November 18, 2025
Tobira
Foreign language conversation online with Tobira!
Native coach. 30-minute real-life drills.
Zero commute.
Feel the charm of American culture—through conversations that actually work.
Practice the exact situations you’ll face for moving abroad, business, study, or travel.
Fukuoka in-person
available (Tenjin/Hakata).
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Tobira is the online language-learning project run by Chuseiwa, Inc.
Chuseiwa is a cross-border education & culture company with bases in Fukuoka (Japan), Qingdao (China), and Vancouver (Canada).
Our philosophy: “Start from the task at hand.”
We co-create scripts with learners for the scenes you’ll use tomorrow—focusing on the exact words and steps that get things done. We prioritize clarity, communication ability, and nuance (politeness, phone etiquette, tone) over vocabulary size, reducing misunderstandings. We specialize in pronunciation of non-native sounds to maximize understandability.
Programs
information only
- English for Everyday Life (in America) Banking, clinic visits, housing, government office, school/parent comms, customer service calls. Car rental, shopping, restaurants.
- English Exam Prep (IELTS/ TOEFL) Vocab/grammar/listening/reading + mock tests & reviews.
- Delivery: Online by default (30-minute sprints). Fukuoka in-person (60 minutes) optional.
- Japanese Exam Prep (JLPT N5–N1) Vocab/grammar/listening/reading + mock tests & reviews.
- Chinese for Everyday Life / Business Real tasks in China: mobile plan, payments, rentals, admin, workplace talk.
Delivery: Online by default (30-minute sprints). Fukuoka in-person (60 minutes) optional.
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Tobira is the online language-learning project run by Chuseiwa, Inc.
Chuseiwa is a cross-border education & culture company with bases in Fukuoka (Japan), Qingdao (China), and Vancouver (Canada).
Our philosophy: “Start from the task at hand.”
We co-create scripts with learners for the scenes you’ll use tomorrow—focusing on the exact words and steps that get things done. We prioritize clarity, communication ability, and nuance (politeness, phone etiquette, tone) over vocabulary size, reducing misunderstandings. We specialize in pronunciation of non-native sounds to maximize understandability.
Programs
information only
- English for Everyday Life (in America) Banking, clinic visits, housing, government office, school/parent comms, customer service calls. Car rental, shopping, restaurants.
- English Exam Prep (IELTS/ TOEFL) Vocab/grammar/listening/reading + mock tests & reviews.
- Delivery: Online by default (30-minute sprints). Fukuoka in-person (60 minutes) optional.
- Japanese Exam Prep (JLPT N5–N1) Vocab/grammar/listening/reading + mock tests & reviews.
- Chinese for Everyday Life / Business Real tasks in China: mobile plan, payments, rentals, admin, workplace talk.
Delivery: Online by default (30-minute sprints). Fukuoka in-person (60 minutes) optional.
Suitable for landscape
0-1 入门：零基础/读音不准/怕开口
Living in Japan: rent a room, get a doctor, open a job, city hall, home school, school, school, school, school, school, school, school, school, school
JLPT 备考：N5→N1 全级别
商务工作：敬语、电话、会议、邮件
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Teachers
Ariel
英会話担当
経歴： 英会話教育歴４年。オンラインレッスンにて指導。
メッセージ：こんにちは！ローゼンタール・アリエルです。アメリカ合衆国カリフォルニア州サンディエゴ出身で、現在は福岡に暮らしています。日本に来てから3年以上が経ちますが、九州の穏やかな雰囲気と人のあたたかさが大好きです。趣味は料理、サイクリング、音楽鑑賞、そしてクリエイティブ・ライティングです。
