スミス英会話相模原校 チャンピオンの生徒様

スミス英会話相模原校には様々な職業の生徒様がいます。スミス英会話相模原校生徒様の多様性には感心させられ続けています。相模原校の生徒様はそれぞれが英会話を学ぶ目的を持っています。

これは私を感激させ続ける生徒様のお話です。全ては彼女が無料体験レッスンに来た瞬間から始まりました。

彼女の顔を見てすぐにどこかで見たことがあると思いました。見覚えがあると思いましたが、なぜなのかは分かりませんでした。体験レッス中、次に気がついたのは彼女の自信でした。彼女は緊張をしていないようで、満面の笑顔で話す準備ができていました。これはスミス英会話相模原校の無料体験レッスンではレアです。無料体験レッスンに来た生徒様は最初緊張をしているか恥ずかしそうで、体験レッスンが終わる頃に落ち着き、最初よりも英語を話す自信をつけて帰ることがほとんどです。ですが、ミユさんは最初から自信を持てていました。なぜでしょうか？

English students at Smith’s School of English Sagamihara come from all walks of life. The diversity of English students at Smith’s Sagamihara that have come and continue to come is impressive to me. English language learners here in Sagamihara all have a purpose for studying English conversation. This is a short story of an English student that continues to amaze me. It all started from the moment she walked in the door for a trial lesson.

When I saw her face I immediately knew that I had seen her somewhere. She looked very familiar, but I couldn’t figure out why. The next thing I noticed was her confidence. Not nervous at all. She was full of smiles and ready to talk. This is rare at my English school. Most English student trial lessons begin with a nervous or shy person who eventually settles in and leaves as a more confident English speaker. Miyu was already confident. Why?

I started my normal trial English lesson with the basic questions, feeling out her speaking level. “Where do you live, what is your job, have you been to any other countries,” and finally “what is your hobby.” She gave me a strong answer to that question-  “fitness.” So I had to say “tell me more.” She said that she goes to the gym several times a week and works as a personal trainer on Saturdays. So naturally, my next question was “what gym?” Answer-  “Champion Gym.” And then I knew where I had seen her!  But not at the gym!

I make a habit of walking around Sagamihara Chuo-ku most days. I walk different routes every time. One of those routes takes me past “Champion Gym”, Sagamihara. Sagamihara Champion Gym is just a 5 minute walk from my English school. Months ago I noticed a huge poster at the entrance as I was walking by. It was a very impressive poster of the owner of the gym and a woman posing! Ah-ha! That’s where I had seen that face!  I have also seen the owner of the gym walking past my English school many times. He is one huge muscle man! And Miyu is super-toned- an excellent example of fitness. In fact, she has participated in body-building competitions and came out a champion herself, winning some medals. I believe much of her confidence comes from her dedication to physical training.

One evening, English students were entering my school for a group class. The last one to enter was Miyu. She walked in with a confident “hello” to everyone, and then Junko (another student) looked at me and whispered “she’s my personal trainer at Sagamihara Champion Gym.” I couldn’t help laughing. Miyu is a bit famous in Sagamihara.

Miyu is very confident. But she’s not “scary confident.” She is not a high-level English speaker. In fact, she makes “a million” mistakes in every lesson! But she communicates so very well and everyone loves her! She lights up the classroom. Other students realize (from her) that mistakes are okay, and English communication is what’s most important. Every class with Miyu involved is funny and very relaxing. Please click this link for a short sample of Miyu maximizing student talk time at Smith’s Sagamihara! 

I’m glad I met Miyu, and so are the other English students here at Smith’s Sagamihara. Recently I asked her why she studies English conversation. Her answer-  “I like people and I like talking to people.” That’s it.

Trial lessons at Smith’s School of English are always free., Anyone deciding to join just might get a chance to meet, study and enjoy English classes with this champion named Miyu!  Come visit me! 

Jim