👋 Instructor | Luke BA in Japanese (Soochow Univ.) | JLPT N1 Exchange at Aichi Prefectural University; extensive trips across Kanto/Chubu/Kansai Former systems engineer in Japan—comfortable with business etiquette and polite speech Specialties: pitch accent & rhythm, regional culture, and historical context Think of me as your tour guide + language coach + culture curator. 🧭 Course Focus | Make Japan Your Home Field I teach travelers and returnees who want real-world Japanese now. No beginner syllabus, no textbook crawl—we jump straight into live travel scenarios so you can speak naturally and act appropriately. 🎒 What You’ll Gain Hear accents clearly: recognize pitch, length, liaison; decode staff announcements and fast speech Sound natural: upgrade travel phrases with soft landings, hedging, and smooth turn-taking Act appropriately: shrine/temple etiquette, dining rules, onsen do’s & don’ts, izakaya ordering flow Read the place: Kyoto vs. Edo tone, Kansai vibe, festivals, and small stories that unlock the city 🗺️ Modules (Mix & Match) 1) Travel Conversation Lab Airports & immigration / transit & transfers / hotel & ryokan / reservations & dining / tax-free shopping / asking for help / handling hiccups. Examples: • Shinkansen rebooking—seat/time changes with polite reasons • Izakaya ordering—beyond “kore,” describe taste, portion, and timing 2) Pronunciation & Pitch Workshop Tokyo pitch standard with targeted drills; slow & natural-speed audio and checklists. Ex: あめ (rain vs. candy) via pitch; the checkout rhythm at convenience stores 3) Culture & History Briefings Turn your itinerary into lessons: Kyoto shrine steps, Nara’s temple manners, Kanazawa’s samurai heritage, Nagoya Castle & the Three Heroes, Hakone onsen rules. Not just “say it right,” but do it right. 4) Scenario Missions Each class includes a mission card: Ask station staff why Kyoto Station is crowded today (festival/incident/event) Request late baggage drop &宅配 (Yamato/Black Cat) in polite language 👥 Who This Is For Flying soon (1–8 weeks) and need on-stage travel Japanese Can say a little but want natural delivery + cultural fit Love local stories, festivals, and history to add depth to the trip 🧪 Class Flow (25–50 min formats available) Itinerary & interests check (2–3 min) Pronunciation warm-up (5 min) Role-play scenario (12 min) Etiquette & culture note (3 min) Pocket phrase set + recording task (2–3 min) Trial Lesson (25 min) Itinerary mapping & situation selection Pitch/accent and tone diagnosis Mini scenario (e.g., Gion reservation or KIX transfer problem-solving) Personalized route map + pre-trip checklist 🐶 Come join My Trial Class! 🐶 What to expect in this 25-min trial❓ ✈️ Ready for Departure Send me your destinations, hotel area, and must-visit list. I’ll turn them into usable Japanese and polite actions—so you don’t just visit Japan; you belong there.