Hello,
My name is Elin (エリン) and I have a Master’s Degree in teaching English and Swedish. I am a certified teacher and have been working full-time since I graduated from university until I arrived in Kyoto. I have lived in Kyoto since July 2017, studying the Japanese language.
I was born and raised in Sweden speaking both Swedish and English (I am bilingual). Growing up, I loved playing video games, reading books, and go snowboarding.
I am happy to help you in any way I can – beginner level is absolutely fine, as is advanced level students. I do speak a bit of Japanese, so I can use both languages in my teaching to help you progress much faster.
Please understand that I need to know what you wish to improve with your English (or Swedish should you choose to learn that instead) so I can prepare the best way possible to suit your needs.
- - FOR CONVERSATION ONLY:
I will make sure to help you progress fast and efficiently. The main objective is to make you practice as much as possible during our session in order to make you relax and feel comfortable speaking English.
- - FOR OVERALL ENGLISH LESSONS:
The first lesson is a ‘trial lesson’ where I scan your current skill level in order to help you from where you are to where you want to be. The lessons after that will be more focused and driven towards helping you improve (either 1 on 1 or in groups should you want to bring others). All material I prepare will be shared with you in order to help you progress in whatever way you want – speaking, pronunciation, writing, reading, listening, dialogue etc.
If you need preparation for a specific kind of exam, please provide me with information on what exam it is you wish to take, so I know what is needed and can help you prepare in the best way possible.
- - LOCATION:
As I live in central Kyoto, I can easily go to various places close to, or just outside of, the center by bus, subway or bike. I can meet at cafés, restaurants, and other places should you have a suggestion based on your personal preference. I am very friendly and happy, so please do not feel anxious or nervous about meeting me for lessons.
Should you prefer to take lessons online, please let us do so using Skype.
Lesson fees can be paid either cash or via PayPal.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Kind regards,
Elin