Azumi Ohara
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Azumi Ohara
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Specialties
Test PreparationPrepping students for MEXT and JLPT (N5-N1) since 2004!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Specialties
Test PreparationPrepping students for MEXT and JLPT (N5-N1) since 2004!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
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From JapanLiving in Porto Alegre, Brazil (18:12 UTC-03:00)
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(Español abajo/português embaixo)
Hi, I'm Azumi from Yokohama, Japan. I can teach you Japanese in English! I was born in Tokyo, raised in Yokohama and schooled in Vancouver, Canada. I have taught Japanese since 2004 in 3 different countries: Canada, Colombia &Brasil./Hola, soy Azumi de Yokohama, Japón. ¡Puedo enseñarte japonés en español! Naci en Tokyo, fui criada en Yokohama y educada en Canadá. Desde 2004 he enseñado japonés en 3 países diferentes: Canadá, Colombia &Brasil./Olá, sou Azumi de Yokohama, Japão. Posso te ensinar japonês em português! Nasci em Tóquio, fui criada em Yokohama e educada no Canadá. Ensino japonês desde 2004 e já ensinei em três países: Canadá, Colombia &Brasil.Me as a Teacher
(Español abajo/português embaixo)
I teach from beginner's levels to preps for JLPT N5-N1 or the MEXT scholarship exams (I teach N1&N2 though unlisted in my courses due to space). Many of my students passed N1&N2, won the MEXT scholarships!/Enseño desde el nivel principiante hasta los preparativos para el JLPT, niveles N5-N1 o para el examen de la beca MEXT (enseño N1&N2 aunque no aparezca en mis cursos). Muchos de mis alumnos pasaron N1&N2, ganaron la beca MEXT!/Ensino desde o nível iniciante até preparos para o JLPT, níveis N5-N1 ou para a prova para as bolas MEXT (Ensino N1&N2 embora não apareça em meus cursos). Muitos de meus alunos passaram no N2&N1, foram contemplado com bolsas MEXT!My lessons & teaching style
(Español abajo/português embaixo)
I can explain Japanese grammar with comparisons to English. When a student asks a question, seldom do I say "because that's how it works". I can provide you a clear explanation. And you will have a lot of fun in my lesson :) /Puedo explicar la gramática japonesa con comparaciones con español. Cuando un alumno me pregunta algo, rara vez digo "¡porque así es!". Te puedo dar una explicación clara. ¡Y te divertirás mucho en mis clases :) /Posso explicar a gramática japonesa com comparações com português. Quando um aluno faz uma pergunta, raramente digo "porque é assim que funciona". Eu posso dar explicação clara. Você vai se divertir muito em minhas aulas! :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificado Laboral (Work Certificate) - Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Asian Language Centre), Bogotá, Colombia - 2018This is a certificate that shows that I worked as a Japanese language instructor at Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Asian Language Centre) in Bogotá, Colombia, from January 2011 to July 2018 (when I moved to Brazil). It states I taught beginner, intermediate and advanced level courses as well as prep for JLPT N2 and N1. It also mentions that I designed the this institute's Japanese language course, its exams and course activities.
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Teaching experience
2004 - 2008
Tutor at the University Student CentreTaught Japanese as a in-person volunteer tutor to students taking Japanese courses at my university, (beginner-advanced).
2009 - 2018
Japanese InstructorTaught in-person group classes as well as private lessons at a language school in Bogotá (beginer-advanced).
2018 - 2024
Japanese InstructorI teach Japanese online to students from all over the world. I teach Japanese (total beginner to advanced/N1) using English, Spanish and Portuguese. As I have been teaching Japanese since 2004, I am experienced and resourceful :)
Education
1998 - 2002
Other - Middle SchoolValedictorian
2004 - 2009
Bachelor’s - International Relations and Hispanic StudiesGraduated with Honours. During this time, I started working as a Japanese instructor at the university's language centre and as a private Japanese tutor.
