EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher
· TOEIC Score 855

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

General Conversation/Current Events

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in South Korea, Taiwan, U.S.A., England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.

FAVORITE WORDS

Every encounter that we have with people happens for a reason.
There is a very precious message in all of our interactions.

MESSAGE

During the last ten years, I have experienced highly enriching intercultural exchange with people from different cultural backgrounds, particularly in the city of Nagasaki. I started teaching Japanese, because I found it to be an exciting way to meet and interact with people from other cultures.
My favorite things are fashion, my pets, traveling, American TV shows, drinking and eating out with my cheerful friends, and meeting people as many new people as I can at WAHAHA !

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Teacher
· Kanji proficiency Test Grade Pre-2
・ Certified Japanese Calligraphy Instructor Assistant color co-ordinater, Basic Qualification of Japanese Psychological Association, Completion of Interpersonal Communications Course at George Brown College(Canada)

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Pronunciation/ Composition

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in Canada, U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Guam, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and France.

FAVORITE QUOTE

E“One fifth of the people are always against everything all the time.”
--Robert F. Kennedy

MESSAGE

Due to an active curiosity, I possess an interest in anything challenging and continually strive to broaden my horizons through the people I meet. While studying English in Canada, I taught calligraphy to high school students as a volunteer, and worked as an intern at the rehabilitation ward of St. Mary's Hospital in Kingston, Ontario.
I enjoy calligraphy, flowers, and traveling abroad. I have many interests and am looking forward to chatting with you.

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher
· English Proficiency Test Grade Pre-2
· Kanji Proficiency Test Grade 3

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Grammar

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled to the U.S. and South Korea.

FAVORITE QUOTE

A once-in-a-lifetime chance.

MESSAGE

Hi, my name is Tsuyoshi. I am from Miyazaki, and I came to Fukuoka about 6 months ago. Do you know where Miyazaki IS LOCATED?
Endowed with beautiful beaches and mountains, it is a region that possesses a breath-taking natural environment. I like cycling, driving, and cooking. I prepare my own BENTO (lunch-box) every day!
The reason I am now a Japanese teacher is because of having met so many foreign students and teachers interested in Japanese while at university. Helping them with Japanese deepened my own interest in Japanese on many levels. Thus, I pursued and completed a MA in Japanese language and Japanese-language education. I would like to help you improve your Japanese ability and exchange culture with you at WAHAHA!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Fukuoka University Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Course Dip.
· High School Japanese Dip.
· Junior High school Japanese Dip.
· Korean Proficiency Test Grade 6

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Pronunciation/ Reading

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I lived in Korea for 6 years.

FAVORITE WORD

Maktub

MESSAGE

Some of my interests are reading books, watching movies, chatting, and attending the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. I returned to Fukuoka last year, after having taught Japanese in Korea for 6 years. Although beginning a new life in a foreign country, whose language is unfamiliar, can be a bit of a frightening experience, it can also be an exciting one.
I look forward to helping you improve your knowledge of Japanese language and culture here in Fukuoka.
Come join us and have fun!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher · Completion of the EII Japanese Teaching Training Course · English Proficiency Test Grade Pre-1 ·Bookkeeper ·Pension advisor ·Financial planner

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Business Japanese

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Hawaii, Australia, Canada, England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, and Spain.

FAVORITE QUOTE

“I have a dream…”--Martin Luther King, Jr.

MESSAGE

I have numerous interests such as language, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bible and Christianity, Karate, Aikido, Karaoke, aerobic dance, traveling, mountain climbing, listening to motion picture soundtracks, reading, visiting spas, and international cultural exchange. I go to the mountains 30 times a year and have done aerobic dance for 25 years.
Over the past 40 years, I have worked extensively with Japanese big business, which has given me broad experience in sales, planning, accounting, and human resources. I also have a deep understanding of the language learning process, as I speak English and Spanish.
People of the world who love Japan, let’s have a great time studying Japanese language and culture together at WAHAHA--you won’t regret it!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher · Certified junior high school Japanese teacher· English Proficiency Test Grade Pre-2 ·Certified Real-estate transaction specialist ·Aroma therapy Instructor

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Conversation, Reading

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled to the UK, China, and Hawaii.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Never give up, Regret nothing

MESSAGE

Hello, my name is Emi. I met many people while working as a Junior high school Japanese teacher and subsequently as  a receptionist at an IT company and car dealership. These experiences broadened my horizons as well as taught me a lot about how to meet and engage with others. Let’s talk and discuss many things and expand the possibilities of the future together. I am looking forward to meeting you here!

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Teacher

MESSAGE

I worked as a newspaper journalist for many years in Tokyo and Fukuoka. You know what a newspaper journalist is, right!? It was my job to report world occurences. I had many wonderful experiences as well as many unpleasant ones throughout my carreer, that I would love to talk about and share with you!!
Oh, you want to know my hobbies!? Well... I love going to hot springs! Hot Springs are very relaxing! Actually, it is great!! I really think that Japan, Fukuoka is a great place. Waiting for you to join us!!

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Teacher

MESSAGE

Hi my name is Akio Nakamura. I used to work at a magazine company in Tokyo. However, because I wanted a job which involved more human interaction as opposed to a job that solely dealt with impersonal texts, I decided to become a Japanese teacher!
I would like to help as many people as possible who want to improve their Japanese skills! There are many advantages to living in Fukuoka! For starters its a very livable city, the cost of living is much more affordable (compared to other cities in Japan), and there are many delicious foods and cuisines one can enjoy at any given time. If you drive about an hour out of the city center, there's a beautiful beach called “NANATSUGAMA” which is famous for Jacques Mayols story, in which he saw a dolphin for first time in his life. Let’s study Japanese and have some fun!