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.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the YouTube video "The World's Richest Man Is Fighting Amazon Workers Unionizing" that you kindly selected on June 28 2024.
After watching the video, my impression is that the Amazon is a quite similar comnany to a typical BLACK company in Japan for the following reasons.
- Amazon does not allow authorize a labor union.
- Employees are foced to work long hours with low wages.
- Employees are restricged from taking a break, even to go to the restroom.
However, it' a true that Amazon gets tons of profits ever.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-06-23
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-06-23
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-22
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "5 Ways to Avoid Working at a BLACK COMPANY in Japan / Why People Can't Quit Before They KAROSHI" that you kindly selected on June 19 2024.
I forgot to tell you, the Shogo's video told the 5 reasons to avoid BLACK COMPANY in Japan.
The 6th reason is to study hard while you are in schools.
The more you learn many things, the more likely you are to get more posibilitesi to work in a comfort company.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-06-16
Tobey-san, see you at the next lesson.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-15
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "5 Ways to Avoid Working at a BLACK COMPANY in Japan / Why People Can't Quit Before They KAROSHI" that you kindly selected on June 12 2024.
There are some public institutions to monitor Black Companies, such as "Labor Standards Inspection Office", "Ministry of Health Labour Wellfare", etc in Japan.
However, they cannot accept all requests because their resources are limited.
As a result, employees, job seekers, and new graduates need to pay much attention to Black companies to avoid troubles.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class with this Video topic.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-15
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As I said in the lesson, I like prank videos on Youtube.
The videos made in other countries, the US, have high quality, than that of Japan. They are like a short movie with elaborate properties, video editing technology, etc.
I assume that the number of prank videos in Japan is decreasing, probably because of morality and criticism.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
KAZUMI さんのコメント
2024-06-13
Thank you for your lesson❣️
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-12
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "5 Ways to Avoid Working at a BLACK COMPANY in Japan / Why People Can't Quit Before They KAROSHI" that you kindly selected on June 10 2024.
This YouTube video accurately explains the definition of "Black Company" in Japan.
I suppose that the IT industry in Japan has a lot of "Black Companies' in Japan.
The characteristic of the IT Black Compnies is to force their employees to do 'Low-skill work', which is a titular and monotonous work.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class with this Video topic.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-06
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "5 Ways to Avoid Working at a BLACK COMPANY in Japan / Why People Can't Quit Before They KAROSHI" that you kindly selected on June 5 2024.
As I said in the lesson, I have to wait for the next timing raise to be executed event although I do management work.
However, I expect to receive the compensation that I did not receive as a manager.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class with this Video topic.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-06-04
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article '5 Ways to Avoid Working at a BLACK COMPANY in Japan | Why People Can't Quit Before They "KAROSHI" that you kindly selected on June 3 2024.
This YouTube channel 'Let's ask Shogo' discusses the issues that Japan is facing at this moment.
I'm one of the subscribers of this channel, because this videos can be used as good English material.
He talks about the Black Company in the video. The black company is called an evil company or an exploitative company. The employees always sacrifice to give profit to their executives, CEOs and founders. Unfortunately, they cannot leave the companies due to some reasons.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class with this Video topic.
KAZUMI さんのコメント
2024-06-03
Thank you for your lesson❣️
Conection was not good..
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-06-02
Thank you, Tobey-san. My daughter really enjoyed your lesson. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-06-02
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-05-30
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Bad Bosses Blame Their Employees for Mismanaged Workplaces' that you kindly selected on May 29 2024.
There are many casual expressions in the article as bellow.
- to use a cliche phrase
- to wash their hands
- I say, Man the fuck up!
- but were shot down.
- Worse yet,
- to get the hell out.
- they might dangle carrots like-
Based on my experience, most of my bosses did not take any action even though their subordinates were too loaded.
After reading this article, the reasons why they didn't deal with the problem make sense.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class with the same article.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-05-26
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Bad Bosses Blame Their Employees for Mismanaged Workplaces" that you kindly selected on May 24 2024.
Here is the new idom and word for me.
