How to organise Japanese Lessons

1. Communicate by email with people who enquired about my lesson. I want to learn about their aims in studying Japanese, their history of studying Japanese and their interest in Japan to make suitable lesson materials for their needs.   
2. Have a trial lesson to check if my lessons are suitable for a possible new student. (I usually have lessons in London but I travel outside of London for special occasions.) It is important for me to see what kind of method is best for each student. Depending on the students` preferences, I use traditional methods or more creative methods such as Japanese songs or Manga. Students are welcome to give me their ideas for learning Japanese. 
3. If a new student is happy with my teaching materials and my teaching, we make a brief plan for their course. We choose a textbook, self-study materials etc. Sometimes I introduce past GCSE and A-Level papers to them to help them access their progress in the Japanese language.
4. Lesson review: It is important to assess how the study plan is working in practice and to adjust as necessary. 
5. When the students finish their course, I give them my calligraphy certificate. I really like to see their smile.