Asami

Brought up and educated to a university level in Japan, I’m qualified to teach both Japanese and English as foreign languages. Started teaching Japanese at the Japan Foundation in Egypt as a trainee teacher in 2011. I also taught English to adult learners at the British Council Egypt in 2012, before I moved to London in 2013 to obtain a Masters degree in Theory and Practice of Translation at SOAS, University of London.

On completion of the degree, I was endorsed as one of 3 graduate entrepreneurs by SOAS and founded a limited education company to promote Japanese language and culture in the UK. I’ve taught at companies (including Ernst & Young and Credit Suisse), 4 secondary schools, a university (Imperial College London) and 70+ private learners across London. I also taught courses on grammar and conversation of from beginner to advanced levels at International House London from January 2020 to October 2021.

I am interested to learn about foreign cultures and have been always passionate about both teaching and learning languages. Before moving to London, I lived in Cairo between 2010 and 2013 to explore the language and culture of the country. My command of languages are:

- Japanese - Native proficiency
- English - Proficient (CEFR C2) - Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) December 2012
- Arabic (Egyptian) - Intermediate level (CEFR B1) - Studied at IHI, Cairo between 2010 and 2011, lived in Egypt for 2 and half years
- Arabic (Modern Standard) - Beginner level (CEFR A2)
- Russian (CEFR A2) - Have been studying part-time since March 2020

In addition to language lessons, I have been organising events (since 2017 and switched to online in 2020) to introduce Japanese culture and build Japanese learners` community in the UK. The aims of the events are for learners to obtain opportunities to learn and practice the language by interacting with other learners/Japanese people through mini lessons and workshops.

Fees:
- 1 person: £60 per hour (+ Tutor Hunt commission)
- 2 people: £75 per hour (+ Tutor Hunt commission)
- Group lessons (3 people or more): from £90 per hour (+ Tutor Hunt commission) - Please enquire for further details

Discounts for both bulk-bookings and full-time students are available. Please message me for more information. Look forward to having lessons with you.

Availability: Weekdays (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays): 8am - 2pm
Weekend (Saturdays & Sundays) 8am - 2pm

- No lessons on Mondays & Wednesdays

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: 1. 10 year-experience (Since 2011) of teaching Japanese

Have taught at companies (incl. Ernst & Young and Credit Suisse), 4 secondary schools, a university (Imperial College London) and 70+ private learners in London. I have:

- Prepared for a number of students for JLPT exams (N5-N1)
- Trained students for the GCSE
- Prepared the language and cultural knowledge for those who wished to move to Japan on business/to live
- Prepared for successful JET Programme (Japanese government scheme to promote foreign language teaching in the country) applications
- Taught business (financial) Japanese (for those who are required to study the language for professional purposes)

2. Over 6 years of experience (Since 2015) teaching Japanese at secondary schools in London for both inter/co-curricular (GCSE qualification) & extra-curricular courses

3. A wide range of experience as a TEFL teacher both in a classroom and private tutoring, including teaching English to adults at the British Council (Cairo, Egypt). Have taught classes on grammar, conversation and IELTS exam preparation.

4. Have carried out a project to teach Japanese to dyslexic learners at primary/secondary schools and sixth-form colleges in London (2014/15)

5. Have been regularly organsing Japanese language & culture events of approximately 30 attendees in London (since November 2017, switched to online since 2020)

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