Hello everybody,
To start off, my name is Daniel Andreano. I am 21 years old and a student at the University of Virginia in the US. Currently I am am an exchange student at Sophia University (上智大学) studying Japanese and have been here in Japan for 6 months. As I student, I understand the difficulty that comes from trying to learn a language.
Teaching through IHCWAY has become of my most enjoyable experiences while studying abroad. I hope to one day come back to Japan and teach English at high schools. So I especially enjoy the opportunity to not only build strong relationships with my students, but also to see how they improve from week-to-week. I think that is one of the best reasons to learn through IHCWAY. Having the chance to get so much face-to-face speaking practice and share each others culture.
I make an effor to push my students to speak as much as they can, not just in the classroom but also during the week when they aren't meeting with me. Still, I hope that people won't hesitate to send me questions by e-mail during the week.
I hope we will meet each other soon, and motivate each other to learn!

Daniel

　 Hajimemashite! My name is Robert Harper and I am from New Jersey in the United States.
In the United States, I was in the Information Technology field, managing networks and teaching clients how to use new technologies.
I also spent a lot of my time in the U.S. recording music and editing video for a small AV company. In between time I study Japanese. Japanese is not easy to learn but I enjoy the challenge.
I enjoy everything about Japan since my first trip a few years ago. Who can resist the countless bowls of ramen, or the endless cans of melon soda? And let’s not forget those delightful Gari Gari-kun treats. My favorite! There are never enough for me. I enjoy each day here in Japan by absorbing the Japanese language and the culture.
I find that some of the same practices in teaching IT are just as helpful to students of English. As a teacher of English the three skills I hold to my success are patience, listening skills and effective communication.
At the same time, learning should be fun, so I attempt create a fun learning environment for my students. I understand the challenges of learning English, because I encounter some of the same challenges as I learn Japanese.
I believe learning a new language requires valuable teaching and constant reinforcement. I believe IHCWAY provides valuable teachers to its students while offering the most convenient and efficient way to learn. If you are serious about learning English, never give up.

Minna-san Ganbatte!

rOb-Sensei

Hi, I’m Karin. If you wish to improve your English skills, STUDY HARD!! Read, write, listen, and speak! Accent doesn't matter, but pronunciation does.
You don’t need to sound like a native speaker, talk slowly if you have to. The most important thing is to be understood! When you talk with someone who speaks English clearly, try to copy the way they speak while paying attention to their intonation and rhythm.
Always ask yourself why you need to and want to study English. Motivate yourself! It won’t happen overnight but if you put a lot of effort into it you WILL improve!!
Learning a new language is difficult and frustrating so be patient with yourself and don’t expect instant results. You’ll get there Have FUN while you’re at it！