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Host rating
80 %
Feedback
18
Email verified
Badges (2)
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Description
I've been running a small English club in Urawa, a little outside of Tokyo for more than 20 years.
Over 300 people from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and so on have taught English here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
While teaching, you can ask the students anything you are interested in and they are happy to tell you about what to see, where to go, what to eat, what to experince and so on. Good luck !
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Help
Teach English conversation 12 hours / week (2 days / week ) in exchange for a nice airconditioned private room in Urawa, 30 min. train ride from the Tokyo center.
We need people who are available for more than 6 weeks. We do not take couples or families.
We are not looking for people who only can speak English.
We need teachers, not chatting partners, which means someone who can help our students improve by correcting mistakes , introducing something useful,etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
about 3 tatami-mat private room in the house
kitchen, shower etc are to be shared
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
12 hours ( 2 days ) /week
Host ref number: 577817736968
Feedback (12)
26/08/2020
I had a wonderful 2 month stay at Rays. Working only 2 days a week for a stay in the language club is more than reasonable. The students are locals of different age and English-level and are very friendly and enthusiastic. Also Urawa is a quiet but nice city which has fast train connections to all big stations in Tokyo. Mr Shimada is very friendly… read more
04/04/2020
Thank you Shimada-San for a really enjoyable stay. The students were wonderful and I learned so much about Japan and it’s culture from our conversation classes. The teaching duties of 12 hours a week, over 2 days, was straightforward and rewarding. The time just flew round. Besides teaching there are some basic cleaning duties, but nothing very… read more
10/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cole)
Hi, Good to hear back.
I'm pretty sure we all enjoyed having you here for 3 months.
Looking forward to seeing you again
I'm pretty sure we all enjoyed having you here for 3 months.
Looking forward to seeing you again
(Excellent
)
08/02/2020
I stayed at Ray's for 3 months, from November 2019 to the beginning of February 2020 and had a great time! It was actually my second time there but my last trip I was only able to stay for a month. The English club is located in a perfect spot, close enough to Tokyo for an easy train ride in, but a little ways enough out that you don't have to… read more
Feedback
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Accuracy of profile:
(4.6)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(4.8)
26/08/2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter-Paul) for host
I had a wonderful 2 month stay at Rays. Working only 2 days a week for a stay in the language club is more than reasonable. The students are locals of different age and English-level and are very friendly and enthusiastic. Also Urawa is a quiet but nice city which has fast train connections to all big stations in Tokyo. Mr Shimada is very friendly… read more
04/04/2020
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Thank you Shimada-San for a really enjoyable stay. The students were wonderful and I learned so much about Japan and it’s culture from our conversation classes. The teaching duties of 12 hours a week, over 2 days, was straightforward and rewarding. The time just flew round. Besides teaching there are some basic cleaning duties, but nothing very… read more
10/02/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cole)
Hi, Good to hear back.
I'm pretty sure we all enjoyed having you here for 3 months.
Looking forward to seeing you again
I'm pretty sure we all enjoyed having you here for 3 months.
Looking forward to seeing you again
(Excellent
)
08/02/2020
Left by Workawayer (Cole) for host
I stayed at Ray's for 3 months, from November 2019 to the beginning of February 2020 and had a great time! It was actually my second time there but my last trip I was only able to stay for a month. The English club is located in a perfect spot, close enough to Tokyo for an easy train ride in, but a little ways enough out that you don't have to… read more
17/01/2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot)
Elliot was really easy going and relaxed all the time. That made people around him comfortable.
I am glad he did a good job as a house mate and a teacher.
I hope he'll carry on his adventure in the new places and wouldn't try to run away from such nice & cold countries. Good luck !
I am glad he did a good job as a house mate and a teacher.
I hope he'll carry on his adventure in the new places and wouldn't try to run away from such nice & cold countries. Good luck !
(Very good
)
14/01/2020
Left by Workawayer (Elliot) for host
I had a great time teaching at Ray’s. there are usually six teachers so there are people to socialise with. The accommodation is basic but has everything you need including wifi.