- Christ’s sake!
- reprimands
I suppose that many Japanese employees are introspective.
Therefore, they tend not to blame their bosses even though they are forced to do a lot of work.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to continues the articoe in your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-05-26
I am sorry for being late. See you next time!
Ryo さんのコメント
2024-05-23
Hello Tobey! How is your situation now? Did your company help you with the hacker issue? or did they just ignore your serious problem?
What about ms. Hacker E? Is she harassing you this week? After the crime last May 13, maybe she's hiding for now. I predict she will hack your skype again next month, when everything is peaceful. You told me before that other teachers also had complaints about her as staff, right? So she has many victims. But you're the only one who fought back. That's why she wants revenge against you, since she knows your password. She must have zero conscience, ne? It's her criminal pattern, I think.
Please take care Tobey! My family loves you!
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-05-22
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article "Bad Bosses Blame Their Employees for Mismanaged Workplaces" that you kindly selected on May 20 2024.
Here is the new idom and word for me.
- goofing off: the evasion of work or duty.
- pretentious: trying to appear more impressive, successful or import than you really are.
- pivoted: change one’s mind or attitude.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Dai さんのコメント
2024-05-22
Tobey-sensei thank you for teaching many new words the other day in chat. My favorite is *GASLIGHTING*. I thought it was funny word but actually it's very E for Evil word. It means:
to manipulate another person into doubting their own perceptions, experiences or understanding of events
(it's from google) for example:
my boss will say he doesn't have my room keys even if he really has my keys, but he will lie to me. So actually he can access my room without my knowing. So he can hack my room or my account. But he will pretend not to have my password, but he really has it.
(sorry my understanding is long, is it correct?)
Hope you will be okay, Tobey-sensei. Many of us students like you very much. Your company should take care of you and help you when someone bad hacks your account. No conscience person, right? Where is she now? Ms Hacker E.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-05-19
Thank you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-05-19
Thank you. See you next time!
Chii12- 0242 さんのコメント
2024-05-17
I've taken his lessons for few times, He is always so soft spoken it is healing to my heart.
I'd love to take his lesson again!
KAZUMI さんのコメント
2024-05-17
Thank you for your lesson❣️
J.K さんのコメント
2024-05-16
Hi Tobey!❣️I hope you're feeling better. How did the investigation go? Did they assist and understand your situation about that hacker (E)? Or did they twist the story against you and blame you instead? I experienced in my old company before, the boss blames the workers for any bad situation even if it's not our fault. What a horrible person! He blames the victim instead of helping us fix the problem. Worst type of boss!
What about your case with that hacker E? Please update us in the chat. My family is all worried for your well-being.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-05-15
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Men sleep better than women, study finds' that you kindly selected on May 15 2024.
Here is the my current answer of the SYNONYM MATCH.
1. study = h) research
2. disorders= e) conditions
3. common = j) prevalent
4. strains = b) struggles
5. needed = g) required
6. forty winks = a) a nap
7. deprivation = d) impoverishment
8. detrimental = i) harmful
9. insufficient = c) inadequate
10. correlation =f) link
I have not known that 'conditions' has a meaning of 'disease' until I did the SYNONYM MATCH. I never forget the 2. and 7.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
xyz さんのコメント
2024-05-15
Tobey-sensei, my mother thinks that that co-worker who really hates you is hacking your Skype to sabotage your work and make your work life difficult. That hacker will harass you so you will feel very bad about working until you quit. Saiaku!
She has no classes, so she's free to do this crime. This harassment also happens a lot in Japan, especialy in black companies. My mother had a bad experience also the same.
You're right! E is equal evil.
Gaku さんのコメント
2024-05-13
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on the article 'Men sleep better than women, study finds' that you kindly selected on May 10 2024.
I have not realized that women's circadian cycles are about six minutes shorter than men's unitl I read this article.
I'm not sure if the difference of six minutes is crucial or not, but it's true women have a disadvantage of the value of 1 day.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2024-05-11
Thank you, Tobey-san. My daughter really enjoys your lesson. See you, next time!
