Phil B 🇬🇧🇯🇵
职业: University Lecturer - Osaka, Japan (2023-present)
Education, English Language Instruction
I work as a full-time lecturer/teacher in Osaka, Japan. I am in charge of a variety of courses, such as: English Conversation, Listening & Speaking, Reading, Discussion, Presentation.
University Teacher - Kansai, Japan (2017-present)
English Language Instruction, Education
I have been working at a variety of universities in the Kansai region of Japan for over 8 years. I have been in charge of a wide variety of English courses.
English Teacher at OEC Language School - Osaka, Japan (2011-2016)
English Language Instruction, Education
Facilitated face-to-face English conversation lessons, designing and delivering customized lessons for both individual and group sessions across a wide range of proficiency levels.
兴趣: Hi, I’m Phil!
Originally from Manchester 🇬🇧, I now call Osaka 🇯🇵 home. I’m passionate about cycling (especially road cycling), football, art, rock music from the 80s and 90s, food, travel, and staying up-to-date with the news. As a huge Manchester United fan, I love chatting about all things football. Let’s connect over shared interests and make learning English enjoyable!
教育背景: MA in TESOL - University of Birmingham
Education, English Language Instruction
The MA in TESOL at the University of Birmingham is designed for those who are looking to develop expertise in teaching English to non-native speakers. It focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of language teaching.
CELTA - Manchester Central School of English
Education, English Language Instruction
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is one of the most widely recognized qualifications for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), especially for those looking to teach adults in a variety of settings.
BA in Visual Arts - University of Salford
Visual Arts
The BA in Visual Arts at the University of Salford was designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary visual art practices, integrating both practical and theoretical aspects of art.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (基础)
Glen
职业: English Teacher
Education
YMCA English Teacher For Kids And Adults(2014-Present)
High School Teacher at Meijo High School(April 2014-2017)
English School Teacher at OEC English Language School Osaka(December 2013-Present)
ECC Kindergarten Teacher(April 2022-Present)
兴趣: Hello everyone!
My name is Glen from England and I am currently living in Osaka,Japan. I have previously lived in New Zealand and Australia and absolutely love traveling. I'm a big fan of sports,music and movies. I have a fun and relaxed personality and I love talking to people. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
教育背景: Photography
Education
Photography
Bachelor Of Arts
University of Manchester Metropolitan, UK (1999-2001)
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (会话)
Matt Owen
职业: OEC Language Services Instructor 2012-2023
English Language Instruction
Team lesson design for students of all age groups and abilities.
Teaching to a curriculum with specific grammar targets.
Teaching Eiken (grades* pre2, 2, pre1 and 1), TOEIC and TOEFL lessons to students of varying
abilities.
Teaching Business English
Meijo Gakuin High School English Teacher 2019-2021
Education
Motivating students to achieve effective communication in English as a second language.
Designing and delivering high quality lessons based on solid theoretical and practical understanding of
teaching. Engaging and encouraging young learners.
兴趣: I love eating and cooking. I'm a big football fan and try to play as often as I can. I'm also very interested in history and enjoy afternoon tea. I don't like diets.
教育背景: Politics MA (University of Glasgow)
Government
Trained in the art of political rhetoric, with focus on citizenship and the English Civil War
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (会话)
Sean Valenzuela
职业: Piano Tuition since 2012
Performing Arts, Education
I have been teaching piano in person and online since 2013 this has given me a strong background and passion for education for people of all ages.
English Tutor
English Language Instruction
since moving to japan last year I have been teaching english to various ages of people in japan from school children to retired people, i teach at a language school in nishi-shinjuku it's a lot of fun!
兴趣: Probably what you will learn pretty quickly about me is that I love music! I am a piano player, beat maker/audio engineer, and piano teacher by background. I love playing and listening to jazz, Japanese film and video game music, Okinawan folk songs, Balinese gamelan, Ethiopian music – I love how we can learn about culture through it.
Since moving to Japan, I developed a passion for teaching English as it's also a way to learn about different cultures and a very rewarding experience. I was lucky enough to grow up in a Spanish-speaking household, so I've been speaking English and Spanish since I was a baby (I like to say I got Spanish for free).
I have a passion for learning Japanese as I am currently living in japan and travelling on the working holiday visa.
Whatever your language learning goals are, I would love to help you achieve them!
