English Conversation Lessons

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Helping Japanese People Learn English is My Specialty

All other nationalities are welcome too!

I taught English conversation to Japanese executives, and other Japanese clients in New York in the 90s. I have also worked with clients from many countries besides Japan but, most of my work has been done with Japanese clients. And, trust me, there are special issues with teaching Japanese people.

What I found with my Japanese clients is that, it’s not about vocabulary or grammar. It’s about cultural expectations. Most Japanese people have studied enough English vocabulary and grammar, and most Japanese students of English can’t believe that.

Many of my Japanese clients studied English for more than 5 years. They knew hundreds of words.
But, they were not comfortable with English because of perfectionism and insecurity.

I understand insecurity and perfectionism with language learning.

When I was 16 I was a foreign exchange student in Sweden. I learned the language quite well but I made myself very shy in that language despite my abilities. I was a perfectionist about the pronunciation and grammar and my perfectionism paid off when it came to my level of Swedish. But, I was nervous and uncomfortable despite speaking at an almost native speaker level.

Effortless Communication

Learning a language is about communicating with people and not even thinking about language issues. It is about effortless communication. My method of teaching English conversation is designed to have you communicating without thinking about the technical aspects of the language. I help you make speaking English fun and natural. I hope you get in touch, if this approach appeals to you.

Please get in touch at andysway@yahoo.com to set up a lesson.

You can also text me at 212-505-7729.

I am located in Hollywood, CA.

* I do not speak Japanese. I do speak Swedish, French and German so, I know how to learn a language. I know what it’s like to be the student and that gives me another perspective as I teach.

I am also an Energy Healer, Hypnotist and Astrologer.
Testimonials from Some of My Clients

"Andy Sway has a very unique approach to healing. He is able to address very esoteric concerns with those of the very pragmatic. By totally grounding what is called spirituality, he is unique in his ability to work on multiple levels in a very deep and personalized way. Melding the arcane with real life practical wisdom, he gives invaluable tools towards reaching one's potential."

"Andy gave me an ability to see alternative ways of being in difficult emotional situations. After a single session I could see how life could be FELT from a different point of view. He is a tremendously inspiring healer who offers wisdom money can't buy."

"I have worked with Andy for almost two decades. I don't know how he does it but I'm a very practical person and I can only say that IT WORKS!"

"Andy knows how to access a situation and address it energetically in order to remove that which blocks you from your goals.

When the word “chakra” first became part of my lexicon, I was recommended to Andy Sway. Divine timing indeed. Although I had a library of self-help books, I was struggling to get over some painful hurdles from my past that left me with low-self esteem and a frustrating history of bad romances. During my first session with Andy, I literally felt the weight of that energy leave my body. It was an unbelievable shift that I never thought would be possible. We worked together on a regular basis for a few months, and I have continued to go for “tune up” on-and-off through the years. Since the first session, I’ve emerged a lighter, more radiant person who is capable of being happy, manifesting great relationships, and owning my power and ability to make a difference for other people. I wouldn’t be who I am without Andy’s incredible healing work. He helped me drop the energetic baggage and clear my field. Yeah, I know it sounds “woo woo,” but there’s no other way to describe it. Andy sees the blocks that the eye doesn’t reveal. He also knows how to blast right through them, drilling through suffering to bring about bliss.