Scott

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: Would you like to have a nice fun chat with a native? Need help with English? I'm Scott and I am a 26-year-old American living in Australia. I moved to Australia after living in Japan for 3.5 years. I have 4 years of English teaching experience and a teaching certification (CELTA).

I love traveling and exploring new places and cultures. I'm excited to learn more about you and help you with English!

Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)


Blake

Profession: Translator and Retail Associate

Interests: I love reading novels, writing short stories, studying Japanese, and playing guitar.

Education: I studied Economics and Japanese at Clemson University.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Robert Mckeith

Profession: Adaptec/Roxio USA
Education
TESOL teacher

Head foreign teacher
Education
IELTS for High School students

Interests: Reading, writing, computers, technology, music, movies, swimming, basketball, football

Education: San Jose State University
English Language Instruction, Technology
BS degree Computer Science

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)


Michael GE

Profession: English tutor, media research assistant

Interests: Politics, culture, travel, media, grammar, news, miscellaneous

Education: University of Nebraska at Kearney - Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia; double minor in international studies and Japanese.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Owen

Profession: English Tutor (5 years)
Education
Working as an English tutor, both freelance and at a Japanese school for a total of 5 years.

Interests: I love learning about different cultures, traveling and fitness!

Education: I went to school in Australia. I mostly studied Japanese, German, Chinese, Psychology and Sports Science.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Conversational)


Ryan MBA

Profession: Tesla
Sales
Electric vehicle and residential solar sales

Interests: I am from Las Vegas, USA. I have a bachelors degree in business management from UNLV and an MBA from the University of Vermont. I love traveling, video games, exercise, learning, philosophy, languages, and cultures.

Education: Master of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
University of Vermont MBA with focus on Sustainability

Bachelor's degree in Business Management
Finance and Banking
University of Nevada Las Vegas BSBA

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)


Aaron Mendez

Profession: International Academic Program Support Specialist & Designated School Official

Interests: I love to play, listen, and collect music! I enjoy hiking, camping, and do lots of outdoor activities. I love to try new foods and eat my favorites (Peruvian, Japanese, Mexican, etc.) I enjoy reading as well! Let's read a book together! I also love to travel (Japan, Peru, and within the States)

Education: I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Asian Studies & Japanese with a Minor in Music. Also I am also TEFL/TESOL Certified with Oxford Seminars. Lastly, I am completing my Masters in International Education this May!

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Conversational)


Nathan Flood

Profession: Assistant Language Teacher (Japanese Students)
Education, English Language Instruction
Assistant teacher in English classes ranging from Kindergarten to Junior High School.
Teaching done on location.

English Language Tutor (Chinese Students)
Education, English Language Instruction
Online tutor for Chinese Kindergarten students.

Interests: Video games, board games, movies, stories, and general knowledge. I really like learning about people and what makes them tick, and you often find new interests by talking with people. I'm open to conversation on just about anything.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Gaming, Design, and Simulation Principles
Technology, Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science in Gaming, Design, and Simulation Principles

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)


Joe S.

Profession: Online Business, ESL Teacher

Interests: My many interests include computers, video games, tabletop games, basketball, poker, billiards, travel, e-commerce, science, psychology, politics, investing and trading, and science fiction and fantasy books/movies/TV shows.

Education: I have two bachelor's degrees from Indiana University, which were completed in 2008. One in Media Arts and Science, and the other in Japanese Language and Culture. I also have a CELTA certificate for teaching English as a second language.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Mr. Cory

Profession: Music Teacher
Education
I teach music to elementary school students.

English Teacher
Education
I have taught English as a Second Langauge to high school students.

I have also taught English Language and Literature to students in international and public schools for 9 years.

Interests: Films,
Theatre,
Acting,
Education,
Pop Culture,
Travel,
Food

Education: Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Education
I did a 1 year teacher training university degree to teach English and Theatre Arts to students in public and private schools

Bachelor of Arts (English)
Education
I completed an undergraduate degree studying English; more specifically dramatic literature

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
Performing Arts
I completed an undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts - more specifically acting

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Derek Mc

Profession: English Teacher, Business Owner

Interests: I'm into many things! I love video games, hiking, camping, fishing, playing guitar and other instruments, watching all sorts of movies, teaching myself languages, and drinking good beer.

