Speak Natural American English With Confidence
Private Online English Lessons With a Native American Teacher
Do you understand English but sometimes struggle to speak naturally and confidently?
At A-1 English School, you'll work one-on-one with a native American English teacher who understands the challenges Japanese learners face.
Improve your conversation skills, pronunciation, fluency, and natural American English through personalized lessons built around your goals, interests, and real-life needs.
No long-term contract. No pressure. Just personalized English training with John.
Online English Lessons From Asahikawa, Hokkaido
A-1 English School is based in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Lessons are taught online, allowing students throughout Japan and around the world to study with a native American English teacher.
Learn English You'll Actually Use
Your English lessons should match the way you actually want to use English. Choose a focus or combine different areas depending on your goals.
English Conversation & Fluency
Practice speaking English naturally, improve fluency, and become more comfortable communicating in real conversations.
Learn More →Natural American English
Learn the expressions, pronunciation, rhythm, and everyday English Americans actually use.
Learn More →Pronunciation & Fluency
Improve pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, connected speech, and speaking flow so you are easier to understand.
Learn More →Business English
Practice meetings, presentations, professional communication, interviews, workplace conversations, and business vocabulary.
Learn More →Travel English
Prepare for real travel situations including airports, hotels, restaurants, transportation, directions, and unexpected problems.
Learn More →IELTS Preparation
Practice IELTS speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, fluency, and real communication with personalized preparation.
Learn More →Meet Your Teacher
I'm John, a native American English teacher living in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.
I have a BA in Language Arts with a focus on Japanese and a minor in Linguistics, along with more than six years of international teaching experience.
My goal is simple: help you become a more confident, comfortable, and natural English speaker.
Meet John →English Lessons Built Around You
Every student is different. That's why A-1 lessons aren't based on a one-size-fits-all program.
We can focus on the English you need for your work, travel, hobbies, relationships, studies, or everyday life.
Your interests become part of your English lessons.
One Teacher. One Student. One Personalized Lesson.
A-1 English School is built around personal instruction rather than one-size-fits-all English courses.
Native American English
Learn directly from a native American English speaker and practice the language as it is naturally spoken.
Personalized Learning
Lessons are adapted to your level, goals, interests, and the situations where you actually need English.
Real Communication
Spend your lesson speaking and communicating—not simply memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules.
How Your English Lessons Work
Getting started is simple. Your lessons are designed around you from the beginning.
Start With a Free Lesson
Meet John, talk about your English goals, and experience a private one-on-one lesson with no pressure or obligation.
Choose Your Goals
Decide what you want to improve—from conversation and pronunciation to business, travel, American English, or IELTS.
Speak and Practice
Use English in realistic conversations, receive personal feedback, and gradually become more confident speaking English.
What Students Say
“John is a very good teacher. He makes the lessons interesting and easy to understand.”
— Sophia Kanashiro“The lessons are very helpful and John explains things clearly. I enjoy practicing English with him.”
— 朱李忠“John is friendly and makes it easy to speak English. I feel more comfortable communicating in English.”
— YoonReady to Speak English With More Confidence?
Try your first 30-minute lesson with John for free. Meet your teacher, talk about your goals, and see if A-1 English School is right for you.