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Find out more about Michi

• Did you grow up speaking this language? Or were you inspired by a trip abroad, an individual or a certain aspect of the culture?

  I grew up speaking this language! I was born and raised in Tokyo.

• Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  This professional boxer named Naoya Inoue! This Japanese bloke never says disrespectful things to his opponents,always keeps it respectful. He just shows up and keeps defending his world title. Polite,hardworking, perfect example of Japanese person.

• Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or expression in the language that you particularly like?

  Shikatanai which is a phrase meaning it is what it is.

• Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  Because it truly is unique and beautiful language that people what to be able to speak!

• What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  The pronunciation and grammar and having me as a tutor would absolutely and positively help the process of learning.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  I am a personal Japanese tutor for a general manager of one of the biggest hotel franchises on the planet. One of my students is a professor at the university of Sydney. I also have a student who is one of the engineers of rolls Royce Australia. Should I keep going or I am just boasting at this point?

• How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  Being from Tokyo and having taught both Japanese and English language helped me increase my teaching skills tremendously since I understand the difference!