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6,381 Lessons
I’ve taught more than 6,300 lessons✨ Absolutely fun lessons all the time😆♪ 🥳I’ve taught more than 6,300 lessons✨ Thank you so much for always taking my lessons 😊 Hi! I'm Rina. I'm from Nagasaki, Japan. Now I live in Kyoto! I have been teaching Japanese for five years. My students and I are always doing FUN lessons✨ I'm very friendly so if you are nervous to take online lessons, don't worry😉 The purpose of learning a language varies from person to person. My students and I talk about the lesson, and I'm always focused on making sure the lesson fits the purpose of the learning. Please feel free to let me know your requests. If you don't know what you want to do in our lesson, don't worry about that! Let's figure out our lesson style together!!😊 For Conversation🗣 -Daily Conversation and talk about what you like -Role play practice (Practice situations that may occur while traveling) -Conversation roulette (Conversation topic is chosen from roulette then we talk about that) ※ If you come across any grammar or vocabulary you don’t understand, I will write it in the chat right away. I can also type words and sentences in Google Sheets as we talk. For Grammar✏ -Japanese Gacha (We will make a sentence from words that appear randomly) -Make a lot of example sentences using JLPT N5 to N1 grammar in Google Sheets. -Textbook lesson📙📗📕 (Genki1,2 / MarugotoA1,B1 / QUARTET1 / TRY! for N2 / Your textbook)
初めまして!Sakiです:) 数年の海外生活を経て、私自身も外国語を学んできました。だからこそ、新しい言語を学ぶ楽しさだけでなく、難しさや不安もよく理解しています。 レッスンでは、間違いを気にせず安心して話せる雰囲気を大切にしています。日本語での日常会話や発音、自然な表現を、一人ひとりのペースに合わせてサポートします。 「日本語をもっと話せるようになりたい」「日本の文化についても知りたい」という方と、一緒に楽しく学べることを楽しみにしています。
2,578 Lessons
🌸A Calm, Supportive Space to Learn Japanese – From Zero to N3🌸 Hello! I’m Shoko, a certified Japanese teacher from Kyoto, now living in Osaka. I specialize in helping beginner to intermediate learners (N5–N3 / Beginner–B1) build confidence step by step. I have over 7 years of teaching experience, and many students say they feel relaxed and comfortable in my lessons. I create a supportive space where you can speak without fear of making mistakes🌿 My lessons focus on practical Japanese for daily life, including conversation, grammar, natural expressions, and Japanese culture. I especially enjoy helping students improve their speaking skills while building a strong grammar foundation. I love reading, music, animals, traveling, and learning languages, so I’m always happy to chat about shared interests too! 🔹 Certified Japanese Teacher 🔹 7+ years of teaching experience 🔹 Former language school teacher 🔹 Experienced with Beginner → Advanced students 🔹 Top 1% Japanese Teacher (2022) 👉 Feel free to message me anytime. I’d love to support your Japanese journey!
2,930 Lessons
Qualified and experienced Japanese language teacher. I'll support your Japanese learning 😉 わたしはこどもにべんきょうをおしえるしごとをしています。 おしえることがすきで、せかいじゅうのひととおはなししたいとおもっています。 I've worked at a private school and taught children for more than 10 years, so I can provide a kind and enjoyable Japanese learning experience for you. I'm also learning English online, so I understand the difficulty and challenge that comes with learning a new language, and we can communicate in English whenever necessary.
714 Lessons
日本語教育能力検定試験取得、日本語学校にて初級クラス担当 アイトーキでコミュニティチューターとしてレッスンをおこないながら、日本語を教えるための勉強を続けて、講師資格取得のため日本語教育能力検定試験を受験し、合格することができました☺️レッスンでは、場面に合わせたマナーや、学習者さんに必要だと感じる情報などを提供したりしています。 その方のニーズに合わせたレッスンを行なっています。 何について学びたい!など希望がある方はお伝えください! 楽しく学べるレッスンを心がけています。
18 Lessons
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people. 趣味は旅行とダンスです。今までに世界28カ国を旅行し、日本国内では47都道府県の全てを旅行しました。ダンスは、現在は、アルゼンチンタンゴのレッスンを受けています。ペアダンスはとても楽しいです。My hobbies are traveling and dancing. I have traveled to 28 countries around the world and all 47 prefectures in Japan. I am currently taking Argentine tango lessons. I really enjoy pair dancing.
