Online Private Lessons じゅぎょう
My teaching approach
Develop ‘inter-cultural communication skills’
My passion for language teaching is to contribute to the society where people need more global minded attitudes and mutual understanding. I will help you understand Japanese culture from the native perspective. By absorbing the Japanese mind set, you will begin to perceive, process, and express yourself in an authentic Japanese way. In the online lessons, we will explore the speech and body language of native Japanese speakers - this will increase your awareness of the feelings that lie behind Japanese expressions. By following this approach, you will use a more appropriate grammatical structure and word usage, allowing you to speak Japanese more naturally.
"Because of the unique teaching style of Arai-sensei, my interest and enthusiasm in language learning has never been higher and you truly feel like you are learning the essence of the language not just the words" - CC
Bespoke lesson planning
In my lessons, I will create a lively atmosphere that will keep you engaged with your speaking oriented learning. Your lesson plans will be structured to your personal needs. I will take you through real life situations that are relevant to your learning goals, explaining how you should interact with native Japanese speakers in various situations. I will recommend the most relevant textbooks if you choose to use them in your bespoke lesson plan.
"Arai-sensei clearly spends a lot of time outside of lessons preparing individual material for each student. The cultural information that is interspersed throughout the structured lessons make them interesting and exciting" - RC
Homework
If you wish, I will provide you with a set of tasks to complete after each lesson to maximise the progression of your learning. To support your learning, I am flexible with your lesson plan and will revisit past topics to reinforce your progression in learning. For online lessons, I can send you the electric version of homework.
Learning materials
| PowerPoint and Picture cards | For grammar introduction and interactive speaking practice and enhancing hiragana, katakana and kanji reading |
| DVDs and YouTube | For grammar introduction, listening practice and observing and understanding cultural behaviour |
| Internet resources | For referencing the current lesson topic |
| Textbooks | For in-lesson referencing and self-study |
| Mobile phone apps | For your self-study |
Learning support
I will support your learning by identifying your strengths and weaknesses. I also offer extra support and advice on methods for optimising your self-study.
- I will provide learning techniques and materials and will show you how to use them.
- I will encourage you to follow up any queries after each lesson by e-mail.
- I will help you to gain the confidence to express yourself effectively when communicating in the Japanese language.
Free taster lesson
It is important that you feel comfortable with my teaching style before you enrol on a course. Please try a free 20 minutes taster lesson online. You are under no obligation to begin studying with me after the taster lesson. Please feel free to contact me to book.
Lesson fees
Please see a full list of lesson fees here
One lesson FREE: New starter package
New starter package -New students will be offered one FREE lesson, the special deal by signing up to ten lessons.
E.g. 60 minute one-to-one tuition
£55 x 10 lessons = £550 ⇒ £495
E.g. 60 minute one-to-one tuition
£55 x 10 lessons = £550 ⇒ £495
FREE learning materials
Once you enrol on a course, you will have free access to my teaching materials, such as flash cards.
FREE consultation
I will help you clarify your learning goals by exploring why you want to learn Japanese, I will also determine your preferred learning-style, based on your availability.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding support and my teaching methods.
