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Learn Japanese with the teacher Chie 📚🗣️📋.
5.0

3,636 Lessons

Chie 📚🗣️📋id verified
Professional TeacherBusinessTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

🍀500+ reviews and a high retention rate | JLPT specialist 🔍 Do you find studying grammar boring? Are you planning to pass the JLPT in the future? Let’s achieve your goals while having fun studying together! In my introduction video, you can see my teaching style, and in the reviews, you can get a feel for the atmosphere of my lessons. I look forward to your booking! 🔍文法(ぶんぽう)の勉強(べんきょう)がつまらないと思っている人。将来(しょうらい)、JLPTに合格(ごうかく)したいと考えている人。楽(たの)しく勉強しながら、目標(もくひょう)を達成(たっせい)しましょう!自己紹介(じこしょうかい)ビデオでは、私の教(おし)え方(かた)、生徒(せいと)さんからのレビューではレッスンの雰囲気(ふんいき)を知(し)ることができます。皆(みな)さんの予約(よやく)をお待(ま)ちしています。 👑 10+ years teaching Japanese 🏫 1,000+ students in classroom 🏫 8+ years with int'l students 🔨 1+ year with technical interns 🏦 10+ years in finance 🦌 Based in Nara, Japan 🦷 Terrified of going to the dentist 🍄 Love all mushrooms... except shiitake! [Important Notes ] To guarantee high-quality lessons, I limit my classes to a maximum of 4 students per day. Once the daily limit is reached, the time slots will be closed. Please note that all lessons are conducted via ZOOM. 高品質なレッスンを保証するため、1日のレッスンは4人までです。定員になったら、タイムスロットを閉じます。レッスンはZOOMを使います。

USD 18.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tiki.
5.0

39 Lessons

Tikiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Korean
+1

Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life I was born and raised in Japan and now live in Korea. I have taught 500+ Japanese lessons online and bring 15+ years of experience in IT and corporate training to my lessons. My lessons are for: • Beginners who want a calm, step-by-step start • Learners who want to speak more confidently in daily life, travel, hobbies, or work • Students preparing for the JLPT or looking for systematic study • Intermediate and advanced learners who want relaxed speaking practice • Anyone who would like support in Korean or English We start by checking your goals and level. Depending on your needs, we use materials such as GENKI, Marugoto, or Fun & Easy Japanese, or practice free conversation. During lessons, I type key vocabulary, useful phrases, and corrections into a Google Doc for easy review. I'm a language learner too. I started studying Korean in 2024 and passed TOPIK Level 5 in about 9 months, so I understand how difficult it can be to speak a foreign language. Please feel free to make mistakes! 😊 일본에서 태어나 자랐으며 현재 한국에 거주하고 있습니다. 온라인으로 500회 이상의 일본어 레슨을 진행했으며, IT 및 기업 교육 분야에서 15년 이상의 경험을 쌓았습니다. 이런 분께 추천합니다: • 편안한 분위기에서 일본어를 차근차근 배우고 싶은 초보자 • 일상생활, 여행, 취미, 업무 등에서 일본어를 더 자신 있게 말하고 싶은 분 • JLPT를 준비하거나 체계적으로 공부하고 싶은 분 • 편안한 대화를 통해 말하기 실력을 높이고 싶은 중·고급 학습자 • 한국어나 영어로 설명을 듣고 싶은 분 학습 목표와 수준에 맞춰 교재를 활용하거나 프리토킹을 진행합니다. 수업 중에는 중요한 단어와 표현, 교정 내용을 Google Docs에 정리해 드려 수업 후에도 쉽게 복습할 수 있습니다. 저 역시 외국어 학습자입니다. 2024년에 한국어 공부를 시작해 약 9개월 만에 TOPIK 5급을 취득했습니다. 틀리는 것을 걱정하지 말고 편하게 이야기해 주세요! 😊

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 佐藤健(Sato KEN).
5.0

2,495 Lessons

佐藤健(Sato KEN)
id verified
Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Chinese (Mandarin)

Expert Japanese Teaching: Custom Videos + 25 Years’ Experience 專業日語教學:獨特影片教材 + 25年教學經驗 Starting from beginner level, with flexible English/Chinese support 從初級階段開始教學,靈活運用中英文説明

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayumi Togo.
5.0

890 Lessons

Ayumi Togoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Italian

スイス、イタリアで大学や高等学校付属音楽院でイタリア語でピアノ、声楽、ソルフェージュの指導をしています。 Mi sono laureata in Università e in Master specializzato pedagogia. Ho il titolo di Master of Education. Ho qualche esperienza di insegnamento in scuola privata, scuola elementare, scuola media, liceo e Università. Ho insegnato dall'età di 5 anni all'età avanzata. Per esempio, avevo 2 piccoli studenti di 5 anni e 7 anni, studiavano giapponese insieme come hobby e 2 ragazzi di 15 anni e 18 anni per la preparazione per andare a studiare in Giappone. 日本では、教育大学の大学院を修了し、教育学修士を持っています。 スイスでは、音楽院にて、大学院課程を3つ修了しており、教授のアシスタントを務めたこともあります。 個人教室の教師、小・中・高校の講師、大学で教授のアシスタントの経験があります。 5歳の子供からリタイア後の方まで、生徒として持っていました。 例えば、5歳と7歳の生徒がいて、趣味として日本語を勉強し、また、15歳と18歳の留学準備として日本語を教えていました。

