Cashion, AZ Japanese Lessons

Hajimemashite!
My name is Yoojin. I lived in Japan for 7 years. The Japanese language is very interesting, and I understand how badly you want to learn it! I'd be happy to show you all the secrets of the Japanese language. Let's learn together!

I grew up speaking both Japanese and English at home and understand the difficulty of trying to juggle both languages! Whether you want to learn a new language, or simply want to brush up on your Japanese skills, I am always happy to be of help! Lessons will include reading, writing, listening, and speaking (both formal and colloquial styles). I typically use the Genki and Tobira books and also like to introduce students to classic and modern Japanese literature as a way to enhance the students’ cultural knowledge. I welcome beginning and intermediate Japanese students!

I am a graduate from the University of Arizona, majoring in East Asian Studies. That major included a focus on the Japanese language and culture, as well as a Minor in Mandarin Chinese. I have been studying the Japanese Language for 9 years now, and 4 of the years include a formal university-level education, 2 of them being in Japan.

I lived and studied in Saitama, Japan for 6 months, graduating from the Japanese Studies Program at Tokyo International University in the Fall of 2012.

I later worked as an ESL (English as a second language) Teacher in both Elementary and Junior High Schools; 5th-9th grade; in Japan. While I was there, I taught ESL classes as well as cultural classes. I also selected and coached 4 students in a city-wide English speech contest where 2 of my students placed 1st and 2nd in their divisions.

My career path is focused on teaching English and Japanese as second languages, as well as encouraging studying abroad during higher education.

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I have been teaching children and adults (mostly high school or college students) Japanese and history. My lesson is customized and help you to meet your goals.

I am a native speaker of Japanese. I have been working as a teaching assistant of the Japanese language for 3.5 years, and I currently teach 1 beginner and 1 intermediate classes in college.

I understand your struggle of learning a new language. I could not speak English at all before I moved to the US when I was 15. I had studied English for 6 years before I came here, but the writing/reading focused education did not give me the "true" ability of speaking English.

In my lesson, I would like to focus on speaking Japanese rather than grammar and readings. If you are planning to travel, study abroad, go on a business trip, etc, I would be a great choice for you!