高校時代に趣味として初級日本語を学び始めました。その後、アメリカ空軍に入隊し、国防総省の語学学校で中国語を専門的に学びました。修了後は台北に移り、1年間英語教師として勤務しました。
その後、カリフォルニア大学サンディエゴ校に進学し、在学中には京都の同志社大学に留学する機会にも恵まれました。卒業後は「いつか日本に住みたい」ではなく、「今日本に行こう」と決め、できるだけ早く日本に移住しました。それ以来、日本を拠点に生活しながら、英語教育を通して言語と文化の架け橋になることを目指しています。
一人ひとりの目標や興味に寄り添い、楽しく続けられて、実際のコミュニケーションで使える英語力を一緒に育てていきましょう。
T.X.C
中国語講座担当
経歴： 中国語・日本語教育歴 8 年。語学学校・会社語学研修・オンラインレッスンにて指導。
資格: ICA（国際漢語教師職業資格）上級
特長：分かりやすい説明と丁寧なサポートが大好評。初心者にも安心して学べる授業を提供しています。
メッセージ：はじめまして。語学教育に携わって8年になり、子どもから社会人まで幅広い学習者を指導してきました。文法や発音だけでなく、実際の会話で「すぐに使える表現」と日中の文化の違いも楽しくお伝えします。
レベルや目標に合わせてレッスン内容をカスタマイズし、資格試験対策、留学準備、ビジネス会話、日常会話など、さまざまなニーズに対応します。初心者の方も、久しぶりに勉強を再開される方も、「分からない」をそのままにしない、安心して学べる授業を一緒に作っていきましょう。
C.J
中国語講座担当
経歴：語学教育歴15年。私立大学・語学学校・オンラインレッスンにて指導。
特長：授業では中国の歴史・思想・文学なども取り入れ、「ことばの背景にある文化」まで深く味わえるレッスンを心がけています。中国の文化に興味がある方に是非一緒に交流しましょう。
メッセージ：こんにちは!中国語の「音」と「意味」のつながりを大切にしながら、学習者一人ひとりのペースに合わせて指導しています。特に、中国の伝統文化や哲学（儒家・道家など）について、日本との比較を交えながら分かりやすく解説することを得意としています。「ただ話せる」だけでなく、中国という社会や考え方への理解を深めたい方は、ぜひ一緒に学んでいきましょう。
L.J.X
中国語会話担当
経歴： 中国語教育歴4年。オンラインレッスンにて指導。
特長：イギリス留学の経験を活かし、英語話者にも分かりやすく中国語を教えることを得意としています。
メッセージ：ハロー！文法や発音だけでなく、実際のコミュニケーションの場面を想定したロールプレイや会話練習を多く取り入れ、「使える中国語」を身につけられるレッスンを心がけています。また、特技は二胡（にこ）です。中国の伝統音楽や二胡の音色を通して、中国語だけでなく中国文化そのものも楽しく感じていただけるような授業を目指しています。音楽や文化が好きな方、英語で中国語を学びたい方も、ぜひ一緒に学んでいきましょう。
Tang
Chinese language course
Career： He has 8 years of experience in Chinese and Japanese language education.Teaching at language schools, company language training・ and online lessons.
Qualifications: ICA（国際漢語教師職業資格）上級
Features：Easy-to-understand explanation and polite support are very popular.We offer classes that beginners can learn with peace of mind.
Message：It's nice to meet you.I have been involved in language education for 8 years and have taught a wide range of learners from children to adults.In addition to grammar and pronunciation, we will happily tell the difference between "expressions that can be used immediately" in actual conversation and culture during the day.
I customize each lesson to match your level and goals, and can support various needs such as exam preparation, study-abroad preparation, business communication, and everyday conversation. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to your studies after a break, let’s create a learning environment together where you feel safe to ask questions and never have to leave your “I don’t understand” unresolved.
Ariel
English conversation
Career： 4 years of English conversation education.Teaching in online lessons.
Message：Hello, my name is Ariel Rosenthal. I’m from San Diego, California, USA, and I currently live in Fukuoka, Japan. I have been living in Japan for over three years now and I love Kyushu! My hobbies include cooking, cycling, listening to music, and creative writing.
I studied basic Japanese as a hobby before joining the US Air Force and studying Mandarin Chinese at the Defense Language Institute. After that,
I moved to Taipei, where I lived for a year teaching English. I then returned to my hometown to attend the University of California, San Diego, when I was able to study abroad at Doshisha University in Kyoto.
Once I graduated, I moved to Japan as soon as I was able, and I’ve been here ever since!
Chen
Chinese language course
Career：15 years of language education.She teaches at private universities, language schools, and online lessons.
Features：In the class, we incorporate Chinese history, thought, literature, etc., and try to deepen the "culture behind the language" lesson.If you are interested in Chinese culture, please come and interact with us.
