Hi everyone! Welcome to my tutoring profile.
I'm Ivan, and I'm looking forward to helping you improve your English or Japanese. Whether you're learning for school, work, travel or personal interest, I'll tailor our lessons to your goals and learning style.
My lessons are friendly, relaxed and interactive, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, listening and everyday conversations. I believe learning a language should be enjoyable, practical and confidence-building.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your language goals!
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Languages.
Fully Registered Teacher in New Zealand.
Extensive experience teaching Japanese and English (ESOL).
Fluent in Japanese, with five years of living, working and training in Kobe, Japan.
Experience teaching secondary school students across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
More than 25 years of experience studying and practising Japanese martial arts.
Experience
I have several years of teaching experience in both English and Japanese, working with students from different cultural and language backgrounds. I currently teach Japanese and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) at secondary school level in New Zealand.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Languages and am a fully registered teacher in New Zealand. I have extensive experience teaching students at different proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners, and helping them develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
I also spent five years living and training in Kobe, Japan, where I developed my Japanese language skills and gained valuable first-hand experience of Japanese culture and everyday communication.
My teaching approach is practical, supportive and student-centred. I focus on building confidence, making lessons engaging and helping students use their language skills in real-life situations.
About
Kia ora! My name is Ivan, and I'm a passionate language teacher with a background in Japanese and English education. I have a degree in Linguistics and Languages, am fluent in Japanese, and have lived and trained in Japan for five years. I enjoy helping students build confidence, improve their communication skills and discover new cultures through language learning. Outside teaching, I'm passionate about Aikido and Japanese martial arts, fitness, travelling, Japanese culture, food and exploring new experiences. I love meeting people from different backgrounds and sharing my knowledge of languages and culture in a friendly, supportive and engaging environment.