新井峰子Mineko Arai

新井峰子Mineko Arai

①Professional native Japanese teacher ②Founder of 'Arai Academy of Japanese Studies' ③Former Lecturer at UK universities & Foreign Office

London, England, United Kingdom
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My passion is to share my high quality Japanese lessons with a full of cultural aspects behind the expressions.

You can 'Learn By Speaking' through;
1 understanding grammar with Japanese perspectives & socio-cultural behaviour and
2 practising extensively in your real life situations.

As a result, you can also broaden your views as a global citizen.

I studied MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), with expertise in the First and Second Language Development.

I also studied MBA in Education Management at King's College London (University of London).

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  • Arai Academy of Japanese Studies Graphic

    Managing Director & Native Japanese language teacher/tutor online

    Arai Academy of Japanese Studies

    - Present 8 years 11 months

    England, United Kingdom

    - High quality Japanese lessons for keen learners with cultural awareness and a full of practice
    - Highly qualified and experienced teachers

    <Our Services>
    1 Master SPEAKING Japanese - Self-study online course
    -> www.masterspeakingjapanese.com

    2 Online private lessons
    -> www.araiacademy.com/private-lessons

    3 Monthly Japanese Learning Sessions with native Japanese speakers
    -> www.araiacademy.com/events

    4 Cooperate…

    - High quality Japanese lessons for keen learners with cultural awareness and a full of practice
    - Highly qualified and experienced teachers

    <Our Services>
    1 Master SPEAKING Japanese - Self-study online course
    -> www.masterspeakingjapanese.com

    2 Online private lessons
    -> www.araiacademy.com/private-lessons

    3 Monthly Japanese Learning Sessions with native Japanese speakers
    -> www.araiacademy.com/events

    4 Cooperate training contracts
    -Dentsu Group (2023-present) - the executive officer, the chief officer & the finance manager
    -SONY (2016-2020) - a seniour manager
    -Deloitte (2017) - Japan Team members
    -Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (2017) - an expatriate staff
    -British Museum (2015) - Japan Team member

  • Teaching Fellow in Japanese Langauge

    School of Oriental and African Studies

    - 5 years

    London, United Kingdom

    I was a university teacher of Japanese language.

    I taught Japanese langauge courses mainly speaking classes for the university students of BA in Japanese. I also taught Japanese language course of university optional modules for beginners as a replacement teacher of a sick leave for two terms in 2009.

  • King&#39;s College London Graphic

    Lecturer in Japanese Language

    King's College London

    - 7 years 9 months

    Strand, London

    I was a lecturer of Japanese language courses as well as a Language Learning Advisor between 2011 and 2013.

    I taught Japanese language classes of university optional modules as well as evening Japanese courses for business people and young professionals.

    When I was a Language Learning Advisor at the resource centre of the Modern Language Centre alongside my teaching, I initiated one-to-one support services for individuals with learning difficulties. This service became very…

    I was a lecturer of Japanese language courses as well as a Language Learning Advisor between 2011 and 2013.

    I taught Japanese language classes of university optional modules as well as evening Japanese courses for business people and young professionals.

    When I was a Language Learning Advisor at the resource centre of the Modern Language Centre alongside my teaching, I initiated one-to-one support services for individuals with learning difficulties. This service became very popular among students of any language at the university.

  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office Graphic

    Japanese Language Teacher

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    - 2 years 6 months

    Westminster

    I was a Japanese langauge teacher specialised for training British diplomats who needed a preparation for working in British Embassy in Japan. This included giving sufficient knowledge of current affairs, industry, politics etc. in Japan in addition to Jaapnese language lessons.

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    Teaching Fellow in Japanese Language

    University of Sheffield

    - 3 years

    I was a university teacher of Japanese langauge for the students of BA in Japanese.

    I taught Japanese courses of all levels from year 1 to 4 and all language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills including kanji classes.

Education

  • King&#39;s College London Graphic

    King's College London, U. of London

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Further Education Management Merit

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    I studyed education business. My dissertation topic was about student recruitment into language learning to become a better global citizen.

  • SOAS University of London Graphic

    School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

    MA Applied Japanese Linguistics

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    It was striking for me that awareness raising and learning are absolutely effective for learning and teaching.

    I studied first language acquisition theories and the second language acquisition theories as well as the current language teaching methods and the history.

Recommendations received

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    “Arai-sensei and her academy have completely transformed the way I approach learning Japanese, particularly business Japanese. Having had the pleasure of working with Arai-sensei and her academy for nearly two years, I cannot recommend her services enough. Arai-sensei is not only a wonderful teacher with deep knowledge in her field, but she also leads a professional network of instructors catering to various levels of Japanese proficiency. She exudes enthusiasm for each of her students and has been incredibly supportive of my goals and aspirations in Japanese learning. Her courses and website are meticulously organized, and she communicates all expectations upfront, making for a very smooth introduction. After discussing my goals to continue advancing in business Japanese, she introduced me to another excellent teacher, Yamamoto-sensei. I am thrilled to have met Yamamoto-sensei through Arai Academy. Having lived, studied, and worked in Japan for about five years, I set a goal last year to improve my business Japanese and enhance my reading and writing skills to confidently lead business strategy meetings and communicate more effectively with Japanese clients across various industries. My experiences with both Arai-sensei and Yamamoto-sensei have been exceptionally positive. Their supportive and approachable teaching styles have made a significant difference in my learning. Yamamoto-sensei, in particular, has been fantastic to work with; she meticulously curates homework and study materials that enhance my understanding of the Japanese language. She focuses on vocabulary and uses real-life examples to ensure that her students are learning and not just memorizing the material. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Yamamoto-sensei in person in Japan, and I am immensely grateful for both our online and in-person interactions. I am excited to continue advancing my Japanese skills at Arai Academy, where I have noticed significant improvements in my confidence in speaking and writing Japanese. Studying online can be challenging, but with the right motivation, teacher, and resources, it can be as effective as learning in a traditional classroom. I highly recommend Arai Academy to anyone looking to improve their business Japanese, especially those living outside of Japan who find it difficult to practice the language daily. Thanks to Arai-sensei's lessons, I now feel more confident navigating the Japanese corporate environment with greater ease and have more resources at my disposal. If you are seeking a motivated and encouraging community of Japanese language teachers to not only practice but also learn and grow, look no further than Arai Academy's Japanese courses!”

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    Anastasia von Seibold

    “I have been taking weekly Japanese lessons with Mineko for over a year now and am very happy to recommend her as a teacher! I wanted to focus on conversation and at the same time work on areas of weak grammar and vocabulary and the lessons are perfectly designed for that. Mineko does a great job at zooming in on areas where I could improve at the same time making the lessons fun and engaging. I look forward to my lesson each week!”

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