OHAYO CENTER

Really enjoyable lesson as always. It’s always fun when we use things like music音楽 and the news for study guides. Incorporating those things into the lesson with listening, reading and writing practice keeps it interesting and refreshing. And when used in tandem with memorization and studying from the book i still feel like I’m getting the most out of my class time. Today we talked about the culture of japan. I really enjoy learning about the differences and similarities from American culture, and I think it helps to understand how the language works when you have an inside perspective on the culture and its history. Here’s to a new year and much more to learn! いつもありがとございます！

I have been learning Japanese with Shinya Sensei for exactly two years now and I just want to share a little bit about my experience. Every lesson has been really enjoyable. Shinya Sensei communicates clearly and his manner is friendly and relaxed. I also appreciate that Shinya Sensei uses different kinds of resources and that he will adapt the lesson according to my needs. Sensei also uses a shared Google Doc where he makes notes that I can review. I can also make sentences here and receive feedback. I can honestly say that I don’t find speaking Japanese easy and I am prone to getting nervous and having my mind go blank! However, Shinya Sensei is always patient and he encourages me to keep trying. He is also great at explaining things and he corrects my mistakes in a positive way. If you are looking for a Sensei who is professional, engaging, patient and fun - definitely book with Shinya Sensei. 先生、ありがとうございました。

I’ve been having lessons with Shinya Sensei for over a year now and since the start, Shinya Sensei’s lessons have been fun, engaging and challenging. Each week, I finish the lesson with more motivation to study and more desire to become 上手. As time has passed, he has tailored the lessons to suit my needs and to support my self study so I feel like I’m progressing more than ever. My favourite thing about learning with Shinya Sensei is that he doesn’t just teach me Japanese but he makes time to just chat (in Japanese of course) which has really improved my speaking ability. It’s clear that Sensei just loves sharing the language and the culture of Japan so if you’re thinking about having him as your teacher, I’d say go for it!

Second lesson where I got challenged on my かんぺきしゅぎ. Shinya sensei was very patient which was nice since I'm a beginner in speaking and listening. I'm looking forward for my next lesson!

The lessons are enjoyable and highly educational. I've gained a lot from them. It's not the conventional approach to learning, but the teacher tailors the lessons to your interests, making them easy to grasp. As a student, I've struggled to memorize vocabulary. I attempted flashcards and various online apps, but they weren't very effective. Perhaps they weren't challenging enough. However, the teacher provided methods and tips that greatly aided my memorization. Additionally, the drills were particularly helpful. Despite being tired from work, I always eagerly anticipate his lessons. If you're curious, I highly recommend giving it a try! 😏

先生は今日日常会話の新しい教材で日本の仕事生活の中の日常用語を教えてくれて、とても良くて、とても麺白いです。今日は婉曲な表現をマスターしました。これは私のものですか？