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English lessons for adults and children in English communication and Business English

My lessons are designed to improve communication in every day conversation or business skills in an international setting. Each lesson is designed for the individual and their specific goals. When you study English with me you will be challenged to improve your abilities in ESL while working at a comfortable speed.

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Location

At student's location: Around Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Japan
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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Hello, nice to meet you. My name is scot. I am from the United States living close to Mitaka and Kichijoji. I have been living in Japan for over 16 years. I have taught every age from children of 4 years to seniors. Most of my experience is teaching Elementary, Junior and Senior High students. I have also taught Business English for corporations such as Kawasaki, Norichukin Bank, and Marubeni as well as government agencies Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority. I love travelling and experiencing new cultures. One of my favorite things about teaching English is meeting new people and helping them improve their knowledge and skill in communicating. I feel that communicating in another language can help everyone in understanding the world and the many ways of living.

Education

Santa Monica College, Santa Monica California - Aug 1996 - December 1998 - completed with honors

Laney College, Oakland California - January 2000 - April 2001 - completed with honors

San Francisco State University, San Francisco California - August 2001 - December 2003 - Graduated with BA in Cinema, honors list, Dean's List, Cum Laude

Experience / Qualifications

California International University, Los Angeles, California - English Conversation Teacher - August 1997 - December 1998

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California - Professor's Assistant -
August 2002 - December 2003

Model Language Studio, Tokyo, Japan - English Teacher -
February 2004 - August 2005

Hampton School of English, Tokyo, Japan - Assistant Language Teacher (Matsuzawa Junior High, Jinnan Elementary, Tokiwamatsu Elementary, Kunimoto Gakuin)
September 2005 - March 2012

Interlang Service Inc., Tokyo, Japan - Business English Teacher
June 2007 - April 2013

Nichibei Language Service, Tokyo, Japan - Business/Conversaton English Teacher -
April 2012 - July 2016

Avanti, Tokyo, Japan - Business English Instructor (Norichukin Bank, Marubeni, Japanese Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
April 2018 - March 2019

Global Language Institute, Tokyo, Japan - English Instructor (Senshu University High School, Komagome Gakuin, Yokohama Junior High)
April 2012 - present

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In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image. ✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party. ✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects. ✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals so that the structure of sessions, business dialogue and mastery of change communication are valuable. (...) ➤ In short, improvisation, dramatization, public speaking skills are today essential transversal skills for asserting oneself, informing, negotiating and convincing. 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THE TRAINER ➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject. ✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat. ✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

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