Professional Training
Testimonial from a current student
I came back to studying Japanese after a hiatus of 25 years. I chose Noriyuki as my teacher because I needed structured teaching from a professional. I had forgotten a great deal in the intervening years and although I had studied quite a lot, it was not to the standard needed to speak Japanese well. Noriyuki has a good emphasis both on modern Japanese as well as correct grammatical structure. He is able to explain and illustrate these clearly and shows considerable patience with the structures that I find difficult to grasp. Because I live at some distance from central London, I find it very convenient to be able to have lessons via Zoom.
My aim is to be able to use my Japanese in my work and day to day dealings in Japan. To this end I find it useful to practice listening and comprehension, something I can back up with watching Japanese films on BFI and some programmes on Netflix.
Noriyuki is a very likeable person who manages to combine formal lessons with an enjoyable range of topics and conversations. I recommend his teaching highly.
In Company /Corporate Japanese Language Training
I have created formal courses for in-company training where a group of employees need to learn Japanese for professional reasons. I would typically create a custom course to your specific needs. A typical basic course would require a commitment of some 30 hours from students and teaching would take place over a period of 3 - 4 months.
Case Study A
A London based company was taken over by a Japanese based multi-national and a course was devised for the management in basic business Japanese - language and customs to ensure good communications between the two.
Case Study B
A London based language school was experiencing a significant increase in the number of Japanese students being admitted. The front-office staff required knowledge of basic Japanese to help in communication, so a custom course was designed and taught to their requirements.