Hello, my name is Amy Ting and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in Japan. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hello! My name is Amy, I was born in HK and now living in Okinawa, Japan.
I am passionate about helping students develop their English language skills in an engaging and supportive learning environment.
With a strong command of the English language and a commitment to effective teaching, I strive to make lessons interactive, enjoyable, and tailored to each student’s needs.
I believe that learning a new language should be both educational and fun, and I encourage my students to build confidence in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
I look forward to helping you achieve your English learning goals!
Qualifications & Experience
My Qualifications:
2011: Graduated with Distinction from Bachelor Degree - Business Administration by Heriott University, U.K.
2016. Graduated from Master of Laws - Arbitration and Dispute Resolution by City University of Hong Kong.
IELTS: overall 6.5
TESOL 120 hours: Certified English Teacher
Experience:
Over 10 years as a private home tutor to kids from age 10-15.
1.5 years teaching at 2 different English schools in Okinawa.
(Students are age from 3 - 17)
Main Contents are including teaching phonics, pronunciation, conversation practice, listening and grammar, etc...
Besides, I am also teaching courses on targeting the English exam: Eiken (total 7 levels) in Japan.
Teaching Approach
My teaching approach is student-centered, focusing on interactive and communicative methods to help learners build confidence and fluency.
I incorporate various teaching methodologies based on students’ needs, including:
• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Encouraging real-life conversations and practical language use.
• Task-Based Learning (TBL): Using activities and problem-solving tasks to develop language skills naturally.
• Total Physical Response (TPR): Ideal for beginners, using gestures and movement to reinforce learning.
• Grammar-Translation Method: When necessary, providing clear explanations of grammar rules and vocabulary.
• Phonics-Based Approach: Helping younger learners or beginners improve pronunciation and reading skills.
I believe that learning a language should be enjoyable and immersive, so I tailor my lessons to each student’s goals and interests.