教育背景: Bachelor of music Performance (jazz)
Performing Arts
I studied at Sydney Conservatorium of Music from 2014 to 2018 doing my bachelors degree in jazz performance, I also wrote an honours thesis in my final year about Okinawan, Indonesian, and Ethiopian music! it was a great way to learn about culture
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 西班牙语 (流利), 日语 (会话)
Logan
职业: English Instructor
English Language Instruction
Gaba Corporation and Nova in Tokyo Japan
Lab Operations Training Specialist
Medicine
Trainer for Laboratory Technicians at Cancer Research Lab
兴趣: I spend a lot of my time reading and traveling when I can. My degree is in Global Studies so I love to learn about other countries and cultures.
教育背景: Arizona State University
Law, Government, Environment, Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan)
Government, Law
1 Year Program for International Liberal Studies
University of Turin
Government, Law, Non-profit
Currently enrolled in Master's program for International Cooperation
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话), 意大利语 (基础)
Emmanuel
职业: OEC Language services
English Language Instruction
Taught English conversation to Japanese adults and children, using own materials or in house materials. Covered conversation, grammar, formal English tests, speeches, business English, and news articles.
Assistant Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
Taught English to Japanese children and adults in various schools in the Japanese countryside. My role was to support the main English teacher, a Japanese person, with my native knowledge.
Radio Personality
Performing Arts
Radio personality for a station in Hiroshima and later a smaller city in Japan. Mostly in Japanese.
兴趣: I hail from North Carolina in America. I have been living and teaching English in Japan since 2016. I am a YouTuber, former radio personality, and narrator. I love post ww2 Japanese history, 80s music, dancing, cooking, and a good drink. I work out regularly and love swapping stories with people from around the world. No topic is ever taboo with me, so feel free to talk about literally anything you like.
教育背景: University of North Carolina Charlotte
English Language Instruction
BA in English and Japanese, with a focus on linguistics and literature.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (流利)
Graham
职业: English Instructor
Education
Teacher at Vocational College in Japan.
兴趣: One thing about me is that I love to cook! Since I cannot eat gluten due to a health issue, my favorite thing to make is sweets using rice flour.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (会话), 日语 (流利)
John
职业: ESL Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
High School ESL Teacher in Japan (3 years)
Assistant Teacher
Education, English Language Instruction
Elementary Assistant Teacher (1 year)
兴趣: In my free time I like to listen to music, learn new technology, go shopping, and relax with my cat.//趣味は音楽を聴いたり、新しいテクノロジーを学んだり、買い物に行ったり、猫と遊んだりするのが好きです.//Cuando tengo tiempo libre me gusta escuchar musica, aprender como usar nueva technologia, ir de compras, y relajar con mi gato.
教育背景: University of Denver
Education
M.Ed. - Education, BA - International Relations, BA - Spanish
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (会话), 日语 (基础)
Nat
职业: Gaba Eikaiwa, Japan
English Language Instruction
I have worked at Gaba English school for 5 years, teaching 1 on 1 lessons to a variety of students. Lessons are both business and casual, in person and online.
Assistant Language Teacher, Japan Elem, JH and HS
English Language Instruction
I have taught classes in various schools in Japan. This includes making lesson plans, teaching a large group of students and marking homework. The schools include many Elementary schools and Junior High Schools across the Kansai area
兴趣: I like doing yoga, reading, watching movies and TV. I occasionally travel and like hiking and nature too.
教育背景: University of Adelaide
Education
I have a Bachelor of Languages degree with a double major in Japanese language and Linguistics. My studies included not only Japanese, but also studying how language works, in society and its structure.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 日语 (会话)
Tom
职业: ESL Teacher at Piccadilly School of English
English Language Instruction
Taught English at all levels, from Callan Method for children to Cambridge and Oxford Exam preparation, as well as advanced speaking lessons.
Freelance Translator, Editor and QA Tester
Technology, Writing and Journalism
Provided a variety of linguistic services in the localization industry, focused on technology.
QA Lead at Globalme Localization
Logistics, Technology, Management
Managed the Quality Assurance process of multiple translation projects.
兴趣: Places I've lived: Zimbabwe, Spain, Japan and Canada.
Hobbies: reading, theatre, hiking and cooking.
