Lesson Types:

�      Conversation

�      Pronunciation

�      Comprehension

�      Vocabulary

�      Composition

�      Grammar

 

Standard Lesson Format:           Standard Duration: 60 minutes

60 MINUTES: Conversation

      5-7 Minutes: Introduction, Warm up, Ice Breaker and Language Introduction
Allows to switch into English conversation mode, Relax and become ready for focused study.
Outline of lesson key points and language focus.
After this point no Japanese should be used

      2-3 Minutes: Picture Speculation
Allows for natural usage of language, assessment of problem areas and free expansion of target language

      3-7 Minutes Controlled Practicing/ Drilling
Focused practicing of correct Language Usage in regards to target language and Lesson topic

      3-7 Minutes Mini-application
Initial assessment and near natural use of target language of the lesson topic

 

      2-7 minutes Comprehension Speculation/ Comprehension
Designed to focus attention to listening comprehension and build ability to comprehend native speakers at native speeds

      10-15 Minutes Final Application
final focused use of the language, time for expansion of target language and to attempt target language in near natural environment

      10 -20 Minutes: focused work Grammar, Pronunciation, Comprehension, Composition, Vocabulary
Focused attention to student�s weakness or desired focus of study.

STANDARD LESSON FORMAT CAN BE CHANGED TO ADHERE TO STUDENTS PERSONAL DESIRES AND NEED: ITS YOUR MONEY AND YOUR CHOICE HOW TO SPEND IT  

STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Attempt to be prompt or give min. notice of cancellation or delay
   [May vary depending on student priority 40 min-24 hours
   SEE STUDENT TYPE
2. Give 40 min-24 hour notice of desired lesson time and date
3. Please make payment prompt, payment may be made by several options or whatever is easiest for students. Recommended is to pay upon completion of lesson.
4. Need materials; additional note taking supplies, 3.5 inch floppy if student has PC access

INSTRUCTORS RESPONSIBILITY AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Respond to student scheduling needs as dictated by student priority
2. Give students 40 min-24 hours of cancellation
3. Will offer free assessment and clarification of lesson after the completion of every hour
4. Will vary lesson goals and targets as demanded by Student
5. Will provide efficient instruction focused on achieving students goals  in the shortest amount of time
6. Will provide all materials, except, specially request items
7. Will integrate any desired student materials with in lesson framework
8. Will provide lesson assessments and simulated lesson material in a timely fashion after completion of lesson
9. Instructor will be available to student for schedule time regardless of student attendance

STUDENT PRIORITY

A PRIORITY

• Minimum scheduling request 24 hours
  Minimum cancellation requirement 40 minutes

• Priority booking {scheduling needs are placed above other students}

• Free Communicative Ability test / Free language assessments
  Will travel inside Osaka and Kyoto area  at no cost to student

• Any lessons canceled due to instructor inability to teach will be rescheduled at
  no cost to student.
  *Scheduling availability may be dependent on commute time
  *Instructor reserves the right to limit teaching area

• Course includes Conversation, Choice of any two:
  Grammar
  Pronunciation
  Vocabulary
  Comprehension
   

COST: 4000

 

PRIORITY B
AS PER A
with the following exceptions

• Instructor will not offer free lesson in exchange of canceled lesson

• Area limited to Osaka only

• Lessons will be scheduled around Priority A needs

• Conversation plus choice of Grammar, Pronunciation or Vocabulary

COST: 3000

Priority C:

AS Per B

• With the following exceptions

• Student will pay all commute fees outside of Tennoji to Senri Chou on Midosuji line
  Lessons will be scheduled based on instructor availability

• Student will be billed for any lesson not attended by the student without min. 40 minutes notification.

•  Conversation

COST: 2000

Priority D: TUTORING/Group Lessons
 
 

• Scheduling is based on an as available basis

• Instructor may cancel any time
  Student may cancel any time (minimum 24 hour notice)

• Instructor will work with course materials from other classes or provide material

• Conversation only

COST: 1500/ Per Student
*Minimum students 2
* Will teach private D priority minimum scheduling two hour blocks

Priority E: Language Exchange

No instruction

Free conversation

As desired by non-native speaker or native speaker

COST: 0.00

ASSESSMENT

Student Assessment will be score on the following basis

Communicative Ability�able to use language for survival basis with minimum effort required by native speaker

Accuracy�Accuracy of vocabulary, usage and grammar

Fluency�Ability to effortlessly  communicate quickly and easily with semi accurate structures

Pronunciation�ability to quickly and clear create verbal and no verbal language sounds

Assessments will also include a review of previous assessment points and of new needs and suggest course of study and alternative learning methods