Have you ever thought that learning a language could change your life? I never did, but after encountering Japanese and Japanese culture, my life was completely transformed. I left the confines of my small world and immersed myself in a larger one. Because of Japanese, I met more people, accomplished more things, and learned more life lessons. For me, Japanese was the turning point in my life. If you are very interested in Japanese or Japanese culture, you might be able to follow a similar path and create the life you desire. A short story: I met many students at AT, who also became my friends. One of them, a girl, initially believed that she couldn't leave her comfort zone to pursue her dreams. She wanted to try working in Japan but was afraid of losing her stable life and didn't have the courage to take the leap. However, after joining my course, she not only learned Japanese but also gained the courage to take a step forward. As a result, at the end of 2023, she went to Hokkaido to work and live, leading a life completely different from that in Hong Kong. Of course, if you want to achieve what she did, you need to have the following things: 🗣️ The ability to speak (it doesn't have to be very fluent, but you need to practice and become familiar with Japanese people's personalities). 👂 The ability to understand (if you practice speaking, you will naturally improve your listening comprehension). 👀 The ability to read (you need to understand Japanese written in various contexts so you know what's around you). ✒️ The ability to write (most importantly, writing emails or using polite language in a professional setting). ➕ An N1/N2 certificate. (Although you can find a job if you perform well in an interview, this certificate is essentially your ticket to the interview. So getting a certificate will benefit you, unless you have personal connections to help you break into the Japanese market.) I want to help you achieve your goals. Let's BUILD UP your skills in the areas you want to practice: 🗣️👂👀✒️. The JLPT results for November 2023 are out! I’m very happy to see my students achieving excellent scores. 🔥 1 student passed N1 🔥 2 students passed N3 🔥 2 students passed N4 ————🥇 Ashley's Classes 🥇———— Part A: Life Consultation Free Speaking Session Casual conversations about daily life, focusing on Japanese culture, news, and current events for speaking practice. Since it's freestyle, it fully engages your brain for listening and speaking practice. Part B: Japanese Lessons Get Your Ticket (JLPT Certificate) ① Complete Beginner Course 《Can reach N5, N4 level》 You will learn: 50 sounds (Hiragana and Katakana) 500 words Simple grammar for N5 and N4 Basic daily conversations Customized class PPT, each lesson covers one topic. Mainly input-based, with sharing of Japanese culture. ② Beginner Japanese 《Can reach N4 level》 You will learn: Conversation practice (output what you know or learned in course ①) Continuous correction of your pronunciation and grammar mistakes during practice. Listening practice (guided understanding of Japanese through YouTube videos) Reading practice (N4 grammar, vocabulary input, and understanding Japanese thinking) Customized class PPT, each lesson covers one topic. Mainly input-based, sharing daily and workplace culture in Japan. ③ Adult - Intermediate Japanese 《Can reach N3 level》 Number of lessons depends on your progress and study time (50 minutes per lesson). Lesson content: Conversation practice (output what you have learned so far or in courses ① and ②) Continuous correction of your mistakes during practice. Listening practice (guided understanding of Japanese through YouTube videos with Japanese subtitles) Reading practice (N3 grammar, vocabulary input, and understanding more complex Japanese thinking) ④ Advanced Japanese 《Can reach N2/N1 level》 You will learn: Conversation practice (output what you have learned so far or in courses ①, ②, and ③) Continuous correction of your mistakes during practice. Suggestions for more diverse speaking content. Vocabulary input with a large volume of words. Listening practice (guided understanding of Japanese through YouTube videos with high difficulty and no subtitles) Discussion with Japanese people ⑤ Adult - Business Japanese (Lessons 1 to 5) Number of lessons depends on your progress and study time (50 minutes per lesson). Lesson content: Conversation practice Learning how to respond to various questions from bosses or clients in the workplace. Essential business sentences input with a large volume of vocabulary. Conversation topics for dealing with Japanese people. Learning how to build good relationships with colleagues/clients. ————🥇 Sharing My Experience 🥇———— 2010 | Started exploring Japanese culture due to my love for Japanese idols July 2013 | Directly took the N3 exam. Without any study, passed with a score of 172/180 December 2013 | Directly took the N2 exam. After reading a bit of grammar, passed with a score of 162/180 July 2014 | Took the N1 exam and passed with a score of 155/180 2018 | Applied for a working holiday visa, officially departed in August September 2018 | After spending 4 months in Kagoshima, moved to Osaka and found my first full-time job 2022 | Unknowingly stayed in Japan for 4 years 2023 | Left Japan and went to the UK 2024 | Left the UK and went to New Zealand 🥇 Ashley's Teaching Method 🥇 Tailored courses based on your level and interests 🗣 Interactive methods to increase your confidence in speaking Japanese 🤝 I make friends with my students, providing a more relatable learning environment 🎁 Sharing my personal experiences and stories, immersing you in the unique culture of Japan (it truly is a distinctive island!) 📖 Sharing custom-made teaching materials so you can continue learning offline 📱 If you have any questions after class, feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to reply! 🥇 Class Guidelines 🥇 ✅ Formal classes are 50 minutes; special 25-minute classes are available for children ✅ Students are encouraged to contact the teacher in advance to discuss learning plans before purchasing courses ✅ If you need to cancel or reschedule a class, please do so at least 12 hours before the class starts ✅ If you don't show up within 15 minutes after the class starts, the class will be considered completed Trial classes are available for just 25 minutes, allowing you to enter a different learning world and start speaking Japanese together 🌸