Message：It's a great way to get the most out of your life.While valuing the connection between "sound" and "meaning" in Chinese, we teach according to the pace of each learner.In particular, I am good at explaining Chinese traditional culture and philosophy (Confucianism, Taoism, etc.) in an easy・to-understand manner while comparing it with Japan.If you want to deepen your understanding of China's society and way of thinking, let's learn together.
Li
In charge of Chinese conversation
Career： 4 years of teaching Chinese.Teaching in online lessons.
Features：Taking advantage of my experience studying in the UK, I am good at teaching Chinese in an easy-to-understand way for English speakers.
Message：hello!Not only grammar and pronunciation, but also many role-playing and conversation exercises that assume actual communication situations, and acquire "usable Chinese"It is a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson.In addition, the specialty is Erhu (Niko).Through traditional Chinese music and the sound of the erhu, we aim to create a class where you can enjoy not only Chinese but also Chinese culture itself.If you like music and culture, or if you want to learn Chinese in English, let's learn together.
Tang
Chinese language course
Career
Ariel
English conversation
Once I graduated, I moved to Japan as soon as I was able, and I’ve been here ever since!
Chen
Chinese language course
It's a great way to get the most out of your life.While valuing the connection between "sound" and "meaning" in Chinese, we teach according to the pace of each learner.In particular, I am good at explaining Chinese traditional culture and philosophy (Confucianism, Taoism, etc.) in an easy・to-understand manner while comparing it with Japan.If you want to deepen your understanding of China's society and way of thinking, let's learn together.
Li
In charge of Chinese conversation
hello!Not only grammar and pronunciation, but also many role-playing and conversation exercises that assume actual communication situations, and acquire "usable Chinese"It is a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson that can be followed by a lesson.In addition, the specialty is Erhu (Niko).Through traditional Chinese music and the sound of the erhu, we aim to create a class where you can enjoy not only Chinese but also Chinese culture itself.If you like music and culture, or if you want to learn Chinese in English, let's learn together.
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FAQ
Q1. Can I focus only on practical life situations (no exam prep)?
A. Yes! You can take scene-based training only. You can also request lessons on specific topics such as professional skills/jargon and slang!
Q2. Where do in-person lessons take place in Fukuoka?
A. Around Tenjin/Hakata public spaces or on-site at your company.
Q3. How do you give feedback?
A.Each session includes recorded feedback with clearer rephrasings and politeness/phone-etiquette tips.
Q4. What payment methods are available?
A. Bank Transfer/ PayPal / PayPay (Japan). We can issue invoices/receipts.
Q5. Do you also teach Chinese?
A. Yes—Chinese for life or business and HSK prep are available.
Q1. Can I focus only on practical life situations (no exam prep)?
A. Yes! You can take scene-based training only. You can also request lessons on specific topics such as professional skills/jargon and slang!
Q2. Where do in-person lessons take place in Fukuoka?
A. Around Tenjin/Hakata public spaces or on-site at your company.
Q3. How do you give feedback?
A.Each session includes recorded feedback with clearer rephrasings and politeness/phone-etiquette tips.
Q4. What payment methods are available?
A. Bank Transfer/ PayPal / PayPay (Japan). We can issue invoices/receipts.
Q5. Do you also teach Chinese?
A. Yes—Chinese for life or business and HSK prep are available.
Q5. of cancellations and transfers
A.Free change until 24 hours in advance.The
Q1. Can I focus only on practical life situations (no exam prep)?
A. Yes! You can take scene-based training only. You can also request lessons on specific topics such as professional skills/jargon and slang!
Q2. Where do in-person lessons take place in Fukuoka?
A. Around Tenjin/Hakata public spaces or on-site at your company.
Q3. How do you give feedback?
A.Each session includes recorded feedback with clearer rephrasings and politeness/phone-etiquette tips.
Q4. What payment methods are available?
A. Bank Transfer/ PayPal / PayPay (Japan). We can issue invoices/receipts.
Q5. Do you also teach Chinese?
A. Yes—Chinese for life or business and HSK prep are available.
Q5. Cancel
A.Free change up to 24 hours in advance
Contact information
- メール : tobirals@hotmail.com
- Hours: 11:00–22:00 (JST)
- Phone (Japan): +81-090- 2963- 2923 (China):+86-15853205588
- Operated by: Chuseiwa, Inc. | Fukuoka
- Address: 8-12-817 Gionmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City