Masayuki Shoda (Sekita Masayuki)
Shoda is a manager from Japan. He has been living in the Philippines for about 2 years.
Favourite Subject：Reading
Achievement: TOEIC 945 points (L490, R455)
Opening Hours : Mon- Fri 9:00~ 18:00 (School closes on Sat, Sun, and public holidays)
Philippines has stayed on top of the Business English Ranking being the No. 1 country where English is used in Business but English is not their mother tongue. Filipinos are educated in English throughout their entire school lives, from the elementary school to University. As a result, Filipinos are active in the world as the foreign workers in most countries. The number of Filipinos working overseas accounting for nearly 10% (100,000 people) of the entire population, and their remittance back into the country had became the main drivers of the Philippine economy for years. For example, one of the top ranking of the best doctors in the United States is currently a Filipino from Southwestern University in Cebu. There are numerous doctors, nurses, caregivers and other staff in the healthcare industry from the Philippines who are not only active in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but also in Dubai and Hong Kong.
Philippines was a colony of the United States. Hence, most locals here speak English and they adopt to the American culture. They watch the same movies and lead a life that is quite American. A visit to the cinema in the Philippines, you will realise that most of the Filipinos could enjoy watching the movie in English without subtitles. It just proves their English ability. Especially their listening and speaking abilities. It is almost at the native level.
Most of our Filipino teachers have a major degree in education. Having already acquired excellent English proficiency since young, they continuously work hard to get the teaching license so that they can deliver quality education to you. Besides, we maintain the high standards of teaching quality by providing special training for the selected teachers. We have stringent selection criteria that help us to select the teachers from a large pool of talents. The success rate of applying into Zen English among all the applicants is around 1:20.
If you read till this part, you may have already gotten the idea that filipinos are excellent English teacher. But what we want to tell you now is that Filipinos could be even better than the native teachers in terms of helping you to speak English as a second language. Why? Firstly, the local language of filipinos are not English. It is Tagalog or Cebuano / Visayas. Hence, English is a second language for them. They would understand your pain on how to speak and understand English as a second language. Hence, they would be able to help you learn better as they can connect to you effectively.
Besides the stringent selection process for the teachers, we also conduct monthly level tests and periodic accent training with the teachers in order to maintain the high standard of lecturers. Also, we constantly get the feedback forms from the students to improve on the teaching quality of the teachers and conduct reviews with the teachers who under-performed. ZEN English also encourages all teachers to take the initiative to adopt new educational methods by exchanging information with each others. All these efforts go into the work just to make sure you have the best experience studying English with us. We also continuously update ourselves digitally to make sure teachers stay at the current. All Teachers are encouraged to use their own laptop to do research and presentation so as to prepare for your classes. These digital copies of lessons will also improve your listening skills.
2 years
Speaking, reading, pronunciation
I am enthusiastic and passionate about the topic to facilitate student learning in an effective and efficient way.
We will provide you with the ability and confidence you need to face the world in English language. So whatever is the reason for improving your professional skills, you will find the program to match your needs here at ZEN English!
4 years
Speaking, TOEIC, Grammar
I can easily get along with my students and my colleague well. And I can easily adjust in any situation I encounter, specially in my class.
ZEN English provides student needs. With updated materials and seasonal topics. And with the help of our well-prepared teachers. Learning English will be easier for all of you.
1.5 years
Speaking, reading
Our role has always been vital in the all round personality development of the students. We are responsible for invigorating maximum learning in the class and teachers are mold to bring only the best out of them.
Our school is situated in a lovely area in Cebu and itself offers a good atmosphere in a nice building. The trainers are very motivated and friendly. So enrol yourself and discover the wonders of learning the English language because nothing is worth knowing can be taught.
2 years
Speaking, grammar, pronunciation
One of my strength in teaching skills comes from my characters. I am patient and passionate. I have an ability to interact, communicate and can cooperate with students. I am flexible and willing to teach new things.
Teachers act as a facilitators in the classroom while encouraging students to use the English language as often as possible. Our teaching techniques are focused on TOEIC, increasing speaking English as well as the pronunciation of words. Our main goal is for the student to lean to express him/her self in spoken English with proper grammar an accurate vocabulary and superior pronunciation. Live, improve and learn English with us here at ZEN English school. Join us now!