4,201 Lessons
I am very passionate about teaching and learning languages. I have a national certificate to teach English at schools. I speak with a standard and classy Japanese accent. I can teach you daily Japanese conversation or formal conversation, starting from beginner’s level all the way to advanced depending on your needs. There is no doubt that Japanese is one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn, however, I am here to help you to learn Japanese in a fun and enjoyable way.
9 Lessons
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨|English OK 🌸 Hello, I’m Miki 🌸 A certified Japanese teacher from Hyogo, Japan 🧑🏫 If your goal is to speak Japanese quickly, this lesson is for you! 🕊️🌿 Using textbooks tailored to your level, you will learn from the basics with a focus on conversation 🫶🏻🤍 Based on my experience supporting students from over 15 countries, I’ll help you improve your speaking skills and prepare for the JLPT ☺️🌟 Mistakes lead to growth! Let's enjoy learning together 🥰 ✅ Beginner to Intermediate (N5–N2) ✅ Conversation-focused → speak quickly ✅ English support available < Student Results 🏆 > 👤 Complete beginner From ZERO → speaks with confidence in 2 weeks ✨ 👤 Beginner Struggled with listening → now understands lessons in Japanese & uses te-form naturally 🌸 👤 Intermediate Had knowledge but couldn't speak → now speaks naturally & studying for N3 🌸 < My Strengths 🎀 > ✅ Practical, conversation-focused & immersive lessons 🔥 ✅ Learn to introduce yourself in just ONE lesson ✨ ✅ Gain confidence & fast improvement! 🌸 ✅ Effective homework & feedback for retention 💡 < Recommended for 🧁 > ✅ Starting from a complete beginner level ✅ Wanting to gain confidence in speaking ✅ Learning Japanese efficiently & systematically ✅ Building a strong foundation for the JLPT < Materials ☁️ > 📔 Beginner: GENKI 1 / 2, Minna no Nihongo 📔 Intermediate: Chuukyuu e Ikou, Quartet 1 📔 Advanced: Shin Chuukyuu kara Jookyu e, Quartet 2, NHK NEWS, YouTube 📔 JLPT: Soumatome
6 Lessons
Learn Japanese through conversation✅ daily & academic Japanese ✅ Literature, philosophy, culture✅ こんにちは、Yuzuです。日本出身です。 京都大学で哲学を専攻し、学士号・修士号を取得しました。哲学、文学、日本文化、社会学、経済学など、人文・社会科学分野の話題を得意としています。 オンラインで日本語を教えて約1年になります。現在は日本語教師養成講座で学びながら、日本語教師資格の取得を目指しており、より専門的で質の高い授業を提供できるよう日々勉強しています。 授業は主に日本語で行いますが、必要に応じて中国語・英語でもサポートできます。大学時代には北京大学へ半年間交換留学した経験があり、中国語はB1程度、英語はB2程度です。また、世界各国から集まった学生たちと学んできた経験から、異文化コミュニケーションにも慣れています。リラックスした雰囲気の中で、安心して話せるレッスンを心がけています。 日本語でたくさん話したい方はもちろん、哲学や文学、日本文化などについて深く語りたい方も大歓迎です。日本語の小説を一緒に読むこともできます! また、日本への留学を目指している方や、すでに日本で学んでいる方には、自身の経験を活かし、面接対策、ゼミでのディスカッション、プレゼンテーション、アカデミックなコミュニケーションなどもサポートします。 「こんな方におすすめ」 * 基礎的な日本語力があり、会話を通してスピーキング力を伸ばしたい方 * 日本の大学院(特に人文・社会科学分野)への進学を目指している方、または在学中で、授業・ゼミ・プレゼン・面接に必要な日本語力を身につけたい方 * 哲学、文学、日本文化などに興味があり、深いテーマについて日本語で話してみたい方 「レッスン内容」 🌿 フリートーク 日常生活、趣味、社会・文化など幅広いテーマについて自由に会話します。自然な表現への言い換えやフィードバックを行い、会話力を伸ばします。 📰 ニュース・文章・文学読解 日本語の記事やニュース(ご希望のテーマも歓迎)を一緒に読み、語彙や内容を整理したうえでディスカッションを行います。論理的に考え、自分の意見を日本語で伝える力を養います。 🎭 ロールプレイ 病院、買い物、役所での手続き、電話予約、就職面接など、実際の場面を想定した会話練習を行います。 🎓 アカデミック日本語 研究計画書の添削、留学面接対策、ゼミ発表やプレゼンテーションの練習などをサポートします。特に人文・社会科学分野の留学生におすすめです。
3,332 Lessons
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 4,000+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome! 【Let’s make our lessons fun and effective!】 I'm Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher. Depending on your goals and level, I can flexibly support conversation, grammar, and writing practice. I use the direct method: learning Japanese in Japanese. This approach is very effective for developing real communication skills. ✅Build your speaking confidence ✅Improve your pronunciation and accent ✅I provide a safe place for your mistakes ★I teach students at all levels for adults ★Don’t worry! Absolute Beginners are welcome ★Please request a 30-min-lesson for the first session Certifications ・Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher ・Completed a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course ・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ・Taught international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo ・Experienced in various settings: online, private lessons, and volunteer teaching in the community ・Professional background as an editor and proofreader — highly recommended for writing-focused lessons Don’t hesitate to reach out before booking. Let me know your goals, level, and learning background — and we’ll find the best way to work together. I’ll support your pace and learning style.
