Private Tutors

1st Class Honours degree from Oxford Brookes University

Japanese Teaching Diploma awarded following 456hours course at Alpha Kokusai Gakuin in Tokyo, Japan.My teaching experience spans more than 40 years – initially as a junior and senior high school tutor of English and Japanese in Japan. More recently I have taught Japanese to my family members, who are now bilingual, to diplomatic spouses and partners and, since formally qualifying, to adult learners of Japanese.

Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test/9 years of teaching and private tutoring experience/ Further details on lesson content and fees can be found on my website.　 →https://hedgehog-japanese.com/private-lesson/portsmouth-japanese-lessons/

I've been teaching Japanese for 6 years to beginners and lower intermediate students (JLPT N5 to N4). I regularly tutor both teen and adult learners via online Skype lessons. I mainly use a text book called Genki in my lessons, which covers reading, writing, speaking and listening. All of my lessons are planned around the individual learner in order to give them the best start on their Japanese journey. Some learners retain information best through a conversational approach, mixed with learning the grammar basics. For others, it may be more fun and beneficial to learn some textbook Japanese with a side of examples from Japanese movies, anime and songs you like! I have experience teaching all kinds students and conditions such as dyslexia or autism are no barrier to learning Japanese! 

The first 30 min lesson / consultation is Free!

If you would like to find out more, 

Please check my website          https://studyjapanese.co.uk

In this website, there is a study tips page that will tell you an all in one guide for those with no knowledge of Japanese looking to get to an elementary understanding of the language and beyond! 

I have a PhD from Cambridge University and a Master's Degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford. I and am fluent in Japanese with teaching experience at undergraduate, primary, and secondary school levels. I have lived in Japan for 10 years have a Master's Degree from the University of Tokyo.

JLPT Level 1, BA / MACantab Japanese First-class (University of Cambridge), LRAM Teaching Qualification (Royal Academy of Music), 10 years' experience as a private tutor.

I have more than 10 years of teaching experience and lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading and writing. I have taken a number of students through GCSE (100% pass rate). All lessons via Skype.

Completed my Nikyu (N2) and having 10+ years of experience in teaching Japanese. I teach Japanese to children, employees and GCSE students.

Teaching license (JHS & HS) / Translator & Interpreter/ Japanese early years teaching

BA in Japanese from Durham University(1998). I have worked in Japan for 2 years in a government office and taught Japanese privately in Surrey for a number of years.

(MA RCA) Royal College of Art, (BA) Textiles , Middlesex University (BA )Sociology, Musashi University in Japan, Certificate for Waldorf Teacher

Native Japanese with BA, MPhil and PhD in English. I was a postgraduate research student at Oxford University. I had taught English and English Literature at various Japanese Universities. I have been teaching Japanese for non-native Japanese speakers (13+) who prepare for GCSE, A level, EPQ, JLPT and university students and adults. I am teaching students in all over the world via MS Teams and Newrow, I also teach in person if possible.

University of Sheffield 1977-81 BA Japanese and Linguistics (First Class). Ochanomizu Women's University 1981-85 MA Japanese Literature. SOAS, University of London 2009-11 MA Japanese Studies (Distinction).

My first experience of teaching Japanese was at a language school in Kanazawa, Japan but in recent years I have tutored students for GCSE and A'level from my home near Sevenoaks. Since Covid, most of my teaching takes place online and I now mainly teach adults. I have ten years experience of living in Japan and aim to inspire my students with a love of the country and its culture as well as improving their language skills. 

The Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, NAFL institute Japanese Language Instructors Qualification Course, 6years experience with Aichi Nihongo no Kai (Teaching Japanese Voluntary Group). The Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, NAFL institute Japanese Language Instructors Qualification Course, 9years teaching experience in the UK 

Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS), MA in Modern Foreign Languages Education (London, King’s), BEd and Teacher’s Licenses (Tokyo). Over 25 years of teaching experience both in Japan and in the UK, including Teacher of Japanese at Grammar schools in Bucks for over 11 years.

I hold a BA in Education and qualified teacher (primary school) in Japan. I have been teaching Japanese since 2010. I am very happy to design the lessons according to the learners' needs including the cultural aspects.