🌏California🇺🇸(~2011) ▶︎Hokkaido & Tokyo🇯🇵 (~2021) ▶︎Baden-Württemberg🇩🇪(2020~now)
🧳Limited availability: Fed 12-Mar 23, in Taiwan
⭐️Visited: 36 countries
🏝️World traveler, Foodie, Researcher
Hi, I’m Lester, originally from California, and now living in Germany while running an IT consulting firm👔in Tokyo. After earning my Ph.D. 🎓and spending 10 years in Japan, I moved here in 2020 with my German spouse💞.
As a native Chinese speaker fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1 180/180, J.Test Special A 1000/1000), I’ve taught Academic and Business English, Spatial Econometrics, and GIS at Keio University in Tokyo.
With my expertise, I’ll help you excel in language, academic, or business goals.
Mijn creaties
Ik als leerkracht
🎉All my students will get 🎁Extra free time (5-10min)➕📝Detailed Study Feedback in PDF format
⭐️Education⭐️
2018-2021 Ph.D.(博士)in Economics, Tokyo, Japan(日本・東京都)
2016-2018 M.A. (修士)in Economics, Tokyo, Japan(日本・東京都)
2011-2015 B.A. (学士)in Financial Engineering, Hokkaido, Japan(日本・北海道)
⭐️Certificates⭐️
TEFL Certification
Certified Financial Planner
Security Sales Representative
Japanese Kanji Educator
JLPT N1 level 180/180
J.Test Special A, 1000/1000
⭐️Service⭐️
Academic English&Japanese✍🏻アカデミック英語・学術日本語
Research&Thesis Writing Guide🧑🏻🏫研究・論文作成指導
Editing&Publication Support📝英文校閲・校正・学術誌投稿支援
Business English&Japanese💼ビジネス英語・日本語
Interview/Presentation Prep👔面接・講演準備
Life counseling🌸人生相談
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
⭐️ Teaching Materials ⭐️
🗽 English: Unlock your full potential with engaging resources, including YouTube clips, current news, and the trusted Cambridge English in Use series.
🗾 Japanese: Immerse yourself in real-world materials like NHK news, the Marugoto series, and exclusive cultural insights tailored for you!
👍🏻 I’m patient, compassionate, and professional, with a deep understanding of both Western and Asian cultures. I love helping students from all backgrounds succeed!
👨🏻🏫 My approach: 20% lectures, 80% active practice. Whether it’s conversation, grammar, or test prep (TOEFL, IELTS, JLPT), I’ll help you achieve your language goals. Let’s start your journey to success!
Mijn lesmateriaal
PDF-bestand
Tekstdocumenten
Audiobestanden
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Videobestanden
Artikelen en nieuws
Quizzen
Voorbeelden van examenvragen
Grafieken en diagrammen
Certificaten
TESOL English Teaching Certificate - A State University - 2020
Japanese Kanji Educator - Ritsumeikan University - 2019
Affiliated Financial Planer - Japan Association for Financial Planners - 2016
JLPT N1 180/180 - The Japan Foundation - 2015
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Lecturer(講師)Keio University(慶應義塾大学) - Tokyo, JapanEconometrics, Statistics, Geographic Economics, Business/Academic English, Academic Japanese
Opleiding
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Financial Engineering(金融工学)Hokkaido University (北海道大学)
2018 - 2021
Doctoraat - Urban Economics/ Spatial EconometricsKeio University (慶應義塾大学大学院)
2016 - 2018
Master - Urban Economics/ Spatial EconometricsKeio University (慶應義塾大学大学院)
Werkervaring
2021 - Huidige
Executive Director(執行役員)Data Analytics Company - Tokyo, Japan
2019 - 2021
Adjunct Researcher(研究員)Keio University(慶應義塾大学大学院) - Tokyo, Japan
2018 - 2018
Eng-Jpn-Chn Interpreter(総合通訳)Fuji TV(フジテレビ) - Tokyo, Japan
2016 - 2018
Data Scientist & Business Consultant(研究員・コンサルタント)Mitsubishi Research Institute(三菱総合研究所) - Tokyo, Japan
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269 lessen voltooid
USD 28.80+
🇺🇸Native American English CONVERSATION Practice🎙️[A1- C2 Level] & American Culture Introduction🗽
【🚫NOT FOR BOOKING】Professional Academic English Editing/Proofreading & Translation Services 『請勿直接預定課程』專業英文翻譯編輯服務『要事前見積』高品質アカデミック英語校正・翻訳サービス
C1 - C2Bedrijf95 lessen voltooid
USD 80.00
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Quiz (1)
263 Beoordelingen
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Izumi Kyoya
184 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have known him for about three years now. Compared to three years ago, my English skills have certainly improved. He has helped me overcome my hesitation in speaking English and writing academic papers in English, and he has also guided me on how to make further improvements. I am deeply grateful to him, and I am determined to continue studying English in the future.
29 nov. 2024
Chloe Chi
8 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Lester是我非常推薦的英文專業教師,為了協助我準備托福口說考試,他在第一堂課前查詢了托福最新的考試規則(2019年改制),準備了上課教材,提供口說問題的範例解答,並且希望我完成課後作業!除此之外,Lester很有熱忱,也具備了高素質的口說技巧,例如教我母語人士如何使用某些英文詞彙,以及母語人士如何發連音,因此我非常推薦Lester教師。
I highly recommend Lester as an English teacher. For assisting me to pass my TOEFL exam, he checked the latest rules of the TOEFL test, which had been updated in 2019, before our 1st class. What's more, he prepared some sample questions and answers that are relevant to TOEFL Speaking exam. In addition, he taught me how to use words as native speaker does. That's why I recommend Lester.
17 aug. 2020
Oono Tetsuya
1 Engels les
I took my first lesson. He quickly understood my level and adapted the lessons to my level. Thank you so much.
2 feb. 2025
Lindsay
11 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
First lesson with Lester was great! He tailored the lesson and future lessons around my language-learning goals, presented me with material that was challenging but not impossible, and provided immediate feedback and explanations when needed. He is very knowledgeable about the language learning process and knows how to engage students effectively. I have booked future lessons and I would highly recommend!
19 apr. 2024
Fangyuan李芳源
9 Engels lessen
It's my pleasure to learn with Lester! It's a good journey full of knowledge and surprise~
7 feb. 2025
Fangyuan李芳源
9 Engels lessen
Lester is very kind and warm-hearted. We talked a lot in the lesson such as future plan and job haunting market. I think those discussions benefit me a lot and I'm glad to learn with Lester!