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Description
my name is Tonny, I have 2 kids, 8yrs and 5yrs. Both of them were born in Japan. Me and my wife were both born in China.
We want to provide a language practice environment for our kids in a more casual way, just talking to them, play with them, read books to them, instead of aiming for some test score.
My wife and I believe that language is much more of a tool, the more you use it, the better you can master it.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in the center of Tokyo, about 1 mile away from Shinjuku Station which is the most visited station in the world every day. Extremely convenient access to any kind of power culture spot in Tokyo.
We're immigrants from China and hava been living in Tokyo for nearly 20 years, so we can provide cultural insights into both China and Japan.
Projects involving children
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Help
For my 9 and 6 years old boys, language practicing, story reading, game playing, and doing outdoor activities in English.
On working days, before 2 pm, kids are in the elementary school, only need to take care of them after 3 pm. Play with them indoor/outdoor, help them with the homework, take the young boy to the lessons, read books, and teach some English skills.
On the weekend, usually, we will go outdoors like hiking, theme park, camping, museum, etc. You are very welcome to join us and play with us together.
We prefer a native English speaker who also can speak some Japanese or Chinese, at least who is willing to learn some Japanese or Chinese to help the communication.
Since our two boys are not very good at English now and they need some time to build trust with the workawayer. We expect the workawayer will stay at least for one month. Anyone who can stay longer will be prioritized from the candidates. At the same time, anyone who has experience with teaching non-English speaking young kids will be prioritized.
Our two boys are learning piano, recorder, swimming, painting, and basketball now, so guests with experience in babysitting, playing musical instruments, and being good at sports will be prioritized.
We prefer the guest may stay more than 3 months (over 6 months is better), cause kids need time to build trusting relationships.
My wife and I have full-time jobs, so guests who can help with cooking (not everyday) and do some light housework such as cleaning the house will be very thankful.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I'm native in Chinese and Japanese, can speak fluent English, I can help with your Chinese and Japanese language skill.
Accommodation
Basically, we will offer breakfast and dinner meals on weekdays only.
We will let the guest know in advance if we can offer meals on weekends.
We provide free high speed Wi-Fi.
The guest will have an exclusive room with a bed, chair, desk, and the necessary furniture which is around 150 sq ft(= 12 square meter).
The guest will have shared access to the toilet, shower room, tea room, and refrigerator.
What else ...
Basically, on weekdays, from 9 am to 3 pm, the traveller is free to do any personal plan.
After 3 pm, the traveller needs to spend time with the kids or help cook and have dinner with us and help clean the kitchen till around 8~9 pm.
For the weekend, the traveller is welcome to join our family activities, all the expenses will be covered. But the traveller is also free to have any personal plans.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Free 1Gbps high speed WiFi. Comfortable private room.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (3)
I am happy that I decided to pick this Workaway option! I’ve built lovely memories with this family and improved on my own development as a person. I will brief on my experience with this family so far :
I felt very welcomed instantly when I arrived and could tell… read more
Hope you enjoy your time in Japan and wish you good luck on studying.
It's our kids first time had day to day interaction with foreigner and native English speaker. We thought their weak English might cause some troubles to Byron and Monica but it turned out they're doing great with our kids. Younger one… read more
During my stay, I witnessed the everyday moments that make up family life, from the mom's tender interactions with the boys to the boys' squabbles over… read more
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I am happy that I decided to pick this Workaway option! I’ve built lovely memories with this family and improved on my own development as a person. I will brief on my experience with this family so far :
I felt very welcomed instantly when I arrived and could tell… read more
Hope you enjoy your time in Japan and wish you good luck on studying.
It's our kids first time had day to day interaction with foreigner and native English speaker. We thought their weak English might cause some troubles to Byron and Monica but it turned out they're doing great with our kids. Younger one… read more
During my stay, I witnessed the everyday moments that make up family life, from the mom's tender interactions with the boys to the boys' squabbles over… read more
