1^st lesson free

Marin

4.8 (4 reviews)

Rate €35
Response 3h
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Number of students Marin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Marin has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.8 (4 reviews)

€35/h

1^st lesson free

Japanese

A patient, friendly and knowledgeable Japanese teacher with a Linguistics degree and 4 year teaching+11 year translation/proofreading experience.

Japanese

Lesson location

- at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 5 km from Blackrock

About Marin

Hello, my name is Marin. (Marin isn't a common Japanese name, but I'm Japanese born and raised in Japan :D)
I have been living in Ireland since 2018.
I have a degree in English Linguistics, in addition to being a translator/interpreter/proofreader.

I have hands on experience in learning another language (English) and have academic knowledge (Linguistics) so I'm passionate about what I do!

My hometown is Kochi (born and raised there), which is on Shikoku island. It's quite far from any major well-known cities like Tokyo, but I'd say it's a hidden gem. If you'd like to visit Shikoku (especially Kochi and Ehime), feel free to ask as I have loads of information :D

Fun fact about me: I did calligraphy (shodo) when I was growing up and have the level 7 cert. I went to Ehime University and worked in Nagoya & Hiroshima.
I like watching figure skating games (I'm the same age as the retired very popular skater Mao Asada). I have studied/worked in many English speaking countries including Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and of course, Ireland.

I look forward to having lessons with you!

こんにちは、はじめまして！マリンです。
マリンという名前は珍しいですが、日本人で日本生まれ日本育ちです。
出身は四国の高知県です。大学では言語学を学んで、イギリスとカナダに留学しました。それからワーキングホリデーでオーストラリアとニュージーランドにいました。アイルランドには2018年に移住して、実はそれ以来一回も日本に帰国していなくて、日本食が恋しいです笑性格はintrovertですが、一対一でのレッスンはすごく好きで、オーストラリアにいた時からいろんな方に教えてきました。
日本語と英語は全く違う言語なのでマスターするのは簡単ではないですが、ゆっくり少しずつimproveしていきましょう。メッセージいただけるのを待っています。

About the lesson

I'm based in Blackrock. My lessons are face-to-face at a cafe in Blackrock or at my student's home (when it's not too far from Blackrock/Stillorgan) as I don't drive and have young kids. Online lessons are available if students wish to practice speaking rather than learning grammar or working on a textbook.

My lesson typically lasts for an hour. I offer the first lesson free for the first 30 min, so we can have a chat and get to know each other, discuss your goals and topics you wish to achieve and learn :)

I'd like to kindly ask my students to make sure that they are ready to make a payment in cash at the end of each lesson.
I can also accept PayPal.
However, I'm afraid I'm not able to accept Revolut as a payment method at the moment.

My availability changes every week except a 7-8pm slot (I'm available from 7-8pm every week on Mon-Wed, Sat and Sun) due to my husband's work schedule.
I have 3-4 days every week where I'm available from 2pm onwards. (Some week I'm available from Fri to Mon, other week I'm available from Tue to Thurs)

I teach all ages and all levels (including Leaving Cert students).
I have 3.5 years one-on-one teaching experience (in Japan, Australia and Ireland) with adults, teens and kids.

I come from a Linguistic background (I have a degree in English Linguistics), which not many tutors actually do, but having the knowledge is extremely important when it comes to learning a language because the difficulties you face are often due to what your native language is and the difference between your native language and the language you are learning.
Before I started university, I wasn't confident in my English skills though I was always getting good grades at school. Being immersed into Linguistics taught me the whole new perspectives.

I offer advice and recommendations, but I usually let my students pick textbooks as every student has different preferences and goals.

Lessons can be tailored to meet individual requirements/requests.

I also offer my students translation/interpreting/proofreading services too should they need them.

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4.8 (4 reviews)

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Vangelis
- 4
Excellent! Lovely teacher with good teaching methods
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Vangelis

Excellent! Lovely teacher with good teaching methods

Marin's response
Thank you so much for the review Van san. I wish you all the best :)
- Marin's response :
  Thank you so much for the review Van san. I wish you all the best :)
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Thierry
- 5
Deadly! Highly recommended teacher. Very approachable and easy to work with
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Thierry

Deadly! Highly recommended teacher. Very approachable and easy to work with

Marin's response
He's such an organised and studious student :)
- Marin's response :
  He's such an organised and studious student :)
C

Catherine
- 5
Deadly! Marin is positive, focused, warm and punctual. She's very organized and committed.
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Catherine

Deadly! Marin is positive, focused, warm and punctual. She's very organized and committed.

Marin's response
Catherine is so lovely and welcoming! Thanks for the review :)
- Marin's response :
  Catherine is so lovely and welcoming! Thanks for the review :)
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Nigel

Marin's academic background in Linguistics, and native level English ability are massive advantages to any prospective student thinking of learning Japanese with her. Highly recommended!
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Nigel
Marin's academic background in Linguistics, and native level English ability are massive advantages to any prospective student thinking of learning Japanese with her. Highly recommended!
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€35

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5h: €175
10h: €350

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+ €5

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The first free lesson with Marin will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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My lessons are face to face. The first lesson is free for 30 minutes. Online lessons are available for students who would like to improve their speaking skill.

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