Maki
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Maki
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Italian
Let's start your learning journey with a certified teacher! Absolute beginners are welcome!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Italian
Let's start your learning journey with a certified teacher! Absolute beginners are welcome!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (22:03 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 7, 2020InterestsTravelFoodMedical & Healthcare
【Let's make our lessons fun and effective!】I am a Certified Japanese Teacher teaching at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. I completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. Students from all over the world have worked with me through my customized lessons and have achieved their results.
・Job experiences as an Editor and a Proofreader, edited books and haiku-magazine.
・Learned Macrobiotics at a cooking school in Tokyo
・my motto：今できることをする "There’s no time like the present." (Now is only now)
プライベートレッスンの他、東京の日本語学校で留学生を教えています。出版社で編集者として働いた後、フリーランスで編集や校正の仕事をしていましたので、ライティング・作文添削のレッスンを得意としています。Me as a Teacher
★I teach students at all levels for adults.
★I teach Japanese in Japanese using the direct method.
What do you find difficult about learning? What are your goals?
I can help you to improve the skills you’d like to work on. Let’s devise a study plan according to your goals.
As a language learner, I understand how difficult it is to learn new languages and I can help you to develop your skills and to stay motivated.
★Before booking the class, I encourage all new students to complete a questionnaire form, so that I have a better idea of your expectations and passion for Japanese learning.
Please request a 30-min-lesson for the first session.My lessons & teaching style
☆Don’t worry! Absolute Beginners are welcome (Hiragana/Katakana/Minna no Nihongo Book)
In my classes you can:
✅Improve your pronunciation and accent
✅Increase your vocabulary range
✅Improve your comprehension and use of grammar
✅Talk about the topics that you wish to talk about
✅Build your speaking confidence
What I can do for you:
✅provide a safe place for your mistakes
✅make you feel at ease in talking comfortably
✅Error correction
✅Feedback(grammar, pronunciation and accent, word choice and expression）
✅Adapt and adjust lessons in accordance to your level and needs
✅Correct writing content using sophisticated expressions upon my experience as an editor and a proofreaderMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges Services - 2019日本国内で日本語学校に就業する場合、一般的に必要な要件
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course 420h+ - 文化庁 - 2019文化庁指定の届出講座、420時間以上の日本語教師養成講座を修了。日本国内の日本語学校に就業する場合、一般的に必要な日本語教師の資格です。
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
204
Students
2,703
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【Beginner】Minna no Nihongo みんなの日本語 初級（85min/55min/25min）
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,795 lessons completed
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Writing skill improvement （55min/25min）
A2 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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Free Conversation 会話のレッスン（55min/25min）
A2 - C1Language Essentials641 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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Reading skill improvement 読むレッスン・読解（55min/25min）
A2 - C2Language Essentials118 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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150 Reviews
AmeliaShu
31 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maki-san showed me today the beauty of language—something I have always felt but never fully put into words. Today’s lesson was so rich and sparkling that I feel a new life awakening in my mind.
Feb 17, 2025
jordi
112 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent conversational partner that provides constructive feedback. She made a lot of effort in preparing for the lesson. I would highly recommend her services.
Aug 11, 2020
Minseo
2 Japanese lessons
Thank you for the lesson! ありがとうございました。いいレッスンでした！
Feb 25, 2025
Ken
522 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
400+ Lesson and still going strong. The encouragement from she has shown towards me has been outstanding, don't be afraid to make mistakes because you can only learn from them. Give her a try and see how it goes for you.
May 19, 2023
Vic
3 Japanese lessons
Maki sensei is helpful and encouraging. I'm a beginner and really appreciated her patience. I learned a lot in one lesson, and I look forward to the next. Thank you Maki 先生
Mar 14, 2025
AmeliaShu
31 Japanese lessons
Maki-san is a wonderful teacher. She creates engaging and interesting lessons, making every moment enjoyable. Her teaching style is both clear and inspiring, which helps me learn with confidence. I truly appreciate her patience and enthusiasm. Learning with her is always a pleasure.
Feb 5, 2025
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