"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something." Antoine de Saint Exupéry
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Japanese
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"The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something." Antoine de Saint Exupéry
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (22:38 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2022
Interest topicMusicSports & FitnessTravel
<Self-introduction>
I am Hideyuki Toda, from Japan!
I have experiences living in different countries such as United States and the U.K. when I was a student.
As a professional, I've lived and worked for Goldman Sachs, an distinguished U.S. bank in Singapore over 2 years.
<Hobbies>
1. Love traveling so I've been to over 12 different countries! It is just such a pleasure to learn different culture and lifestyle as well as languages and food.
2. Skateboarding and Surfing are another my passion. I live near by the coast so it is just as essential as breathing !lol
3. Music is another part of my favorite thing. Expressing myself trough singing and playing the piano and guitar is just satisfying!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
<English>***日本語下にあります
I have struggled enough before being able to communicate fluently with English speakers! So I understand how you can learn and practice different languages while you are enjoying the process of learning. Besides being able to speak English, understanding and embodying different cultures are a whole another level. However, I have been exposed to people with different cultures and taken leadership in a global environment as a professional. I am very confident of teaching Japanese in English and vise versa.
<日本語>
英語で流暢に意思疎通ができるまで本当に苦労しました。なので異なる言語をどのように勉強し練習しつつ、学ぶ過程の楽しさも身をもって感じています。英語で話せること以上に、違う文化を理解し体現することはとても難しいですが、グローバルな環境に触れ、リーダーシップの経験を活かし自信をもって英語と日本語の授業をお教えいたします。
My lessons & teaching style
<Purpose>
The purposes in my classes are having FUN and being PRACTICAL.
<Goal>
So as to fulfill them, class will be individualized for each student based on their needs and desires. Additionally, deep understanding of different culture is another emphasis in my class because simply knowing a language does not mean you can communicate well with natives. You need to understand culture!
<Lesson>
I know some of you feel bored learning by only textbook.
If you are anime lover, we can watch actual videos or use manga!
If you are into music, we can used the lyrics of the Japanese song.
If you are finding your job, I can set up business interviews.
Your class will be adjusted just the way you want!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
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Rating
180
Students
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Lessons
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Attendance
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Response
5.0
Rating
180
Students
1132
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
113 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
From nervous to eloquent: Japanese speaking transformed!
A2 - C2General650 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 9% off
From zero to confident in months: for traveling, living, anime, learning culture
A1 - B1General308 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
[Group lesson 2~6 students] Japanese Mastery Program: Add your family and friends from anywhere!
A1 - C2General18 lessons completed
USD 70.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (10)
Podcast (1)
Quiz (13)
85 Reviews
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Japanese
English
Amanda
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is so kind and very good at teaching! His teaching style is very helpful in a way that he tailors the lesson to your needs 10/10
Mar 20, 2024
Toshio Mozley
1 Japanese lesson
Teacher’s pick
My first lesson with Hide-san went very well. He was very encouraging in my current Japanese ability and gave recommendations on what to work on for next time. I appreciated having been given direction on what to practice for my Japanese skill.
Mar 12, 2024
Nicholas
10 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hide’s pace is wonderful for a beginner. He scaffolds his lessons so that we build on each day. He provided a wonderful book so I can practice reading. It utilizes words we have been practicing so I can connect what we’ve been learning and what I comprehend reading!
Dec 20, 2023
Jessica Dru
12 Japanese lessons
Today we went over a conjugation that's very useful but i have trouble using in conversation easily. and we practiced a few conversations where it'll come up. and then a different conjugation. along with some homework to practice a number of verbs in that one. and how to sound more casual/natural about it
Jun 6, 2024
Cristóbal García
5 Japanese lessons
Hide-sensei is incredibly dedicated, responsive, and patient. He excels at breaking down complex concepts into simple, understandable terms, ensuring that you get the most out of your learning experience.
I strongly recommend taking Japanese classes with him.
You will enjoy the journey and also make significant progress with every lesson.
May 27, 2024
Herman Reiser
7 Japanese lessons
Hide is a wonderful teacher! He makes class enjoyable, interesting and fun. We have had 5 lessons with him and have enjoyed every single one. He is very patient with us, makes us comfortable and is extremely encouraging. We have enjoyed being able to learn the language, culture and look forward to many more future lessons with Hide. He is truly a delight. :ひでさんさんありがとございます。