257 Lessons
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners, Business & Travel Survival Japanese Hello! I’m a certified Japanese tutor from Yokohama, currently living in Switzerland. I'm passionate about sharing Japanese language and culture. I offer lessons in standard Japanese for all levels. I specialize in teaching beginners and children, and I create a supportive environment where you can feel confident speaking from the start. 🌟 My Strengths 👦 For Kids As a mother of two boys (ages 7 and 10) and a certified childcare worker, I love teaching children! ・Fun, interactive lessons with puppets and games ・Cute materials and seasonal cultural topics 🌱 For Beginners I speak English fluently, so you can relax even if you’re starting from zero. ・Clear grammar explanations in English ・Use “Genki” or “Minna no Nihongo” ・Focus on building a strong foundation + speaking confidence 💼 Business & Professionals ・10+ years of corporate experience ・8 years supporting trainees, nurses, and caregivers → Learn practical business Japanese + workplace culture ✈️ Travel Japanese Planning a trip to Japan? ・Useful phrases for restaurants, shopping, and emergencies ・Practical “Survival Japanese” you can use right away 🎨 Hobbies & Culture I love sharing Japanese culture in my lessons: ・Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), Nihon Buyo (Japanese traditional dance), table coordination ・Currently learning Chinese → I understand your challenges! 🌸 Trial Lesson Let’s talk about your goals and create a personalized lesson plan. I look forward to meeting you! Issho ni ganbari mashoo!!
1,295 Lessons
🏆Top 20% of teachers by bookings╏📚4 Private 1-on-1 Lesson Courses & 3 Fun Group Lessons ╏🧑🏫7 years╏🏅ASD / ADHD Support Certificate╏🏅Completed Phonetics Course╏🏫Teach at schools & companies 👩🏻💻About me Hello, I'm Natsu(なつ)! Call me Nattie. I am a certified Japanese language teacher with over 7 years of experience. I currently teach on italki, at online schools, and for companies. I also occasionally work as an examiner for Japanese speaking tests. When I was a child, the first book I asked my parents to buy was a book of world flags. That was the beginning of my interest in cultures and languages. Now, I’m happy to support people interested in Japan and the Japanese language. 💼Experience Currently, in addition to teaching Japanese, I am also involved in the planning of TV programs. I have experience working at a newspaper company and a design company. 🎯Strengths I am good at teaching Beginner & Intermediate grammar. If you know grammar but struggle to speak, we can also practice conversation while reviewing grammar together! I studied phonetics at university, and I continue studying linguistics and Japanese education to improve my lessons. 📚Lessons ★1-on-1 Lessons ├─ Interactive Conversation ├─ General Japanese (Grammar) ├─ JLPT └─ and more! ★Group Classes *Minimum class size: 1 student ├─ Mystery Games ├─ Dialects Quiz ├─ Traditional Events └─ and more! 📍Details are at the bottom. 💡Recommended for fun, different lessons. 📩If you are even a little interested, feel free to try a lesson! Messages are always welcome!
1,205 Lessons
Beginners and Kids welcome🧸Anime voice acting🎤Language consultant💪Boost your Japanese skill🔥 🌸 Japanese with Norie: Culture & Clarity 🌸 Hi, I’m Norie! Based in Mie, I’m a teacher, mom of three, and former nurse. I help beginners and busy parents master practical Japanese with a structured yet fun approach. ⚔️ Why Learn with Me? Strategic Mindset: Using my experience as a language consultant, I provide goal-oriented lessons to help you progress efficiently. Cultural Insider: I love history and have practiced Iaido (swordsmanship), Koto, and Shamisen. Let’s dive deep into Japanese traditions! Professional Voice: Trained in announcing, I teach clear Standard Japanese and the friendly Kansai dialect. Daily Life: I enjoy manga, cooking from scratch, and gardening with my homegrown herbs. -My Style- 📚I prioritize face-to-face conversation. 📚I track your progress in a Google Doc for easy review. 📚I use textbooks, manga, YouTube, etc Back in university, I studied a bit of Chinese, so I know how tough it can be to learn a new language. Now I am learning French. As a Japanese teacher, my goal is to help students communicate politely using correct grammar. I also want them to learn the difference between chatting with friends and talking in a more formal way for business. One of my students, who started as a total beginner, can now talk to customers using simple Japanese after a year of learning. They improved fast because they not only came to class but also did their homework. Let's build your confidence together!
