Shinobu Murata Verhagen - Japanese Tutor

Introduction

Shinobu Murata Verhagen has a diverse background with experience in education, hospitality, and various volunteer activities. With a strong foundation in Japanese literacy and education, including a major in Japanese Literature and a minor in Education from Aichi University, along with multiple certificates in Japanese language teaching, Shinobu has demonstrated expertise in teaching Japanese language and culture.

In addition to her teaching roles at institutions like Learnship, College of the Rockies, and the University of Alberta, she has also worked as a Japanese language instructor for organizations such as Speexx and Live Lingua. Her experience as a teaching assistant at Grant MacEwan University and the Consulate-General of Japan in Edmonton further highlights her commitment to education.

Education

I have a Japanese teaching licence in Japan and I am trained for teaching Elementary school up to:
* Preparation for students who are going to Japan as exchange students.
* The public school system curriculum Japanese grade 5 to 12.
* College/University course Japanese 101, 102, 103, 104 and advanced.
* Support for homeschool, and independent study or corresponded.
* Preparing people who are doing business in Japan (Language and Culture)

Teaching options

Courses I teach

JLPT EJU

Age ranges

I teach all ages.

Teaching style

My lessons will be arranged and based on what students objectives are. I will work with students on their goals and their achievements.

I am good with beginners and will introduce to them easy and fun ways to study Japanese and they will never feel overwhelmed. Japanese writing is a challenge. I will use the alphabet (Romaji) and teach Japanese pronunciation first before we learn how to write in Japanese.

I am familiar with printed textbooks, such as Japanese for Young People,
Japanese for Busy People, Genki, Learn Japanese College Text etc. If the student has studied Japanese with textbooks, I will follow up and review with them.

For advanced students or business persons, I will advise on specific ways to step up to the next level and focus on their individual needs.

I believe that language is attached to culture, so I will also introduce Japanese culture during my lessons.

Hobbies

She has studied Japanese Calligraphy from age of 5 years old and plays trumpet with the Salt Spring Concert Band and Swing Shift Big Band.

Teaching Japanese as a second language since 2006.

I speak a total of 2 languages:
Japanese (Native), English (Advanced).

I've visited or lived in the following countries: Japan, Canada, USA, Mexico

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