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19 Lessons
🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩💻 Hello! I'm Emiko 😊 Are you planning to live, work, or advance your career in Japan? Drawing on over 10 years of experience in the Japanese IT industry, I help learners build practical Japanese skills for professional success and real life. 🎯 This is for you if you want to: ✅ Work for a Japanese company / Prepare for interviews ✅ Master Business Japanese & Keigo ✅ Communicate confidently via emails, Slack, and meetings ✅ Speak natural Japanese in daily life 💼 Career & Business Japanese • Keigo, professional vocabulary, and business etiquette • Workplace communication (Emails, Slack, Meetings, Presentations) • Role-playing real corporate situations & discussing current events 📢 Lesson Style & Support • Mainly in Japanese: Lessons use the Direct Method to maximize your speaking time. • Language Support: Vocabulary support is available in English or Korean whenever you get stuck. 👩🏫 About Me I studied abroad in Australia and South Korea. As a fellow language learner, I understand your challenges and create supportive lessons tailored to your goals. Let's build the Japanese skills you need to succeed! 한국어 지원 가능합니다! 일본 취업, 비즈니스 일본어, 회의, Slack 등 직장에서 쓰는 실전 일본어를 가르칩니다. 10년 이상의 IT 기업 근무 경험을 바탕으로 커리어 성장을 지원합니다. 고려대학교 유학 경험이 있어 외국어를 배울 때의 어려움을 잘 이해하고 있으니 편하게 수업 신청해 주세요 😊
64 Lessons
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics Not sure where to start with Japanese? That’s who I teach. I’m Momo, a certified Japanese teacher specializing in adult beginners aged 18+ who want to reach the JLPT N5–N4 level. Whether you’re preparing for the JLPT or simply want to learn Japanese at this level, I’ll help you build a solid foundation step by step. 📚 What I Can Help You With ⚫︎ Build a solid foundation in Japanese from the basics ⚫︎ Learn grammar and vocabulary step by step ⚫︎ Prepare for JLPT N5–N4 ⚫︎ Improve your reading and speaking skills 🟦 Step-by-Step Learning I’ve taught 1,500+ online lessons, helping beginners build a solid foundation in Japanese. My lessons are structured and supportive, so you can learn at a comfortable pace while gradually building confidence in Japanese. 📝 Before Starting Lessons To ensure a smooth start to our lessons, I ask students to learn hiragana and katakana on their own beforehand. 🌏 A Little About Me I’ve traveled to 16 countries and love learning about different cultures. I also enjoy movies and anime! 🎯 Ready to Get Started? If you’re a beginner looking for a clear, step-by-step approach to learning Japanese, I’d be happy to help you get started! For details about each lesson, please see the description of each course. I’m looking forward to seeing you in our lesson!
2 Lessons
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい|こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher こんにちは、れいこです! 日本生まれ日本育ちのネイティブです。 グルメや音楽、旅行、ファッションなど、いろいろな話題で楽しく日本語を学びましょう。 英語も話せるので初心者やお子さまも安心です。日本の文化や生活についても気軽に質問してください。一緒に「話せた!」を増やしましょう。 お会いできるのを楽しみにしています! Hello! I’m Reiko, a native Japanese speaker from Japan. I’m a friendly and patient tutor who enjoys helping people practice natural Japanese in a relaxed and comfortable way. In my lessons, you can: ・Practice everyday conversation ・Learn natural expressions used by native speakers ・Ask questions about Japanese culture and daily life ・Improve your pronunciation and confidence I have experience teaching children, so I’m good at supporting learners step by step. I also speak English, so beginners are very welcome and can feel comfortable. My goal is to help you enjoy using Japanese and feel more confident. I’m looking forward to talking with you!
2,518 Lessons
I'm accepting new students! I have extensive experience teaching. I've taught English for about ten years and Japanese for three years in a group lessons, one on one and online. I adjust lessons for each of you and your level of Japanese skills. I use some textbooks or an original material that I make and I will send you on each lessons. I will prepare your homework or extra worksheets if you need. I'll lead you and encourage Japanese conversation throughout the lessons. I want my students always be comfortable with me during my lessons so if you have any questions, feel free to ask me anything anytime.
