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Teacher Name May
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Age / Gender 58 / Female
Attendance Rate Attendance rate of past 1 month   99%   ★★★★★   (307/309)
Location / Japanese Level Home / No
Hobby / Interesting Reading, cooking, listening to music
Level Side by Side・Child・Beginner・Middle Level・High Level
Message Hello Students,

It's been a while that we haven't seen each other. Now that I'm back, we're going to have a fun, exciting and full of learning in our classes. We will be learning a lot of things - anything and everything under the sun.

Come and join me again in learning English. I can guarantee you that there will be no time wasted. We will learn holistically.

Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Side by Side is the best-selling English learning series that offers a balanced range of speaking, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation activities that help students develop well-rounded la...
 

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Teacher has good typing skills that help you to have better understanding of the lesson.

The teacher can explain and simplify difficult words well.

The lesson was conducted in a right pace.


The teacher is sensitive to his students’ needs.

The class has a comfortable atmosphere.

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• Students' Comment         New 30 Comments

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Gaku
2024-08-18		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japanese Worried After First Megaquake Advisory" that you kindly selected on August 18 2024.
It takes a month to restore damaged infrastructure such as electricity, water, gas, etc. based on past major earthquakes.
For that reason, dried food, canned food, bottled water, portable toilets and other emergency goods are not sufficient under severe earth quake happens.
Solar panels and a battery for a house are a must item to spend ordirany life, even if earth quake causes power outage.
However, you don't have any countermeasure if water and gas outage and happens. You have to wait unitl they get restored.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-08-04		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japanese-Style Food Items Come to US 7-Elevens" that you kindly selected on August 4 2024.
I admit that lunch boxes in 7-Elevens are good, but the quantity of boxes is quite small.
For kids and women, the quantity would be sufficient enough, but for male adults, the quantity is insignificant.
So they buy two or three lunch boxes to satisfy their appetite. but consequently, the cost will be more expensive than the lunch fee in a restaurant.
This is because I rarely shop at 7-Elevens these days.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-07-31		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japan Takes Top Score in Worldwide IQ Test" that you kindly selected on July 29 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I'm skeptical about the result that Japan takes the top score the IQ test for the following reason.
1) In general, most of Japanese people do not have high proficiency in other languages. Of course, they are good in their native language.
2) Nowadays, most of Japanese high school students tend to avoid Math when they are in the second grade of high school, because Math is not mandatory subject. So, the participants are all good at Math.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-07-20		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "'Night Owls' May Have Better Brains" that you kindly selected on July 20 2024.
When I saw the headline, I was a bit surprised, because it's well known that "early birds" probably have better brains than "night owls" in general.
I think the survey result can be reliable from a numerical point of view, but I don't think that "night owls" might have better brains for the same reason in this article. The survey should be conducted among a wide range of age groups, e.g. 20-80 years old.
However, I prioritize how long we should sleep each day. For instance, I try to have at least 6 hours of sleep a day.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-07-13		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "World's Language Learners Show Interest in Japanese" that you kindly selected on July 13 2024.
Increasing the number of Japanese learners is quite beneficial to Japan, because it can boost the Japanese economy.
I beleive that one of the motivations for learning Japanese language is Japanese culture, such as Video games, Anime, Comics, etc, although some experts say they are not essential Japanese products.
So, I suggest that the Japanese government promote the Japanese cultural industries more.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-07-13		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Samsung Electronics Workers on 'Indefinite' Strike" that you kindly selected on July 12 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, only few Japanese companies have unions.
In addition, the power of the unions is diminishing, because the parent companies are struggling to make profits under severe economic conditinos.
As if often the case with traditional Japanese companies, executives of the companies are sent on loan to thieir labor unions. That does not make sense, because the union is prone to obey the parenet company.
