Shino Yokomine
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Shino Yokomine
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
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English
Korean
Specialties
KidsExperienced Japanese teacher with cultural insight and advanced English skill.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Specialties
KidsExperienced Japanese teacher with cultural insight and advanced English skill.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Fukuoka, Japan (12:43 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2020InterestsFoodHistorySports & Fitness
みなさん、こんにちは！しのせんせい です。どうぞよろしく！
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Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, I've lived in Singapore, Germany, and the UK over the past decade.
I'm passionate about playing volleyball, cooking, and of course, eating!
I was born and raised in Japan, spending most of my life on Kyushu Island and Okinawa—arguably the best parts of Japan. ;)
I completed my bachelor's degree at an international university in Oita Prefecture, and later pursued a training course in teaching Japanese.
Afterward, I moved overseas to teach.
In 2021, I completed additional training to specialize in teaching Japanese to younger learners.
Me as a Teacher
With over 10 years of teaching experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from all over the world. I spent nearly 3 years teaching at the largest Japanese language school in Singapore, where I led classes from beginner to advanced levels, including group lessons, one-on-one sessions, and JLPT preparation courses for N5 and N4.
My teaching approach is based on the Direct Method (teaching Japanese in Japanese), which is strict but highly effective, but I am also fluent in English so you don’t need to worry about any language barriers.
In addition to my school experience, I’ve been teaching private lessons—both online and offline—for over a decade. On iTalki since 2020.My lessons & teaching style
I’m most familiar with the Minna no Nihongo (みんなのにほんご) textbook, but I also have the Genki (げんき) series and am happy to tailor lessons to your preference.
The more specific you can be about your motivations and goals for learning Japanese, the better I can assist you in designing personalized classes. Feel free to tell me about yourself—I’d be delighted to support you on your learning journey!
Looking forward to e-meeting you soon! :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching to Children - Association of Japanese Language for Children - 2021Completed a training course by AJLC (Association of Japanese Language for Children) and obtained certification as a Japanese language teacher for children.
Certificate verified
Completion of Training Course - Human Academy - 2013Completed 420 hour Japanese Language Teacher Training course covering grammar, linguistics, phonetics, teaching methods and cross-cultural understanding.
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Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Social ScienceMajored in International Relations and Peace Studies, with one third of all classes and entire thesis in English.
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Japanese Language SchoolTaught basic to advanced level Japanese to both groups and individuals from a broad range of nationalities, ages and backgrounds, preparing students for JLPT exams.
2015 - 2020
Private
5.0
Rating
89
Students
2,241
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational
B1 - C2Conversation560 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Japanese for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,337 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 13% off
Japanese for Intermediate
B1 - B2Language Essentials228 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 13% off
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Podcast (1)
174 Reviews
Ian
417 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shino is an amazing teacher. She grades her language brilliantly, her lessons are the perfect balance of fun and challenging. She's always happy and upbeat. Her English is amazing but she only uses it if she really really has to. I strongly recommend her!
Jun 2, 2021
Richard
4 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I was very nervous after not speaking any Japanese for a while. I had a lesson the other day with another teacher and finished feeling very unconfident with my Japanese. But after today's lesson with Shino I feel so much better! She really makes you feel supported and gives clear explanations of grammar if you need them. A great balance of patience while you figure something out and knowing when to help.
Looking forward to my next lesson already. Thanks Shino!
Mar 2, 2021
Matleena
44 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our lesson felt well prepared and suitable for my absolute beginner level, but allowed for us to get to know each other as well. We practiced conversational phrases and introductions, as well as some hiragana. Shino-sensei has a very clear and warm approach to teaching and made me feel very comfortable and motivated during our lesson. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn Japanese! ありがとうございます! :)
May 31, 2020
Ben
1 Japanese lesson
しのせんせいとレッスン楽しかったです。ありがとうございます！
Nov 15, 2024
James
27 Japanese lessons
Shino Sensei never disappoints! Having a teacher like Shino is a blessing. Anyone hesitant about taking on Japanese should cast all doubts aside and grow with Shino Sensei.
Nov 4, 2022
James
27 Japanese lessons
Shino is the ABSOLUTE BEST. I couldn't imagine taking on learning a new language with someone else.
Sep 2, 2022
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