Patrick

Hello! I'm Patrick.
I'm from the United States of America.
I like running (I'm hoping to run the Kobe Marathon in November!) and snowboarding (I love it, but I'm not very good).
I studied International Politics at Penn State University, but after I graduated, I traveled to Peru for 4 months to get my TEFL/TESOL certification, and then I came to Japan to teach English. I helped to start KDA in 2015.
At KDA, you'll learn a lot of English and also so much more!
I'm so excited that we can bring together students from all over Japan to learn and grow with KDA Online!

Carl

Hello, my name is Carl. I from the north east of England.
I love Japanese food, reading, and playing video games.
My favourite foods in Japan are ramen and gyoza.
When you join KDA, don’t be afraid to ask questions or make mistakes. That’s how we learn.
I look forward to meeting you!

Frankie

Hello everyone!It’s nice to meet you! My name is Frankie.
I am from New Jersey in the United States of America. My hobbies include watching movies, reading books, and cooking.
My favorite Japanese food is sushi, and my favorite American food is pizza!
I love helping my students gain more confidence in their English skills. I want everyone to feel comfortable expressing themselves in my class.
Let’s talk about a lot of different topics together!

Daniel

Hello everybody,
It's nice to meet you, my name is Daniel.
I'm from Australia and I have been living in Japan for four years now.
My hobbies are jogging and photography.
My favourite Australian food is the humble meat pie and my favourite Japanese food is curry and rice.
Please join me in my lessons were we can have fun learning English together in an encouraging and friendly tmosphere.
I look forward to seeing you soon!

Austin

Hello, my name is Austin.
I am from the United States of America. I build and design computers for fun and take pictures of nature. I studied Literature & Writing Studies with a focus on Literary Theory and Linguistics at California State University San Marcos. My favourite Japanese foods are gyoza and udon.
Let's have fun with our lessons and have fun learning English.

Anton

Hello! My name is Anton, and I’m an English teacher from the Czech Republic with a background in linguistics, philology, and art. I’ve been living in Japan for nearly three years. I understand the challenges of learning a new language and culture, so please don't be afraid to make mistakes and ask a lot of questions.
I’m passionate about Japanese history, especially the Sengoku Jidai and the Bakumatsu period, so if you have a favorite era of your own, I’d love to hear about it! I also love drawing anime, manga, and game characters, and I’d be happy if you could share your favorites with me.
I look forward to supporting you on your English journey.

Hannah

Hello, my name is Hannah. I am from Indiana in the United States of America.
I like playing video games and working out by dancing (I like kpop) and going on walks.
I moved to Japan in 2024.I graduated from Purdue University in the US. I have also studied and lived in Hong Kong, I understand how challenging studying in another language can be. I really like Japanese food, and it is hard to pick a favourite. Some of my favourites are ochazuke, sushi, and yakiimo. I look forward to having you in my class. I want my students to feel comfortable and confidant to share their opinions in class through activities like Discussion and Debate to help build 21st Century Skills. Let’s grow together!