| Name | Haruka F. |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver, BC |
| Teaching | Japanese |
| Native Language | Japanese |
| Originally From | Japan |
| Working With | Kids (3y+), Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | My Home/Office, Learner's Home or Work, Public Place, Online |
| Hourly Rate | C$30 |
Professional Native Japanese Teacher , More Than 10 Years Of Experience, For All Purpose. ●I'm a director of my little Japanese school
●Limited Small Group Class is most popular.
●Please ask for available spot at the moment.
●Tuition is depend on your choice of lessons (Please send a message to receive most updated information)
■About Haruka
❶Haruka knows Japanese widely
● Living in Tokyo for 10 years, Osaka for over 10 years
● Mom is from a little island, located in the south part, Dad is from the mountain side
This means, Haruak deeply knows 2 major accents, standard and Osaka, and she knows how to see the Japanese language from a different perspective. What's more, she actually knows more. Check next ↓
❷Haruka is especially an unique teacher
● Bicycle and hitchhiking trip in all over Japan for 1 year
● Walking pilgrimage 1200 km in Shikoku area, Japan
● Decade of adventure all over the world
● Working experiences in different countries
Most students think of her as more than a teacher, like your mentor. She has a high level of communication skills she got through her experiences, understands diversity and can explain the language with cultures perspectives and histories.
❸Haruka’s purpose of teaching
● Spreading History and Culture : Japanese has a long history. She became addicted to knowing the deeper side of the country and sharing her knowledge to the weebs after traveling !
● Protecting Culture : After all of those experiences, she truly realized how much cultures are disappearing in this world. She wants to preserve Japanese culture.
● Love to encourage : Simply like to encourage someone through her interest. “Let me teach, please !” is the sentence that’s always in her mind. She loves to see you improve !
● Making friends : This is the most beautiful part of teaching. All my students become super good friends. And more and more ……
❹Haruka is not a part time, is a Professional Japanese Teacher
Haruka is teaching Japanese not to get an allowance. Absolutely NOT.
Currently, she has been providing many different lessons and has even been creating her own content for better Japanese teaching. She is fully committed to her time for this job, not the side business.
❺To Students
Learning steadily with a professional guide and methods is the best way to improve your language skill. My goal is to bring students up to the level of a professional self-learner. I will provide a lot of guides for you to enjoy your Japanese journey.
Let’s have a fun moment together ! As long as you have an interest in learning Japanese, don't hesitate to contact me ;) !
●Graduated from National University in Japan (I have a teaching license)
●Over 10 years of language teaching experience
●Group class experience at Vancouver Japanese Language School and Burnaby Japanese Language School
●Experience of a Japanese manager at an English academy
FOUR good things to learn Japanese with Haruka in 2023-2024
❶Quality Learning From Years Of Experiences
■Age ; 0 years old - 65 years old
■Nationality ; Canadian, American, French, Spanish, Mexican, Vietnamese, Indian, Israeli, Chinese, Hongkonger, Irish, Taiwanese, Filipino, Puerto Rican, English, Singaporean etc
■Techniques ; Lessons are conducted in Japanese and English. Teacher will adjust her speech depending on your Japanese skills and needs. Your teacher will use many variations of approaches for you to develop your Japanese skills. Plus, there will be explanations that is not written in Textbook.
■Materials ；Teacher will suggest a textbook on your level. You have a choice to receive PDF files or purchase it. A lot of additional materials will be given.
❷Consultation And Guide For Self-Study
■Students will receive not only lessons but also study tips when you hit the wall.
■Teacher will provide quality lessons and support your daily learning with technical methods, learning ideas and variety of resources.
❸Meet Up With Japanese Learners And Native
❹Many Learning Options For Reaching Goals
■Subject ; Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / JLPT / Traveling / Anime / Communication / Business / Exchange student etc
■Lesson Type ;
1) Online
2) In person
3) 1on1
4) Limited Numbered Group Class
□ Semi-private lesson (1 on 2) ; Teacher will find your learning partner from her students. You can also hire her for your own people.
□Group lesson ( Maximum 4 students) - Online
・Beginner class 1A (Genki 1 level)
・Beginner class 1B (Genki 1 level)
・Beginner class 2A (Genki 2 level)
・Beginner class 2B (Genki 2 level)
・Intermediate 1A (Intermediate Quartett 1 level)
・Intermediate 1B (Intermediate Quartett 1 level)
・Advanced 1 (Advanced Tobira level)
・Kanji Beginner class (start from September in 2023)
・Kanji Intermediate class (up to JLPT N3 level)
・Teen conversation and activity class (Genki 1 level)
・Kids conversation class
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★First 15mins Meeting
All classes will start making a personal curriculum.
We will have a discussion of
・your goal
・skills you gain
・lessons options for you
・deciding lessons dates etc...
※If you learned Japanese before, teacher will check out your level (speaking/listening/writing/reading)
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My teaching days are Tuesday to Saturday until 23:00. But if you are short term learner, I may give you more availabilities on my days off.
Online class or In person lesson at my place
Haruka has a knack for tailoring lessons to suit individual learning styles and pacing, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience. Her passion for teaching is evident in the creative and diverse ways she introduces concepts, making the learning process engaging and memorable. One of the aspects I appreciate most about Haruka's teaching is her commitment to creating a supportive and encouraging environment. She goes beyond just imparting language knowledge; she fosters a sense of community among her students. This creates a comfortable space where questions are welcomed, and everyone feels motivated to participate actively. Haruka's dedication to her students extends beyond the classroom. She provides valuable resources, recommends additional learning materials, and is always available for questions or clarifications. Her genuine interest in the progress of her students makes the entire learning journey with her immensely rewarding. In summary, Haruka is not just a teacher; she is a mentor who guides and inspires her students on their Japanese language journey. I feel fortunate to have found such a wonderful educator and look forward to continuing my language learning adventure with her.
