minutes. The next time you take this lesson, I will provide you with another set of questions. The more lessons you take, the more opportunity I would have to customize the content based on areas you need more improvement. 

If you feel uncertain, you can sign up for a trial lesson. You will get 5 questions. This trial lesson will allow you to get a picture of what kind of educational game this is.

Japanese Educational Game Exercise for Beginner Level

**This lesson can be delivered in English, Indonesian, or Japanese.

The Japanese exercises will be given in a game format using Kahoot! platform. You will get 20 questions for each lesson of 60 minutes and 15 questions for each lesson of 45 minutes. The next time you take this lesson, I will provide you with another set of questions. The more lessons you take, the more opportunity I would have to customize the content based on areas you need more improvement. 

If you feel uncertain, you can sign up for a trial lesson. You will get 5 questions. This trial lesson will allow you to get a picture of what kind of educational game this is.

Japanese Educational Game Exercise for Intermediate Level

This is a super economic package of 20 lessons that stays professionally structured, and well thought out. Either you are a complete beginner, or you need me to help you pick up from where you left off, the highly-experienced Japanese teacher in me will cater to that.
 
If you haven’t taken my lessons before, let me know through italki message or through a trial session, what you have already learned and what you expect to learn further from me. We will begin our Lesson 1 of 20 from there.

Japanese CHEAPER BuY the TWENTY

With my 20-plus years of experience working as Japanese-English-Indonesian interpreter & translator at a Japanese motorcycle manufacturing company, I offer you my expertise on:

(1) How to create a Manufacturing Process Analysis (MPA) that is acceptable to the Japanese way of thinking.
(2) Terms and terminologies regarding Japanese manufacturing process.

As with any human being on earth, Japanese personality varies from one another. However, through my 20 years of experience, I've interestingly found how there is one significant pattern in the Japanese way of thinking. No matter how brilliant you might think your analysis is, it might not be acceptable if it does not follow the Japanese way of thinking. If you want to be accepted by Japanese standards, do it in a Japanese way. So, here, I am.

I can give you my advice, and help you, with the terms and terminology of the manufacturing process. We can discuss in English, or Indonesian. But please note that I'm not offering translation service. Nowadays with automatic digital translation everywhere, your report will easily be read even they don't speak your language. It's as simple as hovering a smartphone over your report and bam... it's now in Japanese. What that smartphone cannot do is to rephrase your logic in that report into one that is aligned to the basic Japanese way of thinking.

During the discussion, if you think you have to show me the data from your company to help me understand your situation better, please rest assured that I will strictly keep all of your information confidential. After all, that's what a normal translator should do: Keep each client's information confidential.

Consultation about Japanese Manufacturing Process Analysis (MPA) and the Terminologies

Japanese - English - Indonesian Interpreter & Translator

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Herewith I attach my proof of employment at PT Astra Honda Motor as a Japanese-English-Indonesian interpreter and translator. I already served as intern since September 2001. PT Astra Honda Motor (https://www.astra-honda.com/) is a Japan-Indonesia joint venture company manufacturing motorcycles under the brand Honda. This Proof of Employment Letter was issued in July 2024 to proof eligibility as member of Association of Indonesian Translators (https://sihapei.hpi.or.id/anggota/HPI-01-24-5287)

Full time position, teaching 1st and 2nd year students.

All are Offline
At private homes, mostly one-on-one.
At public courses, in a classroom format, mostly more than two students.

Teaching a junior high school student, one-on-one, offline.

Offline In-house Japanese Language Instructor
Besides teaching the class, I was in charged of constructing the lesson plan.

Part time position, teaching 1st year students.