Mayumi K
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Mayumi K
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationKids🌻継承語としての日本語🌸JLPT 🌻Not confident? Don't worry. Let's have fun and reach your goal step by step.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationKids🌻継承語としての日本語🌸JLPT 🌻Not confident? Don't worry. Let's have fun and reach your goal step by step.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (04:09 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 11, 2024InterestsFoodPets & AnimalsTravel
I used to work as a tour conductor and have traveled overseas more than 100 times.
My favorite country is New Zealand.
I'm interested in the food and cultures of different countries.
I have stayed in China and studied Chinese before, and it was challenging for me.
Learning a foreign language is fun, but sometimes it can be difficult.
I understand how learners feel when they struggle with language learning.
As a Japanese teacher, I have 20 years of teaching experience.
I started teaching Japanese on italki in October 2024.
I am happy to be able to teach Japanese from Japan to learners all over the world.
I'm looking forward to seeing the learners from which countries I can meet.Me as a Teacher
I have 20 years of teaching Japanese.
I have experience teaching various Japanese levels, from beginners to advanced students.
I opened a private tutoring school for elementary and junior high school students.
As a volunteer, I have also helped children with overseas roots learn Japanese.
I have extensive experience in teaching children, and can also teach children with learning disabilities.
I'm very interested in why my students want to learn Japanese and what goals they have.
I do my best to support them until they reach their goals.
I aim to make my lessons as enjoyable as possible in a relaxed atmosphere so that learners can enjoy speaking Japanese.My lessons & teaching style
I value each student's level of understanding, personality, and learning pace.
I specialize in teaching beginner-level Japanese, using the 'Minna no Nihongo' as an example.
You will be able to learn Japanese grammar step by step and in a systematic way.
By doing so, you can become a confident Japanese speaker.
In addition to grammar, we will touch on Japanese customs and culture.
This will deepen your understanding of the Japanese language.
All questions are welcome. Sometimes it becomes my homework.
Even if it's something I don't know much about, such as anime, I'll research it before the next lesson.
Let's explore the world of Japan and the Japanese language together with me.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
JLPT Preparation - Vocational school and junior college - 2021I have 4 years of experience teaching JLPT preparation. In my lessons, I not only help students prepare to pass the JLPT, but also aim to equip them with the skills needed to converse confidently with Japanese speakers and read kanji when traveling to Japan. My approach includes practical exercises that focus on both exam strategies and real-life communication."
Certificate verified
Teacher - Street Academy - 2018I have been teaching Japanese online to elementary and junior high students at Street Academy since 2018 and completed about 600 lessons. The students I teach are children who are not good at studying. Some children have learning disabilities.
I opened my own private-tutoring school in 2018.
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 財団法人日本国際教育協会 - 2002Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - The Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2002
Certificate verified
日本語教師養成講座修了証明書 - 公益財団法人 福岡YWCA - 2001Japanese Language Teacher Training Course Completion Certificate: Fukuoka YWCA-2001
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2005 - 2011
Japanese Teacher
2011 - 2018
Japanese Teacher
2018 - Current
individual tutoring teacherI opened a private tutoring school in 2018, where I teach students both in Japan and abroad. Some of my students live overseas and attend extracurricular Japanese schools. In my lessons, I focus on teaching Kanji as well as reading and writing in Japanese. I tailor my teaching to each student's needs, ensuring they make steady progress in their Japanese language skills. I have experience teaching kanji to children with learning disabilities.
2018 - Current
online teacherI have been teaching Japanese online to elementary and junior high students at Street Academy since 2018, completing approximately 600 lessons. The students I teach are children who struggle with studying, including some with learning disabilities.
2019 - 2023
Japanese TeacherI have 4 years of experience teaching JLPT preparation. In my lessons, I not only help students prepare to pass the JLPT, but also aim to equip them with the skills needed to converse confidently with Japanese speakers and read kanji when traveling to Japan. My approach includes practical exercises that focus on both exam strategies and real-life communication.
Education
2003 - 2005
Master's - 言語科学Master's Degree (Language Science) at Kwansei Gakuin University in 2005
5.0
Rating
13
Students
47
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Elementary Grammar & Conversation
A1 - B1Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 6% off
Speaking Practice
A1 - C2Conversation25 lessons completed
USD 23.00
Package with 7% off
Japanese as a Heritage Language for Children（継承語としての日本語）
A1 - C2Kids2 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 6% off
JLPT Preparation (N4, N3)
A2 - B2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 6% off
Availability
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3 Reviews
Mary
3 Japanese lessons
Mayumi K teaches my daughter. She is very entertaining and makes learning fun. My daughter enjoys her lessons and has learned a lot. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Japanese 🌸
Mar 14, 2025
雅美 稻田
6 Japanese lessons
Good experience! Mayumi Teacher is very nice and friendly.
Oct 29, 2024
Matt
1 Japanese lesson
Mayumi-san is a very knowledgeable and experienced Japanese teacher. I found her conversational teaching style especially helpful for speaking skills. She's also really good at explaining concepts of Japanese language in a way that’s easy to understand.
Nov 7, 2024
Trial Lesson
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