7 Lessons
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English Do you understand some Japanese, but struggle to speak naturally in real conversations? I help beginner and intermediate learners build practical Japanese that they can actually use in daily life, travel, and work. My lessons are especially suitable for learners who want to: • speak more confidently in everyday situations • communicate with Japanese people at work • improve listening and speaking skills • prepare for travel or life in Japan • understand Japanese grammar clearly with English support I can explain difficult grammar and expressions in English when needed, so you do not have to worry if you are still a beginner. In my lessons, I focus on both input and output. We will learn useful words and expressions, and then practice using them in real conversations. I also adjust each lesson to your goals and level. If you already know some Japanese, we will build on what you know instead of starting completely from zero. During a trial lesson, I will check your current level, ask about your goals, and show you how we can build a practical study plan together. You do not need to speak perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning. If you want to become more confident using Japanese in real life, I would be happy to support you. 😊
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel! Hi! I'm a Tokyo-based mom with over 10 years of experience in the tourism industry. I've worked at hotels and a tourist information center in Shibuya, where I helped travelers from all over the world enjoy their time in Japan. I'm especially good at providing practical travel advice, such as finding vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants, navigating public transportation, and discovering hidden local gems. My lessons are perfect for beginners who are interested in traveling to Japan or learning about Japanese culture, and for anyone who wants to learn Japanese in a relaxed and friendly environment. Let's have fun learning practical Japanese that you can actually use during your trip to Japan! ✨
14 Lessons
Learn Natural Japanese for Everyday Life! Hello, I'm Satoko.🐈 I'm originally from Osaka, Japan, and now live in France. Living abroad and raising my children bilingually has shown me how closely language and culture are connected. Learning Japanese is not just about memorising words and grammar; it's also about understanding when, why, and how expressions are used in everyday life. In my lessons, we'll explore natural Japanese, its cultural background, customs, and subtle nuances. I want to help you understand not only what to say, but how to communicate naturally in different situations. 🍃What We Can Learn Together ・Natural everyday Japanese and conversation ・Useful expressions for daily life and travel ・Polite Japanese and keigo ・Business Japanese and workplace communication ・Japanese culture and communication styles Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, I'll adapt lessons to your level and goals. 🍃My Experience I completed a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course and have nine years of banking experience in Japan, as well as experience in hospitality and service. I can share practical insights into business Japanese, keigo, customer service, and Japanese workplace culture. 🍃About My Lessons Lessons are mainly in Japanese, with French and simple English support when needed. Mistakes are a natural part of learning! I'll give you gentle feedback and help you feel comfortable at your own pace. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!🤗
11 Lessons
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク Hi! I'm Manami! I’m a native Japanese speaker from Osaka. What you can experience with me: Kansai-ben (Osaka Dialect): unique regional phrases, fun idioms, and casual expressions Japan Travel & Culture: Having traveled to all 47 prefectures in Japan, I can share travel tips! J-Pop & Idol Culture: Let’s chat about Oshi! Lessons are taught in 100% Japanese! Don't worry if you are a beginner! I use lots of visual slides, illustrations, and simple Japanese so you can easily understand! Let’s enjoy speaking Japanese together!
5,829 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!
2,991 Lessons
JLPT N4 N3 N2 test preparation⭐️ TRY!という教科書(きょうかしょ)を使います。 I have completed Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours and above) in 2021 and I've been teaching Japanese on italki for 3 years.
8,900 Lessons
Let's learn the beautiful Japanese language with me! I love teaching Japanese to all motivated students. I teach not only the language but also socio-cultural customs. I teach students from 13 year-old to adults (I don't teach children). ◆ I speak 4 languages fluently: Japanese, English, Spanish and French. It helps me explain the course subject in the language of your choice. I can give you some tips to learn a foreign language efficiently! ◆Cancellation policy◆ As stated in the italki lesson policy, in case of no show or cancellation with less than 24 hour-notice, the lesson price will be charged in full. No make up lesson for the time lost. Thank you for understanding.
