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7 Lessons
Certified teacher for Japanese, Mandarin, and Art with 15+ years of teaching experience. Experienced Online Japanese Tutor | 3300+ Hours Taught | Visual Aids, Grammar Support, and Custom Materials Looking for an engaging and effective Japanese tutor online? With over 3,300 hours of online Japanese teaching experience, and having taught 1,750+ students globally, I specialize in helping learners of all levels build strong foundations in Japanese conversation, grammar, and writing. My teaching approach is visual and interactive—I use custom digital materials and offer clear, supportive explanations that make complex grammar easy to understand.
173 Lessons
Let's have conversations about topics you're interested in to improve your Japanese! Through my past experiences I've met a lot of lovely people from all over the world and the one thing that stuck out to me the most was the opinion about how difficult Japanese is to learn as a second language. I've decided to take to italki so I may reach more potential friends around the world and converse in this beautiful language! I'm so excited to use the new methods of teaching I learnt in practice in our learning together! I'm so looking forward to meeting you all and being your tomodachi 👫
25 Lessons
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆15か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆ 学習者さんが「楽しく、分かりやすく」日本語を学べられるよう、一人ひとりのレベルや目標、都合に合わせた指導を心がけています。学生といっしょに成長することが、私の喜びです。
2,922 Lessons
For kids and adults 😊ー speak natural Japanese with confidence in relaxed and friendly lessons. はじめまして!Yokoです。 日本で生まれ育ちました。アメリカに6年住んだこともあります。 日本の公立小学校でも、外国につながりのある子どもたちに日本語を教えています。 私も外国語を勉強することが好きなので、新しい言語を学ぶ楽しさやむずかしさがよくわかります。 だから、レッスンではリラックスして話すことを大切にしています。まちがえても大丈夫です。日本語をたくさん使って、自分の言葉で話せるようになることを目標にしています。 初心者の方には、ゆっくり、わかりやすく、やさしい日本語で話します。 子ども日本語指導者の資格も持っているので、子どもから大人まで大歓迎です! レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています! Hello, I’m Yoko. I was born and raised in Japan and lived in the United States for six years. I also teach children with international backgrounds at a public elementary school in Japan. I love studying foreign languages myself, so I understand both the fun and the challenges of learning a new language. That’s why I value creating a relaxed and supportive environment. Making mistakes is an important part of learning, so please don’t be afraid to speak and try. My goal is to help you speak naturally and express yourself in your own words, without relying too much on written text. For beginners, I speak slowly, clearly, and in simple Japanese. I am also certified in teaching Japanese to children, so learners from children to adults—are very welcome! Before our first lesson, I will send you a message asking about your Japanese learning experience and other details. I’m looking forward to meeting you in my lessons! 【Important Notice】 ★60 minutes → 55 minutes / 45 minutes → 40 minutes / 30 minutes → 25 minutes ★If you do not attend a lesson without prior notice, the lesson fee will be charged.
3 Lessons
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨ はじめまして、れいなです。 🍀大阪出身、神戸に住んでいます。 イギリス・ロンドンや韓国・ソウルでの生活経験があり、多文化に触れてきました。 日本語の学習を、英語と韓国語でもサポートできますので、 初心者の方や、日本語で話すことに不安な方も安心してレッスンを受けてくださいね。 🍀趣味/Hobby 旅行や自然、さんぽ、コーヒーが大好きで、日常の小さな発見を大切にしています。 🍀レッスン 私は、みなさん一人一人の目標に合わせたレッスンを行っています 幅広いトピックで会話練習をしたり、 教科書で文法を勉強しながらスキルを上げることもできます。 会社の営業職として働いた経験があり、 ビジネスの場面で使う会話やプレゼン練習、面接練習も行うことができます。 あなたの「日本語で叶えたい夢」や目標を、ぜひ聞かせてください。 語学は一人で悩まず、楽しく続けることが大切です。 あなたの夢やチャレンジを、日本語で一緒に実現しましょう! Hello, everyone. I’m Reina. I’m a native Japanese speaker from Kobe. I have been working at a primary school. I was studying English and Korean so I can support you toLearn Japanese with both languages. I’d like to help you improve your Japanese level,And support you to familiar with Japanese culture. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
13 Lessons
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️ ⭐Popular Teacher on another online platform / over 600 lessons 🎓Certified Japanese Teacher | University Instructor Hello! I'm Kayo 😊 I'm a certified Japanese teacher with experience teaching learners from beginner to advanced levels at university courses, private lessons, and online. My lessons are friendly, practical, and personalized. Whether you're learning Japanese for travel, daily life, work, or simply because you love Japan, I'll help you build confidence and speak naturally. I have a background in International Trade and the Space industry, and I also studied Interior Design and Architecture in the UK. These experiences allow me to teach practical Japanese while sharing insights into Japanese culture and society. ✨ Lessons • Beginner to Advanced Japanese • Free Conversation • Business /travel Japanese • Goal-oriented lessons I enjoy talking about Japanese culture, travel, food, art, current events, and everyday life. My lessons are relaxed, supportive, and designed to help you enjoy using Japanese. 🌿 My interests • Japanese pottery & traditional crafts • Art museums • Jazz & jazz piano • Cooking & baking • Yoga • Traveling • Nature walks • Photography In our trial lesson, I'd love to learn about you and your goals. Together, we'll create lessons that fit your level and learning style. I look forward to meeting you ! 😊 ※ Lessons are conducted mainly in Japanese. ※ Please introduce yourself briefly before your first lesson. ※ Recording is not permitted.
