講師詳細Teacher's Details

Schedule: 
Monday月- Friday金 (JPN 19:00~21:30)

(I recommend scheduling sessions ahead of time. If I do not have any open lesson slots during this time, it is due to an emergency.) 

Introduction/About Me: 

Hello! My name is Hoka , and I am an English teacher based in the Philippines. It is my pleasure to guide and support you on your journey to improving your English skills. As a native English speaker, I bring advanced language expertise to my lessons, and I am also TEFL-certified with multiple specializations, including teaching young learners, business English, and grammar.

こんにちは！ホウカと申します。フィリピンで英語の先生をしています。皆さんが英語を上達させるお手伝いができることをとても楽しみにしています。私は英語のネイティブスピーカーで、TEFL（外国語としての英語教育）の資格を持っており、若い学習者への指導やビジネス英語、文法など、さまざまな分野で専門知識があります。

Lesson Style: 

In my lessons, I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing at their own pace. I understand that everyone has unique interests and learning styles, so I am happy to adjust my teaching approach to match your preferences and goals. Together, we can make learning English fun, engaging, and effective!

私のレッスンは、温かい気持ちで過ごせて、楽しくサポートし合える環境を大切にしています。生徒の皆さんが安心して質問したり、間違えたりしながら、自分のペースで成長できるよう心がけています。人それぞれ興味や学び方が違うことを理解していますので、一人ひとりの目標や希望に合わせて柔軟に指導していきます。一緒に英語を楽しく、わくわくするようなものにしていきましょう！

Why did I become a teacher? 

I decided to become an English teacher because I am passionate about helping people connect and communicate across language barriers. I truly believe that improving English fluency can open doors to incredible opportunities and create a brighter future.

私が英語の先生になろうと思ったのは、言葉の壁を越えて人と人をつなぎ、コミュニケーションをサポートすることに情熱を感じたからです。英語力を高めることで、新しいチャンスが広がり、明るい未来を切り開くことができると心から信じています。

Considerations: 

While my Japanese is conversational, I am always working to improve. If I make any mistakes, I kindly ask for your patience and understanding. My focus is to help you express yourself confidently and fluently in English, whether for work, travel, or personal growth.

私の日本語は日常会話レベルですが、いつも上達を目指して頑張っています。もし間違いをしてしまった場合は、どうかご理解いただけるとありがたいです。私の目標は、皆さんが仕事や旅行、そして個人の成長のために、自信を持って英語で表現できるようお手伝いすることです。

Lesson Types: 

1. Free Talk Lesson 
2. News Articles 
3. 100 Power Topics (Elementary-Advanced) 
4. Smart English Textbook for Kids 
5. Test Training (TOEIC,TOEFL,EIKEN)
6. Pronunciation Training
7. Vocabulary Training 
8. Special Course for Travelers

Special Course for Travelers (Beginners) 

This is a carefully curated lesson plan designed for beginner students who want to learn essential English for hassle-free travel. Each lesson spans two sessions and includes:

• Key travel-related vocabulary
• Example sentences demonstrating proper usage
• Realistic dialogue readings
• Practical role-play activities for real-world application

This structured approach ensures students build confidence and fluency in essential travel English.

このレッスンプランは、初心者の方が旅行で役立つ英語を楽しく学べるように作られています。各レッスンは2回のセッションで構成され、以下の内容を含みます。

• 旅行に必要な基本的な語彙
• 語彙を使った実用的な例文
• リアルな会話の読み取り練習
• 実際の場面を想定したロールプレイ

このステップ式の学習で、自信を持って旅行英語を身につけられます。

Lesson 1: Greetings, Introductions & Small Talk
Learn appropriate greetings for different times of the day and practice introducing yourself and others. Enhance your small talk skills by learning how to ask and answer various questions about yourself and those around you.

Lesson 2: Asking for Directions
Master polite ways to ask for directions and essential vocabulary for navigation.

Lesson 3: Transportation Vocabulary
Understand how to inquire about transportation schedules, purchase tickets, and ask about locations.

Lesson 4: Booking Hotels/Hostels
Learn the language needed for checking into hotels and making requests.

Lesson 5: Ordering Food and Drinks
Acquire the vocabulary necessary to order food and drinks in English.

Lesson 6: Shopping Vocabulary
Familiarize yourself with key phrases and questions to enhance your shopping experience.

Lesson 7: Emergency Situations
Learn essential vocabulary for handling emergencies effectively.

Lesson 8: Airport Vocabulary and Related Phrases
Review needed airport vocabulary and useful phrases. 

Lesson 9: Sightseeing Language
Learn how to suggest activities and plan sightseeing trips.

Free Talk Lesson

In this lesson, we’ll practice conversational English in a relaxed environment. New vocabulary introduced will be noted and reviewed at the end of each lesson.

Beginner Students: Guided Free Talk

• Simple questions on a specific topic.
• Vocabulary and sentence structure help to improve responses.
• Focus on building conversation skills and sentence creation.

Intermediate Students: Conversation with Vocabulary

• Discuss a subject with new vocabulary.
• Practice asking and answering questions.
• Image description for storytelling practice.

Advanced Students: Natural Conversation

• Free-flowing conversation, like a real exchange.
• New vocabulary will be noted and reviewed.
• Storytelling to enhance fluency.

News Articles

Stay informed while improving your English! In this lesson, we’ll read current news articles together, allowing you to learn new vocabulary while exploring interesting topics beyond just English.

For All Levels:

• We’ll read articles together, with vocabulary support provided for all levels.
• Beginner students will use DMM Daily News, which offers Japanese translations to aid understanding.
• Intermediate to advanced students will use Engoo Daily News, which provides no Japanese translations, encouraging you to challenge your skills.
• After reading, we’ll discuss the key points of the article to practice speaking and critical thinking in English.

100 Power Topics / 100 Power Topics (Business)

Improve your English step by step with 100 Power Topics! This lesson is designed to help you build vocabulary and speaking confidence, with both regular and business-focused versions available at three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Lesson Structure (For All Levels):

1. Dialogue Reading: We’ll begin by reading a dialogue together, where you’ll encounter new words and phrases in context.
3. Word/Phrase of the Day: After the reading, we’ll focus on the word or phrase of the day, practicing it through example sentences.
4. Sentence Creation: You’ll have the opportunity to create your own example sentences using the new word or phrase.
5. Role-Play Activity: Next, we’ll engage in a role-play activity to help you practice the word or phrase in a real-life scenario.
6. Discussion Questions: We’ll discuss thought-provoking questions related to the topic to help you think critically and express your ideas.
7. Image Description: Finally, we’ll end with an image description activity to encourage creativity and improve your descriptive language skills.

For Business English:

The business version of this lesson follows the same structure but with a focus on professional vocabulary and real-world business scenarios. You’ll practice skills such as handling meetings, negotiations, and presentations, helping you improve communication in the workplace.