Teacher David Gamble's Page

Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • Japanese: Advanced
  • Chinese: Intermediate
  • German: Intermediate

Interests


Price (25 min):

17.50 Coins Book Sessions

* This price is for free conversation lessons.

Rating & Experience:

(4.99)
3392 sessions 1118 Ratings Cancellations: 9 No-show: 1

Introduction:

I have been teaching students of all levels in Japan for over 25 years!

Hello everyone and thank you very much for your interest in my English classes!

My name is David, I am from the United States, and I have been teaching English in Japan and elsewhere in Asia for over 25 years now.

Over that time, I have helped hundreds of students improve their English and I look forward to helping you achieve your language goals as well!

I have taught students from beginners to experienced international businessmen and businesswomen, and am confident I can help you improve your English language skills no matter what your current level is:-)!

I love helping my students improve their language skills with helpful free study resources.

Here is a sample of a free, interactive, and graded online vocabulary quiz (with English and Japanese definitions) that I send my students and followers every week:

https://www.vocabtest.com/definitions.php?tid=517647

Click the link above or paste it into your phone or computer browser to start the free quiz.

You can download the full pdf self-study lesson related to this vocabulary quiz on "AI and Art" (a vocabulary expansion exercise with a reading passage, word list, and definitions in English and Japanese) using the link here:

https://rb.gy/j7wbv

Want to check your pronunciation? Listen to the recording I made of me reading the passage about "AI and Art" here:

https://rb.gy/0fyeg

Preparing for the TOEIC or other Business English exams?

Try a sample of the free study materials that I prepare for my students each week here:

DG Business English Word List 1 - Words, definitions, and sample sentences.

https://shorturl.at/HWZXG

DG Business English Word List 1 - Review Quiz and Answers

https://shorturl.at/sC8wT

Even if you can't book my lesson, please feel free to use these materials to help improve your English skills and click "Follow" on my SkimaTalk profile to receive more self-study materials every week!

As to my background, I grew up in Maryland (US East Coast near Washington, DC). I then went to university at Boston College where I studied finance and moved to Tokyo after graduating college to teach English.

Later, I returned to the US and lived in San Francisco, working in Venture Capital investment for 3 years before going to get my MBA at the London Business School.

After that, I returned to Asia where I worked for another 7 years in alternative investments including Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, and Real Estate investing in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai.

I set up my own educational services company about 10 years ago and now I teach and provide MBA application consulting services full-time.

I am a very experienced English language teacher and passionate about education and helping my students achieve their personal goals.

日本語も話せます!I can speak Japanese and Mandarin as well!

Thanks for your time in reading my introduction I look forward to seeing you in class!

Teaching Specialty:

Test Prep › TOEIC

I have been teaching Japanese and other international students TOEIC exam prep for over 25 years! If you are taking the test for the first time, or are stuck in the 500, 600, 700, or even 800s, I can help:-)! I have thousands of practice test questions to work on together, and can teach you the step-by-step test-taking strategies for each question type as well, should you need this type of training. My students routinely earn their highest-ever test scores after studying with me, so let’s work together to achieve your score goals as well:-)! Try a free online TOEIC vocabulary quiz that I made for my students here: http://www.vocabtest.com/definitions.php?tid=358551. I have many more of these types of online quizzes and other practice materials as well, so if you are serious about raising your TOEIC exam score, sign up for a lesson now, and let's start moving toward achieving them today:-)!

Test Prep › TOEFL

I have been teaching Japanese and other international students TOEFL exam prep for over 25 years! If you are taking the test for the first time, or you have taken the test before and just can't seem to increase your score any higher, I can help:-)! The TOEFL test changed dramatically early this year, in January 2026. All sections, including the Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, have changed, and (as of June 2026) the actual test maker hasn't even made official study materials for the new format test yet, which is crazy:-)! I have hundreds of practice questions for the new test format and can help you improve in your weak areas. If you are just starting out with the test, I can also teach you more comprehensive test-taking strategies and techniques for each section, and each question type within each section of the test:-)! So, if you are serious about achieving your TOEFL exam goals, sign up for a lesson now, and let's get started studying together today:-)!

Everyday English › Intermediate

I have been teaching Japanese and other international students English conversation for over 25 years! I use interesting news stories and engaging conversation topics to help my students improve their daily English conversation, expand their vocabulary base, and strengthen their ability to discuss a wide variety of subjects in English. I also have a huge library of more traditional English Conversation, Grammar, and Vocabulary materials that we can use in our classes as well! Book a lesson to start leveling up your English Conversation with me now:-)!

Business English Basics › Intermediate

I have been teaching Japanese businessmen and businesswomen for over 25 years! I use current news and articles from world-class business publications like the Economist magazine to help my students improve their business reading, vocabulary, global business knowledge, and ability to discuss a wide variety of business subjects. I also have a huge library of more traditional Business English textbooks that we can use in our classes as well!

Topics › News Articles

I have been teaching International Business News and Discussion classes to Japanese and other Asian students for over 25 years now. Each week, I collect and send my SkimaTalk students and SkimaTalk followers a PDF set of the latest international business and world news summaries for the week, along with 7 slightly longer news articles from the international press. Whether you are just starting your career in international business or the financial service industry, or are a seasoned industry veteran, my Business News and Discussion classes will help you expand your business vocabulary, learn to summarize business texts in your own words, and practice expressing your views and opinions in English while discussing the latest world and business news. These classes are especially helpful for international business people, financial service industry professionals, MBA or prospective MBA students, and anyone else who wants to take their Business English language skills to the next level:-)!

Résumé:

Education:
1993 - 1997
'Boston College'
Finance › Finance (Bachelor)
2003 - 2005
London Business School
Finance › Finance (Master)

Rating

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