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Alastair
My Qualifications
Imperial College London
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Pass (2009)
The University of Edinburgh
Chemistry
2:1 (2003)
The University of Edinburgh
Chemistry
2:1 (2003)
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Information about Alastair
Have you been teaching yourself Japanese or Chinese for years, and just dont understand why progress is so slow?
Do you want to start making real progress?
Or do you want to learn a few key phrases for a holiday or business trip?
I have over four years experience teaching Japanese and Chinese to children and adults in an interesting, fun, flexible and effective way. In schools, in person, and video call or on the phone.
I will design your lessons exactly to suit you.
I will help you with pronunciation, reading, writing, memorization, and conversation.
I will show you the best way to memorise the characters.
I will encourage you to practice in between our lessons.
I will share my experience and resources with you.
There will be so much variety you will never get bored.
We will use games, role plays, online games.
I will cover any specific requests, so just let me know.
I am very patient, and love teaching.
I take great pride in providing the best service, and helping you enjoy learning.
Please contact me for further information
I grew up in Japan, and have worked there for 1 year, and 2 years in Taiwan, so I have a good command of Japanese and Mandarin. I have the advantage over native speakers of having mastered them as a foreign language for myself, so I know from experience how to teach it.
Availability: I`m available most evenings and flexible with time.
Willing to travel: 5 miles
Experience: Teaching A level and GCSE Japanese at an independent school.
2 years teaching A level and GCSE Japanese for a highly recognized specialist language school.
4 years teaching Japanese and Chinese to students one-to-one, and in small groups, from 5 years old to adult. In person and online.
Group lessons for the Japan Foundation in London.
1 year teaching in a Senior High School in Japan
2 years teaching in a Language school in Taiwan.
2 months teaching in Brighton.
2 years teaching one to one English.
Over 10 years as a language learner, so I have been in your shoes, and can share the innovative techniques and memorization methods Ive used.
Feedback For Alastair (2)
Hollie (Mrs)
02/07/2019
Friendly, helpful and flexible tutor with excellent knowledge of Japanese language and culture. Lessons are tailored to my learning goals, and Im progressing already!
Paul (Mr)
03/07/2014
Ali has a great manner, and is very confidence building.