Hajimemashite! My name is Robert Harper and I am from New Jersey in the United States.
In the United States, I was in the Information Technology field, managing networks and teaching clients how to use new technologies.
I also spent a lot of my time in the U.S. recording music and editing video for a small AV company. In between time I study Japanese. Japanese is not easy to learn but I enjoy the challenge.
I enjoy everything about Japan since my first trip a few years ago. Who can resist the countless bowls of ramen, or the endless cans of melon soda? And let’s not forget those delightful Gari Gari-kun treats. My favorite! There are never enough for me. I enjoy each day here in Japan by absorbing the Japanese language and the culture.
I find that some of the same practices in teaching IT are just as helpful to students of English. As a teacher of English the three skills I hold to my success are patience, listening skills and effective communication.
At the same time, learning should be fun, so I attempt create a fun learning environment for my students. I understand the challenges of learning English, because I encounter some of the same challenges as I learn Japanese.
I believe learning a new language requires valuable teaching and constant reinforcement. I believe IHCWAY provides valuable teachers to its students while offering the most convenient and efficient way to learn. If you are serious about learning English, never give up.

Minna-san Ganbatte!

rOb-Sensei

　 Hello, my name is Chris Jesse. I am a Canadian from Calgary, Alberta.
Iam in Japan to experience the culture and history of an incredible country. I am very interested in Japan's history and its development as an unique island nation.
I enjoy the flexible nature of IHCWAY for both students and instructors and the ability to tailor lessons to each student's interests.
I am always eager to meet new students and believe that a foreign language can be learned in a relaxing environment.
The one-on-one approach is very beneficial to a student's understanding as there is very little pressure placed upon the student while allowing for effective communication.
Please don't worry about making mistakes, as that is what the lessons arefor and we learn a great deal from our mistakes. As an IHCWAY teacher I am here to help you with your English language goals. I hope you enjoy your lessons as I enjoy instructing them.

Chris Jesse

　 Hi! I am Joy Villar. I am from the Philippines, and I am here in Japan right now as an exchange student studying, among other things, the Japanese Language.
I only started learning the Japanese language formally around a year ago, so I understand well the feeling of wanting to learn the language more, wanting to improve in using the language more.
I have been working at IHCWAY for a while now, but I can say that I like teaching in IHCWAY because the environment is relaxed and the student and the teacher have more room for interaction. The student can speak more, and the teacher can focus more on helping that student improve their language skills.
Learning a language is, I admit, hard. But if you have the interest in learning it, if you have the perseverance for it, then I believe that you will learn the language and improve in it easily.
So make the most out of each lesson by speaking a lot and asking a lot of questions. Don't worry about making mistakes, because making mistakes is a big part of the learning process.
Good luck, and I hope you have fun learning the language as much as we have fun teaching them!

Joy

　 Hi, my name is Vicky Liao. I am from Vancouver, Canada.
I was born in Taiwan, and I moved to Canada for 10 years. I can speak Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.
Now, I’ve lived in Japan only about 3-4 months. This is my first time coming Japan. I am here for learning Japanese.
Currently, I am studying in Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. For me, in Japan, everything is still new and interesting. I am learning new thing, and having new life experiences every day. I love Japan; it is a really nice country.
Teaching English through IHCWAY makes my life in Japan more interesting. I enjoy the lessons with IHCWAY students. Through lessons, not only do I teach English to students, but also I’ve learned Japanese culture from students, and students are willing to share their life experiences to me.
I really enjoy my teaching in IHCWAY!!!
Best wishes,

Vicky

　 Hello, My Name is Rachel Yeung and I am a Chinese Canadian from Vancouver, BC.
I am currently an exchange student studying in Tokyo. I have studied Japanese for a few years now, so I am familiar with the difficulties of learning a foreign language. But you shouldn't let these difficulties stop you from learning something that you are interested in!
I have been working for IHCWAY for three months now and I love their relaxed and fun teaching environment. Prior to teaching, I was always nervous about meeting a student for the first time.
However, I soon realized that it was silly of me to be nervous, because each time I meet my students, we always have fun and interesting conversations.
Even though I am teaching English to my students, I feel like I am also learning something new from them every lesson. For example, they always have interesting stories about the Japanese culture to share with me.
I noticed that sometimes students may be hesitant to speak because they are not sure if their grammar is correct, but please don't hesitate. This is an English lesson.
IHCWAY teachers are here to help you improve your speech and fluency. I believe the more mistakes you make during the lesson, the faster you will grasp the English language.
Keep working hard and good luck to everyone!

-Rachel