Shie Sensei

I had been self-studying Japanese for a while but struggled with a lack of structure and direction. Since starting lessons with Shie sensei, I have gained the focus and guidance I needed to make real progress. She is not only kind and patient but also tailors each lesson to my needs and level, ensuring that the material is both challenging and manageable. Her clear explanations and personalized approach have significantly improved my understanding of the language. I highly recommend Shie sensei to anyone seeking a structured and effective learning experience.

The second lesson went well. We went through an audio clip at a level that was comfortable for me, yet she was able to point out my mistakes and areas for improvement. It’s nice to start at an appropriate level, as the homework and self-improvement tasks are manageable, and I don’t feel overwhelmed.

I had 3 classes with Shie sensi this week, it was a pleasant experience. While I studied Japanese years ago, speaking and listening have always been a weakness. She prioritizes on supporting me to regain the confidence and interests in the language, while following up with the grammar gradually. We reviewed some basic conversational phrases and listening before my upcoming trip to Japan, it definitely encourages me to speak and listen more actively.

I had my first session with Shie sansei yesterday. I have troubles in conversation and she was able to spot where my problems were and attempted to guide me to the right direction. With 20+ years of teaching experience, I believe she is able to help me on this. I am looking forward to future classes with Shie sansei and hopefully I will be able to listen to and speak Japanese with confidence in the not-too-distant future.