Speak English With More Confidence and Fluency

Private online English conversation lessons with a native American teacher. Practice real English, improve your fluency, and become more comfortable speaking in everyday situations.

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English Conversation Practice That Helps You Actually Speak

Knowing English and being able to speak English comfortably are two different things. You may understand grammar and vocabulary but still hesitate when it's time to speak.

A-1 English School gives you a private, relaxed place to practice speaking with a native American English teacher. Lessons focus on communication—not simply memorizing rules.

What Can You Improve?

Every lesson can be adjusted to your level, goals, interests, and real-life English needs.

Conversation Skills

Practice having real conversations instead of simply answering textbook questions. Learn how to start conversations, respond naturally, ask follow-up questions, and keep conversations going.

Speaking Fluency

Become more comfortable speaking without stopping to translate every sentence in your head. Build the ability to express your ideas more smoothly and naturally.

English Pronunciation

Work on pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and difficult sounds so your spoken English becomes clearer and easier for others to understand.

Listening & Understanding

Improve your ability to understand natural spoken English, including common expressions, reduced speech, different speaking speeds, and everyday conversation.

Speaking Confidence

Practice in a supportive one-on-one environment where you can make mistakes, ask questions, and gradually become more confident using English.

Real-Life English

Practice English for situations that matter to you—from meeting people and traveling to work, hobbies, social conversations, and everyday life.

Why One-on-One English Conversation Lessons?

Group classes can be useful, but they often give each student only a small amount of actual speaking time.

With a private lesson, the entire lesson is focused on you. You can speak more, ask questions whenever you need to, and spend more time practicing the areas where you need the most help.

  • 100% private one-on-one lessons
  • More time actually speaking English
  • Lessons adjusted to your level
  • Personalized feedback from your teacher
  • Practice based on your interests and goals
  • No large groups or waiting for your turn

Move Beyond Textbook English

Many English learners can complete grammar exercises successfully but still feel uncomfortable during a real conversation.

Textbook English

  • Memorized sentences
  • Predictable questions and answers
  • Limited conversation practice
  • Focus on grammar exercises
  • Little opportunity to speak freely

Real Conversation

  • Natural questions and responses
  • Everyday vocabulary and expressions
  • Real back-and-forth conversation
  • Personalized correction and feedback
  • Practice expressing your own ideas

English Conversation for Japanese Learners

Speaking English can be especially challenging when you have spent years studying English mainly through textbooks, tests, and grammar-focused classes.

You may know what you want to say but struggle to say it quickly. You may worry about making mistakes or wonder whether your English sounds natural.

A-1 English School provides a comfortable environment where you can practice speaking at your own level and gradually build confidence.

You can practice:

  • Everyday conversation
  • Talking about your hobbies and interests
  • Discussing current topics
  • Travel situations
  • Work and business conversations
  • Introducing yourself and meeting people
  • Natural American English
  • Questions you actually want to ask

Who Are These Lessons For?

You don't need to be an advanced English speaker. Lessons can be adapted to different levels and goals.

Beginner & Intermediate Learners

Build your speaking ability step by step and become more comfortable communicating in English.

Advanced English Learners

Fine-tune your English, expand your vocabulary, improve natural expression, and work on the small details that make speech sound more fluent.

People Who Understand English

If you can understand English but struggle to speak, conversation practice can help turn passive knowledge into active communication.

Learn With a Native American English Teacher

I'm John, a native American English teacher based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan.

I understand that learning English in Japan can be very different from actually using English in everyday life. My goal is to give students the opportunity to practice real communication in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Your lessons aren't designed around a one-size-fits-all textbook. We can focus on the English you actually want and need to use.

  • Native American English speaker
  • Private one-on-one instruction
  • Personalized lessons
  • Supportive speaking environment
  • Experience teaching international students
  • Based in Japan and familiar with Japanese learners

How English Conversation Lessons Work

Every lesson is built around helping you use English—not simply study it.

1

Choose Your Goal

Tell me what you want to improve, whether that's conversation, fluency, pronunciation, listening, confidence, or a specific real-life situation.

2

Speak & Practice

Spend the lesson actively using English through conversation, questions, discussion, role-play, and other activities.

3

Get Personal Feedback

Receive useful corrections, explanations, and suggestions that help you communicate more naturally and confidently.

Choose the Lesson Length That Works for You

Keep your English practice flexible with 25-minute or 50-minute private lessons.

Lesson Length Price
Conversation / Free Talk 25 minutes ¥1,500
Conversation / Free Talk 50 minutes ¥2,800

Points can be used for any eligible lesson. There is no monthly subscription and no long-term contract.

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Want to Focus on Something More Specific?

Conversation and fluency are at the heart of English communication, but you can also focus your lessons on a specific goal.

Natural American English

Learn everyday American expressions, natural speech patterns, pronunciation, and the English Americans actually use.

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Pronunciation & Fluency

Work on pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and speaking more smoothly and clearly.

Business English

Practice English for meetings, workplace communication, presentations, interviews, and professional situations.

Travel English

Prepare for real conversations and situations you may encounter while traveling.

IELTS Preparation

Get personalized speaking and English practice focused on your IELTS preparation goals.

Custom English Lessons

Have a specific English goal? We can build lessons around what you personally want to learn and practice.

Ready to Speak English With More Confidence?

Start with a free 30-minute lesson and experience a private English conversation lesson with a native American teacher.

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No long-term contract. No pressure. Just personalized English practice with John.