Japanese teacher Masami Kita

Masami Kita

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Spanish
Other
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
From JapanLiving in Eindhoven, Netherlands (07:15 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2022
InterestsFoodMusicPets & AnimalsTravelEnvironment & Nature
Hi, my name is Masami. I was born and raised in Japan. In my twenties I moved to Europe and lived in Austria, UK and the Netherlands for more than 20 years. After having lived in China for 3 years, I am back again in the Netherlands since August 2022. My hobbies include Japanese Tea Ceremony (Kimono, Calligraphy, Flower arrangement, Zen teachings etc), Classical Music (playing Oboe, Sax and Piano), Travelling (visited many countries in my life), cooking, reading and writing etc. I am also interested in the Environmental issues. I am vegan myself and trying to live as sustainably as possible. Most of all, I love people and enjoy listening to people's stories. I'd love to listen to you too!
5.0
Rating
47
Students
474
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
32 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Japanese lesson using GENKI I & II
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

43 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 6% off
Japanese Lesson using Minna no Nihongo
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

14 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Conversation
A2 -  C2

Conversation

68 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Lesson at any level
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

82 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Lesson with Marugoto
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

123 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 5% off

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19 Reviews

Student Susan Burns
Susan Burns
3 Japanese lessons
Masami knows how to teach well. She is easy to talk with, and of course I'd recommend lessons with her. 3 thumbs up.
Oct 25, 2024
Student Susan Burns
Susan Burns
3 Japanese lessons
Masami is a delght to have as a teacher. She's down to earth, comfortable, and most importantly knowledgeable. She knows her stuff. Two thumbs up.
Sep 26, 2024
Student Jin
Jin
25 Japanese lessons
レッスンはいつも興味深いです。私はたくさん勉強しました！ありがとうございます。次のレッスンをよるしくおねがいします！
Aug 6, 2024
Student Djowie Snijders ジョーイ
Djowie Snijders ジョーイ
3 Japanese lessons
I had a good introductory lesson with Masami-san. I explained my circumstances regarding my language skills, and she was able to give proper feedback on my speaking and listening. Besides, she speaks Dutch as well and knows about Dutch culture, so she can guide me better in being considerate towards Japanese people, as our cultures are sometimes diametrically opposed to each other in directness and bluntness.
Jul 14, 2024
Student Quinn
Quinn
12 Japanese lessons
Masami san was very nice and supportive of me! I learned so much just in the first lesson and she was such a kind teacher ☺️! I will definitely be taking more lessons.
Jul 13, 2024
Student Cyle (カイ)
Cyle (カイ)
22 Japanese lessons
Masami is amazing. We've been doing conversations for a number of months now and she is very good about sticking to Japanese and encouraging me to use Japanese even when I'm struggling with it. For example if I give up and tell her what I want to say in English, she'll write it and say it in Japanese, then repeat it slowly, and encourage me to say it, too. I'm not sure if others experience this but my level of Japanese seems to fluctuate depending on the day. Some days it just spills out of me and others I can't think of even basic words or grammatical structures, but no matter where my head is, Masami will match it and make sure the conversation flows and that I'm learning. As a person she is also very cool! We share a lot of interests and she also has unique hobbies and knows about so many things. I'm really happy I found her and always look forward to our conversations!
May 12, 2024
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