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Learn Japanese with the teacher yuki.
5.0

2,695 Lessons

yuki
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Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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I have taught Japanese since 2016,December.I enjoy italki's job a lot.Because I can meet wonderful people through this job. I taught English conversation for 6 years for Japanese children and have taught English, Japanese, science, social studies and mathematics for more than 25 years as a home tutor. I like to teach very much. I am a best teacher to enjoy taiking with you!! ✩Teaching is what I live for✩

USD 8.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Veronika.
5.0

476 Lessons

Veronikaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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Russian
Native
·Thai
+5

A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:) I have many students off-line, and we enjoy a conversation class. I want my students to spend a great time while learning, not only to get some new information, but also to release some stress from work and have a lot of of positive emotions. Also what I consider important is to help students learn some new vocabulary during the class, as I think it can be the most difficult part when you struggle with language learning. So I suggest to learn new words and practice them immediately by using those words during the class in different forms.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hiro.
5.0

2,511 Lessons

Hiroid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

I have been teaching Japanese on italki since 2017, and since then, I’ve received great feedback from my students. Their feedback has motivated me to become even more dedicated to teaching Japanese. Each student has unique goals and interests, so my lessons are 100% personalized based on their needs and proficiency levels. I strive to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere during our sessions so that students feel comfortable. I don’t want to be just a teacher—I aim to be your language partner and personal guide to help you achieve your goals!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher KOTARO.
5.0

1,143 Lessons

KOTARO
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

海外で約8年、オンラインで約5年の指導経験あり🇯🇵 拥有约8年海外教学经验,约5年的线上教学经验 🇨🇳 8 years of teaching experience overseas🌏 はじめまして。KOTARO(こうたろう)と申します。茨城県で生まれ、東京での生活を経て、河南省や湖北省、さらにミャンマー・ヤンゴンなど、さまざまな文化の中で生活してきました。私のクラスでは、中国の大学で日本語を教えた経験を活かし、「自然な会話力」を伸ばすレッスンを提供しています。また、私自身も言語学習に強い関心があり、日本語を通じて単に交流するだけでなく、お互いに新しい世界を知るきっかけや発見を得られる場にしたいと考えています。皆さんとレッスンでお会いできることを楽しみにしています! 大家好,我是KOTARO。曾在日本及中国、缅甸等地生活,拥有跨文化经验。我在中国大学教授日语,课程以自然会话为主。希望通过日语学习,一起拓展视野、获得新的发现。期待在课堂上见到大家! Hello, I’m Kotaro. I have lived in Japan, China, and Myanmar, gaining cross-cultural experience. I have taught Japanese at a university in China, focusing on natural conversation. I hope we can broaden our perspectives and discover new things through Japanese. I look forward to seeing you in class!  中国の大学で約8年間、日本語教師として教えてきました。2021年8月からitalkiでのレッスンを開始し、オンライン授業の経験も5年以上あります。これまでに社会人や学生など、幅広い学習者に対して会話レッスンを行ってきました。レッスンでは、学習者ができるだけ多く発話できるようにすることを大切にしています。 我在中国的大学担任日语教师约8年,一直从事日语教学工作。自2021年8月开始在italki授课,拥有超过5年的线上教学经验。至今已为社会人士、学生等不同背景的学习者提供会话课程。在课堂上,我特别重视让学习者尽可能多地开口表达。 I have been teaching Japanese at a university in China for about 8 years. I started teaching on italki in August 2021 and have over 5 years of experience in online lessons. I have taught conversational Japanese to a wide range of learners, including working professionals and students. In my lessons, I place great importance on giving students as many opportunities as possible to speak.

