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Last updated: 2026/08/04
Private English Lessons - Sherrie's English/Japanese Lessons
Learn English from an American teacher who grew up in Japan and speaks Kansai dialect!
Lessons that emphasize conversation and pronunciation
From children to seniors! Business English too
Learn through online classes and during your free time on weekdays!
In-person lessons are also available in the Irvine area
Group lessons are also available (a discount is applied to the per-person lesson fee for group lessons)
★First 30-minute trial lesson is free!★
My article has been published in the information magazine "Lighthouse." Please take a look!
for the articlehere
Sherry's English Class
Hello, my name is Sherry
I lived in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, from the age of 5 to 15. I have loved Japan and Japanese culture since I was young, and I would like to use this experience to help Japanese people learn English
When I was 17, after graduating from high school in the United States, I returned to Japan for six months and lived in the Kansai region. During those six months, I traveled by train to Nara City, Moriguchi City, Iga-Ueno City, and Keihan City, teaching English to more than 60 Japanese people (ranging in age from 5 to 60). I loved this job very much, and this experience has been invaluable to me today
Having had to learn Japanese at a young age, I believe that receiving education in both English and Japanese is very important. I can help you with a wide range of topics, from business English to casual conversation. Please feel free to contact me
- First session free (30 minutes)
- I can speak both English and Japanese, so please don't worry
- I have experience teaching individual and group lessons, as well as teaching at elementary and junior high schools
- I have experience providing support to Japanese students, including tutoring and parent-teacher meetings
- I have experience supporting Japanese housewives living in the United States with English language learning and adapting to American society
- I have experience providing support for daily life, such as purchasing a car and applying for social security
- Our English classes focus on basic English conversation and pronunciation
- Japanese language classes are also available (basic conversation in Japanese and reading and writing in hiragana)
- There are no age restrictions, everyone is welcome!
- Online classes via Zoom and in-person classes (LA, Irvine, San Diego)
- Individual classes or group classes (maximum 6 people) are available
- Tuition is $50 per hour, or $65 per hour and a half
- Payment is accepted via Venmo, Zelle, and Wise
- Classes are held once or twice a week
- Regular class hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Upon request, class times can be set outside of regular hours (including evenings and Saturdays)
☆We also offer basic Japanese lessons.
<First lesson is free>
This is a basic Japanese lesson taught by a bilingual teacher, perfect for children whose first language is English due to living in the US!
The lesson content includes basic conversation and reading and writing hiragana.
Adults interested in Japanese are also very welcome!
We are currently offering a free 30-minute trial lesson.
Please feel free to inquire.
Introduction of myself in English!
- First lesson is free (30 min)
- I speak fluent Japanese & English
- Have been teaching Japanese for many years privately, in groups and at elementary & middle schools & English privately
- Have helped Japanese students with homework, tutoring, parent/teacher conferences and more
- Have helped Japanese housewives learn English to help them integrate living in America
- Have helped Japanese with purchasing a car, applying for Social Security and more
- My English teaching style is to help you learn basic, conversational English with a strong emphasis on pronunciation, blends & the alphabet
- My Japanese teaching style is to learn basic conversational Japanese along with learning how to read & write hiragana
- Classes are for any age
- Classes available via Zoom
- Limited classes available in person (San Diego and Irvine area)
- Individual Class available
- Group classes available (6 people maximum)
- Class times available are: 1 hour for $50, 90 minutes for $65
- Payments accepted via Venmo Wise, or Zelle
- Classes can be for once or twice a week
- Normal class days & times are from 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Friday
- Upon request, class times outside of the normal days & times are available upon request ie, evenings and Saturdays
Student review
As someone born in the Showa era, I've always struggled with pronunciations like rfvth.t. in "katakana-based English," so I decided to learn from my friend, Miss Sherry. My
first surprise was when she pointed out that I hadn't realized the difference between the consonants W and Y. Speaking
in Kansai dialect and loving Japan, she understands the shortcomings of Japanese English and teaches with a program tailored to each individual.
For me, she started with vowels and thoroughly taught phonics, which has been incredibly helpful.
ST (Menifee)
Born in the Showa era, I had trouble pronouncing rfvth.t. and other sounds in “katakana reading English,” so I decided to learn from my friend Miss Sherry.
I was initially surprised when she pointed out that the consonants W and Y were pronounced differently, which I had not realized.
She speaks the Kansai dialect and loves Japan, so she understands the shortcomings of Japanese English well and teaches with a program that is tailored to each individual.
She started with vowels and taught me phonics thoroughly, which has been very helpful.
ST (Menifee)
