In the trial lesson, I will check the student's level through a simple conversation, and then we will discuss the future lesson plan. 
  For first-time students, I cannot offer my regular lesson in the trial lesson time because I cannot know the details of the language level in advance.
  If you are finding someone to practice your Japanese with in Conversational Lesson, I just check your level while continuing our conversation.
 If you are considering taking textbook lessons or other lessons that student need some preparation for, please tell me more about your study beforehand. Any information like the materials or textbooks you used and how far you have progressed so that I can give you more appropriate advice.
  Thank you for your understanding in advance.

Let's have a chat casually and in a relaxed way.  We can talk about any topics that you are interested in.  
 I can provide corrections about grammar or words through a chatbox during our conversaiton, and I can also correct pronunciation if you prefer. 
 Alternatively, we can make a Google Doc or Google Sheet to record corrections and to be shared during the lesson (your Google account needed for sharing).

 You can also bring topics to talk about and themes for discussion or role-playing theme, or materials for reading or watching together to understand the meaning. 
 
Note: in this lesson, I will talk about grammatical errors and appropriate vocabulary choices in conversation, but I will not give detailed explanations of grammar. If students would like to study grammar, please reserve a lesson that uses a textbook.

Conversational Practice

In this lesson, we use NHK News Web Easy. 
This class is for those who want to build up vocabulary and to improve your reading skills and pronunciation. It suits to beginner or pre-intermediate learners. 

We will read a news article and understand the gist of the news. We also have a small conversation about the article. We sometimes see a video clip or listen to an audio attached to the article. 
 I can provide corrections about grammar or words through a chat box during our conversation, and I can also correct pronunciation if you prefer. 
 Since we will be using Google Doc to share documents, please prepare your Gmail account. Skype is also required for screen share comfortably.


I will also provide other news sources from articles on the Internet or video clip.

NHK News Web Easy (for pre-intermediate)

In this lesson, you can choose one from the following courses.  See the details below.

Please let me know the course you will choose BEFORE the FIRST LESSON. 
 Since we will be using Google Doc to share documents, please prepare your Gmail account. Skype is also required for screen share co
＊For booking 90 minute lessons, students need prior consultation with the teacher.

1. Beginner Japanese  (Marugoto, Minna no Nihongo, Genki)
    The purpose of this lesson is to understand basic grammar so that you can consolidate your basic Japanese and use basic expression for everyday life. We will discuss and choose which textbook to use before the first lesson.
  ・Minna no Nihongo beginner I・II
  ・Genki I・II  (2nd/3rd edition)
  ・Marugoto A1・A2

2. Intermediate Japanese
   This class is for people who have finished beginner's grammar.
   Students practice four skills(speaking, listening, reading, writing) with a textbook. 
   We will discuss and choose which textbook to use before the first lesson.
   ・”中級へ行こう" 
   ・"Quartet 中級日本語カルテット"
   ・”中級を学ぼう（中級前期・中級後期）"

3. Business Japanese (study with textbooks, telephone, job interview preparation, etc.)
     The lesson is suitable for those who have finished beginner's grammar and for those who want to use Business Japanese or Keigo (honorific style) properly at workplace. 

     We will discuss and choose which textbook to use before the first lesson.
 ・"初中級レベル　ロールプレイで学ぶビジネス日本語" （Pre-Intermediate Level  Learn Business Japanese with role-playing)
 ・"新日本語の中級"　（Shin-Nihohgo no Chukyu for Intermediate Level)
 ・"人を動かす！ 実戦ビジネス日本語会話" （Advanced Level: role-playing using key phrases)
 ・"上級レベル　ロールプレイで学ぶビジネス日本語" （Advanced Level : task based role-playing)

4. Customized Lesson (Advanced textbooks, writing correction, test preparation, or etc.)
     Students have to consult the tutor in advance. Advanced learners can also use advanced level materials (book reviews, reading passages from literature, etc.) in consultation with the instructor.

Textbook or customized Lesson (Please choose one from the following courses)

If you are just starting out or want to practice beginner level Japanese, why don't you study Japanese with me with a new textbook?
I also welcome those who would like to start learning "Hiragana" and "Katakana"!