USD 8.80/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haruka.
5.0

2,277 Lessons

Haruka
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Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish

Haruka👩‍🏫Profe japonesa🇯🇵3años exp .✅🌟Principiantes👍Japanese teacher🇯🇵3 years exp🌟Beginners 👩‍🏫Enseñé japonés a estudiantes principiantes de entre 14 y 36 años🏫 en 2 escuelas de idiomas en España ✅Puedo crear clases para tus propósitos como gramática, conversación, JLPT, etc 💎Puedo enseñar a quienes quieran estudiar japonés por afición cómo anime y manga📕 👩‍🏫スペインの2つの語学学校で14歳から36歳までの初心者の生徒に日本語を教えていました🏫 ✅文法をしっかり学ぶクラスや会話を中心としたクラスなど要望に合わせたクラスを作れます。 ✅多くの人が日本語を学ぶきっかけになるアニメや漫画などのサブカルにもある程度詳しいので、教科書を使った文法の授業より趣味から日本語を勉強したい方にも対応できます。✨ 👩‍🏫I taught Japanese to beginner students between the ages of 14 and 36 at 2 language schools in Spain🏫🇯🇵 ✅ I will create a class for your purpose such as grammar, conversation, JLPT, etc 💎Welcome anime and manga fan

USD 14.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher AYA.
5.0

90 Lessons

AYAid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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German
+2

日本語だけで学ぶレッスン Learn Japanese Through Japanese 私のレッスンは、基本的に日本語だけで行います。 学んでいる言語を実際に聞いて、話して、使いながら理解していくことが、言葉を身につけるためにとても効果的だと考えているからです。 レッスン中にすべてを100%理解できなくても大丈夫です。わからなかった言葉・文法・表現は、レッスン後に英語で詳しい説明や練習問題をお送りします。 最初から完璧に理解する必要はありません。60〜70%くらい理解できたら、次のステップへ進んでみましょう。 言葉は、何度も聞いたり、話したり、実際の会話で使ったりするうちに、ある日「あ、こういうことだったんだ!」と腑に落ちることがあります。 レッスンでは日本語をたくさん聞いて、たくさん話す。わからなかったところは、レッスン後にしっかり確認する。 この繰り返しで、「知っている日本語」から「使える日本語」へ変えていきましょう。 My lessons are conducted mainly in Japanese. I believe that hearing, speaking, and using the language you are learning is one of the most effective ways to truly acquire it. You do not need to understand 100% during the lesson. If there are words, grammar points, or expressions you did not understand, I will send you detailed explanations and practice exercises in English after the lesson. You also do not need perfect understanding before moving forward. If you understand around 60–70%, that is often enough to take the next step. By hearing and using the same expressions again and again, there will be moments when you suddenly think, “Oh! Now I get it.” Speak and hear lots of Japanese during the lesson, then review what was difficult afterward. Let’s gradually turn the Japanese you “know” into Japanese you can actually use.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rui Ishihara.
5.0

104 Lessons

Rui Ishihara
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Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner! Hi! I'm Rui 😊 I was born and raised in Tokyo, and now I live in Brighton, England. 🌸Personalized lessons designed just for you 🗺Learn Japanese at your own pace with fun, engaging, and patient guidance. 🗾Discover the language, culture, people and real life in Japan - not just textbook Japanese. 🔤Clear English support for beginners. I’m good at fun lessons using slides/ anime characters! Especially for kids’ Japanese lessons, leave it to me 👦👧 I majored in English communication and have experience volunteering to teach Japanese since my student days. I’m usually a mum raising children. I also love anime and manga like Disney, One Piece, and Slam Dunk! I love traveling and chatting, so I’d be happy to enjoy learning Japanese with kids and beginners from all over the world. Kids who love Pokémon or anime, and of course adults too! Let’s go on a Japanese language adventure together! Hi! るいです😊 東京生まれ・東京育ち、今はイギリスのBrightonに住んでいます。 アニメのキャラクターを使った楽しいレッスンが得意です!特に子ども向け日本語レッスンはおまかせください👦👧 英語コミュニケーション専攻、学生時代から日本語を教えるボランティア経験あり。 普段は子育て中のママ。ディズニーやワンピース、スラムダンクなどアニメ・マンガも大好き! 旅行やおしゃべりも大好きなので、世界中のお子さんや初心者の方と楽しく日本語を学べたら嬉しいです。 ポケモン好き・アニメ好きなお子さん、もちろん大人の方も!ぜひ一緒に日本語で冒険しましょう!

