Our translators are a talented group of polyglots from all over the world. We feel very privileged to have had them translate our site. They come from all walks of life and, being well traveled, they have interesting stories of their own. Aloha and mahalo to you all.

 

Japanese

Yuki Yamamoto

Bio:

A resident of Tokyo, Japan, Yuki Yamamoto is currently spending a year in the United States to continue her English language studies. 

Yuki is an avid water and snow sports athlete and loves studying English in Hawaii.  She reports that she really enjoys learning about Hawaii’s culture, people and history.  Being such an active person, Yuki loves being out in Hawaii’s beautiful year-round climate.  

Yuki’s professional career includes 9 years in various of Subaru’s Tokyo offices. A dedicated and hard-working employee, Yuki is well-respected among her employees for her diligent contributions.  

"When I was a high school student, I had a dream that I wanted to go to the United States to continue my English studies. As time went on I never got a chance to go because I found that I really enjoyed my work in Tokyo. After leaving Subaru, I decided to go to the U.S.A-- by then I was thirty years old. At first I thought it might be too late to study advanced English, but since I've been here, I've changed my mind. I now realize that no matter how old I get, I can improve my English."

"I am now continuing my studies at an ESL school in Honolulu. I made a lot of friends who are from other countries. I certainly have not regreted that I came to Hawaii to study English."

"I have another dream now: I want to work and live in Hawaii. I'll work hard to make this dream come true."


French


Ophélie

Bio:

Aloha, I'm Ophélie and I live in Paris, France. Currently, I'm studying in a school of Commerce in Paris. I like communicating in other languages particularly in Spanish and English.

I'm a flexible person and like traveling. My dream is to cross the whole world.

Also, I like island cultures. I'm a native of a little island called Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. I do traditional dance : Séga and Maloya and I speak the Creole language of my island.

In the future I would like to work in an International company and why not in Hawaii!!!

Ophélie

 

German

Nicole Henss

Bio:

A native of Frankfurt, Germany, Nicole Henss has traveled the world extensively, has visited the United States more than 25 times, and has successfully lived and worked in New York City's financial district. Nicole's position with an international banking firm gives her plenty of opportunity to practice and use her considerable English skills.

It is no secret that Nicole has a love affair with Hawaii. She has visited the Hawaiian Islands numerous times and has been to most of the outer Islands. Her generosity, sense of humor, and strong character resonates with the local residents here where she always finds a warm welcome.

Balancing the stresses and responsibilities in her daily professional life is her comittment to practicing yoga, her close friendships, and love of hiking and biking in the mountains

 

German

Oliver and Etsuko Mueller

Bio:

Oliver and Etsuko currently call Armsheim Germany their home. Oliver has done previous English Study Tours translations for us and is helping us with translation proofreading and with program development input. Oliver is a businessman in the Frankfurt, Germany area and uses English in his everyday business dealings in Germany. He has studied English in Hawaii, where he met his wife, Etsuko.

Etsuko, who is originally from Tokyo, Japan, has helped us with the proofreading of our Japanese translations and with suggestions about program development. Etsuko, who speaks English, German and Japanese, plans to use her nursing background to help other Japanese women in Germany.


Korean

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Sunny

Bio:

My name is Sunny and I'm from Korea. Right now I'm taking classes at an English language school in Hawaii.

I've come here to Hawaii to improve myself and expand my horizons.

I used to work for a trading company. I liked doing this kind of work and I realized that if I want to continue doing this kind of work in the future then it I'd better learn to communicate in English at a very high level. My goal is to eventually have my own business.

I've really enjoyed living and learning in Hawaii. The sky and beaches are very beautiful and I feel happy inside being surrounded by all of this.

Hawaii is a place where people from all over the world meet. It is a good place to make friends from all over the world. I will return to Korea with many nice memories of these friends and this place called Hawaii.

After I finish school, I'm going to go back to Korea. Then I'm planning to work for a trading company with an eye towards my goal. Furthermore, I'd like to travel all over the world meeting people from different cultures and sharing my experiences with them.

Sunny