About AusSpeak

Hi 👋 I’m Chris — the tutor behind AusSpeak.

I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years, with a special focus on international students and adult learners in Australia. I created AusSpeak to provide high-quality, one-on-one tuition tailored to each learner’s goals — especially those preparing for IELTS exams or academic success.

AusSpeak isn’t an academy with classrooms — it’s a personalised learning experience. Whether online or in person, each session is flexible, practical, and focused on what you really need.

My exprience & background:

  • Taught at ICU and Seikei University in Tokyo

  • 30+ years teaching in Japan

  • Worked in high schools, junior colleges, and eikaiwa

  • Led English departments and trained teachers

  • Designed curriculum for a major language school

  • Loves surfing, travel, rugby, and Monty Python

🐾 Kuma — Teaching Assistant (Woof!)

Kuma might not run the lessons, but she’s great at fetching encouragement and giving the warmest welcome to every learner. She’s the official AusSpeak morale booster and head of break-time walks. When she’s not snoozing in the sun, she’s making sure the team stays grounded, calm, and occasionally covered in fur.