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takeo.
5.0

110 Lessons

Takeo
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Real Japanese for Life in Japan | Native + 11 Years Abroad “An inch of movement is better than a mile of intentions.” Language learning is the same. Speaking a little today, even imperfectly, will take you further than waiting until you feel ready. Survive Japan with Real Japanese Conversation 💪🏼😎 Hi, I’m Takeo from Osaka. I recently returned to Japan after spending about 11 years abroad, mostly in Australia. I learned that communication is not only about knowing the right words. You also need to understand the culture, the mood and what is often left unsaid. My lessons focus on Japanese you can actually use in daily life, work, friendships and dating. What You Can Learn • Natural phrases Japanese people actually use • Polite Japanese that does not sound too formal • How to keep a conversation going • How to express your personality • Indirect answers and hidden meanings • Natural Osaka expressions and culture I will correct unnatural expressions and explain how your words sound to Japanese people. Each lesson is adjusted to your level, interests and goals. You do not need perfect Japanese. Make mistakes, ask questions and speak as much as possible. Let’s build your confidence together! 【日本語】 「何もしないまま遠くを目指すより、わずかでも一歩進むほうがいい」 言語の習得も同じです。完璧になるのを待つより、今日少しでも話すことが上達につながります。 大阪出身のタケオです。オーストラリアを中心に、海外で約11年間生活した後、日本へ帰国しました。 私のレッスンでは、日本での生活、仕事、友人関係、恋愛など、実際の場面で使う自然な日本語を練習します。 文法を直すだけではなく、その表現が日本人にどう聞こえるのか、同じ場面で日本人ならどう話すのかも説明します。 完璧な日本語は必要ありません。たくさん話し、間違えながら、自分の言葉で伝える自信を一緒に育てましょう!

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Reina.
5.0

190 Lessons

Reina
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons for All Levels|Friendly Native Tutor こんにちは!Hi! I’m Reina, a native Japanese speaker from Japan. 🇯🇵 I love meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures. I’ve lived in Australia and now live in Canada, so I understand the excitement and challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a different culture. I have experience teaching music, and I truly enjoy helping people learn and grow. As a teacher, I’m patient, encouraging, and always happy to support my students at their own pace. My goal is to make learning Japanese enjoyable! I would like to create a relaxed and friendly environment where you feel comfortable speaking Japanese from the very first lesson. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, I’ll tailor each lesson to your goals and interests. We can practice everyday conversation, travel Japanese, pronunciation or grammar. I use practical expressions that native speakers actually use, so you’ll learn Japanese that’s useful in real life. Don’t worry about making mistakes—they’re an important part of learning! I’ll help you build your confidence step by step while making every lesson enjoyable. Whether you’re learning Japanese for travel, work, anime, or simply because you love Japan, I’d be happy to help you on your language journey. I can’t wait to meet you in my lesson! See you soon! 😊

USD 16.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuko.
5.0

1,314 Lessons

Yuko
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Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

