Takako
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Takako
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Maori
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsQualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Russian
Maori
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsQualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Wellington, New Zealand (14:16 UTC+12:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 30, 2014InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesReadingFood
Konnichiwa! I am a professional Japanese teacher with full qualifications and over 24 years of experience in Japan and New Zealand. Quality lessons for all levels and purposes including JLPT, NCEA, AP test, IGCSE, business, JET programme, travel, conversations and culture.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese at language schools and intermediate/secondary schools both in Japan and in New Zealand for 25 years. Also, I have offered more than 8600 online lessons in the last six years to my students from all over the world.
I have taught young students (from 5 years old) to elderly learners (in their 70s), from complete beginner to advanced level. It has been my pleasure to assist them to improve their Japanese language skills and to enjoy Japanese culture further, and to talk about their passion and/or work in the tar
As for NCEA , I have taught up to scholarship level with great success. I have created numerous NCEA materials and published NCEA textbooks.My lessons & teaching style
My approach: Students come first. I consider each student's individual needs, goals, interests and effective learning styles. Through my lessons, I encourage students and assist them realise their potential and increase their confidence.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Masters degree with honours - Massey University - 2001
Certificate verified
Masters degree with honours - Massey University - 2001
Certificate verified
Masters degree with honours - Massey University - 2001
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (JLTCT) Pass - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - 1998
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1999 - 2017
teacherI taught Japanese, Geography and ESOL at New Zealand secondary schools, and Japanese at Intermediate schools. During the time, I have published some textbooks for NCEA Japanese examinations.
Also, I worked as an International students' coordinator, translator, interpreter and event coordinator.
2017 - 2024
teacherI taught Japanese for a variety of purposes including tests preparations (JLPT, IB, AP test, NCEA and more); overseas studies; business, job interview, JET programme; travel, culture and general conversations; and so forth.
Education
2001 - 2002
Other - Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary) 高等学校教員免許Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary)
高等学校教員免許
2000 - 2001
Master's - JapaneseMasters degree with Honours
Work Experience
1999 - Current
Japanese language teacherI have taught Japanese at secondary schools and at private schools here. In Japan, I also taught Japanese also worked as a translator, event coordinator.
5.0
Rating
207
Students
3,144
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
120 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Test/exam preparation course テスト/試験準備コース
A1 - C2Language Essentials100 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off
Private lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,401 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 10% off
Business Japanese
B1 - C2Business13 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off
Family/friends pack (semi-private lessons, 2 students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials252 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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769 Reviews
Karen
330 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for being such a wonderful, fun teacher, Takako. You inspire Blair to learn Japanese in a very meaningful and incredibly impressive manner.
Aug 9, 2023
Marie・真利江
93 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
今日もありがとうございました！今日は試験の前にN3の練習をしました。先生のおかげで試験のことについて安心しています。頑張ってN3に合格してみせます！たった１年間でN3までに着いたなんて、先生に本当に感謝しています。今までいろいろ大変お世話になりました。これからもよろしくお願いします。
Nov 30, 2019
Lara
1 Japanese lesson
Takako sensei is a lovely teacher. She is very patient and reassuring :)
Apr 1, 2025
Zeb
73 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are looking for an amazing Japanese teacher, look no further.
Dec 16, 2021
Lora Cogswell
7 Japanese lessons
I got a stomach bug and missed my lesson, but I am hoping to make it up soon. So sorry Takako sensei! Hopefully will be seeing you soon.
Apr 11, 2025
Lora Cogswell
7 Japanese lessons
Takako sensei is helping me become more confident in my Japanese speaking abilities and helping me get exposed to hearing the language so that I have more confidence in having a conversation. Takako sensei is wonderful!
Mar 28, 2025
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