Bavumile先生（所沢）英会話マンツーマンレッスンS1

日本に来たきっかけと、英語先生になったきっかけ

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I came to Japan because I wanted to experience living in a different culture while growing as an educator. Teaching in Japan gave me the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds and to develop my teaching skills in both language education and cross-cultural communication.

I became an English teacher because I enjoy helping people gain confidence. Learning a language is about more than grammar and vocabulary, it is about connecting with others, expressing yourself, and creating new opportunities. Seeing students become more confident in speaking English and achieve their personal goals is the most rewarding part of my job. Whether a student is preparing for travel, university, work, or simply wants to improve their conversational skills, I enjoy supporting them throughout their learning journey.

英会話を勉強する生徒へアドバイス

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Hello! My name is Bavumile, and I'm a certified English teacher from South Africa currently living in Japan. I have over three years of teaching experience, working with children, teenagers, university students, business professionals, and adult learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

My lessons are student-centred, supportive, and conversation-focused. I believe that the best way to learn English is by using it in meaningful and enjoyable situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner, I'll tailor each lesson to your goals, learning style, and pace.

I can help you with:

* Conversational English
* Business English
* Academic English
* IELTS and TOEIC preparation
* Pronunciation and fluency
* Grammar and vocabulary
* English for travel, work, and everyday life

I understand that learning a new language can feel intimidating, so I strive to create a relaxed, encouraging environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process. My goal is to help you become a confident English speaker while making every lesson engaging and practical.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your English learning goals. Let's enjoy learning English together!

レッスン内容（生徒に望む到達点、使用テキスト等）

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Educational Policies: Student-centred learning, Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), task-based learning, active learning, and learner autonomy. I focus on building students' confidence through meaningful communication while providing appropriate scaffolding.

Texts you may use: New Cutting Edge, Interchange, Side by Side, Cambridge IELTS materials, TOEIC preparation materials, Business English resources, and teacher-created materials using authentic articles, videos, and discussion prompts.

学歴・職歴・英語関連資格

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Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2022)
120-Hour TEFL Certificate – Teacher Record (2023)

Teaching Experience

Westgate Corporation (May 2026 – July 2026)
English Language Instructor (Rikkyo University, Japan)
Taught undergraduate students in communicative English, academic English, and discussion-based classes. Planned and delivered student-centred lessons, assessed speaking performance, and supported learners from a range of English proficiency levels.

Shane English School (October 2024 – April 2026)
Full-Time English Teacher
Taught children, teenagers, adults, and business professionals. Delivered conversational English, Business English, IELTS and TOEIC preparation, pronunciation, grammar, and exam preparation lessons in both one-to-one and group settings.

EF Education First (August 2023 – September 2024)
Online ESL Instructor
Taught English online to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, focusing on conversational fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and confidence-building.

TeachMe2 (August 2022 – July 2023)
Private English Tutor
Provided one-to-one English tutoring, tailoring lessons to students' individual learning goals and helping them improve speaking, reading, writing, and overall communication skills.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with learners ranging from young children to university students and adults. My teaching philosophy is student-centred and communicative, with an emphasis on building confidence, encouraging active participation, and helping learners use English effectively in real-life situations.

個人レッスン希望時間

専攻、専門分野

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Law (LL.B), with electives in International Relations and Maritime Law