Wafa Ali
Profile
Wafa Ali is a seasoned educator with over 14 years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language across diverse international settings. Her teaching journey began in South Korea and had since spanned teaching students from Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, giving her a deep appreciation for various cultural and educational contexts. Holding a master's degree in international affairs from The New School University and a CELTA certification, Wafa brings an alternative global perspective to her teaching approach.
Her enthusiasm for cross-cultural exchange was sparked by a homestay in West Asia during her teenage years, which deepened her understanding of language immersion and intercultural dynamics. This experience laid the groundwork for a transformative study abroad journey in Beijing, China, in 2007. Her time in China further fueled her drive for global affairs and intercultural communication. This foundation was then expanded during a graduate internship at an NGO youth organization in Hong Kong in 2013, where she refined her knowledge of global affairs and rigorous academic research.
In 2014, Wafa moved to Japan as part of the JET Programme, teaching English in public schools. She later became a Global Studies instructor at a University High School, where she fostered global awareness and language acquisition. Wafa also led students on a summer study abroad program to the University of Toronto in Canada, further enriching their educational experiences.
Her enthusiasm for cross-cultural exchange was sparked by a homestay in West Asia during her teenage years, which deepened her understanding of language immersion and intercultural dynamics. This experience laid the groundwork for a transformative study abroad journey in Beijing, China, in 2007. Her time in China further fueled her drive for global affairs and intercultural communication. This foundation was then expanded during a graduate internship at an NGO youth organization in Hong Kong in 2013, where she refined her knowledge of global affairs and rigorous academic research.
In 2014, Wafa moved to Japan as part of the JET Programme, teaching English in public schools. She later became a Global Studies instructor at a University High School, where she fostered global awareness and language acquisition. Wafa also led students on a summer study abroad program to the University of Toronto in Canada, further enriching their educational experiences.
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Message for the Students:
Welcome to the Yokohama City University (YCU) Practical English Center. Studying the English language will equip you with a broad range of skills that can be applied to a myriad of jobs and career paths. By the end of your time here at YCU, you can expect to develop the following skills using the English language: research methods, critical thinking and analysis and presentation skills. In addition, you will be able to construct arguments as well as participate in and lead discussions. You can also expect to read and comprehend a wide range of texts drawn from around the English-speaking world.
English at YCU surrounds you with an enthusiastic and well-rounded community of students, researchers and academics. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your English academic journey and we hope that you will become not only linguistically proficient but also culturally conversant graduates.
Welcome to the Yokohama City University (YCU) Practical English Center. Studying the English language will equip you with a broad range of skills that can be applied to a myriad of jobs and career paths. By the end of your time here at YCU, you can expect to develop the following skills using the English language: research methods, critical thinking and analysis and presentation skills. In addition, you will be able to construct arguments as well as participate in and lead discussions. You can also expect to read and comprehend a wide range of texts drawn from around the English-speaking world.
English at YCU surrounds you with an enthusiastic and well-rounded community of students, researchers and academics. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your English academic journey and we hope that you will become not only linguistically proficient but also culturally conversant graduates.