SI-UK Language Centre and IELTS Instructors
SI-UK設立以来、SI-UK語学センターは留学斡旋サポートと共に英語教育に熱心に取り組んでまいりました。SI-UK語学センターの講師は全員、長年 IELTS 対策を指導しているエキスパート。スコア取得のために必要なテクニックを的確にアドバイスすることができます。日本英語検定協会による国内大学でのIELTS対策プログラムの講師として、SI-UKの講師が派遣される実績もあります。
Tokyo Language Centre
Francis Doyle
English Language Teacher
Francis has a BA in Sonic Arts from Middlesex University as well as a Trinity College certificate in TESOL. Over the past 25 years he has experienced living in Japan several times and has a strong connection with the country. He has taught English for over 9 years in Japan and the UK. He specialises in teaching academic writing, speaking and IELTS / TOEFL / TOEIC exam preparation. As an adviser to those considering studying abroad he can provide accurate advice about living in the UK and the UK lifestyle.
David Severn
English Language Teacher
David studied Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University and completed a BA in Fine Arts at the Winchester College of Art. After graduation he worked as a freelance artist in London and moved to Tokyo in the early 1990s. He is CELTA qualified and has taught English since 2001. In Tokyo, he has taught in schools and universities, and also has experience as a General and Business English instructor in language schools. In the UK, he taught English at Nottingham Trent University.
Gavin Elshaw
English Language Teacher
I studied Computer Systems Administration at Auckland University of Technology before heading over to the UK and Europe to work and travel, where I became interested in teaching English. When I returned to New Zealand, I acquired my TESOL qualification before heading back to Europe where I taught General English and IELTS at Universities, High Schools, and private schools. I settled in Italy, living there for 10 years and becoming fluent in Italian. I have only been in Japan a short time and I’m looking forward to seeing more of the country and meeting new people.
Osaka Language Centre
Michael Blake
English Language Teacher
Michael acquired a BS in Computer Science from the University of Wales, and worked as a company infrastructure specialist, touching many cultures and providing services that valued personal communication. After having worked in the IT industry for ten years, he came to Japan in 2008 to fulfill his long-term ambition of living abroad. Since then he has taught elementary school students, junior high school students, university students, and businesspeople for more than eight years.
Matthew Lissett
English Language Teacher
Matt studied History and Philosophy at the University of Manchester and then joined the study abroad cultural exchange program, teaching English in Korea. Since then, he has travelled extensively in Asia and has taught in Japan for some years. He specializes in IELTS preparation courses and will help you to improve your academic English skills.
Katharine Hill
English Language Teacher
Katharine graduated with a BA in Computer Visualization and Animation from the University of Bournemouth. She became interested in teaching while studying at university and taught English to Japanese students during the summer. After graduation, she studied TEFL course for one year, created visual media at Bournemouth College and came to Japan to teach English. She has taught English in various contexts from young learner courses to everyday conversation to IELTS preparation courses.