Favourite foods: this is a tough choice, but pizza and any kind of spicy noodles will always make me happy. (oh, also a good Spanish tortilla!).
Random fact about me: I can whistle like a bird.
教育背景: Undergraduate Degree in Hispanic Studies at the Autonomous University of Madrid
Education, Writing and Journalism
Spanish language and literature, final thesis on grammar.
Japanese Cultural Studies Program at the University of the Ryukyus
Writing and Journalism, Education
Studied a year of Japanese language and Okinawan culture through the MEXT scholarship program. Thesis on Magic Realism in Okinawan Literature.
Master's Degree in Screenwriting at the International University of La Rioja
Writing and Journalism, Visual Arts
Writing for audiovisual projects.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 西班牙语 (母语), 日语 (会话)
James
兴趣: I am currently a student and hope to complete my studies and work abroad in Japan.
I am quite an outdoorsy person and enjoy hiking and climbing but I also enjoy indoor activities. I read a lot of books, especially science fiction and fantasy, and play a variety of games but mostly souls-likes.
Whilst I major in Japanese, during my course I have also studied linguistics, translation and English language teaching and earned my CELTA teaching qualification. Finally, I have some experience with conversation classes and tutoring as I worked with my partner university as an student language tutor.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (会话)
Bradley
职业: Recruiter
Human Resources, IT
I help people living in and outside of Japan find their dream jobs in Japan.
Technical Support Analyst
IT, Customer Support
I've worked in Technical Support for most of my career, helping people solve their IT issues. I thoroughly enjoy solving problems for people.
兴趣: I am an American who has been living in Japan for seven years and I speak English with non-native English speakers on a daily basis.
I love cars of all kinds, but especially JDM ones. I have a deep passion for all types of music and enjoy playing the guitar. When possible, I also take photos and go sightseeing. I also love great food. I can speak some Japanese if needed!
教育背景: IT and Business at a well known NYC college.
Entrepreneurship
I went to a well known college in NYC for IT and Business
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)
Teacher Don
职业: English Teacher
English Language Instruction
I was an English teacher for multiple English conversation schools for over eight years in Japan. I also was an Assistant Language Teacher at multiple Japanese elementary schools for two years.
Park Ranger
Hospitality and Tourism, Government
I was a Park Ranger for the National Park Service for a couple summers. I gave tours of a historic site to groups of visitors.
兴趣: I have traveled all over the US and Canada many times. I’ve visited the Bahamas, Mexico, South Korea, and Japan. I hope to visit many other places someday. Now I love fantasy and sci-if. I’m interested in learning about many places and cultures around the world. I can also speak a bit of Japanese and French.
教育背景: Bachelor’s degree
Government
Political Science
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (基础), 法语 (基础)
Tutor Alex
职业: SME
IT
teaching student PERN stack web developement
Resort Concierge
Hospitality and Tourism
Check guests in and out and answer questions
Web Developer
IT
Code out in host websites in PERN and MERN stacks
兴趣: Hi my name is Alex,
I currently teach at an online coding school and am learning Spanish and Japanese so I know the ups an downs of the new language path!
I am from Buffalo, NY and went to college in Phoenix, AZ. I am positive, easy-going, open-minded, and passionate.
I love traveling, learning about different cultures and meeting new people. So I am excited to help out fellow language learners!
教育背景: React Full Stack Web Development
Internet
Coding BootCamp Certificate.
HTML | CSS | Javascript | SQL | React | Node | Express
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 西班牙语 (基础), 日语 (基础)
Nic
职业: Special Needs Class Assistant
Education
Working with special needs kids in school as an assistant. I was able to encourage learning and development in languages, maths, history and a variety of subjects.
Teacher
Education, Non-profit
English teaching assistant at a high school in Arequipa, Peru. Teaching classes with teenagers and kids from 11 years old to 17 years old.
Bartender
Hospitality and Tourism
Cocktail bartender working in various locations. Experience working in pubs and restaurants in Australia. Party hostel bartender, running events and fun activities for guests.
Prison Officer
Government
Prison Officer in Australia, working with a variety of men on rehabilitating and reaching their goals to reintegrate back into the community.
Prison Officer - Use of Force instructor
Government
I acted as an instructor to new and existing officers who are working or are hoping to work in the prison environment. My expertise comprised of teaching physical defence and the laws and procedures surrounding these techniques.