2002 - 2004
Other - High School DiplomaGraduated with the Governor General's Bronze Medal
Work Experience
2008 - 2018
Japanese-English-Spanish Translator-InterpreterProject for Strengthening Flood Risk Management Capacity in Colombia. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Expert Team, August 2014-July 2018. Isuzu Remanufacturing, March-April 2018. Colombian Port Survey, December 2017. Project on Clinical Laboratory Reagents, Shinotest-Japanese Embassy in Colombia, June 2015. Project on Early Warning System for Deforestation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)-JICA, February 2014.
2004 - Current
Japanese Language TutorI began teaching Japanese at my university's volunteer program. I taught at Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Bogotá). I have mostly taught as freelance, since it allows me to design different content for each student. I teach from beginner's levels to preps for Japanese Language Proficiency Exam (JLPT) N5-N1 or the exams for the scholarships offered by the Japanese Embassy, called MEXT. I have many students who have passed N1 and N2, won the MEXT scholarships and are studying or working in Japan.
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Rating
95
Students
2,824
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Japanese for a Total Beginner/Japonés para principiante total/Japonês para completo iniciante
A1Language Essentials820 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
Japanese for JLPT N2/1/Japonés para N2/1 de JLPT/Japonês para o N2/1 de JLPT
C1 - C2Test Preparation522 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
Japanese for JLPT N3/Japonés para N3 de JLPT/Japonês para o N3 de JLPT
B1 - B2Test Preparation182 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
Japanese for JLPT N4/Japonés para N4 de JLPT/Japonês para o N4 de JLPT
A2 - B1Test Preparation703 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
Japanese for JLPT N5/Japonés para N5 de JLPT/Japonês para o N5 de JLPT
A1 - A2Test Preparation389 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation146 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Package with 9% off
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375 Reviews
キュフォーディス カシデｲス
90 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was a great class. We talked about my common mistakes and discussed why I am making the mistakes. The foundation we built from a year and a half ago made me feel confident the conversation and the plan we developed. Not just letting the minor mistake fly by but to diagnose why those mistake happen.
Oct 9, 2024
Camille
405 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's great to have another Japanese language lesson with Azumi completed! If you don't use the language, you definitely will lose it so practice is key. Azumi is great! As a language learner herself, her teaching style displays a level of empathy that's truly unmatched. She understands the trials and tribulations that come with learning any new language and as I'm a native English speaker, the Japanese language presents various challenges. Still, I haven't met one yet that I wasn't eventually able to master, especially with the skillful help from Azumi and her teaching. Book a lesson and have fun learning the Japanese language!
Jul 3, 2024
キュフォーディス カシデｲス
90 Japanese lessons
I am improving in our conversations and word recognition.
Jan 28, 2025
tiks
10 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Taking into account my smattering of Japanese, Azumi has tailored classes so that we could rush through pre N5 material, but still with grammatical accuracy in mind.
Although I originally intended to use a more direct method, Azumi's professionalism and availability outside class hours has had me buy one lesson after the other, until I gave up and bought a package. ^^
If you're serious about laying solid long-term foundations in the language, you've just found your one punch instructor.
Azumi a tenu compte de mes rudiments de japonais afin d'adapter nos cours et passer rapidement sur les bases pré N5, tout en s'assurant de la précision grammaticale.
Je souhaitais au départ une méthode plus directe, mais le professionnalisme et la disponibilité d'Azumi hors-ligne m'ont fait revenir cours après cours, jusqu'à ce que j'abandonne et prenne un abonnement. ^^
Si vous êtes sérieux et souhaitez des fondations solides et durables, ne cherchez plus, vous avez trouvé votre One punch woman!
Jul 26, 2024
キュフォーディス カシデｲス
90 Japanese lessons
This class was great. You really must stand and believe in the process. We have a very good reciprocated conversation. I am more confident in speaking , I have improved and listening And that motivates me to continue on my journey. Azumi you rock!!!!
あずみさんすごよ。
Feb 19, 2025
キュフォーディス カシデｲス
90 Japanese lessons
finishing up with Kanji chapter 3.
Azumi really brings the japan culture when it comes to the importance of knowing what Kani chapters mean together. 😁
Jan 16, 2025
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