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Kind and popular with her students, Yunika-sensei likes traveling alone, cooking and baking. Let's talk to Ms. Yunika.What is your experience and what made you decide to become a teacher?I asked such questions as!

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Q: Where are you from?

PhilippinesIt is.

In my country, English is used as much as my native language, Filipino, because children are expected to use English in their studies and work as they get older,Learning English comes naturally to me.It was.

I remember singing and dancing in English when I was little. My parents, especially my mother, actively encouraged me and my siblings to listen to and watch English music and movies.

Q: What kind of country is the Philippines?

The Philippines,It is full of natural resources and surprises.It is an island archipelago, like Japan, with 7,641 islands according to current surveys. Beautiful seas and beaches, as well as stunning mountains and landscapes, are the trademarks of the Philippines.

Besides its wonderful nature, the Philippines is also known for its "people and industry". Business process outsourcing, healthcare, and the technology and entertainment industries have all flourished over the past few decades.

Q: What kind of person is Yunika?

The default unica I think is,Modest personalityIt is. Students may be surprised to hear that (laughs).

But I do enjoy doing things, either alone or with people (or pets) I like. They say I become a humorous and sarcastic jokester when I am with people close to me who know me well.

So people who have known me for a long time, like my classmates and colleagues, will be surprised at my diversity the more they get to know me!

Q: What have you learned so far?

My college major was.psychologyIt was. There, it was not about reading minds,How do people think, feel, and perform their actions?This was a study of the

This course has allowed me to learn more about human growth and development. Also,Learn about the cognitive mechanisms of children and adults, and how language is learned and developed.I was very pleased with the results.

My college also focused on how society influences and negatively affects people.

All of these experiences have helped me to become an excellent teacher.While in school, I used English as my main languageand since I was surrounded by English in my daily life, I thought I had all the skills necessary to teach.

Q: What inspired you to teach English?

When I became interested in English education, I also took IELTS and TOEIC just to be sure.

But more than that, learning how to communicate not only with spoken language but also with body language was essential to bridge the gap between two people with different languages.

So I first,Online ESL teacher for Korean students and classroom teacher in Japan for 9 yearsThe company has been able to hone its skills as a

After that, I was invited to dive into teaching English in Japan for at least a year, and I ended up working at GLI.

Q: How is it working at GLI?

Currently,Every day is a new day.I'm not sure.

After leaving the classroom, after an event, after a presentation, after a tour, after returning home, etc.I am able to witness the changes in the children.From.

The growth of these children has been one of the most memorable events for me as an educator.

I first learned about CLIL, on which GLI's textbooks are based, when I first arrived in Japan. While it was not a new approach for me, it had become a term labeled CLIL in English education in Japan, and I was fascinated by GLI's exploration of ways to improve English education.

When I started working at GLI, I also liked how CLIL focuses on how language is used as a means of communication. This vision is reflected not only in the lessons, but also in the events that take place in the lessons.

Q: What do you pay attention to in your lessons?

In GLI,To expose students to as many interests as possible.I do this. This way, students can find out what they like, and from there, we can teach them how to learn more about what they are interested in.

Q: How do you learn English?

This is a bit off topic, but one of the reasons I took the chance to work abroad is because I love to travel alone. I have found a lot of enjoyment in roaming around my own country, but I was also interested in learning different customs, cultures, and languages.

Tokyo is a place where people from many different countries visit, so I had the opportunity to meet many people and learn about their cultures in both English and Japanese. Since I came to this country, I have personally enjoyed learning about different things, and I thought it would be fun to challenge myself.

So, when learning English,I encourage you to try something new: watch a movie, listen to a song, read a book....Exposure to English is the best way to start learning English naturally.

By the way, I am,In addition to traveling, many other hobbies such as knitting, cooking, baking, etc.I have a. I also like reading, listening to music and watching movies!

Q: Finally, do you have a message for your students?

Actively seeking out what you like and exploring more about it will expand your world. English is also a tool that can open many doors! What kind of world do you want to open?

The first is the "M" in the "M".

Thank you, Dr. Yunika, for your wonderful message!