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    Marin
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    A patient and knowledgeable native tutor with a Linguistics degree offering Japanese lessons!

    I'm based in Blackrock. My lessons are face-to-face at a cafe in Blackrock or at my student's home (when it's not too far from Blackrock/Stillorgan) as I don't drive and have young kids. Online lessons are available if students wish to practice speaking rather than learning grammar or working on a textbook.


    My availability changes every week except a 7-8pm slot (I'm available from 7-8pm every week on Mon-Wed, Sat and Sun) due to my husband's work schedule.
    I have 3-4 days every week where I'm available from 2pm onwards. (Some week I'm available from Fri to Mon, other week I'm available from Tue to Thurs)

    I teach all ages and all levels (including Leaving Cert students).
    I have 3.5 years one-on-one teaching experience (in Japan, Australia and Ireland) with adults, teens and kids.

    I come from a Linguistic background (I have a degree in English Linguistics), which not many tutors actually do, but having the knowledge is extremely important when it comes to learning a language because the difficulties you face are often due to what your native language is and the difference between your native language and the language you are learning.
    Before I started university, I wasn't confident in my English skills though I was always getting good grades at school. Being immersed into Linguistics taught me the whole new perspectives.

    I offer advice and recommendations, but I usually let my students pick textbooks as every student has different preferences and goals.

    Lessons can be tailored to meet individual requirements/requests.

    I also offer my students translation/interpreting/proofreading services too should they need them.

    Extra information

    Hello, my name is Marin. (Marin isn't a common Japanese name, but I'm Japanese born and raised in Japan :D)
    I have been living in Ireland since 2018.
    I have a degree in English Linguistics, in addition to being a translator/interpreter/proofreader.

    I have hands on experience in learning another language (English) and have academic knowledge (Linguistics) so I'm passionate about what I do!

    My hometown is Kochi (born and raised there), which is on Shikoku island. It's quite far from any major well-known cities like Tokyo, but I'd say it's a hidden gem. If you'd like to visit Shikoku (especially Kochi and Ehime), feel free to ask as I have loads of information :D

    Fun fact about me: I did calligraphy (shodo) when I was growing up and have the level 7 cert. I went to Ehime University and worked in Nagoya & Hiroshima.
    I like watching figure skating games (I'm the same age as the retired very popular skater Mao Asada). I have studied/worked in many English speaking countries including Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and of course, Ireland.

    I look forward to having lessons with you!

    こんにちは、はじめまして!マリンです。
    マリンという名前は珍しいですが、日本人で日本生まれ日本育ちです。
    出身は四国の高知県です。大学では言語学を学んで、イギリスとカナダに留学しました。それからワーキングホリデーでオーストラリアとニュージーランドにいました。アイルランドには2018年に移住して、実はそれ以来一回も日本に帰国していなくて、日本食が恋しいです笑性格はintrovertですが、一対一でのレッスンはすごく好きで、オーストラリアにいた時からいろんな方に教えてきました。
    日本語と英語は全く違う言語なのでマスターするのは簡単ではないですが、ゆっくり少しずつimproveしていきましょう。メッセージいただけるのを待っています。

    Location

    At teacher's location: Frascati Shopping Centre, Frascati Road, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland

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    suitcase iconSkills:
    Japanese for adults, School
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
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    Duration:
    60 minutes
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    120 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Japanese

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