Education: I went to Louisiana State University. At LSU I majored in English, where I studied English education, ESL, writing, literature, languages, and philosophy.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Nick

Profession: English Instructor

Interests: I love to learn and try new things! Recently, I have been trying to learn more recipes. I can't cook well, but I want to try making lasagna next. I also like to do sports. Every week, I try to go running three or four times.

Education: MA: TESOL (Masters of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
BA: Modern Languages (Bachelors or Arts in Modern Languages: French)

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational)


Joey Elam

Profession: English Teacher/Police Officer

Interests: Hiking, weight-lifting, traveling, video games, dog training, snowboarding, wake boarding.

Education: I graduated from Temple University Japan with a B.A. in International Affairs.

I also graduated from the Kenneth C Thompson Institute of Public Safety with a State of Florida Police Officer Certification.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)


Dave Haynes

Profession: English language instructor

Interests: Reading!!
Cycling on the streets.
Budget hunting for the best price on house necessities.
Facial features.
Keeping in tune with current affairs as best I can.

Education: GCE 'O's Stonyhurst College, UK.1977.
GCE 'A's Warrington Tech. UK.1979.

Mathematics at Uni. Surrey 1983.

Market Trader/Mechanic London city programmes. UK. 1994/1991.

TEFL at TTI London. UK. 1996.
Callan Method. London. UK.!997.
NOVA Fukuoka. Japan. 2002.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic), Indonesian (Basic), French (Basic)


Stephen Paul

Profession: Youth Activities Counselor (ages 3-17), On-boarding Facilitator

Interests: I lived in Japan for 11 years before returning to the United States so I really enjoy talking about travel and food. I also enjoy learning about technology and history and would love to talk about them with you! When I have spare time, I try to catch up on movies and TV shows as well as play some video games.

Education: Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)


Tutor James

Profession: Teaching Assistant
Education
Mentored students, wrote exam questions, proctored exams and lectures, produced media files, trained students in the laboratory.

Interests: For speaking and practicing language culture and where individuals are from are excellent topics. Also, what students enjoy spending time doing. I enjoy teaching and tutoring, studying language, traveling, meeting people and learning about their cultures, fitness, music, and writing.

Education: IDELTOnline TEFL/TESOL
English Language Instruction
Bridge Universe Education English tutor training

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), German (Conversational), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)


Federico A

Profession: English Teacher in Japan

Interests: Love to listen to music, any and all genres! I also enjoy watching movies, running and photography.

Education: University of Baltimore in the United States. I studied and majored in Psychology (with my main focus being on education).

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Native), Japanese (Conversational)


John Tanner

Profession: Over 25 years teaching experience.
English Language Instruction, Education
I have taught thousands of students from all over the world. I teach in class and online.

I currently design doors and windows.
Building and Architecture, Design, Retail
I currently work for the largest DIY/home improvement company in America.

Interests: I love watching sports. I enjoy swimming, cycling and reading. I am a Crystal Palace fan ⚽😁

Education: English Literature BA.
Education
I love reading.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational)


Paul

Profession: English teacher / proofreader

Interests: Sound recording and music technology, audio and synthesizers. Djing and record collecting (I'm mostly interested in techno and electro music). I'm also a big Premier League fan, my team is West Ham United. I have a daughter aged 6 and 4 cats. I'm definitely a cat person! I have now returned to Japan and now living in Saitama (recently moved here from Tokyo). Thanks to everyone who reached out to me. Your kindness is appreciated!

Education: University of Essex. BA English Literature.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational)


CJ

Profession: Cambly English Tutor
Education, English Language Instruction
Online English teacher for 4 years

Speech Therapy
Education, English Language Instruction, Medicine, Mental Health
Help clients improve communication using English or non-speaking language

Interests: Native English speaker from the USA. Travelled to many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Master's Degree student in Speech Therapy.

Education: Speech and Language Therapist
English Language Instruction, Education, Medicine
Teach and practice how to communicate. Master's Degree education level

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)