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I teach English lessons to Japanese people in the Dallas area. I have been teaching English to Japanese people for 34 years and have also taught English in Japan. Although I am retired from teaching ESL in local schools in the U.S., I still love to help Japanese people improve their English. I am also a member of the Japanese Association of Dallas. Read more
生徒さんはおひとりずつ異なるニーズを持っています。発音の手助けがしてほしい方もいれば、Every student has a different set of needs. Some need help with pronunciation, others want to learn English to help their children with homework at the local school. Some want to enjoy American movies without subtitles, others want to write resumes for work or improve their presentation skills for meetings. And most Japanese newcomers to Dallas usually want to improve their listening skills so they can speak English with more confidence. Read more
In order to accommodate different situations, we offer both individual and small group tutoring, either in person or online. I have even had the experience of giving a zoom lesson to a person who was planning to come to Dallas soon. Please contact me at 是非johngodbey@me.com or on line at 1-972-365-5994 so that we can work together on your individual situation. Read more
A language is like a river. It is very different from the environment you are used to. You feel the cold current of the water, you are afraid to swim and cling to the riverbank. Learning English in Japan provides you with a lot of knowledge about English, but it is like looking at English while clinging to the riverbank. My philosophy is that in order to learn to swim, you have to take your hands off the riverbank. You don’t translate from Japanese to English, you learn English as English. Each time you try to swim, you will feel less scared, more confident, and your swimming will become smoother. Why don’t you give it a try?
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