TEACHING STAFF

  • Casey Bean

    Professor
    Vice Chair, English Language Program
    Associate Director, Essential English Center

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.204

    Finding a chance to speak English can be difficult, but KIT has a lot of resources that can help you improve your English ability. Please take advantage of them!

  • Kiyomi Fujii

    Professor
    Chair, English Language Program
    Director, Essential English Center

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.305

    Communication competence is very important. Language is one of the tools, but other things, such as knowledge of other cultures, are also important. It is never too late to start something new!

  • Ayako Hisatsune

    Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.303

    To be a good speaker, you have to use English. Try the next 3 things every day: Make 3 English sentences. Say those 3 sentences aloud. Write them down in a diary. You will be pretty fluent in a year!

  • Martin Wood

    Associate Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.317

    To improve your English you need to use your English. You have an excellent opportunity to practice using English while you’re studying at K.I.T. If you make the most of this opportunity, your English will get better. We are here to help you.

  • Brent Wright

    Associate Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.316

    We tend to remember things better if we are interested in them. I think the same is true in learning English. If you can learn to enjoy something in English, for example your hobby, you will remember it better. You may not be interested in every topic in every class, but if you look around, I think you will find something interesting. Try English Lounge, Mini-Workshop, or talking with one of the English teachers. I am sure you will find something that interests you, and that will help you learn English.

  • Etsuko Inoguchi

    Associate Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.208

    Welcome to the world of language! By learning English, you will discover and express yourself in a totally new perspective. I hope to help you enjoy your English study at KIT. Please come and visit me anytime!

  • Justin Whittinghill

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.208

    There’s a famous Japanese saying which loosely translates to: “If you collect enough small pieces, eventually the pile will become a mountain.” This is how you can think about studying English at KIT. Try to focus on getting and practicing a few pieces in each class. When you finish, you’ll have a mountain of knowledge and skill. The key point? Try your best to collect those little pieces!

  • Jeff Wu

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.309

    Before anyone becomes an expert, everyone is a beginner first. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they are the proof that you are learning. English may seem intimidating at first, but with your effort and determination, we can make it easy.

  • Shabnasri Selva Mohan

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.311

    Good English communication skills are essential for success in the 21st century. It can help you make new friends, enhance your academic success, and prepare you for exciting new opportunities. The first step in learning English: Be curious about it! EEC teachers and staff are available to support you in your time with us. So, get a kick-start to the world of opportunity in the language of the world through our exciting courses and activities. Happy learning!

  • Kaunapawa Nangula

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.306

    Learning English is like learning to ride a bicycle. Through the processing of learning to ride, you’ll fall (which is basically similar to making mistakes); you’ll bruise yourself (which is equivalent to failing). However, those difficulties shouldn’t deter you from your goal of learning English. You will need to persist until you know how to ride your bike. You’ll need to continue learning despite the obstacles until you can actually ride the bike. Don’t give. Keep fighting. You’ll get there. 頑張ってください!

  • Camyla Yamashiro

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.207

    For many people, learning a new language seems like an impossible task. However, if you can find love in the work, then what looks impossible will become the journey of a lifetime. Through art, music, video games, movies, and so many other things, you can find your love of learning a new language. That is what I did with English! If I did it, you can do it too! The real classroom is waiting for you to find it, and let's go in search of it together!

  • Ma. Wilma Lagman Capati

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.205

    English can become challenging especially for students who only use it in the classroom. However, I will give my utmost support in order to ensure an amazing experience in your learning journey. Challenges make life more interesting, and learning English means knowing something new. Treat English as a key to a new adventure.

  • Parvathy Ramachandran

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.304

    Learning a new language is a challenge. It can be hard, sometimes feel impossible, and confusing. English is particularly hard because it has evolved considerably over centuries, and has borrowed vocabulary and grammar rules from several other languages. However, learning English is quite useful because it can help you become a global citizen. Whether you wish to travel to other countries, or interact with foreigners in Japan, or have business counterparts you might interact with in future from different parts of the world, English communication skills will give you an edge over others. Moreover, you can learn to express your opinions and thoughts effectively in English. Let us help you in developing your skills. Don't be afraid or shy and speak with confidence!

  • Justin Bailey

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.318

    Do you know how many people speak English? It's about 1.5 billion people. Most of these speakers are non-native English speakers like you. I believe English is a world language, and there are many different varieties and styles of speaking English. KIT is very special as we have many English teachers from all over the world. I hope that you will enjoy learning English through EEC. I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

  • Roger Robins

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.310

    Students attend university to develop skills that will allow them to expand their horizons and find success in their personal and professional lives. Today, English is among the most important of those skills. Learning English may be difficult, but the effort is well spent because the ability to use English will open new opportunities and bring many future rewards. Conclusion? Invest in your future. Learn English!

  • Ahmed Hassan

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.315

    To learn a new language we need to use it as much as studying it. So I highly recommend you to speak English in your daily lives as often as possible and try using movies as well. Communicating in a new language can be uncomfortable and intimidating but keep trying and before you know it you will be fluent.

  • Jonathan Peel

    Assistant Professor

    Teacher Profile (Japanese)

    Room 23.206

    We all learn in different ways. Some people benefit from seeing language written down and processing it in their own time. Others like to be around people and to learn through observing and repeating things they hear. Whichever method makes you comfortable, it’s important to have a balance between input (listening and reading) and output (speaking and writing). Find the balance and enjoy the ride.

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