My former students who are currently studying in Japan
Erika Klingmark,Student, 17
Satomi is a great teacher and during the time I've studied with her I have made
a great progress.
She teaches in a very effective way and you always have fun during the lessons.
I have also taken conversation lessons and they have been very rewarding.
You practice speaking japanese and learn about the country and their culture
at the same time. I really recommend these lessons!
Moa Störm, Student, 15
I have studied Japanese with Satomi-sansei for a while now, and I'm very impressed
by my fast improvement and development.
It's a whole other experience, studying with a private tutor, because you get
all the attention and help you need, without being taught too fast or too slow.
You can study at your own pace, and ask questions whenever you want. Satomi-sensei
is a very good teacher and I strongly recommend her lessons to anyone who wants
to learn Japanese.
Hernan Concha Emmrich , Student of Architecture, 25
With Satomi Ogasawara sensei I enjoyed a series of conversation lessons in order
to maintain my spoken Japanese proficiency after returning from a 1-year stay
in Tokyo.
Going through a wide range of topics during these conversations, the one-to-one
lessons proved to be of easy-going character with plenty of time for vocabulary,
various grammar improvements and short yet fruitful discussions.
For me, Satomiﾕs enthusiasm, instant feedback and patience during conversation
have all been valuable for becoming more able and fluent in speaking Japanese.
Linda Haals, Engineer, 31
Taking private lessons is absolutely the best way of learning a foreign language.
The tuition is completely adapted to your own time schedule, learning speed
and ambition.
In the class we are doing many useful conversation exercises and I have the
feeling I learn very much every time.
Satomi is very rigorous and well-prepared, with a lot of patience and a good
sense of humor.
I enjoy the lessons a lot and can recommend her lessons to someone who wants
to learn Japanese in an efficient way.
Tess Choy, Student, 22
I've taken Satomi's private Japanese lessons in more than a year and since then
my Japanese has improved significantly.
Before taking her lessons I tried to study Japanese on my own but noticed
afterwards that private lessons were essential to learn the language effectively.
I took both grammar- and conversation lessons with Satomi and her lessons
have always been very entertaining and educational.
Satomi is always well prepared and she always provides detailed answers
to my questions, which I am very grateful for. She is very enthusiastic
and I strongly recommend her to all Japanese learners.
Christian Jacobsen, Student (Japanese), 23
These lessons are enjoyable and very adjustable to your own pace and needs.
The education you receive is rich and comprehensive in a well-structured, and
pedagogic way.
Satomi is not only a clever teacher, but also a funny person who keeps the
lessons on an entertaining level.
Sergej Popov, Reseacher, 24
I feel that private lesson is the best way to study Japanese if you live outside
Japan.
In some ways it is even better than taking Japanese language courses at university, since you can focus on what you need most.
Satomi can help you to develop your spoken Japanese and practice things you could never do on your own or at public Japanese course.
Alex Backlund, Student, 25
After having studied japanese on my own for a few years, without any real development
I started taking privatelessons.
Together with the teacher I have gone through the basics of the japanese language and even though I thought I knew a lot I'm learning a lot with every lesson I take.
I really appreciatethe the group conversation lessons that are arranged monthly.
It gives the students an oppertunity to get together, discuss various topics in japanese and measure how you have developed.
Fredrik Bergstörm, Student(Japanese), Musician, 23
I chose private lessons because I thought then were, except for meeting other
students, the best way to study.
Having a good relationship with my teacher makes me want to perform better
and that is easier in private lessons.
Satomi's tuition methods make understanding very easy because she points out
the important grammatical "keys", rather then just teaching phrases.
They are very effective methods, in my opinion.
I studied once a week with Satomi for about 3 months before I came to Japan
and I'm really glad that I did.
Although my vocabulary is limited, she gave me a really good perception of
the language structure
Mikael Hedberg, Writer, 27
There's really nothing like having a private tutor. The undivided attention that
is given to you is not only inspiring, but also unnerving in a good way.
It is the perfect combination of encouragement knowing that you are the only
one in the class who can excel and at the same time,
that if somebody is going to screw up it's you. It's a real killer when it
comes to study motivation.
No matter if I'm excelling or screwing up there's no one I rather be doing
it with than Satomi-san, clearly one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure
to meet.
Joakim
Talvitie, Student, 17
I think that the Japanese lessons are very good and interesting.
I think that these lessons are far more effective than studying in other schools
because the lessons are private.
As a result, the teacher can concentrate on just one student instead of a whole
class.
Vladimir, Researcher, 36
Private lessons provide flexibility in language study that makes process less
stressful.
Compare to a class study, private lessons are more efficient and stimulating
for students.
Maria
D, Social Scientist, administrator,28
I enjoy studying Japanese with Ms Ogasawara and believe that private lessons
are the best way to learn a language.
I had earlier studied Japanese at university, but as I had a full-time job,
I couldn't continue taking daytime courses.
Now I find that, since I started taking private lessons, I'm progressing much
faster.
Ms Ogasawara's lessons are always carefully planned and she combines conversation
exercises with grammar and reading of texts. I feel that I can influence the
pace and the content of the lessons myself, as Ms Ogasawara is always open
to answer any questions and to explain any particular matter that needs special
attention.
I warmly recommend these lessons as a very good and effective way to learn
Japanese!
Sadao
Wassivik, Student, 18
Taking private lessons in Japanese
has been one of the most
worthwhile decisions I've made since I came back from Japan,
where I had stayed as an exchange student for 10 months.
What I needed was something that could help me keep the Japanese I'd already
learned going, and at the same time could develop it in a way that suited me,
something Satomi-sensei really has fulfilled.
Peter
Anterius,Sales assistant, 44
Fun, and efficient ,sums it
up pretty good I think!. If you have the opportunity to study for a private
teacher,
take it!, it will make all the difference!.
I have never before enjoyed studying as Ido now, Satomi-san has prepared every
class carefully, checking up on previous chapters and preparing the new lesson
in a logical and challenging way!, suited for my level!.
I strongly recommend anyone who is interested in learning Japanese to contact
Satomi-san at once!
 |
 |
 |  |
|
