From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (00:37 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 10, 2017
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodHistory
Hi! I am Mako from Yokohama, Japan.
After living abroad, I developed a new appreciation for Japanese culture, people, food and of course the Japanese language!
I didn't realize how many beautiful things come from Japan.
So many people have said to me “I love Japan” and I love that!
This makes me very happy.
I also wanted to learn more about my own country and language so I took courses in Japanese language, culture and history. It was so much fun to learn Japanese!
So…now I am a teacher and I want to teach you Japanese so you too will love Japan!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I was a school teacher for several years so I've learned to teach live people and not just through the computer.
I teach not only adults but children too! I have taught 7 year old kids who did not speak Japanese at all when we began.
We started from Hiragana and worked up to words and sentences.
I love teaching all levels, so of course beginners are welcome!
I have textbooks allowing us to crossed between book based lessons and speaking lessons.
But if you want to be fluent in Japanese, you should learn with textbook, and learn Japanese language!
I'll teach you how to speak in a real conversational manner and not the formal helpful but not natural conversation method used by textbooks.
My lessons & teaching style
I use textbook, GENKI 1 and 2 for Japanese learners.
I recently started using 'Irodori,' the textbook which is free, so you can google it and find it!
I also teach survival Japanese for travelers. I can share the materials so don't worry!
I can teach JLPT N5, N4 and N3. I also have some materials so I can share it too!
I will teach grammar and vocabulary, but only learning grammar and vocabulary is boring! so sometimes talking about Japanese culture and people! I just want you to enjoy our lesson :)
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Image files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course - Human Academy - 2017
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2011
Bachelor’s - preschool educationSenzoku Gakuen Junior College
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
TeacherPrimary school - Yokohama, Japan
5.0
Rating
463
Students
6,704
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
463
Students
6704
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
312 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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A1 - B2Language Essentials1,356 lessons completed
USD 21.98+
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A1 - B2Language Essentials784 lessons completed
USD 21.98+
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Reasonable price lesson for all learner X 10 ( It's 9 lessons price, 1 lesson for free!)
A1 - B2Language Essentials4,208 lessons completed
USD 21.98+
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Vocabulary (213)
Quiz (53)
1,190 Reviews
Barry
14 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
A fantastic introduction, my nerves were getting the best of me but Makos nature soon had me settled and assisted me in deciding the best way forward
May 24, 2017
Evan
50 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
楽しかたです。初めて会うのが私の趣味で会話しました。
She was very patient and knew how to navigate around my limited vocabulary so we could have a full conversation only in Japanese. I look forward to our next lesson!
May 16, 2017
Brett Wright
29 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
An A+ sensei, I appreciate having your lesson.
May 16, 2017
Ruth Chan
3 Japanese lessons
Thank you for a good first class! Sensei is very calm and makes you feel relaxed when you speak to her - which is important to the learning experience!
Nov 7, 2024
Aria
8 Japanese lessons
Maco is such a great teacher and I always enjoy working with her!
Oct 20, 2024
Pangur
143 Japanese lessons
Sensei is very easy to speak with and very insightful.