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Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Vladimir — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:55:35 -0000

It`s the first time i read this article and i have to say WOW , i think i will really try it in the future.Thanks !

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Dantez — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:55:55 -0000

Wow, thank you.

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Captain_Ron — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:08:39 -0000

Looking over the TOS they say you can tutor, if you fall into:

• If you are under the age of 18, but are qualified to be a Tutor, you will obtain parent or legal guardian permission as and when needed, and before registering with the Site; and
• If you are in a state or locale where any form of tutoring requires a license or other form of governmental permission, you shall not use this Site or act as a Tutor until such license and permission is obtained.

Link: http://edufire.com/tos

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Dantez — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:14:25 -0000

Yeah, this looks really great.:) Too bad that I don't have much money..uh, anyways..is there any age limit for Teacher? I'm...umm..15, but I'd like to learn somebody Czech (if there would be anybody:D) soo..does anyone knows? Thanks.:)

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:19:23 -0000

haha mostly everyone in my school thinks its the same thing
like they say "im gonna do some karate on ur *ss" and they do some certain kick movement
and like another day they say "im gonna go kung fu on ur *ss" and do the same exact kick movement they did before lol

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Captain_Ron — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:56:28 -0000

This site is great all around, I signed up the day Koichi put this up and I don't regret it a bit.

I have been though 2 lessions with Koichi and its great, and I know more then I ever did just reading books on my own. Having someone to ask questions to makes a huge difference and it takes away a lot of the over-whelmed feeling one gets starting as a 'noob'

One of my co-workers is learning Thai, and he is starting his tutoring on there soon, he is really excited, its not exactly easy to find people who will teach you in this area, or most areas I'd imagine.

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Sougen02 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:16:36 -0000

Oddly... that was very inspiring! xD "I think I can... i think i can!!" Lol jkjkjk
Noobs = people who think karate and kung fu are the same. (And yes... sadly I do know peolpe who think it is the same martial art.)
Mwahahaha B-)

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Chimiko — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:22:26 -0000

You're being featured on the homepage! Good job! I'm proud of you!

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Chimiko — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:20:48 -0000

Great teacher Koichi!! LOL.
Read your profile page, and it looks great. Good job and good luck!

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Kyo — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:08:51 -0000

I checked that site out when you first made your video, and was all pumped up to learn form till I noticed you had pay ='( but, you got to make money to pay the bills right?

It's kool thought I am self teaching myself ATM, but if I ever do get enough money to get a lesson from you I will "Believe it"

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:52:05 -0000

nah im not a bad or mean or w.e miffed means person lol

and im not saying u have too take it
just if u want

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Mrwindupbird — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:47:29 -0000

haha I was under the impression you might have been miffed or something along those lines. Ya the only real issue would be the money seeing as I'm job-less at the moment :(

But whenever I get a job I will definetley try it out!

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:22:17 -0000

u dont have to say sorry lol
and yeah im just saying hope this uhh i cant find the word
but i hope it pushes u to take koichi's class (if that makes sense)

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Mrwindupbird — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:43:58 -0000

oh sorry, didn't notice he said that :O

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

yza — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:41:51 -0000

Yeay Koichi-san!

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:03:15 -0000

dont think ur noob in japanese just because u know how to write only one umm "symbol"?????? in hiragana
ur one step in front of everyone else!
and im not saying u can only write one hiragana symbol, im just saying ppl like that errr....i lost myself
just dont think im saying
u know one symbol in hiraga only
u probably more stuff then me! and i dont think im noob >.<

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:57:59 -0000

well didnt he say in the post that ppl really didnt use the webcam??? and u dont have a mic either??? cause i think that would be all u need other than money, a right time, a computer, and internet lol oh and a membership in edufire

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:55:59 -0000

i think u should start another "class" in edufire

heck maybe ur old students would be in edufire =P who knows?

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Maciel — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:53:45 -0000

when i go off to college or ill try cause it would be embarrasing to learn japanese in front of my parents....idk why like i dont tell them a lot of things so i feel safer away from embarrasment and with money xD

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

emiko — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:53:10 -0000

hi hi!

omg! koichi as my tutor! that sounds cool! yay!

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

xuperbunny — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:31:20 -0000

o__o~Awesome! I would ask you to tutor me but I just started my College level "Elementary Japanese" class. Although, so far I've done nothing except trace & perfect my hiragana =___=~

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Mrwindupbird — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:46:47 -0000

Ah that's awesome, I may try it out then, though that would be kinda weird for koichi to be talking to a black screen the whole time.

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Sougen02 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:24:23 -0000

Hope the students come flooding in ! xD
... Whoa... as I was typing that, somehow your school movie project thingy video started below. 0.0 strange!... >.>

I wish I would try it not, but I can't at the moment. (Mom issue's *sigh* she dislikes webcams, online chatting and such)

Anyhow, I hope this works out great!
Goodluck!! B-)

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Sougen02 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:18:46 -0000

Same here.
That way I wont look like a noob. Although I very much am... 0.0

Hmm...perhaps a ski mask would help? Just kidding xD

Re: EduFire Review: Learn Japanese (or any language) Online via Webcam with a Private Tutor

Sougen02 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:16:58 -0000

If you have a headset I'm sure you will be fine! Or go to walmart. A friend of mine got a wedcame for 30 bucks. Not that bad B-)