Certified Japanese teacher. Taught 3000+ lessons. friendly & patient. Beginners are welcome too!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Certified Japanese teacher. Taught 3000+ lessons. friendly & patient. Beginners are welcome too!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (17:33 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 25, 2019
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Hi, thank you for checking my profile!
My name is Yuka. I’m a native Japanese speaker and a certified Japanese teacher who is also fluent in English. I have been teaching here on I talki since 2019.
I truly believe learning a language is a gateway to understanding and appreciating the unique culture it represents.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or requests!
**My regular availability is from Tuesday to Friday(in Japanese time). Please note that scheduling on Saturdays to Mondays may be irregular.**
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Me as a Teacher
I am an experienced, patient, and fun teacher who can help you learn Japanese. I have experiences teaching students for the JLPT, job interviews and general conversation. I can teach beginners too, starting from the basics.
My past experience working in a Japanese IT company also gave me valuable knowledge in Keigo and professional communication. I strive to make my lessons enjoyable and adapt them to your needs and preferences.
I also enjoy getting to know my students and hearing their unique stories. Let's work together to make your language learning experience a success!
My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I recommend learning grammar from textbooks and workbooks and then use it in real conversation. This will not only help you learn new vocabulary and phrases, but also aid in retention through personalization and incorporating personal opinions and experiences.
If you have any requests or questions, please reach out to me. We'll work together to find the best way for you to learn. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or take time to form sentences, as teachers are here to help. It's perfectly fine to ask same questions or to make similar mistakes until it's not an issue anymore.
Looking forward to meeting you!
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Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2022
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
307
Students
4,954
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
307
Students
4954
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
144 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
30, 45 or 60 minutes Japanese class
A1 - C1Language Essentials4,806 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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535 Reviews
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English
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ジョン クーケバッケル
121 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka-san's classes not only fit my needs but also provide much needed insight into Japanese culture, conversations and pronunciation. Thanks again, Yuka-san!
Sep 8, 2023
Vonnie
364 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
The hardest part with learning any language is having the vocabulary to express yourself. Yuka-san is challenging me to learn more vocabulary with quizzes and it really is helping me. This has also motivated me to keep learning. It has felt like I wasn't getting anywhere. ゆめさんは素晴らしい先生です。 ゆかさんありがとうございます。
Oct 10, 2020
jahel
1 Japanese lesson
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Sep 18, 2024
Selena Greising
75 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka-sensei really is the BEST. I feel endlessly grateful that friends recommended her to me.
She is always perfectly prepared for the lessons, punctual, and oh so bright and joyful to work with! She always explains everything within the lesson and answers any questions I bring in a clear, easy-to-understand way. Most native speakers I ask are not able to do this!
The pacing is perfect, she is flexible to my schedule and needs, she offers an amazing variety of learning approaches to ensure a holistic education, she uses the chat function in a way that really supports my in-lesson learning and my post-lesson reviews, and she is constantly encouraging.
She is a terrific person and teacher and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a teacher!! (And I am pretty picky about teachers because I am one too, haha)
Thank you, Yuka-sensei!!
May 17, 2022
Geoff Lingard
177 Japanese lessons
Yuka Sensei is really a great teacher. She has all the qualities you would want while trying to learn Japanese. Even when I dont feel like having my lesson, Yuka makes it enjoyable, and I'm happy I completed the lesson every time. I am very lucky to have found Yuka sensei on my language journey and helping me improve my Japanese.
May 22, 2025
ジョン クーケバッケル
121 Japanese lessons
Taking classes with Yuka-san is the highlight of my week. I highly recommend her to students who are looking for an excellent teacher who is highly encouraging and has abundant patience. Learning a new language is always a challenge but it is eased a lot by having someone who understands your struggle and supports you through it. Yuka-san is always eager to answer any questions I have in a well thought out manner. She has been instrumental in guiding me through the intricacies of Japanese culture and language!