As a result, the labor union dues are automatically dedected from the employee's salaries. It's so ridiculous.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-06-29		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japan to Boost Pension Enrollment for Foreign Workers" that you kindly selected on June 29 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, the current Japanese pension system has the following unfair points as below.
- Elderly citizens can get more money as pension that they paid in the past, but younger generation can get less money that they pay.
If the Japanese government introduces the revised pension system for foreign workers, I expect that the longevity difference between Japanese and foreigners may cause inequality for the following reason.
- Typical Japanese citizens are cautious of their health status than foreign people, the total amount of pension would be different.edifferent. In general, The longer poeple are alive, the more pension they can receive.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-06-22		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "45% of Japanese Expats Feel Lonely" that you kindly selected on June 20 2024.
I agree with the idea of 45% of Japanese Expats Feel Lonely.
I suppose whether Japanese feel lonecly depends on each country.
Japanese expats in Asian countries are less likely to feel lonely. Meanwhile, Japanese expats in European countries are more likely to feel lonly, because there is less community in EU counties.
However, I suppose the number of Japanese expats feeling Lonely is decreasing, because they can easily use social media and direct phone calls with live video.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-06-17		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Indonesia Is Most Generous Country in Global Study" that you kindly selected on June 17 2024.
The study found that religious people are more generous than people who aren't religious, and immigrants tend to be more generous than people who live in their home country. That really makes sense.
Most Japanese are secular and there are few immigrants in Japan. For this reason, Japan is ranked as the 4th least generous country in the world.
However, whether Japanese are generous to strangers or not depends on the area. I suppose this suevey was done in Tokyo city, but western part of Japan are more generaous than people in Japan.
In general, Tokyo residents are likely to be overwhelmed with work and exhausted, so they cannot afford to help strangers.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-06-11		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Does Your Decaf Include Paint Remover? It Might" that you kindly selected on June 8 2024.
Every morning I have a few cups of coffee. I believe it is not decaffeinated, because the label says that this coffee contains caffeine.
However, it is just an instant coffee, not made from pure coffee beans, so it might have chemicals in it.
I suppose whether a certain food is harmful or not depends on the amount of chemicals, such as preservatives, additives, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-06-04		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Internet Use May Be Good for Well-Being, Study Finds' that you kindly selected on June 1 2024.
As I said in the lesson, the Internet has advantages and disadvantages. I suppose the advantages outweigh the disadvantages nowadays.
However, people who want to use the Internet, school students should learn computer literacy so as not to be involved in crime.
In fact, elementary school students in Tokyo city are being given laptops to learn computer and Internet skills.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
yoko
2024-05-31		 She can teach very well.
I had a fun talking to her.
She explained unfamilar words.
Gaku
2024-05-26		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Beyond Sweet and Salty: The Magic of Umami' that you kindly selected on May 25 2024.
Nowadays, MSG (monosodium glutamate) is known as one of condiments, such as sugar, salt, etc. and main element of umami.
However, some elderly Japanese are cautious about using the MSG as a seasoning because they believe that it is derived from an artificial ingredient or a chemical substance.
I sometimes use the MSG seasoning, but I mainly use salt and fish extract to prepare dishes.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
sana
2024-05-19		 Thank you! May
Gaku
2024-05-18		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japan Falls to 70th in Press Freedom Rankings" that you kindly selected on May 17 2024.
As I mentioned in class, I feel that the Japanese media is quite biased in its reporting. Sometimes they do not report certain news, or they report news as if it were not important.
The fact proves that Japan is ranked as quite low level of freedom rankings.
However, some of the biased news means a criticism towards the current Japanese government.
So, I assume that the government cannot control the Japanese media a lot.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-05-15		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "'No Baggage Lost in 30 Years,' Says Japanese Airport" that you kindly selected on May 14 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I admit the the Kansai International Airport is one of the excellent International Airport in Japan.
However, its accessibility is not so good because it is a little far from the center of Osaka city.
Instead, Itami Airport is more convenient than Kansai International Airport from the point of accessibility..