1,559 Lessons
TOP1% Japanese teacher in 2022☆彡Be your best Japanese language partner for u :3 I have tons of international friends who has been studying Japanese and used to teach them in English. I'm fluent in English so even if you're a beginner of learning Japanese, don't need to hesitate taking my lessons😌✨
26 Lessons
My competence is to support improving speaking and pronunciation to sound more natural. I am the best fit to learners who prefers more relaxed lessons with flexible lesson style (chit-chat, intensive practice, playful, etc.). I have been teaching English mainly to children for more than three years. I gradually gained Japanese teaching experience as a teaching assistant in university language courses and online private tutor. As I am also a language learner, I understand both great and tough aspects of learning experience. It's my pleasure to look for a more comfortable, fun and sustainable ways to continue learning journey together.
「楽しく話せば伸びる!😊たくさん話せる日本語レッスン|英語OK|4/30まで体験$5」 🌸 I specialize in lessons for: 👉Beginners 👉Students who want to improve their speaking and conversation skills My lessons are friendly, patient, and easy to understand. 私は、以下のような方を対象にレッスンを行っています。 ・日本語をこれから始める初心者の方 ・会話力を伸ばしたい方 レッスンは、やさしく・わかりやすく・楽しくを大切にしています。英語で説明することもできますので、初心者の方も安心してください。
26 Lessons
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor I have extensive experience in the tutoring industry. This background has enabled me to identify a student’s weak points quickly and effectively. My biggest strength is coaching natural intonation and real-life conversation. 我拥有丰富的辅导经验,能够快速识别你的薄弱环节。我的核心优势是自然的发音和地道的日常口语。 Because I’ve mastered multiple languages myself, I know exactly where the difficulties lie for learners. I can explain complex Chinese grammar by comparing it with languages you already know. I always ensure that we move at a pace that is comfortable yet challenging enough to keep you growing. 由于我熟悉英文和日文的结构,我擅长通过语言对比来解释复杂的中文语法,并根据你的进度实时调整。 私は中国語、英語、日本語の構造を比較しながら、分かりやすく説明することができます。一人ひとりに合わせたフィードバックを提供することを心掛けています。
5,682 Lessons
私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう! 私の名前はユウコです。兵庫県の神戸市出身です。私は夫とバルセロナに住んでいます。好きなことは、他国の食べ物、旅行、アニメです。私は新しい人と話したり、いろいろな国の文化を知ることが大好きです。 私のクラスは、基本、教材は特に使わず、会話を中心にレッスンをします。あなたが興味のあるテーマで会話をしたり、わからない単語や表現を一緒に学びましょう。※最低限、ひらがなを読めることが必要です。 私は他の言語を学ぶのは難しい事を知っています。私は日本語を学ぶ人の手伝いをしたいです。文法や読み書きも大事ですが、最も重要なことは話すことです。間違えてもいいので私と楽しく話しましょう。 I’m Yuko. I’m from Kobe, Japan. I actually live in Barcelona with my husband. I like traveling, another country’s food and anime. I love talking with new people and getting to know about the another country’s cultures. My lesson is free conversation and conversation practice. If you have some topics which you want to talk in Japanese, please tell me. I will correct Japanese that you make talk more natural. ※At a minimum, you need to be able to read Hiragana. I know how difficult to learn another language. I want to help someone who learns Japanese. I think talking with someone is more important than grammar, reading and writing. Let’s talk with me!
8,050 Lessons
I have 9 years of experience teaching Japanese, and I am capable of conversing in English and Arabic I have been teaching Japanese for about 7 years. First, I taught Japanese in Egypt at two universities and the Japanese Cultural Center(Japan Foundation Cairo office). Now I am teaching Japanese for students who want to proceed to the next level of education in Tokyo. However, because I want to teach the Japanese language to students from different countries, I decided to become a teacher at italki.
283 Lessons
僕は他のアプリでいろんな人に日本語を趣味として教えることがあったので それを活かしてitalkiでもうまく教えていければいいなーと思っています!
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