38 Lessons
🌟間違えても100%大丈夫!安心のなかで会話力がぐんぐん伸びる不思議な日本語レッスン 🌟 はじめまして!日本語ネイティブの さち です。 「日本語を話すチャンスがない…」「間違えるのが怖くて言葉に詰まってしまう…」そんな悩みはありませんか? 私のレッスンは、日本語だけで進めます。「えっ、難しそう…」と思うかもしれませんが、心配いりません! あなたのレベルに合わせた「やさしい日本語」を使うので、気がついたらレッスン中ずっと日本語だけでおしゃべりできていた!という魔法のような体験ができます。 たくさん日本語の脳を使うので、「話す力」「聞く力」など、日本語の上達のスピードが圧倒的に早いです。 ✨ 私のレッスンの3つの安心ポイント 1. 絶対に否定しませんのでご安心を 。 あなたの言葉をじっくり、優しく聞きます。「間違えたらどうしよう」という心配はゼロで大丈夫!リラックスして、お友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような感覚で楽しんでください。 2.「ネイティブのリアルな表現」に自然にアップデート ! 教科書にはのっていない、日本人が毎日使っている「自然な言葉」に変えて、チャットや会話の中で優しく訂正します。あなたの日本語が、一気に「生きた日本語」に変わります。 3.「できた!」が増えるから、どんどん話したくなります。 レッスンが終わる頃には、「たくさん話せた!」という自信がついているはずです。楽しくおしゃべりをしているうちに、いつの間にか語彙力も表現力もアップしています。 🌟 あなたのご要望に合わせて会話します! レッスンでは、あなたが話したいこと、知りたいことに合わせて自由にテーマを選べます。 •日常会話: 趣味、アニメ、最近あったことなど、リラックスしたおしゃべり •旅行の日本語: レストランでの注文、買い物、おすすめの観光地 •日本での生活: 買い物、役所の手続き、ゴミの出し方、リアルな日本のマナー、文化など。 もちろん、「これについて話したい!」というご要望も大歓迎です! 🌱 こんな方におすすめです •優しく、楽しく、モチベーションを上げながら学びたい方 •知識はあるけれど、話す勇気が出ない方 •日本語だけで会話する「日本語脳」を作りたい方 •日本人が実際に使う、自然なフレーズを知りたい方 安心して、体験レッスンにおこしくださいね。 日本語の勉強は、リラックスして、楽しむことが一番の近道です。一緒に楽しみましょう! お会いできるのを楽しみにしています。 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Nice to meet you! I'm Sachi, a native Japanese speaker. It’s 100% okay to make mistakes! A unique Japanese lesson where your conversational skills grow rapidly in a stress-free environment. You will never be criticized, allowing you to relax while improving your Japanese speaking and listening abilities. Feel free to book a trial lesson with confidence!
351 Lessons
Have FUN Speaking Natural Japanese! 😊 | From Daily Conversation to Business Hello,こんにちは🌸 I’m Sophia! 🥰✈️ Want to speak natural Japanese, not just textbook phrases? Whether for travel, daily chats, or job interviews, I’m here to help you speak with confidence! Why learn with me? ・Proven Experience: Over 300 lessons taught with warm, supportive feedback ・Professional Background: Former flight attendant & certified etiquette specialist ・Real Japanese: Practical speaking, natural phrasing, and cultural nuances ・Tailored for You: 100% customized lessons from Beginner to Advanced Please check out my course details to find the perfect fit for you! Let’s enjoy speaking Japanese together! ✨🇯🇵✨
13 Lessons
30YRS EXP | 🏅4 Licenses (Govt-Certified & English) | Slides, Cards, Videos & Puppets📹🧸📚✨ 🌈 Transforming Fun! into I can speak! with 30 yrs of experience! Hello! I am Yukari, a professional Japanese teacher with 4 National Teaching Licenses. 🏅 ・ Specialist in child education ・20+ yrs to teaching students ・Customized program ✨ I am your child’s biggest cheerleader! Child stays motivated and smiles in every lesson. 😊✨ Bilingual support (EN/JP) available! 🏅 Professional Educator with 4 National Licenses🏅 • Certified Japanese Language Teacher (National License) • Elementary School English Teaching License • Junior High & High School English Teaching Licenses 🌟Career Highlights🌟 〈2~9 Ages〉 10 yrs of Right-Brain Education. Boosting cognitive skills through flashcards and puzzles. ✨ 〈10~18 Ages〉 ・10 yrs running a private school & experience as a 5th-grade homeroom teacher. • 10 yrs of online academic coaching. Entrance exam prep and interview coaching for students returning to Japan. 〈For Adults〉 Teaching beginner conversation and job interview prep to Cambodian students (30 students). 🌈📚✨My lessons📚✨🌈 〈Built on heart-to-heart connections! 〉 🌱 Ages 7-12🌱 Japanese with puppets, cards, and PPT games! We play "What does this mean?" guess games. Speak a lot and have fun! 🌱 Ages 13-18🌱 Fun conversation with slides, flashcards, and puppets. Play exciting Hiragana/Katakana games. Speak Japanese naturally! 🌱For Adults🌱 Boost your daily, business, and travel Japanese with practical slides & flash cards!