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-05-12		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Seoul Announces Rent Subsidy for New Parents' that you kindly selected on May 12 2024.
As I mentioned, in the lesson, Seoul, a capital of South Korea has the similar problem to Tokyo.
However, a capital of Tokyo does not provide such as the rent subsidy in order not to increase the high population density of Tokyo.
Meanwhile, the Tokyo government gives a subsidy to the households that have children subsidy, 1,846 PHP per a month.
Single men and women complain about the sibsidy, because it derives from taxes.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-05-12		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'One in Four US Adults Over 50 Expect to Never Retire' that you kindly selected on May 9 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, the retirement age is 60 years old, but the age nations get pension is 65 years old in Japan.
So most of the Japanese nation have to work until 65.
However, many companies don't want to hire older people who don't have specialties.
I reccomment that the current worker should obtain the specialties for the future.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
sana
2024-05-10		 Thank you! May(⌒∇⌒)
sana
2024-04-30		 Thank you May
KAZUMI
2024-04-28		 Thank you for your lesson❣️
Gaku
2024-04-27		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Experts Testing AI Tool That Predicts Patients' Health' that you kindly selected on April 27 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, not all doctors are smart and intelligent, but some are incompetent based on my experience.
For instance, my mom's hip joint was injured, but an elderly doctor in countryside area misdiagnosed this is a slight ailment.
The AI tool might be a help to support such an incompetent medical doctors and to reduce the misdiagnosis.
However, final judge relies on a medical doctor under the current law.
Therefore, the AI tool cannot exchange a role of a medical doctor for the time being.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-04-17		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'BBC Names 5 Countries with the Best Work-Life Balance' that you kindly selected on April 15 2024.
After hearing the headline, I thought that Japan would not be listed in the top 5 counties.
In fact, most of colleagues in my previous company worked more than 50 hours a week on average.
This is because many Japanese people are likely to regard working hard as a virtue.
However, according to the latest gossip news, young generations are likely to make much of their personal time rather than work. So, I expect that Japan to be ranked in the top 5 countries with the Best Work-Life Balance someday.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Sakura
2024-04-07		 Thank you for caring me and Noto people. I was very glad to see you.
Gaku
2024-04-02		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Japan to Sell Fighter Jets to Other Nations' that you kindly selected on March 30 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, a Japanese manufacturer failed to develop a passenger plane a few years ago.
Of course, there are lots of differences between a fighter jet and a passenger plane, but I wonder if the exporting figeter jets brings any benefits to both the importers and Japan?
I suppose that importing fighter jets or technologies related to fighter jets is more effective for Japan in reinforce the capabilities of Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
KAZUMI
2024-03-26		 Thank you for you lesson❣️
Hatasan12-0186
2024-03-18		 I was happy to hear your voice after a long time.
Gaku
2024-03-09		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Record Number of Russians Seek Asylum in S. Korea' that you kindly selected on March 9, 2024.
I was a little bit surprised to read the NEWS, because a lot of Russians apply for asylum in South Korea.
Japan has a territorial dispute with Russia, this is the reason why the number of Russian asylum seekers in South Korea is greater than in Japan.
I looked for the NEWS about asylum seekers from Russia to Japan. According to the latest NEWS, the number of Russians seeking asylum is only '1', he swam across the sea to Japan about 2 years ago. However, the Japanese government does not grant him as a refugee, due to a policital issue, but he is living in Japan.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-03-02		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Four-Day Week Made Permanent for Many UK Companies' that you kindly selected on March 2, 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, only a few large companies can introduce the four-day work week in Japan.
Other medium and small companies cannot adopt it for financial reasons; it means they increase their salaries because they keep their salaries but they work fewer hours.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku
2024-02-29		 Thank you so much, May.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'New York Sues Tech Giants for Fueling Mental Health Crisis' that you kindly selected on Feb. 27, 2024.
It's so ridiculous news. That is my feeling after reading it.
The tech giant cannot be blamed for social media addiction, but parents should be.
The latest smartphones, table PCs have a parental function to prohibit harmfle websites, contents and videos.
For this reason, parents should get liteacy of IT technology.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.

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