Friendly and Supportive Teacher  いっしょに練習しましょう! みなさん、こんにちは、Yukoです。 私はこれまで20年以上にわたり、さまざまなレベルの方に日本語を教えてきました。 初級から上級まで、幅広い学習者の方々と一緒に勉強してきた経験があります。 私自身も外国語を学ぶことが大好きで、今までにいくつかの言語を勉強してきました。 そのため、外国語を学ぶ楽しさや難しさ、そして『話す力』を伸ばすことの大切さをとてもよく理解しています。 私のレッスンでは、たくさん聞いて、たくさん話すことができるように工夫しています。 特にアウトプットを重視しているので、会話の練習をたくさんしたい方にはぴったりです。 レッスンは会話を中心に進めますが、初級の方には『みんなの日本語』などのテキストを使って、基礎的な文法もしっかり学ぶことができます。 授業は基本的に日本語だけで行いますが、もしわからないことがあれば、中国語や簡単な英語でもサポートできますので、安心してください。 私はいつも笑顔で、忍耐強く、みなさんが自信を持って会話を続けられるようにお手伝いします。 一緒に語学の壁を乗り越えて、楽しく日本語を学びましょう! Hello! I’m Yuko 😊 I’m a professional Japanese teacher with over 20 years of experience, teaching students from beginner to advanced levels. ✨ What you can expect in my lessons: • Lots of speaking practice (I focus on output!) • Friendly, patient, and supportive atmosphere • Lessons tailored to your goals and level • Solid grammar support for beginners using Minna no Nihongo I love learning languages myself, so I understand your challenges and will help you build confidence step by step. 🗣️ Lessons are mainly in Japanese, but I can support you in Chinese or simple English if needed. I am always patient and supportive, and I will help you gain the confidence to keep speaking. Let’s overcome language barriers together and enjoy learning Japanese! 大家好,我是Yuko。 我有20年以上的日語教學經驗,教授各種程度的學習者。 我喜歡學習外語,也了解學習的樂趣與挑戰。我的課程重視多聽多說,特別適合想加強會話能力的人。初學者也可以透過教材打好文法基礎。 課程以日語為主,必要時可用中文或簡單英語輔助。 讓我們一起輕鬆快樂地學習日語吧!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kenji.N..
4.9

1,026 Lessons

Kenji.N.
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish

Certified Professional Japanese Teacher!! 🐬 Living in Latin-America 🐬 🔞 I do not accept students under 18 years old. 🌸 In my classes, I use the direct method, which is a method of teaching Japanese using only Japanese. Hello, I am Kenji. As a diving instructor, I have been diving in oceans all over the world since I was 18 years old. Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Patagonia, etc. Then, at the age of 27, I opened a diving shop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and set up branches in Loreto and Cancun. Later, I opened a diving shop in Japan, sold all my businesses at the age of 45, and am now basically retired. After retiring at the age of 45, my daily work is investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and currencies, which I have been doing continuously since I was young. And completing the Japanese teacher training course at the age of 47, I started teaching Japanese in Latin America, mainly in Mexico and Colombia. Due to the pandemic, all schools were closed, so I started teaching online. My experience teaching online began in 2020. My personal areas of expertise: economics, politics, management, taxation, marine mammals, travel, scuba diving, surfing, Latin America, music, and musical instruments. 🔞 I do not accept students under 18 years old. 🌸 In my classes, I use the direct method, which is a method of teaching Japanese using only Japanese.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Madoka まどか.
5.0

648 Lessons

Madoka まどか
id verified
Community TutorMedical
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

7年8000レッスン以上の日本語教育経験有り。中国語で日本語を教えられます。 こんにちは、日本語教師のまどかと申します。鹿児島県出身で、中国語圏に10年以上在住し、7年間中国の日本語ネットスクールで8,000回以上のレッスンを担当しました。2021年には人気講師ランキング第1位を獲得。初級〜上級、ビジネス会話まで幅広く対応し、特に初級〜中級には『いろどり』教材を活用しています。教科書だけでなく、自然な日本語や実際の表現、微妙なニュアンスも重視。アニメ・旅行・医療日本語など、興味に合わせて楽しく会話をしながら日本語力を伸ばします。授業は日本語中心ですが、必要に応じて中国語で解説も可能です。私自身も中国語学習者なので、言語習得の難しさやコツを理解しています。一緒に『伝わる楽しさ』を体験しましょう。※12歳以下のお子様は対象外です。

