Hi! My name is René Jermal.
I was brought up in Chicago, USA. Chicago is the third largest city inthe U.S. "The Windy City" has large diversity and an incredible music scene with everything from blues tojazz to everything in between.
I have been in Japan since August 2007, so everything here is very new and exciting for me. I have begun to study Japanese and I know how difficult learning a new language can be! I really love teaching English; it has quickly become a deep passion of mine.
I was an English major in University of Illinois at Chicago. I focused onpost-modern literature and film studies. I am also a film writer/director. I love watching and making movies.
I just moved to Kita Senju from Kita Omiya. I usually teach my classes in coffeeshops in Kita Senju and Ueno, but am flexible on locations.
I really love teaching at IHCWay because one-on-one classes gives the opportunity to really get to know someone from a different culture and allows the student to work on their personal strengths and weaknesses.

Good luck!

René 　

Hi! My name is Emil.
I’m from Sweden. I have been in Japan for about a year now and I’m studying at a Japanese language school.
I really enjoy working for IHCWAY because we are working 1 on 1. The students are less shy and know what they want to improve. Some students want to learn more grammar, other only practice their conversation skills. I always recommend my students to watch movies, read books or listen to radio. I think it’s easier to learn a language if you have fun at the same time.

Good luck!

Emil 　

Hi! My name is Laurent.I came from France.I have lived in Japan for 9 months and I teach English and French at IHCWAY for about 7 months.
This is a great experience and I really enjoy it. Learning English is not an easy thing, however I am really pleased with my students motivation, all of them are working very hard and improved a lot. Here are a few tips:

1. Stay focused,work a little bit everyday.
2. Ask your teacher a plenty of questions (don't be shy!).
3. When you learn a new vocabulary,always try to write　sentences using them.
4. Read easy books, listen to English radio program (NHK).
5. Do your homework very carefully.
　
がんばってください！！

Laurent

Bonjour à tous. Je m'appelle Yvan et j'enseigne le français et l'anglais dans les environs de Yokohama.
Diplômé d'un master en commerce international, j'ai vécu auparavant en Irlande, en Nouvelle-Zélande, en Australie et en Inde.
Au Japon depuis septembre 2007, j'ai intégré l'équipe de IHCWAY car ce système est très flexible, et laisse assez de temps libre pour étudier le japonais et découvrir le Japon.
IHCWAY permet d'apprendre de manière très conviviale, en pratiquant avant tout la conversation, ce qui est le plus important.
Je trouve que c'est une bonne méthode, car les entretiens sont individuels, et les étudiants se sentent plus à l'aise et peuvent poser des questions plus facilement .
De plus, les étudiants sont généralement très motivés et impliqués.
　

A bientôt.

Yvan

Hi everyone, my name is Ben.
I came from New Zealand this year to study Electronics at Tokyo University.
Teaching for IHCWAY has been a great experience because the students always have fun being able to talk 1 on 1 and improve whatever aspect of their English is most important to them.
It is also rewarding to be able to see each student grow and become more confident with English.
I always believe the best way to study anything is to make it enjoyable, and I feel by doing that I can see the improvement in each student every time we meet.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Ben


みなさん。私はベンと申します。
今年、ニュージーランドから東京大学で電気工学を学びにやってまいりました。
IHCWAYで教えるのは、とてもよい経験になっています。
生徒さんたちはマンツーマンで話せるので、とても楽しめるし、様々な角度から英語を進歩させるのは生徒さんたちにとって最も重要です。
生徒さん一人ひとりが成長し、英語に対しどんどん自信を持つようになっていく姿を見られるので、非常にやりがいがあります。
どんな勉強でも、ベストの方法は楽しみながら学ぶことだと、いつも考えています。
そのように楽しいレッスンをしていきながら、各生徒さんに会うたびに、その上達を実感することができます。
皆さんにお会いできることを、楽しみにしています。
ベンより。

I can happily say without a doubt that working as an IHCWAY Teacher was amazing.
There are so many benefits I found from working for this company.
You’re able to meet so many interesting people and not only teach them but are able to build up friendships which I like very much.
As for myself, I found this a great opportunity to not only teach others but also to help improve my own teaching ability　as time went on.
After working for this company for almost a year, I will be able to leave with great experiences and happy memories.

