Japanese anime, Super Sentai, DC & Marvel Superheroes, Singing, Dancing, Drawing, Movies, Books
専 門 レ ッ ス ン 範 囲
英検・Eiken・Side by Side・子供向け・初級向け・中級向け・上級向け・DMEコース
自 己 紹 介
A wonderful day dear students!
My name is Teacher Tobey. ^_^
Nice to meet you here!
I am what's called a Japanophile.
It means I love Japanese culture and its people! <3 <3 <3
At my university, I took up International Studies because I love learning about geography, world cultures, peoples and especially, their languages.
My TOEIC score is 955/990.
I have taught English for more than two
years now, from kids to adults and to the elderly. And I must say, the Japanese personality is very endearing to me. I'm so delighted to have met and befriended many Nihonjin because it has been my childhood dream to have many Japanese friends. This is why I'm also studying Nihonggo.
My dream in the future is to become a successful Anison and J-Pop singer and also a mangaka! In my free time, I rehearse a lot of English and Japanese songs. I also write and develop my own stories and characters so that in the future, I can get published in Shonen Jump Magazine! :-O
My style in teaching English is very cheerful, energetic and omoshiroii!
And if you have difficulty in speaking, that's alright, because I can speak a little Japanese. I can guide you to learning English the easy and fun way, so "Hazukashii garanaide ne?" ^_^
I am looking forward to meet you soon!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! :-D
Thank you so much, Tobey for the lesson on 23 Sep. 2024.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I'd rather stay at home to rest than go out during the holidays.
If I go out, such as traveling to the last minute, the fatigue hinders the progress of my work.
In addition, going out is likely to spend much money.
For instance, eating out costs a lot because restaurant prices include service charges. So it's reasonable for me to buy ingredients and prepare food. In addition, the prices are getting higher due to the inflation.
Considering the fact, the best way during holidays is to stay at my home in terms of my finance and tiredness.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-09-21
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the YouTube video "The Reason Why Sexism in Japan is Still Socially Accepted!" that you kindly selected on September 20 2024.
In the video, the woman said she was asked a terrible question during a job interview in a traditional Japanese company.
However, as I mentioned in the lesson, asking private information during a job interview is illegal. I have experience of becoming a job interviewer and I took a training as an interviewer.
In the training, the interviewer must not ask private information, such as family structure, single or married, having children, and so on.
For that reason, the interviewer in the video absolutely violated the Japanese law.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-09-17
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As the YouTube video you showed said, the Japanese royal family has a strict rule that does not allow female heirs to take the throne.
So, the current emperor is thinking of revising the law to allow female emperor, because he has a daughter.
I’m in favor of the idea, because a gender should not be considered to ascend the throne.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-09-14
Thank you so much, Tobey.
Disney movies are very popular among Japanese people.
The original names of Disney movies are different from the Japanese ones.
For instance,
- "Big Hero 6" and "Baymax"
- "Tangled" and "Rapunzel ont the tower"
- "Grandpa Carl's Flying House" and "Up"
- "Remy's Delicious Restaurant" and "Ratatouille"
- "Arlo and the Boy" and "The Good Dinosaur"
, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-09-07
Thank you, Tobey-san. I've strengthened my vocabulary "power."
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-09-05
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Japan's Young Are Now Its Loneliest Generation, Overtaking The Old. Why?" that you kindly selected on 5 Sep. 2024
I'm not against the idea that the young generation should experience loneliness for a certain period of time.
The feeling loneliness can be considered as a kind of training program to mature.
However, feeling lonely for a long time can be mentally and physically harmful.
Therefore, they should find a partner to stop the feeling when they reach a certain age, such as 30 years.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-09-05
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Why You Should Be Worried About Facebook's Metaverse | System Error" that you kindly selected on 3 Sep. 2024
As I said in the lesson, 'Metaverse' is considered a complete failure in Japan because it is little known, its purpose is unclear.
There have been similar services from the 'Metaverse' in the past, but they all failed completely even in Japan.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-31
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As I said in the lesson, I'm going to be a job interviewer for our company.
When I graduated there weren't many jobs in the market, but it's a seller's market now, so it's common for excellent applicants to receive multiple job offers.
For that reason, I and my interviewers seek to help applicants make up their minds to choose our company by asking them questions that will help them imagine working for our company.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-08-24
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-08-24
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-24
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the video "Tokyo will probably face a massive earthquake in the next 30 years. So, they're preparing" that you kindly selected on August 21 2024.
In the event of a large earthquake, the most worrisome thing is not being crushed under a building, but the adverse effects such as fire, tsunami, etc.
In certain areas on the east side of Tokyo, wooden houses exist in large numbers and at quite high densities.
In the coast of a bay area in Tokyo, the altitude is quite low, the residents will be affected by tsunami.