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kotona.
5.0

1,769 Lessons

Kotonaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

9 years experienced teacher✨ Let's improve your speaking skill💪💪 🌸I've taught Japanese 3 years in Moscow and 6 years in Japan. 🌸My students are Vietnamese, Chinese, Nepalese, Mongolians, Americans, Russians, Kazakhs, Australians.Amount of students is over 300. 🌸I have comleted all the requirements of Japanses Language Teaching Course I am a certified teacher and have passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competensy TestTeaching) 🌸I have 4 years experience of teachining online. 🌸I have experience of teaching from N5 to N1. 🌸I always prepare fun speaking activities for you 🌸I'm always focus on making students smile

USD 16.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tetsuro.
5.0

229 Lessons

Tetsuroid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish

Let's talk and talk! ◆英語レッスンについて 日本語で、初級~中級の英語学習者のみなさんの、英語学習のお手伝いをします。ネイティブスピーカーと会話して、スピードや音に慣れるのは不可欠ですが、いきなりネイティブと会話しても、文法や基本的なルールの理解が出来ないケースがありますよね。分からないことを分からないと伝えて質問することすら出来ないこともあると思います。まずは母国語でしっかりと知識を定着させることが初学者にとっては大事だと思います。 ◆As for Japanese lesson Basically, my lesson is going to be based on free conversation, then maybe intermediate or advanced Japanese learner would be appreciated. Through the conversation I will show you some new vocabularies, phrases, idioms or even proverbs that are commonly used in our daily conversation. Then you will sound more natural.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mr. Pan.
5.0

839 Lessons

Mr. Panid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·English

I used to teach English in high schools, so I know how to treat students fairly, especially when they don't know how to improve themselves. By the same token, when teaching Japanese, I will try to work with them and help them to reach their goals contingent to different situations that involve diversified students. 自分が子どもの頃から厳しい先生が嫌いなので、必ず面白い方法で日本語の世界へと誘ってあげます。而如果您的興趣是中文,充滿文化背景支持我也一定會為您創造一個有深度的的中文會話環境。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Misa.
5.0

3,504 Lessons

Misaid verified
Professional TeacherKids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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German
+2

Lust auf Japanisch? Herzlich willkommen! Viele meiner Klientinnen und Klienten arbeiten langfristig mit mir zusammen – mehrere bereits seit über 100 gemeinsamen Coaching-Sitzungen.Mein Ziel ist es, Sie auf Ihrem individuellen Weg zu begleiten und Ihnen ein motivierendes Sprachtraining zu bieten, das nachhaltige Erfolge ermöglicht. Ihr persönlicher Fortschritt steht für mich an erster Stelle. Deshalb wird jede Sitzung individuell auf Ihre persönlichen Ziele, Bedürfnisse und Ihr Lerntempo abgestimmt. Warum mit mir ? 🇩🇪 Projekterfahrung an der Volkshochschule (VHS) 📚 JLPT (N3–N1) & Auslandsstudium in Japan AJLC-zertifizierte für Kinder ab 4 Jahren So starten wir: In einer ersten Beratungssitzung analysieren wir Ihre Ziele. Danach erhalten Sie einen persönlichen Strategieplan, damit Sie gezielt und effektiv Ihre Japanisch-Kompetenz aufbauen. Terminverschiebungen sind grundsätzlich möglich, wenn Sie sich vorab mit mir in Verbindung setzen.Ich bitte jedoch um Ihr Verständnis, dass in den folgenden Fällen leider kein Ersatztermin angeboten werden kann: ・Absagen oder Mitteilungen weniger als 24 Stunden vor dem vereinbarten Termin (ausgenommen plötzliche Erkrankungen) ・Nichterscheinen ohne vorherige Mitteilung Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. So kann ich die Beratung für alle zuverlässig und fair organisieren.