572 Lessons
Relaxing and Fun Lesson! こんにちは!大阪生まれ大阪育ちのRyotaです。 1年以上italkiで日本語を教えていて、500回以上のレッスン経験があります(日本語学校で教えた経験もあります)。 引越しが好きで、日本のいくつかの街に住んだことがあります。また、旅行に関するYouTubeチャンネルも運営しており、登録者は1万人以上います。 それらの経験も活かし、日本語と一緒に日本の文化や歴史、観光スポットなどについてもお伝えします。 レッスンの際は、楽しく日本語を学べるように意識しています! 初心者には「ひらがな」からの丁寧なレッスンを、中上級者には文化・歴史・政治などの深い会話を交えたレッスンをするように心掛けています。 私自身も英語・中国語学習中のため、学習者の気持ちも理解しています。さあ、リラックスした雰囲気で一緒に学びましょう!
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう 【初心者歓迎】英語サポートあり!楽しく学ぶ日本語レッスン はじめまして、日本語講師のAiraです。日本語教師養成講座を修了し、日本語学校やオンラインでの指導経験があります。日常会話レベルの英語サポートができるため、日本語のみでの受講が不安な初心者の方もご安心ください。 レッスンでは、楽しく会話したい方、初級文法を学びたい方、文章をしっかり精読したい方に合わせて丁寧に指導します。必要に応じて英語も交えながら、あなたのペースでサポートします。まずはお気軽にトライアルレッスンをお試しください!
6,482 Lessons
Enjoy conversational practice & JLPT. 私は日本語学校での経験があるので、”バランスの取れたレッスン”をして来ました。 以前から「使える日本語」を中心に教えて来ました。いろいろな話題にも対応でき、皆さんの要望にも応えるレッスンができます。 Since I have experienced at Japanese language school, I have "well balanced lesson". I have been teaching mainly "Japanese that you can use for various scene" from the past. I can correspond to various topics and to meet your requests in our lesson.
122 Lessons
🥢Scratch to Advanced🍚 Let's build your confidence step by step in a relaxed environment. Hello! I’m Hiroko. I am originally from Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan and currently live in Tokyo. I enjoy staying active through activities like walking, Pilates, and dancing. こんにちは、寛子です。私は東北地方にある宮城県出身です。現在は、東京に住んでいます。散歩、ピラティス、ダンスなど、身体を動かすことが大好きです。 I am a certified Japanese language teacher with a passion for helping students develop confidence in their speaking abilities and achieve their language goals. As a fellow language learner—studying both English and Italian—I fully understand the challenges and rewards of learning a new language. 私は日本語教師養成講座を修了しました。学習者さんが自信をもって日本語を話すことや、目標に到達するお手伝いをするのがとても好きです。私自身が英語とイタリア語の学習者なので、新しい言語を学ぶことの難しさや、その達成感を十分に理解しています。 I am happy to accommodate any specific requests to tailor lessons that best suit your individual learning needs. みなさんのリクエストを取り入れて、個々に合ったクラスをつくっていきます。
7 Lessons
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀 ‘No matter how many hours of conversation I have, I don’t feel like I’m improving…’ ‘I can sort of get my point across, but my grammar is a mess and I lack confidence in my Japanese…’ Do any of these sound familiar? To speak Japanese with confidence, what you need isn’t rote memorization or just chatting away, but ‘systematic grammar skills for conversation’. I’m Kaho, a freelance Japanese teacher based in London, now in my 7th year 🇬🇧🇯🇵 I’ve taught a total of over 10,000 lessons to date, including at vocational colleges, Japanese language schools. I’ve also successfully guided students who started from scratch (N5 level) to pass the JLPT N1 and achieve native-level conversational skills within three years. My hobby is watching anime ⭐️ I love NARUTO. 