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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

When I meet a foreigner in a train, I pray in my brain “Please have a seat not next to me”, on the other hand I think “I’d like to speak to him even if I make a mistake.” I covered my face with news paper or magazine some times.
But it is not necessary to be embarrassed to make mistakes because I can speak brief English to a native speaker directly and privately. And fortunately I can be taught by a native teacher. I think it is a great advantage not only to be able to reserve my opportunity in accordance with your schedule in any time, but to study English at home without going to school.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

息子がMark先生に毎週、writing, reading, speaking を習っています。
先生は幅広い分野での経歴と経験などを持っているので、課題がすごく豊かです。また、息子が興味ある分野の教材、映像、絵本、ドリルなどを準備して、授業をしているので、55分がとても早いし楽しいと息子が言ってます。 私も一緒に授業に参加することがあるのですが、 人柄も良く、優しい、面白い、賢い、真面目な先生です。
小学生から大人まで、趣味からビジネスまで、全部対応できる先生だっと思います。
お勧めします！

定期的にMarkのレッスンを受けています。続けることによって自分の苦手な部分を理解してくれているので常に英語が向上していると感じています。人柄としても魅力あり今後も続けて生きたいと思っています。

はじめはたった25分のレッスンではしっかり学べないだろうと考えていましたが、そうではありませんでした。マーク先生に習い始めてから3か月になりますが、毎回大変濃厚なレッスンを受けています。マーク先生は和やかな雰囲気を作ってくれるので、間違いを犯しても恥ずかしさを感じません。そして各生徒の目標と使いたい教材に対応してくれます。楽しいし密度が濃いので夢中になり25分があっという間に過ぎてしまいますが、いつも進歩を感じます。お勧めの先生です。医師

SAM(Samantha)先生　
フレンドリーな雰囲気の中で丁寧に教えて下さる先生です。またSAM先生は日本のことについても詳しく、この前のレッスンでは緑茶の話題で盛り上がりました。
とても信頼できる先生で毎回のレッスンが楽しみです！

Samのレッスンを数回受けた後、自分が英語で話していることを忘れていることに気づきました。
普段は無意識に緊張してしまうのに、話題への好奇心のほうが先にあるからなのか、頭に浮かんだイメージを英語で考え、英語で言葉を組み立てて話していました。これは初めての経験で自分でも驚きました。文法の間違いや語彙の少なさは変わらないのに、リラックスして会話を楽しむことができました。

I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

・何をどう上達したいのか、こちらのニーズをよく理解したうえで教えてくれるため、効率よく学習できます。
・こちらがうまく表現できなくても、友達と話すような雰囲気で自然に話が盛り上がって行くので、どんどん話してしまいます。
・言語そのものに興味があるということで、丁寧な言葉の選び方が信頼できます。

Thank you very much teacher Emily. We had so nice lesson about each culture things. Emily has japanese kills and japanese things and culture very well.
she is polite and very kind. Emily is so beautiful also.

TOPIC TIMEを始めてちょうど1ヶ月になります。これまでやってきた方法と全く異なるのは、私が英語で表現したいことにとことんまで付き合ってくれるところです。仕事・趣味・ライフワーク・社会問題・哲学・・・など、日本人と日本語で話すのにも、なかなか話せる相手がいないのですが、Emilyは好奇心を持って質問してよく聞いてくれるので、英語で話していることを忘れてしまうくらい楽しい会話ができます。さらに、わたしが話したことを全てタイプして、より適切で自然な表現を提案してくれます。自分が喋ったことがベースになっているので、自分の表現は損なわれません。とても実践的です。

Emily is my best teacher because
1. She is a good listener and never judges my opinions. She is very patient and open-minded.
2. She makes me feel relaxed and comfortable to speak English.
3. She knows a lot about Japanese language and culture.
4. She always does her best to give me helpful answers to any of my questions.
And more…

この頃は予定が合わずレッスンを受けられずにいますが、日本語がお上手なので英語による言い回しを教えて頂く際に大変分かりやすく教えて頂いています。可能な限り自分のスケジュールを調整してまたレッスンを受けたいと思っています。

My son always has wonderful lessons with Kassandra. She’s very thoughtful. I can rely on her without feeling worried 🙂

I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

When I meet a foreigner in a train, I pray in my brain “Please have a seat not next to me”, on the other hand I think “I’d like to speak to him even if I make a mistake.” I covered my face with news paper or magazine some times.
But it is not necessary to be embarrassed to make mistakes because I can speak brief English to a native speaker directly and privately. And fortunately I can be taught by a native teacher. I think it is a great advantage not only to be able to reserve my opportunity in accordance with your schedule in any time, but to study English at home without going to school.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

When I meet a foreigner in a train, I pray in my brain “Please have a seat not next to me”, on the other hand I think “I’d like to speak to him even if I make a mistake.” I covered my face with news paper or magazine some times.
But it is not necessary to be embarrassed to make mistakes because I can speak brief English to a native speaker directly and privately. And fortunately I can be taught by a native teacher. I think it is a great advantage not only to be able to reserve my opportunity in accordance with your schedule in any time, but to study English at home without going to school.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

When I meet a foreigner in a train, I pray in my brain “Please have a seat not next to me”, on the other hand I think “I’d like to speak to him even if I make a mistake.” I covered my face with news paper or magazine some times.
But it is not necessary to be embarrassed to make mistakes because I can speak brief English to a native speaker directly and privately. And fortunately I can be taught by a native teacher. I think it is a great advantage not only to be able to reserve my opportunity in accordance with your schedule in any time, but to study English at home without going to school.