Hello everyone, my name is Yuka Tanaka.
When I was 6 months old, I moved to England because of my father's job.
After living in London for 7 years, I moved to the Unites States of America and stayed in New York for 2 years.
I came back to Japan when I was 9. Currently, I am in my 3rd year at Sophia University where all classes are held in English. Moreover, I went to England as an exchange student last year, and I studied at the University of Sheffield for a year.
Ever since I came back to Japan at a young age, I have always been putting an effort in improving my English through various ways.
Firstly, I have been watching a lot of films. I would borrow DVDs and watch it with no subtitles. At times when I have understanding difficulties, I would normally watch it once with subtitles and then again without. This enables me to improve on my listening skills. Even if there were certain words which I did not understand, I am also able to imagine and think about the meaning by context.
Second, I like listening to English music. At first, I only listened to the rhythm. However, after listening for a period of time, I was able to understand the lyrics of the songs.
In the end, I will understand what kind of song the artist is singing. By doing this, it gives me motivation and sense of achievement from bettering myself.
Watching films and listening to music are not only things which you can do normally, but is a really fun way to improve one's English skills. Please give it a try and improve your English while having fun!
　

Hello everybody,
My name is Daniel, I am 25 years old and I am from Leipzig, Germany.
I live in Japan for about 9 months now and count the experience of living here as one of the most important and exciting times of my life so far.
Teaching for IHCWAY has been a major part of my stay here in Tokyo since the beginning and I thoroughly enjoy the time with my students. The private teaching method of IHCWAY not only gives the students a very individualized way to improve their English/German speaking skills, but also offers the unique opportunity for real cultural exchange for the student and the teacher, while learning English/German together.
Being a Japanese science major, I ask a lot of questions and my students are always eager to answer my questions about Japanese culture while I tell them about my experiences in America or how Germany is not about sausages and beer only.
I think it is the best way to improve your English skill by using it in a natural conversation like this. It keeps the learning of the language motivational and exciting.
Hope to meet you soon,


Daniel

Hello everyone, my name is James Watson. I am 21 years old, and I am from The United States of America; more specifically, Wimberley, Texas.
I currently live in Yokohama, and study Japanese at a Japanese language school. I have been in Japan for about one year and three months, which, without a doubt, has been the most adventurous and spectacular of my life. I have seen and experienced so many new and unique things, and met many great people.
Ever since I was a high school student in Texas, I had a keen interest in Japan. After making Japanese friends, my interest only intensified. Luckily, one of my friends invited me to visit him in Japan during our winter vacation. I accepted, and had a spectacular time. Even then, I knew that I wanted to spend much more time in Japan; however I could have never imagined that I would actually be living here!
Compared to Japan, life in my hometown is very different. Located in central Texas, Wimberley is a very small, quaint tourist town with a population of only 3,797. It is surrounded by beautiful, green hills and mountains, and has numerous rivers flowing through it. Due to the large abundance of land in Texas, at my house, we have 7 horses, 7 cats, and 7 dogs, 2 chickens, and one fish. It is actually more like a zoo than a house!
Even though it is totally different from Texas, I really enjoy my life here in Japan. When I am not studying or working, I enjoy spending time with my friends and my wonderful girlfriend. I also enjoy cooking, karaoke, BMX, reading, and exploring the city of Yokohama!
Because I study Japanese, I understand how it feels to learn another language. I know how difficult it can be, yet I also know how rewarding it is. Because English is not an easy language, especially to many Japanese, my goal is to help anyone who wants to improve their English; be it reading, writing, listening, or conversation. Together, we can become better English speakers, and ultimately, better people!
Sincerely,

James Watson

Hi, I’m Karin. If you wish to improve your English skills, STUDY HARD!! Read, write, listen, and speak! Accent doesn't matter, but pronunciation does.
You don’t need to sound like a native speaker, talk slowly if you have to. The most important thing is to be understood! When you talk with someone who speaks English clearly, try to copy the way they speak while paying attention to their intonation and rhythm.
Always ask yourself why you need to and want to study English. Motivate yourself! It won’t happen overnight but if you put a lot of effort into it you WILL improve!!
Learning a new language is difficult and frustrating so be patient with yourself and don’t expect instant results. You’ll get there Have FUN while you’re at it！