The work isn’t strenuous. Shimada is respectful and kind. It is 12 hours of work per work. 6 hours for 2 days. So you get plenty of free time. I enjoyed talking to the… read more
The work isn’t strenuous. Shimada is respectful and kind. It is 12 hours of work per work. 6 hours for 2 days. So you get plenty of free time. I enjoyed talking to the… read more
25/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
It was her 2nd time to teach at Ray English Club. We enjoyed having her here both times. She is really a quiet person, but she was friendly, active and good at getting the students involved in the class.
I cannot imagine anyone who says a bad thing about her. She is a girl who is comfotable to be with.
I cannot imagine anyone who says a bad thing about her. She is a girl who is comfotable to be with.
(Very good
)
25/11/2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cody)
I did not expect him much to be honest, but he did a lot better than I thought he would. It's a shame he left that soon. I'm pretty sure all the students enjoyed his lessonns as he was good at providing interesting topics and was a friendly person to be with.
(Very good
)
23/08/2019
Left by Workawayer (Konstantin) for host
I stayed at the language cafe for about 4 weeks. The workload was reasonable it was only 12 hours a week, and sometimes no one shows up for certain hours so you get extra time off. The work consists of just talking to Japanese people about various subjects, interjecting now and again to correct pronunciation, grammar, etc., as well as teaching new… read more
02/11/2018
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
My 6 weeks at Ray's was quite enjoyable because the students were all very interesting and the other teachers were all very welcoming also. It is important to make sure you keep you environment clean and respectable since you are projecting a professional image as a teacher to the students. A work week was the said 2 days/week 6 hrs/day and the… read more
25/04/2018
Left by Workawayer (Jon-Isaac) for host
I spent 3 months at Ray's and it was one of the most rewarding times of my life. Urawa is a great city with everything you need easily accessible by foot. The train station is a short walk & getting to Tokyo is really simple. The work is incredibly reasonable & was actually probably my favorite part of being in Japan. The students are really… read more
25/10/2017
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
I really enjoyed my stay. Teaching was really rewarding. I learned a lot about Japanese culture by talking to the students. They were really wonderful people. They were even glad to recommend museums, attractions etc. Besides teaching there are some basic cleaning duties, but nothing very hard or time consuming. Shimada-San was great to work with.… read more
20/09/2017
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
I recently completed a workaway with Rays English club during early August to mid September 2017. I am so grateful for this opportunity and experience. Throughout this time, I was able to meet many local students and learn about Japan from them, through English conversation practice. It was a wonderful cultural immersion experience. The work is… read more
14/06/2017
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
I volunteered for Ray's English Club in the summer of 2015 and stayed for 6 weeks. This was a great experience, Ray was great and I had a chance to meet some wonderful people during my stay. Tokyo is only 20 minutes by train. Great way to experience Japan and nearby Tokyo. I recommend it!
22/04/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)
Hi, Aurora.
Good to see a feedback from you here.
Keep enjoying your days whereever you may be.
Good to see a feedback from you here.
Keep enjoying your days whereever you may be.
(Excellent
)
20/03/2017
Left by Workawayer (Aurora) for host
I stayed at Ray's for six weeks last autumn, and I recommend the experience! I had a lot of trouble finding a suitable workaway in Japan, so when I finally found Ray's it was a big relief. Shimada is a kind and very professional host, while the students are incredibly polite and sweet. The highlight is that since you only work for a few days a… read more
21/04/2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sahil)
Hi Sahil,
Thanks for leaving a comment here.
Glad to hear your 90 days was worth it.
We all enjoyed having you at Ray's.
Take care & good luck !
Thanks for leaving a comment here.
Glad to hear your 90 days was worth it.
We all enjoyed having you at Ray's.
Take care & good luck !
(Excellent
)
19/04/2017
Left by Workawayer (Sahil) for host
I stayed at Ray's for three months. It was the best three months of my life! Ray's is located very close to the train station, so I had no problem exploring Japan during my time there. The work was also super fun! The students you speak to are really interesting people. The teaching is only two days of the week, so you have plenty of time to… read more