USD 22.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryo⚽りょう.
5.0

477 Lessons

Ryo⚽りょうid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Spanish
+3

会話中心の楽しい日本語レッスン! プロ(ぷろ)ではないですが、教(おし)えることが大好(だいす)きです。 そしていろいろな国(くに)の方(かた)たちとお友達(ともだち)になりたいです!!!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yukina.
5.0

771 Lessons

Yukinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+4

Let's enjoy talking in Japanese! Hi Nice to meet you. I'm Yukina. ○Favorite things to do in my free time ・Watching movies and anime ・Listning to music ・Travel ・Learning other launguages ◯Launguages ・Japanes(I'm a native speaker) ・English(Daily conversation level) ・German(Daily conversation level)(I studied for a semester in Germany) ・Turkish(Beginner) ・Chinese(Beginner) はじめまして。私の名前はゆきなです。 東京に住んでいます。 ◯趣味 ・映画やアニメを観ること ・音楽を聴くこと ・旅行 ・語学 ◯言語 ・日本語(ネイティブ) ・英語(日常会話) ・ドイツ語(日常会話)(半年間ドイツに留学していました) ・トルコ語(初心者) ・中国語(初心者) Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. When I was a student, I studied English, German and Turkish and now I study Chinese. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together♪ 学生時代は英語、ドイツ語、トルコ語を勉強しました。今はは中国語を勉強しています。 一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう♪ Free talk is my main lesson. You can talk with me anything what you wanna talk♪ If you have some specific topic that you wanna talk, I can prepare some documents or materials for you. Please check other options.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Saki.
5.0

1,099 Lessons

Saki
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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❣️明るく楽しく🥳話すことを楽しもう❣️ わたしは優しく、明るく、ポジティブです! また、わたしのクラスは、"とにかく話すこと"がメインです(^^) お友(とも)だちのように、自然(しぜん)な楽(たの)しい会話(かいわ)をわたしと一緒(いっしょ)にしませんか? 時間いっぱい、たくさん話しましょう♪ クラスで会(あ)えるのを楽(たの)しみにしています! Would you like to have a natural and enjoyable conversation like a friend? I look forward to seeing you in my class. 一緒(いっしょ)に、日本語(にほんご)を話(はな)すことを楽(たの)しみましょう! わたしも英語(えいご)を勉強中(べんきょうちゅう)です。 うまく話(はな)せない不安(ふあん)や、悔(くや)しい気持ち(きもち)がよくわかります。 間違(まちが)えることは、成長(せいちょう)のチャンス(ちゃんす)です^ ^ Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together! I am also studying English and I understand your anxiety and regret.
Mistakes are opportunities for growth. *わたしは、よく笑(わら)う明(あか)るい人(ひと)です! 楽(たの)しいレッスンができます。 I am a cheerful person who laughs a lot!
I can offer fun lessons.

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuichi (ゆういち).
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Yuichi (ゆういち)
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I’ve been teaching Japanese on italki over 7years 😀 私は日本人の中でも、いつもゆっくりを話す方なので、聞き取りやすいと思います! I am a very laid back person. I speak slower than average Japanese people. みなさんのペースに合わせて楽しくやさしく、レッスンを行いたいと思います。 I can adapt my teaching style and lesson content to meet your needs.

USD 5.00/trial

What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,340,446 customer reviews

  • Jimmy

    Learning Japanese

    I recently took Ako-Sensei's new "Drills, Drills, Drills" class and I highly recommend it for anyone who needs to iron out any of their weak points. Before the lesson, I gave Sensei a list of the topics I have been struggling with and she made a custom lesson for me to brush up on them and make the points stick. You'll be talking a lot if you take this class, so make sure to take plenty of water! Thank You for the lesson Ako-Sensei!

  • Romy

    Learning Japanese

    I took lessons with Sakura Yoko sensei to prepare for my trip to Japan. She listened very well to my needs, and adjusted accordingly. She also was very good at teaching and speaking Japanese at exactly the level that I needed. I really loved that she would actively correct me where I made a mistake and teach me how to say it in natural Japanese. For every lesson we agreed together on the topic beforehand, and she would always come prepared with a conversation and a scenario, from a dialogue to videos to use as a visual aid. Something else that was very helpful was that she would make notes during the lesson of words, phrases and grammar points and send those to me afterwards to study. I had a great time studying with her, and I feel much better prepared for me trip. I´m very thankful for the lessons and believe she went above and beyond so I could get the most out of it!

