Tutoring English Lessons Cosmopolitan Village Inc.

Cosmopolitan Village's Philosophies
Our System and Services
Teacher Registration
About us
Contact us
Supported Translations

About us

1.Cosmopolitan Village's Philosophies

: To create,
the most fertile enviroment for a truly multi-cultural atmosphere in Japan.

: To provide,
an opportunity for people to communicate with each other.

: To deliver,
communication with a smile and make communicating with all people, a pleasure and a joy.

: To nurture,
a globally-minded and forward-thinking people of Japan, who are proud to bring Japan to the world.

2.Our System and Services

Family-style home-tutoring lessons.

For parents who want to be a part of their child's learning, and who are motivated in providing their family with the most natural communicators of English. All family members can take part in the lesson, and students have the option of choosing a 60min or 90min course to best suit their needs. Lesson times are fixed with a set day and time of the week.

Cafe-style one-on-one lessons.

Offering adults the chance to sit back and communicate in a relaxed environment, as they might do with a friend in an English speaking country. At the student's most convenient location, these lessons offer one-on-one concentrated English lessons with a focus on communication.

Group lessons with friends

For students interested in taking up English, but not quite ready to do it on their own. This service gives clients the chance to meet with teachers in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. Group lessons offer a maximum of three students.

Business English at the company

For forward-thinking and global-minded companies interested in creating an edge on their English communications and manners in their office.

Annual events and parties

Giving people the opportunity to come together, communicate and learn from each other. Our annual events and parties will be the core theme in our attempt at creating a 'Cosmopolitan Village'.

A uniquely tailored curriculum for each client

Each individual student will go through a detailed needs analysis and interview by 'Cosmopolitan Village' staff, in order to best determine and cater for their specific English language learning needs. A tailored curriculum based on the client's needs will be prepared, and at any stage they will be free to change the direction or content of their personal curriculum. Teachers are required to fill out a brief report after each lesson, charting student's progress throughout their course.

Short-term intensive English exchange programs

All students with 'Cosmopolitan Village' have the opportunity to partake in an extra-curricular English exchange program with our affiliated school in Australia. This program is unique in that it offers students the chance to become even more motivated in their English lessons, and provides the meaningful opportunity to use their English in a realistic environment.

A uniquely tailored curriculum for each client

The Natural Method

Our curriculum is based on what we call 'The Natural Method'. Put simply, we aim to recreate in the home, an environment in which native English speakers have been brought up in. In the students' own comfortable surrounds, English too becomes a natural and easily acquired part of student's every day lives.

Thorough, quick and reliable support

We aim to offer students one rank above the rest. In striving for high quality service, we give students the chance to improve their language skills in every way possible. Students can partake in extra options such as our 'email service', we also offer translating services, and are able to provide support and counseling to students regarding their respective learning needs.

3.Teacher Registration

Dear Teachers,

Thank you for your interest in teaching with us. Simply fill out the following details and we will contact successful applicants to schedule an interview. Please be assured that we have taken procedures to ensure that your private information is kept private and safe. We look forward to the possibility of working with you and thank you for your time.

Registration Form

Tokyo Office Staff

Francesca Grandillo Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher

Hi! I'm Francesca and I come from San Francisco, home of the Golden Gate Bridge. I love teaching and learning new languages. My hobbies are traveling, dancing ballet, and photography. I love exploring new cities and parks. My favorite place in Japan is Akita, and my favorite Japanese food is okonomiyaki. I love teaching English because it lets students communicate with more people and make friends all over the world!

Tokyo Office Staff
Joseph Whitmarsh Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Hi there! My name is Joseph, from England. I’ve lived all over the country, so my accent changes based on the word often. My hobbies include games, music, studying Japanese and endlessly scrolling through twitter. I used to be in a band, but we split up before we even picked a name... I love teaching English because seeing students slowly progress in their skills is a fun and satisfying process!