"TOBIRA BEGINNING JAPANESE" is a textbook for beginners published in 2021.

   The textbook provides a flipped learning material, so those who wish to prepare in advance can use the video materials provided to study efficiently.
   In the lesson, use what you have prepared and talk with the instructor! Of course, those who do not have time to prepare can also study efficiently within the lesson time. Using textbooks, students will also practice reading kanji characters little by little. English explanations are also included as supplementary information.
 Since we will be using Google Doc to share documents, please prepare your Gmail account. Skype is also required for screen share comfortably.


Textbook : "TOBIRA 1: Beginning Japanese" ISBN 978-4874248706
                   "TOBIRA 2: Beginning Japanese" ISBN 978-4874249000
                   Students are required to purchase the textbook.

Let's start Japanese with "TOBIRA BEGINNING JAPANESE Ⅰ&Ⅱ（初級日本語　とびら）" for introductory and beginner levels

This lesson is designed to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary. By reading sentences, students will increase their natural Japanese input.
   A textbook will be used for the beginner and intermediate levels. Materials for the advanced level will be decided after consultation with the tutor. Basically, we will use raw materials such as news articles that native speakers usually read. Students may also use advanced level textbooks (book reviews, reading passages from literature, etc.) in consultation with the instructor. Advanced students will also summarize the content orally and engage in a brief exchange of ideas.
 Since we will be using Google Doc to share documents, please prepare your Gmail account. Skype is also required for screen shar

　Note: Students are required to do some preparatory work, such as looking up the meanings of words.
　*If you would like to know the contents of the textbook for beginner and intermediate students, the tutor will introduce them in a 30-minute conversation lesson or in the course.

Who Should Take This Course: 
＜Beginner-Intermediate:＞
・Students who have finished studying beginner grammar. 
・Those who want to improve reading comprehension and practice reading Kanji words.
    It is also good reading practice for those who are aiming to take the JLPT N3.
　　Textbook: 『日本語学習者のための読解厳選テーマ25＋10　〔初中級〕』
                   　　  "25+10 Selected Reading Comprehension Themes for Learners of Japanese"
　　　　　       　ISBN 978-4-89358-943-9
　　　　　　       Students need to purchase the textbook
＜Advanced＞
・ Students who want to increase their input of natural Japanese. 
・ Students who want to strengthen their vocabulary.

How to proceed with the lesson:
1. Preparation in advance
　　1) Confirm the meaning of vocabulary
　　2) Answer the questions (in the textbook)
2. Checking understanding in the lesson
　　1) Read aloud, check contents and answer questions (for textbooks)
　　2) Confirmation of vocabulary
　　3) Summarize contents orally, discussion

Reading Lesson

Using mock test questions, students will develop the ability to concentrate on answering the questions in a limited time. Since it is not possible to take the whole exam time in a lesson, the tutor give students a set of questions from each area (the volume of which can be answered in 10-15 minutes). Students will learn how to answer the questions, reflect on why they made mistakes, and learn how to find answer keys for correct answers. By taking the course several times in a row, this cycle will be repeated and practiced.
　Students can choose which areas they would like to practice, and must let me know before the lesson so that I can prepare mock test questions. It is recommend that students first practice the areas they are weak in and learn strategies to correctly answer the questions. Occasionally practice their strong areas as well.
    1. 言語知識　Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar)
　2. 読解　Reading
    3. 聴解　Listening

 Since we will be using Google Doc to share documents, please prepare your Gmail account. Skype is also required for screen share comfortably.

Materials: The tutor will prepare mock exam questions for each session.
　　　       Be sure to have paper or a notebook to write down your answers and take notes.
              
Who Should Take This Course: 
Anyone who has studied grammar points for the target level and wants to practice exam questions.
Note: This lesson is practice for the exam questions. We will reflect why you made mistakes together, but this is not a lesson to study grammar points in detail.

How the lesson will proceed:
For the first 15 minutes in the first lesson, the tutor will explain how the exam time will be allocated. 
1. After booking the lesson, the student informs the tutor which area of the exam they would like to practice.
2. Answer questions in the lesson
　　1） Answer questions in 10-15 minutes
　　2） Check the answers and reflect on the mistakes
　　3） If time is left, this cycle is repeated.