兴趣: I love to travel. I have been through Europe, South America, parts of Asia and the south Pacific. I have spent a lot of time meeting new people who speak other languages and are learning all kinds of languages too.
My favourite countries so far are Japan and Argentina and I love the food in both of these countries.
I enjoy reading fantasy, such as The Witcher and Dune.
I love sports and really enjoy hiking and spending time at the beach.
I play rugby and did athletics in Australia - an active life is really important to me!
教育背景: Certificate III - Surveying and Spatial Information Services
Building and Architecture
Surveying Traineeship
4 Week International Bartender Course
Hospitality and Tourism
International bartending course
High School Degree
Education
Completed high school in Australia, finishing in year 12.
CEICA Peru Spanish Language School
Education
4 week intensive Spanish language course. Working up to A2 language proficiency.
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 西班牙语 (基础), 日语 (基础)
Peter
职业: English teacher
Education
Freelance English teacher in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
兴趣: I think I'm friendly & relaxed, & hope to bring these qualities to my online lessons. I have a lot of experience of course; not only of teaching English, but also of life in general!
教育背景: Bachelor of Arts
Education
Degree in Arts & Social Sciences
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 英国), 日语 (流利), 法语 (基础)
Andrew
职业: University Adjunct Professor, James Madison University
Education, Research
2022-Present
High School History Teacher, Western Branch High School
Education
2020-Present
History Instructor, Miller School of Albemarle
Education, English Language Instruction
2018-2020
Language Instructor, Teikyo Junior & Senior High School
Education, English Language Instruction
2017-2018
兴趣: I am a history instructor and researcher with seven years of teaching and research experience. My interests are particularly focused on the histories of trauma, memory, and the body in modern Japan and East Asia, but I have extensive experience with World and United States History, the Social Sciences, and Humanities. I have taught at the high school and university levels and am responsible for designing and executing innovative lessons designed to introduce students to historical thinking skills.
In my tenure as a high school history teacher, I have taught first-year survey classes as well as Advanced Placement and independent study courses. I am currently an adjunct professor at James Madison University, where I teach World History Since 1500 and United States History, and a high school teacher with Chesapeake Public Schools. I believe that research and writing must be academically rigorous and accessible to the public. I have presented my own research at regional conferences, including the Mid-Atlantic Association for Asian Studies and Southeastern World History Association conferences. I have also published opinion articles for the Virginian Pilot newspaper to reach a wider audience.
In my free time, I enjoy reading widely in areas of interest, playing tennis with my friends, and listening to music.
教育背景: Master of Arts, History
Research
Expected December 2024
Master of Arts, East Asian Studies
Research
Completed May 2020
Master of Arts Teaching
Education, English Language Instruction
Completed May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, History
Education, English Language Instruction
Completed May 2016
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)
John
职业: English Instructor
English Language Instruction, Education, Teaching
Specializing in improving students’ ability and confidence communicating in English through conversation.
Providing helpful feedback after each class in terms of student’s strengths and weaknesses.
Communications Assistant
Customer Support
Assisted hearing and speech-impaired individuals with processing telephone calls through typing and voicing their messages verbatim.
Completed on-the-job training and testing for familiarization with deaf culture and computer system protocol.
兴趣: My hobbies mainly include photography and editing, playing the piano, video games, music, and movies.
教育背景: BA in East Asian Studies
Research
Japanese language, culture, and history
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话)
Thomas Mirgiannis
职业: English Teacher
Teaching
I've been sharing my love for the English language as a teacher for approximately 2 years, with teaching stints on and off. During this time, I've had the pleasure of helping students from diverse backgrounds and levels of proficiency in their langua
兴趣: When I'm not teaching English, I'm a tour guide in Osaka, sharing the city's charm with visitors. I'm also a cybersecurity enthusiast, coffee lover, and a die-hard UFC/MMA fan. Let's explore language and more together!
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 澳大利亚/新西兰), 日语 (基础)
Gregory
职业: Assistant Language Teacher
English Language Instruction
Worked with Japanese learners from ages 6-30 helping with pronunciation and conversational proficiency.
兴趣: I love baseball, playing music, photography and travel!
教育背景: Bachelor's Degree
Education
Specializing in English and Mathematics
所讲语言: 英语 (母语: 美国/加拿大), 日语 (会话), 西班牙语 (流利)