1.5 years
Speaking, vocabulary
My biggest strength are my flexibility and willingness to always learn and try new things. I am good in collaboration and make. I want to make things easy and do in a positive way. I like challenging task so that I will do everything to overcome it. Still I am willing to learn a lot of things to improve myself.
In this school, you will learn a lot of things especially for improving your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. If you like to join and enrol here, surely you will learn more than you expected because in this school, we assure you, we give the best and enough knowledge that you need. You will never regret if you choose this school.
6 years
Speaking, vocabulary
As an ESL teacher, I lengthen my patience and love each day. In this way, I open my arms for teaching at the same time helping my students to improve more in learning the English language in my class. I also have in mind about responsible time management on my class preparation.
Have fun learning the English language with us. We have capable and vigorous mentors to help you enhance more. We can provide you great activities especially the ones for everyday English like making a good conversation with someone. I hope you can have the chance to be part of us someday.
1.5 years
Speaking, reading, vocabulary
I am an open-minded and enthusiastic teacher. I always teach with a smile to motivate my students and to make my class more pleasant. I usually provide instructional materials like pictures and charts in my class to make my students easier to express their ideas and opinions. My best role of being a teacher is to help students to fill up their individual needs.
This is the perfect school for Japanese students who are willing to improve their English skills. Teachers are willing to motivate and helps students to excel in the near future by helping them to enhance their pronunciation, encourage students to talk in the class, and allow students to express their ideas. We also teaching TOEIC for those who want to and eager to pass it. We usually did our best to improve their listening and reading practice test. We make sure to give vocabulary words each day. Teachers here are good enough to provide all your needs in helping to improve your English skills.
3 years
Speaking, vocabulary, listening discussion
I am one of the teacher here in ZEN English. My philosophy in teaching is to teach the students with care, good relationships and enhancing all skills in English.
Hi everyone, I am encouraging Japanese students to study in ZEN English because we can assure you that you can learn this prestigious school in Cebu. Teachers are well-oriented in teaching and of course industrious as well. Are you looking for your favorite school? Here is the answer.
6 years
Speaking, grammar, presentation
Good teachers are made up a combination of hundreds of qualities that allow them to do their job effectively. There is no denying that all teachers have their own uniqueness that ultimately makes a teacher special.
ESL learner have a lot of specific needs, and as teacher, it is our responsibility to address them. They often have same combination grammar knowledge, curiosity and risk taking going for them, and we would be wise as teachers to celebrate them, encourage them and use them to strengthen our classes.
11 years
I would like to welcome everyone, to come and study in English. As a HEADMASTER in school I have known well on how to handle the students and we will provide the best English education and to give a lot of opportunities to get to know each other better and I promise to provide you with teachers who are committed to work towards the enhancement of your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English language. Lastly, your life here will also become more memorable and you will always bring this wherever you go as the saying goes “let’s bring memories not experienced”
11 years
IELTS, TOEFL, Business English
I am a qualified TESUL instructor with many years of experience in both the Philippines and Malaysia. My specialities are in business and IELTS. I have had privilege of meeting wonderful students from all over the world and from all works of life.
Students who take business English course would be able to improve their skills in communicating with native English speakers they will learn about cross cultural communication entertaining visitors, presentation, writing E-mail and much more. The business vocabulary will be built up which will actually help them in preparation for TOEIC. IELTS students will be stretched as they learn the academic style need for the exam. They will be challenged to work hard but the result will worth it as they reach their goals.
Shoda is a manager from Japan. He has been living in the Philippines for about 2 years.
Favourite Subject：Reading
Achievement: TOEIC 945 points (L490, R455)
I became a manager here after studying in the Philippines with the school. I still remember that at the beginning of my trip here I was just a beginner in English. (300 points in TOEIC, middle level English level). My TOEIC scores improved tremendously within the short period of time studying English in the Philippines.
Hence, I was thinking that there are many things I can share with upcoming students because I do not have any special language talent either. I believe academic subjects such as Mathematics takes talent to do well. But for English, it is all about the hard work. The more amount of studying time and effort you put into it, the better your results will get.
ZEN English welcomes all students who can seriously tackle “English” with such a trick – hard work.
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