Yuka
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Yuka
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Certified, native, experienced, and supportive teacher YUKA
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Certified, native, experienced, and supportive teacher YUKA
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Portland, United States (02:20 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 11, 2024InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFashion & BeautyTravelSports & FitnessFood
Hi everyone! I’m Yuka, born and raised in Japan and now living in the United States. People often describe me as patient and cheerful, qualities I cherish in my teaching. I’ve practiced Kendo (Japanese martial arts) for 15 years, starting when I was just 3 years old, and that experience has really shaped my personality and approach to teaching. In my free time, I also love cooking and often try new cuisines. Living in the U.S. encourages me to experiment with new recipes, which is so much fun and helps me get to know different cultures through cooking. I’m excited to share my culture and language with you all!Me as a Teacher
Since 2019, I’ve been teaching Japanese both online and in-person, covering everything from everyday conversations to business discussions. My background in HR also allows me to help with formal business communication. I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language—I’ve experienced it myself with English. That’s why I’m dedicated to supporting and motivating you every step of the way.
My students often tell me they enjoy my classes because I’m patient and make learning fun. I focus on active participation and our progress together. Let’s make your Japanese learning journey an enjoyable one!My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, we mainly use the grammar patterns from "Minna no Nihongo" and focus on lots of conversation practice. With the help of original supplementary materials, you will see your conversational skills improve rapidly. I also offer lessons tailored to your goals, whether it's improving conversational skills, learning business Japanese, or preparing for interviews. Let's grow together and move towards becoming the person you want to be! I’m genuinely looking forward to talking with you in class!My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
- Quizzes
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
Certificates
日本語教育能力検定 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2019
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
Japanese instructor
2019 - 2020
Japanese instructor
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - 国際社会学部国際社会学科
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Human Resources
5.0
Rating
16
Students
131
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
【55 min】Elementary grammar＋Conversation (homework is included)
A1 - A2Conversation111 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 13% off
【55 min】Preparation for a trip to Japan
A1 - A2Conversation5 lessons completed
USD 32.00
【55 min】Informal Tutoring ※Upper Intermidiate and proficient level
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
19 Reviews
Joshua
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka is a great teacher. Her lessons are well structured and she is very patient and easy to understand in both English and Japanese. She can quickly adapt a lesson if I already learned some of it before hand, and does a good job reviewing previous lessons and tying them into the next.
Dec 18, 2024
Tobi
39 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka Sensei is a wonderful instructor! She is attentive, kind, and patient. She is very responsive and communicative on Italki. Her classes are well structured, and I look forward to taking more lessons together.
Nov 8, 2024
Will Paxton
5 Japanese lessons
Yuka always does a great job in her instruction and is very patient, and very good at guiding you into forming proper sentences. I can't wait to learn more from her!
Feb 4, 2025
Will Paxton
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka is an amazing teacher, explains and breaks down things in a way that makes sense, and is very patient. I highly recommend her class for anyone wanting to study Nihongo!
Nov 26, 2024
Geoffrey Noh
7 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson with ユカーさん! She continues to facilitate the lessons incredibly well, and the structure of our classes has really solidified my understand of new grammar points
Feb 20, 2025
Nate
6 Japanese lessons
I always enjoy my lessons with Yuka-sensei! She gives lots of encouragement and opportunities to practice speaking the material covered. Whenever I do make a mistakes she encourages me to try again. She is very supportive and I can't wait to continue learning with her. Thank you!
Jan 28, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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