The best way to avoid earthquake damage while living in Tokyo is to move to the western part of Tokyo.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-16
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the video "Origins of Objectification" that you kindly selected on August 16 2024.
Unfortunately, objectification can be seen everywhere in Japan, and no one objects to it except feminists on social media.
However, I suppose the problem is gradually improving thanks to activists.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-14
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the video "Origins of Objectification" that you kindly selected on August 11 2024.
I found some unfamiliar words below, I will review them later on.
- glamorized (glamorize)
- catcalling (catcall)
- eyeing (eye: verb)
- whilst
- instilled (instill)
, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continuing the video in your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-08-10
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-09
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the video "Origins of Objectification" that you kindly selected on August 8 2024.
The word 'Objectification' was not familiar to me.
It means the act of representing an abstraction as a physical thing, if I interpret the word literally.
However, this word simplye means that treating people as objects.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continuing the video in your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-07
Thank you so much for your lesson, Tobey.
As I said in the lesson, Olympic games are going on in Paris, but I have not watched any games in real time.
I only confirmed the results of the games, how many medals the Japanese athletes won for now.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-08-04
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "UK doctors to treat people suffering from eco-anxiety" that you kindly selected on August 3 2024.
Here is the my current answer of the SYNONYM MATCH.
1. condition = h) illness
2. raise = e) bring up
3. consultations = j) meetings
4. diagnosis= b) opinion
5. unethical = c) immoral
6. crisis = a) catastrophe
7. constant = f) continual
8. psychological = i) mental
9. distressed = g) anguished
10. guilty = d) ashamed
I have not known that 'conditions' has a meaning of 'illness' until I did the SYNONYM MATCH.
In addition, the word g) 'anguished' was not familiar to me.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-08-03
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-08-03
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-27
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "UK doctors to treat people suffering from eco-anxiety" that you kindly selected on July 26 2024.
I don't agree with the policy of the British case. Doctors should not mention global problems, such as global warming to patients.
Talking much about global problems can cause anxiety, depression and mental disorders.
If doctors in Japan do the same thing, some critics raise as significant matter such as lack of expertise of doctors, etc.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-26
Thank you so much, Tobey.
I have not heard the "Project 2025" until I watched "The 'evil genius' of Project 2025 and its attack on American freedom".
The election of the US president affects my job and my company's prodcuts. If Donald Trump wins the election, he would put America first policy.
For example, his policies may increase tariffs on Chinese products or place restrictions on products that use components made in China.
To solve the problems, we have to use an another factory in other region, but it requires high transportation fee and initial cost to set up the factory.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-07-20
Sorry for being late. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-18
Thank you so much, Tobey.
After watching the video "Why do Japanese men steal women's panties? | The Japan Report", I'm ashamed that some Japanese commit such a ridiculous crime, which is almost as common as car theft in Japan.
In addition, this video reminds me of the past panty theft that happend to my wife in the past.
The culprit must be her neighbor in the same apartment, because while my wife and I were relaxing in her room, her underwear was stolen in a short time.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-15
Thank you so much, Tobey.
Yesterday's assassination attempt against U.S. presidential candidate Trump was received with great surprise even in Japan.
Japanese people offered a variety of opinions on the incident. For example,
- Gun ownership should be restricted or banned in the U.S. as well as Japan.
- You should buy stocks of Japanese companies that deal in defense weapons and equipment, because Trump may request Japan to export them.
- This incident may work to Trump's advantage in the upcoming U.S. presidential election based on the past incidents.
Some ot them believe that the incident may have been staged by the Trump campaign, but I'm against the idea.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continuing the video in your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-07-13
Thank you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-07-13
Thank you. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-13
Thank you so much for your lesson on 11 July 2024, Tobey.
As I mentioned in the lesson, ordinary Japanese workers don't have specific Summer holidays, but most of Japanese tend to have paid holidays during the middle of August called Obon holidays.
Only students have Summer holidays. I believe that public praimary students in Tokyo pref. will have Summer holidays from 20 July, 2024 until the end of August.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-10
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the controversy YouTube video "Why Everyone Hates Asian Men" that you kindly selected on July 8 2024.
As this video content says, Self-hating Asian men such as "Uncle Chans" is an annoying person and is as harmful as Asian hater.
He can get revenue, but aggravates the status of Asian men in the world.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continuing the video in your next class.
Chii12- 0242 さんのコメント
2024-07-08
Tobey-san is so warm harted.
Thank you so much.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-07-07
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the controversy YouTube video "Why Everyone Hates Asian Men" that you kindly selected on July 6 2024.
As I said in the lesson, I got completely used to the fact that in typical Hollywood movies, the actors and actresses who play the leading roles were usually white men and women.
Nowadays, we also see black actors and actresses in Hollywood movies.
However, when I see Asian men and women in Hollywood movies, I feel a little uncomfortable.
I suppose this fact is one of the reasons that Asian men are not popular.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continuing the video in your next class.
