From JapanLiving in Yokosuka, Japan (20:16 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 28, 2020
Hello, I’m Motoko Beam. I live with my American husband in Kanagawa Pref., Japan. Every week I meet new people from various English-speaking backgrounds and discuss a wide variety of topics including work, family, hobbies, personal opinions, travel and other topics native English speakers are interested in. I have English-speaking friends all over Japan, the US, England, Hong Kong, Canada, China, South Korea, Indonesia and France. I’m a native Japanese speaker and have a mostly American-sounding English accent that’s flowing and easy for native speakers to understand.
Me as a Teacher
I am certified as a language instructor in 2017 by the Canadian Institute of English and Applied Neuroscience, and obtained Bachelor's degree on Education in 2019. Since I regularly interact with many foreigners living and working in Japan, I’m very used to explaining Japanese customs and behavior in the way that is easy for non-Japanese to process.
My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons I'd like to focus on daily conversation. I’m patient and a good listener; I’ll help you practice challenging words and phrases until you feel confident and sound natural. I’ll give you kind but honest feedback on your progress as we work together. See you in class! :)
My teaching material
Audio files
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Video files
Certificates
Bachelor of Arts in Education - University of Science Arts & Technology - 2019
Certificate verified
TESOL - Canadian Institute of English - 2017Teaching Japanese as foreign Language
Certificate verified
TESOL - Canadian Institute of English - 2017
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Security InterviewerHaneda Turtle Service - Tokyo, JapanAirport Security for a particular airline.
2016 - 2018
Japanese teacherWe Language School - Tokyo, JapanPart-time teacher of Japanese
5.0
Rating
43
Students
245
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
43
Students
245
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Japanese Conversation Practice - オリジナル会話の練習
B1 - C2Conversation168 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 7% off
Watch, Speak and Learn from Video - 動画をを見る、聞く、話す
A1 - C2Language Essentials12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 8% off
Informal Tutoring: Just a Friendly Chat
A2 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 9% off
Speed Training - スピードを上げるトレーニング
A2 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
TWO-students:Japanese Conversation Practice -2人で参加するオリジナル会話の練習
A2 - C2Conversation30 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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84 Reviews
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32 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Мотоко сан замечательный педагог. Я работал со многими преподавателями Японского языка и она одна из лучших. Дело в том, что на айтоки всегда можно найти для практики японского языка человеа из япоинии, но найти такую как Мотоко сан очень трудно. Она не только педагог с опытом, но она очень изобретательна. Она всегда готовится к уроку и работает на моем уровне понимания. Её диалоги очень хорошо применимы в реальной жизни. То есть это не просто граматика, а конструкции языка, коорые можно приметнять в реальнй жизни. Обязатетьно рекомендую для тех, кому нужна практика языка!
Jul 12, 2020
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1 Japanese lesson
Teacher’s pick
I learned a lot in this trial lesson! Motoko helped me to prepare for an upcoming interview and taught me a technique to remember my sentences by singing them :) I love it! I will definitely consider another lesson with her.
Jun 9, 2020
b4f642
31 Japanese lessons
We really enjoyed the lesson. Motoko always bring interest and practicality to the lessons. Thank you very much. Looking forward to next class.
May 10, 2021
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8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
We talked about giving directions to practice and remember words used to give directions. We used a map of my local area. It was fun and I really enjoyed it!! I have also remembered all the words which will be very helpful!! Then I shadowed you reading a text. You are so patient and I love your teaching style!! You are a fantastic teacher!! Thank you so much!!!
Jul 6, 2020
b4f642
31 Japanese lessons
Great lesson with Motoko! I really enjoy the word challenge and learning how to build sentences together. The exercises are fun and practical 😀
May 24, 2021
b4f642
31 Japanese lessons
We had a fantastic class with Motoko. Really enjoy the real life conversation examples she provides. Hope one day to practice in Japan!