From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (16:00 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 29, 2020
InterestsMedical & HealthcareWritingFood
Hi! I'm Ayaka. Nice to meet you.
I like to sing songs, playing sanshin (an Okinawan instrument) and playing with animals!
I majored in international relations in university and have experience studying abroad in America and Hong Kong. I worked for a Japanese company for a few years before I started my career as a Japanese language teacher.
I'm excited to talk with people all over the world with italki!
はじめまして、あやかです。
歌を歌うこと、三線を弾くこと、動物と遊ぶことが大好きです。
大学では国際関係学の勉強をして、アメリカと香港で留学をしたことがあります。日本の会社で働いたこともあります。italkiでみなさんと繋がれることにワクワクしています!
Me as a Teacher
I think when you study a language, it is important to enjoy and not to give up on it.
I'll do my best to support you so that you can feel relaxed while enjoy learning, and achieve your goal.
I'll not only teach Japanese language but also help figure out how to study effectively and keep your motivation high.
語学は「楽しむこと」と「続けること」が大切だと思っています。
生徒さんが目標達成のために、楽しく勉強を続けられるように、一生懸命サポートしていきます。
日本語を教えることはもちろんですが、勉強方法やモチベーションについても相談できるような、生徒さんに近い存在になりたいと思っています。
My lessons & teaching style
I like to structure my lessons around my students goals, whether you want to focus more on conversation or more on grammar and reading.
I'll give you lots of chances practicing actual conversation using useful grammar and vocabulary!
<Textbooks>
For beginners:"Minna no nihongo Ⅰ・Ⅱ"
For Intermediates:"Chukyu e ikou" "Chukyu wo manabou"
*It's okay if you don't have these textbooks.
みなさんの希望や目標に合わせてレッスンを作ります。
リラックスした雰囲気で、楽しみましょう!
新しい文法や言葉を紹介しますから、実際に使えるようにたくさん練習します。
<教科書>
初級『みんなの日本語Ⅰ・Ⅱ』
中級『中級へ行こう』『中級を学ぼう』
*教科書がなくてもOK
*中級以上は要相談
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Image files
Audio files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - JEES - 2018
Certificate verified
a certificate of completion - ICLC - 2018This is the certificate for Japanese teacher training course.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2020
常勤講師ICLC - Japan
2020 - 2024
フリーランスitalki - Japan
Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor’s - International relationsAsia University
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
full time teacherJapanese language school - Naha City, Okinawa, Japan
5.0
Rating
166
Students
4,749
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
166
Students
4749
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
105 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
General Japanese
A1 - B2Language Essentials4,538 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Conversational Japanese
B1 - C1Conversation106 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Group lesson for two people
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
584 Reviews
thekellysgotojapan
60 Japanese lessons
ありがとうせんせい
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Dudley
37 Japanese lessons
Ayaka-san is a wonderful teacher! As always, in today's lesson she was kind, encouraging, and informative. I highly recommend her and am looking forward to learning more in my next lesson.
Dec 25, 2024
Christine G.
27 Japanese lessons
I love my lessons with Ayaka-san! She is wonderful to work with and I definitely see improvement in my Japanese.
Dec 19, 2024
thekellysgotojapan
60 Japanese lessons
Always the best time learning with Ayaka Sensei.
Jan 10, 2025
thekellysgotojapan
60 Japanese lessons
Merry Christmas Ayaka Sensei! Another wonderful lesson and lovely to be able to learn with Ayaka Sensei on Christmas Day.
Dec 25, 2024
thekellysgotojapan
60 Japanese lessons
I have developed a real love of Japanese language and culture with Ayaka sensei. She is truly a wonderful teacher. ありがとうございますせんせい。