Tokyo Office Staff
Ffion Browning Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Hi there! My name is Ffion and I’m from Wales in the United Kingdom. Wales is famous for its beautiful nature and mountains, which I think is also true about Japan. I like taking walks and being in nature. I love living in Tokyo because I can see Mount Fuji easily. My favourite thing about teaching is when asking students about their own interests in English and you can see their confidence and level improve talking about what they enjoy.

Tokyo Office Staff

Sian Willson Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher

Hello! My name is Sian. I am from Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. My hometown is famous for surfing and our beaches are white and sandy with lovely blue waters. I love swimming, reading, watching movies and learning new languages. My favourite Japanese food is seabura ramen!

The thing I like most about teaching English is seeing my students grow confident in their abilities over time. It’s so good to meet you!

Tokyo Office Staff
Margarita (Maggie) Potapova Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Hi~ hi~. My name is Maggie. I'm from Bellingham, Washington. It's a very rainy state. My favorite food is octopus, peaches, strawberries and omurice. I love to take photos and travel. Nice to meet you!

Tokyo Office Staff

Paige Pearson Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Hello there, my name is Paige. I am from Alaska, America’s northern most state. I enjoy knitting, painting, and walking my dog in my free time. My newest hobby is exploring different places in Japan. My favorite thing about teaching is watching each student’s confidence grow as they personalize their language journey. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Osaka Office Staff Ryan Turner Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Hi there! My name is Ryan. I'm from Maryland in the United States in the small city of Columbia, which is just north of Washington DC. I enjoy cooking different kinds of food from around the world and playing many different board games. I have two cats named Tora and Sushi that I love playing with. My favorite thing of all is teaching, and I am looking forward to getting the chance to meet and teach lots of new people.

Osaka Office Staff

Cheyenne Low Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher: Aloha! I’m Cheyenne. I am from Oahu, Hawaii. Of course, Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, but it also has a rich culture and interesting history. Let’s talk about it together! My hobbies are going to the beach, watching movies, kickboxing, and sewing and DIY! My favorite thing about teaching is that it allows me to meet and communicate with people from all over the world.

Osaka Office Staff

Alexandra Broadstone Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher
: Hi! My name is Alexandra, but please call me Ali! I’m from Boston, USA. Boston is famous for history, seafood, sports, and so much more! I like reading books, writing novels, playing video games, listening to music and traveling! It was my dream to live in Japan since I was a child, so I’m so happy to be here and meet lots of different kinds of people. I love teaching English to all ages and am very happy to talk about a variety of topics! Hope to see you soon!

Osaka Office Staff

Johanna York Cosmopolitan Village Inc. Head teacher
: Hi! ♪ Nice to meet you! My name is Johanna, but you can call me Joey. I'm from a small town in New York which is famous for fall activities and apple orchards. I like traveling, crafting, listening to music, and trying new foods! My favorite Japanese foods are sukiyaki and Japanese sweet pastries. I love teaching because I love helping people share about themselves and their cultures, and sharing about my own!

Cosvi Staff

Cosmo

Hello! My name is Cosmo. I’m the newest member at Cosmopolitan Village! I’m a parrot who loves talking and learning new languages. My favorite foods are seeds, apples, and papayas. Nice to meet you!

Fun facts about me: I am good at tongue twisters!

I love singing! My hobby is karaoke. I love travelling, but I’m scared of flying.....

OK, let's go to Cosmopolitan Village together!

TOKYO/OSAKA/FUKUOKA/NAGOYA We are waiting for you to join our Cosmopolitan Village!!!

4.About us

Company Name: Cosmopolitan Village Inc.
Head Quarters: 4-3-511 Chiba-minato, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, 260-0026, Japan
TEL: 043-246-3117
FAX: 043-246-3120
Tokyo Office: Azabudai Tokui Building 2F, 1-9-5, Azabudai, Minato-ku, 106-0041, Japan
TEL: 03-6441-2336
FAX: 03-6441-2306
Osaka Office: Yotsubashi-Shinkosan Building 5F, 1-5-2, Kita-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, 550-0014, Japan
TEL: 06-6532-3611
FAX: 06-6532-3612
Since: April, 2005
March, 2012: Tokyo Office since
September, 2015: Osaka Office since
President: Yoshihide Endo
Capital: 3,000,000 yen
We treat...: Home-Tutoring English lesson, Translation, Interpreting and more.

