Japanese anime, Super Sentai, DC & Marvel Superheroes, Singing, Dancing, Drawing, Movies, Books
専 門 レ ッ ス ン 範 囲
英検・Eiken・Side by Side・子供向け・初級向け・中級向け・上級向け・DMEコース
自 己 紹 介
A wonderful day dear students!
My name is Teacher Tobey. ^_^
Nice to meet you here!
I am what's called a Japanophile.
It means I love Japanese culture and its people! <3 <3 <3
At my university, I took up International Studies because I love learning about geography, world cultures, peoples and especially, their languages.
My TOEIC score is 955/990.
I have taught English for more than two
years now, from kids to adults and to the elderly. And I must say, the Japanese personality is very endearing to me. I'm so delighted to have met and befriended many Nihonjin because it has been my childhood dream to have many Japanese friends. This is why I'm also studying Nihonggo.
My dream in the future is to become a successful Anison and J-Pop singer and also a mangaka! In my free time, I rehearse a lot of English and Japanese songs. I also write and develop my own stories and characters so that in the future, I can get published in Shonen Jump Magazine! :-O
My style in teaching English is very cheerful, energetic and omoshiroii!
And if you have difficulty in speaking, that's alright, because I can speak a little Japanese. I can guide you to learning English the easy and fun way, so "Hazukashii garanaide ne?" ^_^
I am looking forward to meet you soon!
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! :-D
Thank you for the informative links you share with us always, Teacher Tobey. It's so enjoyable.
By the way, I'm sad to hear about your situation. I heard your iTalk profile was hacked again, this week and also last week? Saiaku na! Is she doing sabotage to you again?
Hope you will be okay.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-07-21
Thank you for waiting. Please let me talk more about the election results and about what would happen after the election, especially new leadership in Japan.at the next lesson.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-07-13
Thank you, Tobey-san. My daughter had good time with you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-07-13
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
masayo さんのコメント
2025-07-12
I could take a relaxing lesson. Thank you very much.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-07-11
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the video "The TRUTH Behind Trad Wives." that you kindly selected on 9 July 2025.
Today, some tasks of Traditionla Wives are asigned to husband, such as cooking, cleaning, laundering, etc.
Meanwhile, being a traditional housewife can be regarded as a symbol of wealth in Japan, because a husband's salary is often not enough to live in a metropolitan area.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-07-04
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "India-Pakistan Ceasefire" that you kindly selected on 1 July 2025.
The dispute between India and Pakistan has not been widely reported on by the Japanese media, including TV and news outlets.
However, most Japanese people are aware of the conflict.
I assume that the Japanese government wants to maintain good relations with both India and Pakistan.
There are many conflicts worldwide today such as the war between Ukraine and Russia, the conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the clash between Israel and Iran, so the truce is good news for now.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
masayo さんのコメント
2025-06-30
it was really easy to understand and fun
thankyou
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-06-29
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-06-22
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-06-22
Thank you, Tobey-san.
I could learn new words in the article you kindly chose!
See you next time.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-06-15
Thank you, Tobey-san. My daughter had good time with you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-06-15
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-05-29
Thank you so much, Tobey. It was an enjoyable and tactful class on May 26, 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, high school students in science courses do not choose World History as an elective subject.
I chose Geography as an elective subject. For that reason, people in science tend to be ignorant about history in Japan.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-05-19
Tobey-san, thank you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-05-19
Tobey-san, thank you. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-05-15
Thank you so much, Tobey. We had a great conversation on May 14, 2025.
As I mentioned in the lesson, ”Seibu-en” is one of the major theme parks in the metropolitan area of Japan.
It is not as popular as other theme parks, such as "Tokyo Disneyland" and "Universal Studios Japan".
I appreciate it as a great and hidden theme park.
The most popular ride in the theme park is the "Spinning Aerial Trapeze/Swing." It is a swing ride with seats suspended from the top of a rotating structure, similar to a carousel.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-05-12
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Researchers find way to target sound to individuals" that you kindly selected on 11 May 2025.
Here is my answer to the synonym match.
1. state-of-the-art = h. cutting edge
2. aim = e. point (=purpose)
3. innovation = j. breakthrough
4. recipient = a. receiver
5. obstacles = d. barriers
6. virtual= b. simulated
7. elaborated = i. expanded on
8. distracting= f. putting off
9. personalized = c. customized
10. eliminate = g. get rid of
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-05-12
Thank you, Tobey, see you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-05-05
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Researchers find way to target sound to individuals" that you kindly selected on 3 May 2025.
I have a little doubt that the Sound Enclave can bend the sound because the sound generally just goes straight like a beam.
Anyway, I would like to try a new product that uses this technology at a reasonable price.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-04-21
Tobey-san, Thank you. See you next time!
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-04-21
Tobey-san, Thank you. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-04-18
Thank you so much, Tobey.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the the material based on the article "Asian markets in 'bloodbath' after trade tariffs" that you kindly selected on 17 April 2025.
As I said in the lesson, the stock market in Japan has been affected by Doranl Trump's comment.
However, he was determined to raise the tariff sooner or later and he won't withdraw his decision.
We should prepare for the coming recession soon.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Takahiro さんのコメント
2025-04-12
Thank you, Tobey-san. See you next time!
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-04-05
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As I mentioned in the lesson, the English teaching method in Japan retards the English proficiency of Japanese.
when I was a junior high school student, I was forced to use 100% correct English grammar, even though the expression is not proper.
Then, when I was in high school, I was forced to read a lot of long English sentences to pass university exams without adequate listening and writing training.
The state of English education in Japan has not changed significantly to this day.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-03-14
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As I mentioned in the lesson, news related to US President Trump is often reported even in Japanese media.
Most Japanese are worried about the profits of Japanese companies because he will impose high tariffs on many products imported into the US.
In addition, he also seems to show a conciliatory attitude toward Russia during the war between Ukraine and Russia.
His behavior also irritated the Japanese because Japan has a territorial dispute with Russia.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
Gaku さんのコメント
2025-03-05
Thank you so much, Tobey.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I bought a smart phone for my children last Sunday.
The smartphone has basic functions which are talking, sending/receiving messages and camera.
It does not have web browsing or any other Apps.
Of course, the monthly fee for using it is not expensive, it is only approximately 190 PHP.
So I'm a little concerned that my kids might complain about the very simple smartphone.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
