ãAbout Mikkoã
âĶïļ Hello, I'm Mikko! âĻ
âĶïļ I have lived in Australia for a year and can explain things in English! ð
âĶïļ I will provide a lesson that suits each and every student! ðââïļ
âĶïļ I love learning languages and am currently learning English and Spanish! ðââïļ
âĶïļ I am a friendly teacher! ðļ
1. Hospitality experience in the telecommunications industry (docomo) for 5 years (with leadership experience)ðŦķ
2. Studying hospitality for 1 yearðž
3. 2 years of sales experience in advertising industry (MEDINET Inc.) ðââïļ (top grades)
4. More than 7 years working experience in Japanese company ð
5. Secretarial Skills Test Level 2 ð
6. Experienced in teaching Japanese languageðââïļ
7. Hobbies:Traveling, playing Japanese games, watching animeâïļðŪ
8. Domestic travel:Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Ishikawa, Hiroshima, Kagawa, Ehime, Fukuoka, Oita, MiyakojimaðĶðžððĢððĶŠðķðââïļðïļðš
9. International travel: Hawaii, Guamðïļðââïļðâïļðš
10. Conversation practice classes are highly rated! ðĪ
ãMy Japanese lessons feature...ã
âĄïļ I can explain lessons, grammar, etc. in English ð
âĄïļ I will prepare a lesson suitable for each studentðĪ
âĄïļ I can help students until they understand with easy to understand explanations ðŦķ.
âĄïļ I will send you a free electronic file of the material after the lesson! ðļðļ
âïļ Lesson Content âïļ
ðŊðĩðļ Japanese Curriculum
ðBeginner level
For students who are learning Japanese for the first time
ðžHiragana, Katakana
ðžGreetings, self-introduction
ðžSimple daily conversation (âthisâ, âthatâ, etc.)
ðBeginner level
For students who can have a simple conversation.
ðžBasic grammar
ðžVocabulary words and verbs study for vocabulary improvement
ðžConversation practice
ðžReading comprehension of simple sentences
ðIntermediate
For students who know basic grammar and can hold a conversation for about 5 minutes.
ðžMore practical conversation practice
ðžLonger listening practice
ðžIntermediate level sentences
ðžExplaining in Japanese by looking at pictures
ðžDiscussion about Japanese culture, history, lifestyle, etc.
ðAdvanced Class
For students who will study or work in Japan
ðžReading comprehension of Japanese about daily life such as articles on the internet
ðžJapanese used in business such as honorific language, humble language, polite language, etc.
ðžBusiness manners and sales tips
ðžPresentations in Japanese
ðžHow to send business emails
ðConversation Lesson
For students who want to practice conversation
ðžConversation practice on topics that are easy to talk about (travel, hobbies, etc.)
ðžImprove pronunciation and intonation
ðžCorrection to natural Japanese
âïļ Travel Conversation Lesson
For students who are planning to travel to Japan
ðžRestaurants
ðžAsking for directions
ðžTrain
ðžShopping
ðžHotels
ãJapanese reading and writing practiceã
ðžHiragana/katakana reading/writing (typing) practice
ðžReading, writing and typing your name in hiragana and katakana
ðžI will teach you step by step, so don't worry! ð
âOnce you have learned Japanese characters, we will start studying conversation and grammarð
ãBeginner/Intermediate/Advanced Grammar LessonðâĻã
*We will practice using beginner/intermediate/advanced level specific materials: ðââïļ
ðžIn the lessons, we can repeat the exercises over and over again for practice! ð
ðžI cover a wide range of topics from basic daily conversation to business conversationðĪ
âĄïļ Use the grammar and vocabulary you learn to improve your reading, listening, writing, speaking, and speaking skills! ðââïļ
ãFree Talkã
Have fun conversing in Japanese about topics that interest them (travel, news, etc.) ð
We will talk a lot of Japanese and analyze what you are missing ð
Let's actually use the newly learned vocabulary! ð
âĄïļ You will learn natural expressions and improve your conversational skills while having a fun conversation with a native teacher!ðļ
ãBusiness Japaneseã
I can teach you about honorifics (honorific, humble, polite), focusing on how to use themð
It's also included the pitfalls that people often make mistakes in, and I can teach you conversation practice so that you can put it into practice right away!
ðķ I look forward to seeing you in a trial lesson! ðķ
âAbout the 25-minute trial lesson
âĄïļ Let's make a lesson plan together!
âĄïļ Current level check
âĄïļ An efficient way to learn
Notes on Lessons
ð Prepare writing utensils and a notebook to write useful expressions.
ð Be sure to check your line and device before the lesson starts.
ð If you are unable to attend the class, please cancel at least 12 hours in advance. If it is more than 12 hours in advance, you will be asked to take a make-up class at another time. Cancellations are not possible.
ð If the instructor agrees under special circumstances, please discuss with the instructor and take a make-up class within one week. After one week, you will not be able to take make-up classes.
ð Lessons are basically 50 minutes long. Depending on the needs of the students, we can offer 25, 80 or 110 minutes of lessons.
I'm so glad I went with Mikko. She is very flexible and has kindly adapted the lessons to my needs. I really appreciate the notes/powerpoint she also sends after class. I look forward to continue working with her until I am at an intermediate/conversational level.
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