About Us

JLCT is run by Yukari Bignell. Yukari is a native speaker from Tokyo. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics (Macquarie), Master of Education in Adult Education (UTS) and Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. Yukari is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Yukari has written and reviewed language and intercultural communication courses for:

International Languages
TAFE Plus Access Educational Services Division
Open Training and Education Network

Past employers include:

University of Sydney (Continuing Education Program)
University of Technology Sydney
University of Western Sydney
Macquarie University (Continuing Education Program)
TAFE Meadowbank
TAFE Baulkham Hills
International College of Tourism & Hospitality Management
June Dally-Watkins Business Finishing School

Yukari has conducted Japanese language & culture courses at:

Microsoft
ITV
DEXUS
Abel Australia (cultural consultancy)
Federal Land (Philippines)
IHG (InterContinental Hotel Group)
Otsuka Australia Pharmaceutical
Coffey International Ltd
Mitsubishi Development
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (University of NSW Global project)
Canon Information Systems Research Australia (TAFE NSW project)
Landis Gyr

JLCT has provided private tuition for executives and employees of:

Mcdonald Jones
Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia
Danone Australia (pre-relocation)
Hitachi Australia
Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Toyota Australia (pre-relocation)
IHG (InterContinental Hotel Group)(pre-relocation)
Brickworks
Thrive Leadership
Randstad Global IT Solutions

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