Michael Lange
Profession: Student
Interests: My main hobbies are reading and language learning. I love English-language fiction, but I'm also trying to explore things in translation from other cultures. Since I know some Japanese, I'm also excited to be starting on some Japanese-language novels too. I also know some Latin and Ancient Greek.
Education: Degrees in progress:
B.S. in Mathematics; B.A. in Classical Languages;
B.A. in Asian Cultures & Languages: Japanese
from the University of Texas at Austin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Rafael Valle
Profession: In between jobs
Interests: I'm interested in history, politics, and learning interesting things about random subjects. My hobbies include rollerblading, archery, reading, and video games. Memorable experiences include a visit to California, studying abroad in Japan, and soon I will be teaching English in Spain.
Education: Bachelors of Arts from Baruch College, I double majored in History and English
I am almost done acquiring certification to teach English abroad (TEFL)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
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Profession: Scientist.
Interests: Novel writing, public speaking, debating
Education: Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics, Master of Research in Physics, Master of Philosophy in Physics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Arabic (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Robby Burns
Profession: CEO of Healthy Candy Nutrition LLC
Interests: Anime, Video Games, Yoga, Hiking, Japanese, Tennis, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tik Tok Creator... I am a dude with MANY interests as you can see! I am passionate about all of these activities and hope to have great conversations with you about yours!
Education: Certified Yoga Instructor 200hr, Certified Tennis Professional, 3 years of College Experience
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
kbral
Profession: Software Engineer
Interests: I like to code large and small side projects for fun in my spare time. I love listening to and making music. I am also a fan of watching sports, and I like to cook when I have time.
Education: BSE in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, College of Engineering
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Persian (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Pineapple Prince
Profession: Sustainability Startup Founder
Interests: Sustainability, 3D design, 3D printing, Good books, My cat, Upcycling, Cooking
Education: Bachelor of Engineering, focused on Material Science and Plastic Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Finnish (Basic)
Andrew
Profession: Musician; Marketing
Interests: I'm a musician and writer who loves to travel and meet people from all over the world. I've lived in Japan and the Netherlands and am currently living in my home country of Scotland. If I'm not at my computer or playing guitar I'm probably at a concert or out running. I love to talk about my favourite albums, movies, video games and want to find out about yours too.
Education: Master's Degree: Media Studies, University of Amsterdam; Bachelor's Degree: Film and Television, University of Glasgow.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
hayessmith234
Profession: Assistant Language Instructor at the University of Oregon. Part-time barista!
Interests: I'm a creative person who loves to learn new hobbies and crafts! I like listening to music, drawing, playing video games, and watching YouTube videos. I love watching horror movies!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Asian Studies from the University of Oregon. SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) certification from the University of Oregon.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Tyrus Torres
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Education
Working remotely while living in Germany, I work Monday through Friday teaching on a variety of platforms.
Interests: I have a keen interest on all things art, science, and history. Whenever I can I try to travel and immerse myself in new cultures and cuisine.
I am currently working from home, and having a lot of fun gardening, reading, learning German, and painting.
Education: Bachelors in Japanese Language and Culture
Education
Studied and learned about the history of East Asia through a Japanese specific lens. Was able to live in Saitama for one year for international study.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
James.elliott.cambly
Profession: Currently I teach as an Online English Teacher.
Interests: I love writing, reading, watching movies and photography. I have a wide range of interests, so you can really talk to me about anything!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts from Heythrop College, University of London. Also I have a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (i-to-i)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational)
Austin McConathy
Profession: Shift Manager at Starbucks, Inc.
Interests: For the last ten years I've been training in Northern Mantis Kung Fu, working towards opening my own . I also enjoy Japan and it's culture. I've been studying Japanese for the last three years and I've traveled there on several occasions. When I'm not studying or training, for fun I enjoy video games and anime, as well as reading novels and manga.
Education: Certified Instructor in Northern Mantis Kung Fu, TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from International TEFL Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Edward Little
Profession: Teacher/Author
Interests: I love reading, writing, hiking and teaching English. I love Japanese culture and spent one year teaching English in Osaka.
Education: BA, English Literature and Creative Writing, Chester University, 2.1
MA, Publishing Fiction, Chester University, Merit
TEFL 120 Hours
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
jphunckler
Profession: Currently: Hypnotist and Life-Success Coach
Interests: I was a student in Tokyo Japan 50 years ago, and I loved that experience. I have taught grade school, high school, and adults. I have coached basketball, sold professionally, managed businesses, and have three kids and three grandkids. I love to read, dance, and sing (but not all at the same time). In my semi-retirement, I am a practicing hypnotist and life-success coach. I also play beat-box harmonica.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (University of Notre Dame), Master of Science in Education University of North Dakota) , and Master of Business Administration (University of Notre Dame).
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
tatkinson10
Profession: Head teacher
Interests: Mainly sports. Soccer, golf, swimming, skiing.
Education: Bachelor in Business and tourism management at the University of Derby. TEFL certificate from Aston University.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational), French (Basic)
Christopher Stev1
Profession: Research Scientist, Previously a High school Teacher
Interests: I am a graduate student working on a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. I enjoy playing video games, reading, and most anything outdoors.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 7-12 grade Teaching Certification, CRLA Level 2 tutoring certification.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Rocky L
Profession: Online English Instructor
Interests: Nice to meet you! My name is Rocky. I am from Houston, Texas, USA.
I have been teaching English for 2 years now in Japan.
My hobbies are cooking, traveling, watching movies, and studying languages.
I enjoy talking about travel, food, fashion, hobbies, or educational subjects.
***I am not interested talking about politics or religion.***
Education: Associate of Arts Degree
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), French (Conversational), Italian (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational)
jakedherring
Profession: ESL instructor
Interests: I enjoy running, bicycling and reading. I love nothing more than having a good conversation with interesting people. I used to live in Japan and still visit occasionally. When I have time I like to study Japanese and I am interested in learning several other languages.
Education: MA - Linguistics
English Language Instruction
Master's in Linguistics from the University of Iowa
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Malcolm
Profession: Teacher/Tutor
Interests: Hi! I'm interested in sports, particulalry basketball and surfing, but also others. I also really enjoy reading about history, mainly English, Japanese, and SE Asian, but I lived in Korea and the US, as well as Japan, so I'm interested in them too.
I'd say have a good general knowledge base though, and am interested in lots of different things, so would love to learn from my tutees!
Education: 2018 University of Brighton, UK PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages Japanese specialisation), Merit.
2015 Shane English, Japan/Trinity, Cert TESOL (120 hour course)
2016 Japan Foundation, JLPT N2 日本語能力試験二級
2007 University of Sussex, UK BA(Hons) American Studies, 2:1.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Fluent), French (Basic)
Newt Kimono
Profession: Bank Worker
Interests: Politics, Reading, Current Events, Running, Video Games, Nintendo
Education: Undergraduate Economics Student
High School Graduate
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Basic)
David Crary
Profession: Linux Developer
Technology
Automation testing using Bash and Python frameworks.
Interests: Exercise, Computers, Video Games, Food, Gardening, Reading, World News, Traveling
Education: University of Alaska Anchorage
Entrepreneurship
B.S. Business Administration
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)