1,054 Lessons
Hi, I'm Toru. I was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, and I currently live there. Before returning to Kyoto, I lived in the Philippines. I'm a Japanese teacher at several universities and a company in the Philippines. I like to travel, and I've been to several countries. The places are Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Guam, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Turkey, China, etc. I also like music, movies, anime, manga, etc. I am very fond of Japanese anime, so I am sure we can have a conversation about them as well. I'm learning English and Filipino. I'm a professional Japanese teacher and a native Japanese speaker. I completed all the requirements of the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours). I teach Japanese from 1st year to 4th year university students. I also teach Japanese to employees of a company. So I can teach Japanese at a variety of levels, from beginner to advanced. I know that it's difficult to learn a foreign language, but I will be your teacher, so you can ask me everything about Japanese and also Japanese culture. I am also learning English and Filipino, so I can understand your feelings about learning another language. Since I lived in Kyoto and Osaka, Japan, I can also teach the Kansai dialect. In my lesson, we will do Conversation, Grammar, Listening, Reading comprehension, Preparation for JLPT, etc. Please inform me what you want to do or learn. I will give you feedback. I'm a friendly person, so we would enjoy our lessons.
606 Lessons
Relaxed, Practical Japanese to Help You Speak Naturally 😌🌿✨ I’m a calm, friendly, and supportive tutor who focuses on real conversation. I create a relaxed space where you can speak without fear of mistakes. I adapt to your learning style and personality, giving corrections in a way that feels comfortable for you. At the same time, I provide clear and practical feedback to help you sound more natural and confident 💪
2,909 Lessons
U.S -Based Linguist, Medical Interpreter, TESOL Chinese/Japanese/English Professional Teacher I hold two Masters degrees from the University of Colorado - Japanese Language and Civilization, and Linguistics. The former provided me with extensive training in translation, interpretation, and literary analysis from both historical and modern perspectives. Linguistics offered me the theoretical and practical basis for teaching a foreign language. I am especially interested in applying phonetic and phonological strategies to classroom teaching in order to prepare students for a native-like pronunciation and intuition. I am a native Chinese Mandarin speaker with Japanese heritage. With the educational training mentioned above, I am capable of teaching both languages.
365 Lessons
Business Japanese lesson by a management consultant Hello! As a business Japanese specialist teacher, I leverage over 20 years of experience working at banks and as an active management consultant to teach practical Japanese. I can also teach Korean, so many students are from Korea. Based on know-how cultivated in real business settings, I support those who want to acquire Japanese skills that lead to results in negotiations, meetings, and business trips. They are well-versed in a wide range of fields such as management, finance, and marketing, so you can confidently learn specialized conversations and expressions. If you are aiming for career advancement or success in Japan, let's work together to achieve your goals!
19.6k Lessons
Certified TCSOL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. 大家好! My name is Mary. I was born and raised in Taipei and I have lived in Shanghai and Tokyo. I am able to teach students of all levels. (Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters) I love to eat and travel. Welcome to try my lesson. ✅Camera-off lessons available upon request. ✅My classes can only be booked starting every 30 minutes, for example, at 12:00 or 12:30. ✅Japanese lesson only for beginner to A2 level (N5~N4 level) ✅All lesson include (5 /10/15 minute break) so each lesson lasts 25 / 50 /75 minutes. ✅Please Check italki Lessons Cancelation and Reschedule Policy before you book the lesson. ---- 💙I teach Pinyin and Bopomofo 💙Learn Chinese for Kids 💙TCSOL Certificated Teacher/Native Chinese Speaker 💙Business Chinese 💙Chinese exam (TOCFL / HSK/ YCT/中国語検定) 💙I will prepare textbook
1,117 Lessons
I am flexible and patient teacher! I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and am a native Japanese speaker. With professional experience in the art and Japanese stationery industry, I use English daily to communicate with overseas partners, including factories in China and customers in Europe and the US. This enables me to conduct lessons in English as well, making them accessible for beginners. I am passionate about travel and have enjoyed connecting with people from various cultures, which has helped me develop an open-minded and approachable communication style. I strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable participating.
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