Shie Sensei

Amazing teacher! I appreciated the way she assigned homework before our lesson so that could determine my level and create a lesson plan. It was a fun and engsging session. It is strange hearing a recording of our own voice but it's even more unique to hear our voice speaking a language we are learning! It helped me realize the areas where I need to improvd. As an ESL instructor, I also appreciated her friendly and structured approach to helping me discover my mistakes. After discussing my goals, she clearly emphasized her methods and teaching philosophy to help me create a map for reaching my goals. If you are serious about learning Japanese, you will not regret choosing Shie sensei.

I had 3 classes with Shie sensi this week, it was a pleasant experience. While I studied Japanese years ago, speaking and listening have always been a weakness. She prioritizes on supporting me to regain the confidence and interests in the language, while following up with the grammar gradually. We reviewed some basic conversational phrases and listening before my upcoming trip to Japan, it definitely encourages me to speak and listen more actively.

I had my first session with Shie sansei yesterday. I have troubles in conversation and she was able to spot where my problems were and attempted to guide me to the right direction. With 20+ years of teaching experience, I believe she is able to help me on this. I am looking forward to future classes with Shie sansei and hopefully I will be able to listen to and speak Japanese with confidence in the not-too-distant future.

I’ve been continuing my classes with Shie-sensei, and it has been a good experience. She carefully selects challenging materials to help hone my listening skills, which has significantly improved my comprehension. During lessons, she encourages me to use Japanese as much as possible. Even though I’m slow, she is patient and always finds ways to guide and encourage (often push!) me to speak more. Her teaching style has been effective, and I’m grateful for her support.

I had been self-studying Japanese for a while but struggled with a lack of structure and direction. Since starting lessons with Shie sensei, I have gained the focus and guidance I needed to make real progress. She is not only kind and patient but also tailors each lesson to my needs and level, ensuring that the material is both challenging and manageable. Her clear explanations and personalized approach have significantly improved my understanding of the language. I highly recommend Shie sensei to anyone seeking a structured and effective learning experience.

The second lesson went well. We went through an audio clip at a level that was comfortable for me, yet she was able to point out my mistakes and areas for improvement. It’s nice to start at an appropriate level, as the homework and self-improvement tasks are manageable, and I don’t feel overwhelmed.