Sato

Hi everyone! I'm a Japanese teacher in Birmingham/Sutton coldfield. I grew up in Tokyo Japan, worked in various industries in Japan and America, including international film festivals, research institute, environmental npo, and teaching etc. I studied social anthropology and hold bachelor and master degrees in sociology. I currently live in Birmingham UK and teach Japanese online and in class rooms (a boarding school and Saturday school). I can help you learn from basic Japanese to GCSE, A level or travel, survival, business, or academic level!
I like arts, music, reading, gardening, DIY, cooking, baking, eating, crafting, painting, soap making, knitting, traveling, walking, scuba diving, skiing, "Onsen" natural hot spring spas...and much more!

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching Japanese for over 10 years for pupils at Primary school, GCSE, A level, as well as under graduate and master degrees students from various universities such as London SOAS, Warwick, Sheffield, York, Durham. I also taught adult tutees casual conversations and JLPT exam preparation. I teach GCSE and A level at a boarding school in Shropshire both in class room and online. I really enjoy teaching the language and culture to those who are willing to learn more. My tutees tend to learn with me for multiple years, so I try various methods and approaches to keep their interests going. Some of them leant with me for 10 years! :-)

Tutoring Approach

I'm a very strict teacher who would.... no I'm only kidding! I am an easy going, patient, and experienced teacher. I can help make your learning journey much easier and joyful one. I use various materials such as text books, online articles, own made original files or free flow conversations - answering to any questions you come up with. I am flexible and would love to discuss what your aim/target is when we start (first lesson is free trial). I can also tell you about Japanese culture both in traditional and modern/pop field that you might be interested in and to help you want to learn even more about Japanese language and culture in future! It's all tailor made lesson for you :-)
My background is not exactly coming from teaching and I believe that is where my strength is as a teacher. I used to study cultural studies / social anthropology up to master degree in Japan. I have been always fascinated by learning and knowing different society, culture and people.
I used to work as an international film festival director, interpreter/translator, environmental -social NPO worker, researcher (environment and energy) for a research institute in addition to working as a teacher. I traveled a lot before coming to live in the UK. My wide range of experiences of living in different countries as well as working for various industries can contribute my lessons to be more interesting and informative for you (I hope!). I have excellent communication skills, patience, passion to teach, and curiosity to learn new things.