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Actuellement, je suis
à la maison
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
Now, I’m in Würzburg, Germany, working away.
Description
My name is Masahiko Kawaraguchi. I live with my wife and our dog in Fukuoka City, Japan. Basically I am a pentioner and house husband, so I have a lot of free time. I had been a high school English teacher for 42 years until I finally retired three years ago. Under the influence of Covid 19 pandemic I could not travel freely both demestic and abroad. Out of boredam, I took some odd jobs at a spa, fish market, and bakery, which proved that I am still some use for other people.
Considering my age, I cannot say that a vast future in front of me, but now I have a lot of time and energy to use for other people, and I hope I can learn more about life and enjoy the process.
I want to refresh my mind and body before I get too old. To do so, I wish to do different things than what I had been doing these 42 years as a teacher in Japan:
1. I live in a big city; therefore, I would like to stay in nature or a smaller town.
2. I taught in a classroom; therefore, I would like to work outdoors or in the real world.
3. I have lived in Japan, where most people around me are Japanese; therefore, I would like to experience life in a foreign country.
4. I had been teaching reading and writing English. As a result, I am not confident in conversational English; therefore would like to brush up on my English and become more fluent in real life.
I can communicate in English. Japanese is my native language. I can teach both languages; I am a certified high school English teacher, and, as for Japanese, I introduced the language at a Vietnamese university for a semester.
Though I am just an ordinary Japanese male and am not a macho type, I am pretty healthy; the electric “smart” scale in my bathroom tells me that my health age is 53. Compared to other men of my age, I am pretty fit. I also have a cheerful and adaptable personality, without which you cannot get along well with Japanese high school students. Though I will not be able to lecture on Japanese traditional culture professionally nor demonstrate a special dance, I am sure you can see what an average modern Japanese person is like through me. Last but not least, I can show you JAPANESE DILIGENCE. I think I have proved this by trying volunteer programs in the UK, France, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Laos , Thailand, and Malaysia so far.
I am planning to visit Europe now.
Centres d’intérêt
Activités en plein airNatureCultureCyclismeÉvénements/vie socialeRandonnéeDev. personnelDev. durableLanguesFitnessBénévolatCuisine et alimentationAnimaux
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Japonais: Courant
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
Travail associatif
Projets artistiques
J'ai des connaissances :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Aide informatique / Internet
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Langues
Enseignement
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Getting along well with all sorts of people.
Certified High School English teacher.
Comfortable with utilising Information Communication Technology.
Experienced motorcycle rider.
Dog lover.
Âge
69
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
No.Régime alimentaire spécial
No.
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He is a great ambassador of Japanese culture, educated, polite and at the same time very curious.
He is committed to every job. The collaboration with the much younger colleagues also worked excellently.
It was a pleasure to have him here in our… read more
About the stimulation, I’m so glad to have plenty through this Workaway.
Living in a real castle is a unique experience you can’t usually expect. You can feel an atmosphere that makes you think as if you were in the Medieval… read more
Amis
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He is a great ambassador of Japanese culture, educated, polite and at the same time very curious.
He is committed to every job. The collaboration with the much younger colleagues also worked excellently.
It was a pleasure to have him here in our… read more
About the stimulation, I’m so glad to have plenty through this Workaway.
Living in a real castle is a unique experience you can’t usually expect. You can feel an atmosphere that makes you think as if you were in the Medieval… read more
he have excellent communication skills will definitely be a valuable attention to any organization.they have a great… read more
Staying at Joe’s residence was a fantastic experience for me. Ipo is, compared to Kuala Lumpur, a quiet city. Although it is a city, it has a local Malaysian atmosphere simultaneously. My chore was mainly watering the plants and weeding. I didn’t do much. I just relaxed at Joe’s house and did some sightseeing.… read more
thanks for the exchanges with our students and with us...it's very important to get to know peolpe from different cultures!
come back anytime!
michel
The staff at school were kind and helpful. The students were very friendly. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the center. I also appreciate the friendship the other Workawayers showed me.… read more
People there accepted and treated me as one of their family.
The environment was full of nature and quiet.
The animals --horses, goats, dogs and cats --were friendly.
The children in the summer camp were cute and playing with them was fun.
As for food, I enjoyed Bulgarian meals very much.
Thank you… read more
