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クリス  トレイハンさん

 

 Christopher Trahan

The impetus of learning the Japanese language was influenced by my desire for professional versatility within the business world. 

Ms. Ohara has been instructing me in Japanese for close to one year.  The quality of Ms. Ohara’s instruction is excellent.  Adept at understanding my unique needs as a learner of a foreign language, Ms. Ohara provides a curriculum tailored to what she recognizes to be my deficiencies and strengths in order for me to advance in my linguistic ability. The instruction by way of the internet is optimal for my busy schedule.  The format surpasses any form of self-study considering the fact that that the student must use both his/her abilities to speak and to listen.  Speaking and listening are essential to the learning process and builds confidence in the speaker.   

I have used self-study and a classroom setting in learning Japanese prior to consulting with Ms. Ohara.  Ms. Ohara’s instruction has far surpassed my prior experiences learning a foreign language and I strongly recommend consulting with Ms. Ohara at any stage in your desire for Japanese proficiency.  The amount of knowledge you will gain for professional purposes and/or life enriching purposes is substantial as I have found.  

Ms. Ohara is wonderful to work with and she makes learning Japanese an absolute pleasure while you reach for your goals.

Online Lessons: Message from Alabama, USA

Google Hangout Lessons 

ジェイミー　イゼルさん

I studied the Japanese language with the most popular language programs for nearly one year before deciding I needed something more. 

After only two months of lessons with Nami, I have gained a greater real-world vocabulary than any of the textbooks and programs ever supplied. I have also gained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture through her use of videos and media recommendations. 

Nami teaches in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun.  I would recommend her to anyone that is serious about learning Japanese. 

Message from Abu Dhabi, UAE

Online Lessons

You can always have a class...

"I have been studying Japanese language for 5 years now, however the step from the books to reality can be hard.

I started taking Skype/Google Talk lessons with Nami-sensei because I had my trip planned to Japan and it was going to be the first time for me to use real life Japanese. Nami-san was very patient, helpful and kind to teach me different situations I could find with the taxi drivers, waiters, asking directions on the street, talking to people in the clubs, etc. The result: My trip to Japan in April 2011 was amazing. Thanks to Nam-san (okagesama de).

The main advantage of the Skype/Google Talk lessons is that no matter where you are or your time zone (I live currently in United Arab Emirates) you can always have a class with just a click, just login and you are in the classroom using the same book your teacher has."

Juan Garza, Mexican, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Juan-san in Japan 

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NL Musician, Daniel Payne & Online Lessons

Online Lessons

Nami Tsunami would like to introduce one of my Skype students, Daniel Payne who is a popular musician in Newfoundland, Canada. Daniel loves not only music, but also Japanese culture and food. He has Japanese friends in Okayama. After visiting them in Japan, he wanted to communicate with them using Japanese.

Daniel started learning Japanese with Nami in 2008. He wanted to continue Japanese lessons after moving back to Corner Brook; however, he could not find a Japanese instructor there, so he started taking Nami’s Skype lessons.

He has practiced Japanese very well with a good sense of pitch. He has learned not only conversation, but also Japanese songs. Currently, he practices a song, Hisame（ひさめ　氷雨） which means a chilly rain. This song is a person’s sorrow because she was heartbroken.

 

Daniel Payne’s Comment about Skype lessons

I love my weekly Skype Lesson with Nami-san! Here in Corner Brook I don’t have access to a Japanese teacher so being able to do Skype lessons over the Internet is a great way to keep improving my Japanese. Plus when I travel, I never have to miss a lesson!

Daniel Payne’s Bio

Daniel Obediah Payne is from the town of Cow Head on the Northern Peninsula.

For over a decade now, he has worked as a professional musician, performing the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as collecting songs and dance tunes from older traditional players around the province. Starting in his teens with guitar and voice, Daniel has gone on to become proficient in a wide variety of instruments, including fiddle, accordion, mandolin, flute, whistle, and bodhran. He has also enjoyed a successful career as an actor in theatre and film, his most notable role being a starring performance as Ned Andrews in the mini-series Random Passage. (danielpayne.ca/)