📚List of courses tailored to your level and goals 🐣 Beginner (N5–N4): Mastering hiragana, katakana and basic grammar / Practical exercises in constructing sentences and speaking Minna no Nihongo 🐤 Intermediate (N3–N2): Correcting unnatural expressions / Learning authentic Japanese from dialogue in anime, dramas and other media TRY!N3&N2 Recommended for people like this! ・Those who feel they’ve hit a plateau, thinking, ‘I can get my point across, but my sentences sound unnatural’ ・Those who feel they’ve reached their limit with self-study or free-talk lessons ・Those with clear goals, such as passing the JLPT or finding employment in Japan ・Complete beginners are very welcome 🎉 Let’s have a chat during a lesson 🌿
2,003 Lessons
私(わたし)は6年間(ねんかん)オンラインで日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えています。今までに10,000回以上のレッスンを行(おこな)いました。(他のオンラインスクールを含む) I have been teaching Japanese online for 6 years and I have taught over 10,000 classes so far includes another online school.
3,290 Lessons
Certified Japanese language teacher by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan I started to be interested in my country’s culture when I was traveling in different countries. Some years ago, when I came back to Japan, I decided to attend a Japanese language school, where I got my qualification to teach Japanese.Since then, I have been teaching Japanese language to people from various countries. I am looking forward to helping you develop your Japanese communication skills. Please feel free to ask me anything. Welcome. Please try the first free lesson.Nice to meet you.
70 Lessons
資格を持った日本語教師 I have worked as a Modern and Classical Japanese teacher for Japanese high school students since 2019. Also, I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and working as a Japanese language teacher for foreigners at a Japanese language school. So, I teach Japanese both for Japanese high school students and foreigners. In other words, I am a Japanese language expert! 大学卒業後から現在に至るまで、日本の高校生に対して5年間、国語の読解と作文の授業を担当していました。 現代文だけでなく、古文の授業も担当していました。 また、2023年に日本語教育能力検定試験に合格したことを機に、日本語学校で日本語教師としても働きはじめました。 2026年現在も日本語教師の仕事を続けており、外国語としての日本語だけでなく、母語としての現代日本語、古典日本語にも精通しています。 In my lessons, we will use Japanese as much as possible, depending on your level, because using Japanese a lot is the way to improve! Of course, if you have any questions, you can ask me in English. 基本的に、授業内ではできるだけ日本語を使います。 わからないことがあったときは、英語での質問も受け付けます。しかし、日本語を話せるようになるために重要なのは、できるだけ日本語を使うことです。そのため、できる限り日本語で質問しようという姿勢を歓迎します。 I enjoy exercising, reading, writing, watching movies and teaching Japanese! Also, I love chatting! Let's talk together! Tell me about you in Japanese! 趣味はスポーツをすることや読書、音楽を聴くこと、旅行、語学学習などです。 日本語でいろいろなお話ができるのを楽しみにしています!