5.Contact us

1. Regarding teaching and any other enquiries for Cosmopolitan Village by email (Replies made within 1 working day)
2. By phone (Weekdays: from 10am to 7pm, Saturday: from 10am to 5pm)
3. By Fax (Replies made within 1 working day)

Head Quarters

4-3-511 Chiba-minato, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, 260-0026, Japan
Tel: 043-246-3117
Fax: 043-246-3120

Tokyo Office

Azabudai Tokui Building 2F, 1-9-5, Azabudai, Minato-ku, 106-0041, Japan
Tel: 03-6441-2336
Fax: 03-6441-2306

Osaka Office

Yotsubashi-Shinkosan Building 5F, 1-5-2, Kita-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, 550-0014, Japan
Tel: 06-6532-3611
Fax: 06-6532-3612

Supported Translations

1.Supported Translations

・Japanese to English
・English to Japanese

2.Supported Documents

・General documents
・Webpages
・Menus
・Various business documents
・Special fields (Please consult with us)

3.Translation Method

We will calculate the number of pages by the number of characters/words on the original document according to the following: Japanese to English: 1 page equals 400 Japanese characters. English to Japanese: 1 page equals 200 English words.

4.Supported Media

We can use Windows, Macintosh, and other various software to meet the customer’s needs.

・MS Office (Word Excel Power point)
・Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
・i work (Pages Keynote)

We can use other various software in addition to the ones mentioned above, so please consult with us.

5.Translation Fee

Japanese to English

1 page (400 characters) starts from ￥3,500 (excluding tax).

(This price can change depending on the content.)

＜In cases in which an official translation certificate is required for embassy applications, etc.＞

The fee will change according to the type of document.

Category 1: Family Register, Certificate of Residence, Marriage Registration, Divorce Registration, Certificate of Acceptance, Birth Registration, pay slips, and other government issued documents and documents with little text.
Category 2: Bank books, records of bank transactions, water and electricity (and other utility) receipts.
Category 3: Rent contracts, work contracts, legal certificates, land/building certificates, Certification of Income, other business related documents, and other documents not mentioned above in categories 1 and 2.

The fee for each of the categories is written below (excluding tax).

Category 1: ￥6,000 for the 1st page and ￥3,000 for each additional page
Category 2: ￥7,000 for the 1st page and ￥4,000 for each additional page
Category 3: ￥8,000 for the 1st page and ￥5,000 for each additional page

※One page is consider to be within 400 characters. For example, if a Family Register contains 500 characters, it will be counted as 2 pages.
※For circumstances in which a customer requests to have multiple documents from different categories translated, we will calculate as written below.

Example

Family Register (Category 1), Certificate of Residence (Category 1), Bank book (Category 2)

(1)Category 1 (1st page) ￥6,000 (Family Register)
(2)Category 1 (2nd page) ￥3,000 (Certificate of Residence)
(3)Category 2 (1st page) ￥7,000 (Bank book)
(4)Total: ￥16,000 (excluding tax)

We will send in 3 to 5 business days for up to 10 pages or 7 days (or more) for up to 20 pages. For requests exceeding 20 pages, please consult with us.

The prices mentioned above are for general documents (based on our company’s standards).The price may change for special field documents or shorter delivery dates. Please consult with us for more details.

Furthermore, the delivery date may change according to the document contents. Please consult with us for more details.

English to Japanese

1 page (200 words) is￥3,500 (excluding tax).

(This price can change depending on the content.)
※Translations requiring an official translation certificate start from ￥6,000 (excluding tax).

We do translations starting from 1 page.