Michiko Honda

Country of Birth

Japan

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Osaka Women’s University
• Educational Diploma, Osaka Women’s University
• Pre First Grade in English Test, authorised by the Japanese Ministry of Education

Achievements

Michiko Honda is trained in traditional Japanese calligraphy and has been awarded the rank of Shihan (Master). She’s conducted calligraphy workshops at The Japan Foundation in Sydney at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Teaching Style

Michiko’s teaching style is about improving her students' language skills by involving them in practical and enjoyable exercises designed to promote learning in a relaxed environment. Being a calligrapher, Michiko also gives her students hand-written copies of text to encourage them to write Japanese words.

Michiko has a good sense of humour and her classes are fun. She is particularly proud that her former students often stay in touch.

Something Unique

Aside from teaching, Michiko has worked in the entertainment industry where she’s performed for television, film and theatre.

Most notably, Michiko has had a prominent role performing alongside renowned Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe at the Sydney Opera House.