1,663 Lessons
Professional teacher for beginners who want to speak!🗣️ ・Travel preparation ・Grammar&Conversation Hi! I am Saori, live in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. My favorite activities are snowboarding, sking, cycling, hiking, onsen and anime. Also love travel and love to learn something new. I am always hungry to know more, Let's talk and learn from each other:) I believe the best way to learn a language is through effective communication which helps to build your confidence and vocabulary and varied expressions. So you can feel comfortable when making conversation in the future. In our lesson, I will encourage you to speak a lot but also try to make sure your comfortableness. These are the key that I always put value in my lesson. ● Understanding the student’s needs ● Setting clear goals, make plans to achive together ● Fun and motivational lessons 🦥Please be relaxed and Let's have fun!!🦥
4,449 Lessons
Real conversation & pronunciation — Japanese lessons from a tutor trained by pro narrators🎤 Hello, everyone! I’m Urumi, a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo🗼 and a freelance Japanese instructor. Thanks for stopping by my profile☺︎ I studied in Korea, so I speak Korean, plus a little English. I’m a curious person who loves trying new things — especially movies, dramas, anime, and traveling✈️ My personality is friendly, flexible, and positive🌸 Having studied English and Korean myself for years, I know how challenging (and rewarding!) learning a language can be. I’m happy to help with more than just Japanese — ask me anything about culture or daily life too. I love connecting with people from around the world and learning new perspectives✨ ❣️This lesson is great if you want to: ■ Just starting out? Build solid grammar and everyday conversation skills ■ Already speaking? Sound more like a native and polish your intonation ■ Curious about slang? Learn natural, real-world expressions ❣️Strengths: ■ Lessons tailored to your level, from complete beginner to advanced ■ Trained by professional narrators and voice actors, so I can sharpen your pronunciation and intonation! ❣️Lesson style: ■ We’ll chat about anything — your choice of topic! ■ Send me things you’re curious about beforehand (like song lyrics) and I’ll work them into the lesson Feel free to message me anytime — I’d love for us to become friends! Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together✨
3,567 Lessons
I am qualified as a Japanese language teacher. All levels welcome☺! ☆My Career☆ Worked at a European foreign company → Japanese language instructor. ・Beginner class teacher at Japanese language school ・Experience teaching online from beginner to advanced level ・JLPT preparation lessons are also available(N5~N1) https://www.instagram.com/tokyo_dream_academy?igsh=bDh2Nm84MHR5ZzU%3D&utm_source=qr
1,155 Lessons
Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |1000+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture Choosing a teacher can feel overwhelming, so here’s a little about me and how I can support your learning:) I’m a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, now based in the UK. As a language learner myself, I understand the challenges of mastering a new language. I provide clear explanations so you understand both how to use Japanese and the logic behind it. With over 5 years of teaching experience and 1000+ lessons delivered, I help students gain confidence through practical conversation in a supportive environment. My lessons are tailored to your level and goals. Beginners: I help you build a strong foundation using my original materials based on Genki and Irodori. ● Reading Hiragana and Katakana ● Self-introduction ● Numbers and basic greetings ● Basic grammar Intermediate: Lessons can be split into conversation and grammar practice. ● Use news and real-life topics ● Focus on grammar you want to improve ● Practise until it feels natural Advanced & Business Japanese: Communicate confidently in professional situations. ● Improve pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary ● Understand news and articles ● Emails / meetings / presentations ● Interview preparation ● Natural and polite expressions If you’re interested, I can introduce Kansai dialect to add more personality to your Japanese. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, expressive, and confident using Japanese in real situations. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your Japanese journey!
83 Lessons
Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation 🌿 From “Knowing Japanese” to “Using Japanese” I help beginner to intermediate learners turn the Japanese they already know into Japanese they can actually use in real conversations. ✨ My lessons are for you if you: • Can read hiragana and katakana • Know basic Japanese but need more speaking practice • Understand grammar but find it difficult to use naturally • Want to feel more confident speaking Japanese 🗣️ In my lessons, you will: • Practice through real conversations • Use grammar and vocabulary you’ve learned • Review previous material to help it stick • Receive simple, supportive corrections • Learn at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere 📚 Lessons GENKI Japanese Learn key grammar and practice using it in conversation. We’ll also review what you’ve learned so you can turn knowledge into real speaking skills. Conversation & Free Talk Build confidence through natural conversation and learn how to express what you really want to say in Japanese. Mistakes are always welcome—they’re part of learning. 🌿 Let’s turn “I know this Japanese” into “I can actually use it!” 🌸 🌿 「知っている」から「使える」日本語へ ひらがな・カタカナが読める初級〜中級の方を対象に、学んだ日本語を実際の会話で「使える日本語」に変えるお手伝いをしています。 GENKIやフリートークを使って、文法や語彙を実際に使って話す練習をします。一度学んだ内容も復習しながら、自然に使える日本語を増やしていきましょう。 間違えても大丈夫。リラックスした雰囲気で、自分のペースで楽しく日本語を話しましょう!🌸
3,709 Lessons
現役日本語教師があなたの日本力を上達させます!Your ability to use Japanese will improve dramatically with my lesson. ・Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420hours) in April/2018 ・Completed all the requirements of “Teacher training for Easy Japanese”(やさしい日本語指導者養成講座)in Mar/2018 ・I have worked for Japanese language school since April in 2018. ・I have taught Japanese on italki since June in 2018 (completed over 1800lessons by 2021.OCT) ・I have successfully passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test in 2019 ・I have graduated from Otemae University on March 2021 and got the degree of Bachelor.
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