Kitty Kato

My name is Kitty and I am currently living in West Sussex, England. I am a CELTA-qualified English and ESOL teacher with over 12 years of experience, teaching everyone from teenagers to adults, and from complete beginners through to advanced level. I also offer Business English lessons for those looking to develop their professional communication skills.
My lessons are friendly, fun, and relaxed — I know how important it is to feel confident when speaking, mistakes and all!
I lived in Japan for 12 years and experienced firsthand the challenges of learning and communicating in another language. Starting with only a basic understanding of Japanese, I worked hard to improve in everyday situations — from conversations with neighbours to important appointments at banks and other services. That experience gave me a deep appreciation of how vital language is for integrating into society, building confidence, and feeling truly independent. It also gave me patience, empathy, and a genuine understanding of the obstacles language learners face — which I bring to every lesson. Having achieved JLPT N3 level, I am also able to offer beginner Japanese lessons for anyone looking to take their first steps in the language.

In our first lesson, we will have a relaxed chat to find out what you would like to focus on — whether that is speaking, writing, grammar, listening, or reading. From there, I will adapt the lessons entirely to suit your goals and preferences.
Whether you are looking for plenty of speaking practice, targeted preparation for an exam such as IELTS or Cambridge, support across all four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or a more structured textbook-based approach, I can shape the lessons to fit you. I also include a variety of activities based on what you enjoy, so that learning always feels comfortable and enjoyable.
Lessons are generally 60 minutes long and priced at £35 per session. The first lesson is completely free, giving us a chance to get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit before you commit to anything.
I look forward to meeting you — please do get in touch to arrange your first lesson!