  • Anson N

    Anson N

    Learning Japanese

    Aika-sensei is an excellent teacher who is kind, encouraging, and patient. During our conversations, she asks questions that are at the right level to push me to improve and attempt to more challenging sentences, while keeping the conversation comfortable and enjoyable. My Japanese speaking ability has drastically improved since taking lessons with Aika-sensei. I would highly recommend her lessons!

  • Isaiah Gardner

    Isaiah Gardner

    Learning Japanese

    Highly recommend if you are an intermediate Japanese learner looking to speak more Japanese. We casually talk during the lesson and Hide creates your study materials based on what you talk about during the lesson. You end up learning a lot about what you would normally talk about in conversations in your native language and it feels personalized.

  • Lei “Stone” Zhang

    Learning Japanese

    Tomoko sensei is a very patient teacher. She always tries to understand what I mean first, and only then gives the right correction, so I never feel cut off mid-sentence. In our lessons she guided me through a full presentation in Japanese, and kept asking follow-up questions so the conversation never stalled. Highly recommended for anyone who needs Japanese for work.

  • Wade Bannister

    Wade Bannister

    Learning Japanese

    I highly recommend Hina Sensei for anyone who is looking to seriously improve their language skills, whether through the JLPT or otherwise. Thanks to Hina Sensei’s well structured lessons and thoughtful feedback, I’ve been able to make more progress than I thought possible. As a person who best learns by doing, I can read textbook explanations and examples all day and not truly understand. But Hina Sensei’s lessons always make me directly engage with the material right away and I learn so much faster this way. Hina Sensei also has tons of in-depth knowledge of the JLPT and learning and putting her strategies into action is really helping me improve. I know this test is a big challenge for me but with Hina Sensei’s guidance I think I’ve got a chance 😊

  • Annie

    Annie

    Learning Japanese

    We went through more reading strategies today. It was really hopeful to know how to read faster for different types of questions. Chieko’s lesson is always very structured where we go through the theory before diving into the practical and wrapping up with a summary. She’s also very encouraging despite me not being 100% sure and guessing answers which makes me feel at ease. When there is a word I don’t know she also encourages me think what it means as there are probably plenty of words in the JLPT that I won’t know.

  • Baim

    Learning Japanese

    YUU先生と一緒に16回レッスンを完成しました!🎉 先生のおかげで1ヶ月前に比べて、レベルアップしました🆙 推し活について話しながら日本語を勉強したいなら、ゆう先生と予約してみてください!📆 例えば、ラブライブのμ'sのメンバーに紹介した時、YUU先生に受身表現を教えられました。毎回新しい語彙や文型を学べるので、とても嬉しいです!😊

  • Debbie

    Learning Japanese

    Dear Hana Sensei, It has been a true honor and privilege to take lessons with Hana sensei. She has gotten me more in touch with my Japanese cultural heritage dating back to when my Japanese grandfather first journeyed from Hiroshima to California in 1900. She has been my inspiration to learn Japanese at a higher level continue my learning journey. Currently, I have taken more than 105 weekly lessons. During these lessons, I have learned about Japanese culture, customs, daily life, and how to communicate in Japanese! I have enjoyed my lessons so much that I am striving to one day take the JLPT examination, a comprehensive Japanese language proficiency test. Thank so much for making learning Japanese exceptionally fun and rewarding! I can’t wait for next week’s learning experience! Take care. ~ Debbie

  • Nathan D.

    Nathan D.

    Learning Japanese

    Kyouko is an amazing Japanese teacher! She has been of great assistance helping me to develop confidence in my speaking. She truly cares about her student's progress and has developed materials and roleplaying exercises tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend her as a teacher.

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