Mariko
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Mariko
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Japanese (Okinawan)
Native
French
9 years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Japanese (Okinawan)
Native
French
9 years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (01:01 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2024InterestsArtMarketingTravelFood
Konnichiwa!
I'm Mariko. I was born in Japan and have 13 years of experience living abroad (California + Idaho, USA and Surrey BC, Canada).
I have taught Japanese classes as a TA at the University of Idaho for 3 years where I graduated with the BS degree in Psychology. I have also worked as a school counselor at an English school in Tokyo and have taught English and Japanese in private settings. I will be able to teach you in detail, fully understanding the differences in nuance of language with enthusiasm, and without any doubt when you leave the class!Me as a Teacher
My lessons will mainly focus on conversation because I understand that speaking is the HARDEST part for all of us when learning foreign languages. Additionally, you will need a partner to communicate, and I am happy to become one of your conversation partners!
I understand students' fears and frustrations because I am also a French learner. Learning a new language requires time and consistency, but it is a great journey that we can pursue for a lifetime! So don't worry! Let's have fun! Because life is too short to hold yourself back and to be shy :) See you soon in the lesson! ありがとう！My lessons & teaching style
IF YOU PREFER ENGLISH EXPLANATIONS:
I will be able to do that with pleasure. Sometimes, it's faster to understand when it is explained in your native tongue!
IF YOU PREFER 100% JAPANESE LESSONS:
Please inform me when we start the class so that I will use only Japanese in the class to enhance your listening and speaking skills.
IF YOU PREFER TO USE TEXTBOOKS:
・Minna no Nihongo Elementary Second Edition
・GENKI 1st and 3rd (latest) Edition
・Japanese for Busy People
are the ones I have and use with students who prefer to use a textbook during the session.
OR please send me files that you would like to work on in the class so that we will have the same documents to share.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
CEO
2003 - 2006
TATA for Japanese 101, 102, 201, 202
2006 - 2016
TAPrivate in-person lessons
Education
2003 - 2006
Bachelor’s - PsychologyGraduated in December, 2006.
Japanese Lessons
Ultimate Bilingual Mariko Sensei
A1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
Package with 9% off
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