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I started learning English 2 years ago.  I memorized many words and I had one on one lessons before, but my English skill did not improve.  Recently I noticed that learning English in America (on Skype!)  is different from learning English in Japan.
I think that I am going to speak English much more with a native speaker.  It’s important to improve my English skill.

When I meet a foreigner in a train, I pray in my brain “Please have a seat not next to me”, on the other hand I think “I’d like to speak to him even if I make a mistake.” I covered my face with news paper or magazine some times.
But it is not necessary to be embarrassed to make mistakes because I can speak brief English to a native speaker directly and privately. And fortunately I can be taught by a native teacher. I think it is a great advantage not only to be able to reserve my opportunity in accordance with your schedule in any time, but to study English at home without going to school.

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Though I was very nervous whenever I spoke English before, now I can take a lesson and relax every time!  Skype has a chat feature that we use during class.  After the lesson is over, I can review the new words and grammar that Scarlett has written for me whenever I want.  I have a small child and I am pleased that I can take a lesson in my home with ease.  Recently, thanks to Teacher Scarlett, I am getting used to speaking English!

I have been studying with Scarlett at Topic-Time for 2 months now.
I take conversation lessons both at this school and a Phillipino teacher’s one,
because I think that comparing my listening skills against the real pronunciation is indispensable.
Everyone has seen a US movie or a TV drama in English.
I think there is big difference between the real pronunciation and the one by people who’s second language is English.
I can see it when I watch a US movie or a TV drama without subtitles.
Therefore, I separate my English learning goals between Topic-Time and the other school.
The aim for Topic-Time is learning about natural grammar, pronunciation,usage of words, etc.  The aim for the other school is to touch with English as long as possible.
In fact, I discovered so many things from Scarlett about English in this short time, 2 months.
In conclusion, I will show you some advantages about Topic-Time below:
You can touch the native feeling in English : Real grammar, usage of a word like a polite word, slang,etc.
Scarlett speaks Japanese: If you do not understand what Scarlett is saying or you do not know what you want to say, you never get stuck.
Understandable explanation of grammar : She can teach grammar very easily, like an elementary school teacher.  She makes so many examples to explain.
Reasonable lesson fee compared with other classes.  US Dollar lesson fee takes good advantage in such a strong YEN circumstance.

Scarlett always teaches English with a pleasant atmosphere.  During class, she types our conversation and points out the difficult grammar and teaches the pronunciation that is hard to deal with until I understand.  Because the class is one on one, she can do this!

First, Scarlett is really the very best teacher I’ve ever met.  Her pronunciation is truly correct and clear as compared with the native speakers who have been living in Japan for a long time.

A lot of foreigners who teach me English at schools in Japan behave as if they were superior to us.
But she never, ever does that.  She is also kind, helpful and friendly.

As for payment, it’s really easy and safe, just like using Paypal for other shopping websites in Japan.  If you live in Japan and want to learn English as best as you can, I strongly recommend Scarlett and her Skype lessons.

There are many Japanese who can get a high TOEIC score but can’t speak English well, that was me.  To improve our English we need not only input but also output.  So I researched online English schools to speak with a native English speaker, but most schools give unnecessary services and are too expensive.      Then I found Scarlett’s Topic-Time.
I decided to take lessons with confidence because her behavior in the video on her website is very polite and also because she has been to Nagoya where I am living.  At first I was too nervous to speak well, but after a month I became able to speak English comfortably and joyfully.
There is no school but Scarlett’s, we can take a high quality face-to-face lesson at a reasonable price for 55 minutes!

Занимался со Скарлет 4-5 уроков и вот мои впечатления:
1. Честно говоря, давно уже не встречал такого интересного и хорошегопреподавателя. Много занимался с разными людьми и по Скайпу и будучи вЛондоне, но проблема обычно заключается в том, что они становятсяпреподавателями, т к больше ничего в жизни не умеют. Скарлет совсемдругой случай. Больше всего нравится то, что она реально увлечена тем,чем занимается. Она действительна нацелена на то, чтобы улучшить твоезнание английского, а не просто срубить бабла и развлечься, какбольшинство, используя при этом множество разных триков.
2. Коректна в расчетах и договоренностях. Никаких обманов илинеобязательности.
3.И просто очень интересный собеседник.

It is an amazing thing to be able to converse with a native speaker like teacher Scarlett!
Scarlett is very kind to me and she corrects my mistakes immediately.
Studying English Conversation on Skype has a lot of advantages:
1) We can speak to a native speaker.
2) We can easily reserve classes by looking at Scarlett’s calendar schedule.
3) We can study the lesson at home without going to school.
4) Scarlett can use her Japanese to help understanding when confusing and she is very kind to every student.
5) It is very simple to pay the lesson charge by using Paypal.
6) Plus many other reasons.
There is no shortcut to getting better at English.  It is based on our own effort.
I am very happy to communicate with Scarlett, a native teacher.

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I started to study with Scarlett two months ago. She speaks with clear and beautiful pronunciation. She will accommodate any topics. I chat with her using video and can learn how to pronounce words because I can see her mouth. I recommend her lessons highly.