Ellen Usui is a bilingual Japanese–English tutor, interpreter, and translator based in Sydney. She holds a Master of Translation and Interpreting from UNSW and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Akita International University in Japan. Ellen has experience tutoring Japanese language learners privately, tailoring lessons to individual proficiency levels and goals. With a genuine enjoyment of cross-cultural communication and a strong ability to connect with people across languages, Ellen brings clear explanation, cultural fluency, and enthusiasm for helping adult learners build confidence in Japanese.