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher デリック Derrick T..
5.0

79 Lessons

デリック Derrick T.id verified
Community TutorBusiness
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課:實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語 ・3 years of tutoring experience in English ・Studied Japanese at university: Minor in Japanese 🇯🇵 ・Multilingual tutor: Teach in Japanese, English, Cantonese and Mandarin 🌐 ・Lived in Japan for 3 years: Familiar with local life, travel, and workplace culture 🗾 ・3年英語補習經驗 ・大學副修日語 🇯🇵 ・能以日語、英語、廣東話、國語授課 🌐 ・居日3年:熟悉日本生活、旅行與職場文化 🗾 ・3年程の英語指導歴 ・大学で日本語副専攻 🇯🇵 ・多国語対応可:日本語・英語・広東語・中国語 🌐 ・日本在住 🗾

USD 16.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Natsumi なつみ先生.
5.0

619 Lessons

Natsumi なつみ先生
id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Pokemon cards🕺ARASHI, SixTONES, pompompurin (Sanrio)🌸Clear conversation feedback📣 🗣️Want to speak more Japanese but have trouble making sentences in conversation? I’ll help you speak more naturally and give you clear, easy-to-understand feedback. 【What we do in trial lesson トライアルレッスンでは何をしますか?】 🍎Introduce ourselves  じこしょうかい 🍎Talk about your goal もくひょう を かくにん 🍎Make a study plan together レッスンの けいかくを たてる 🍎Practice Japanese for the rest of the time にほんごのれんしゅう(すきなことでOK) 【Who's Natsumi sensei? なつみ先生ってだれ?】 🌟 I’m a nationally certified Japanese teacher with experience teaching at universities, Japanese language schools, and public elementary schools. 🌟 I have teaching experience at university before returning to italki. 🌟 I can help you with both grammar and conversation practice. 🌟Looking for brand new course? I'm offering Japanese cuisine course! Let ‘s study Japanese with me and have fun time together! 🌷国家資格を持つプロの日本語教師です! 🌷大学、日本語学校、公立小学校で日本語を教えていました 🌷文法、会話練習などの日本語のレッスンできます 🌷新しいレッスンに興味はありますか?→日本食の作り方を日本語で説明するレッスンがあります 🌷北海道に住んでいます。北海道の文化、トレンドを伝えることもできます!あなたの街のことも  教えてください! 🌷2人の子どもを持つ母 🌷アイドルが好き(嵐・SixTONES)J-popも好き!推しの話をしましょう! ✏️一緒に楽しくレッスンをしましょう!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chika.
5.0

4,825 Lessons

Chikaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Let's have a lot of fun with learning Japanese! ニュージーランドの公立高校で日本語を教えていた経験を活かし、オンラインで、様々な国の方々へ日本語を教えてきました。今や、語学を学ぶこと・教えることは私の人生の喜びです。 自分自身の経験から、まずは実践の会話を経験することが一番大切だと思っています。 ”話せた!楽しい!”と思うことが、最大のモチベーションとなります。 その中で、新しい単語との出会いを演出し、文法を自然と理解していけるようにしていきます。 I have experience teaching Japanese at a public high school in New Zealand and since I came back to Japan, I've helped people from around the world learn Japanese online. Learning and teaching languages is absolutely a joy in my life. From my own experience, I think having actual conversations is the best way for learning languages. Feeling "It's fun! I can speak!" is your biggest motivation! During the conversations, I will show you new vocabulary and let you understand grammar naturally.

USD 6.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chie.
5.0

195 Lessons

Chie
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Italian
+1

Relax chat room🤗 Step up from Real Communication. Beginner Friendly lesson/ Travel🎌 こんにちは! 😊 Are you looking for speaking-focused lessons? Or maybe conversation practice in a relaxed atmosphere? 📌 My lesson is perfect for you if... • Want to start learning from scratch, step by step • You're studying on your own and unsure of the best study method for you • Want lessons that are actively engaging and a true game-changer for your studies • Want lessons tailored to your specific goals and preferences • Want to learn in a relaxed environment without pressure • Are to prepare for an upcoming trip to Japan 🌿My teaching motto: Providing a student-centered, positive learning experience. While my approach emphasizes plenty of speaking practice, I highly value the unique needs of each student and tailor the balance of the lesson accordingly. It is important to me that you feel relaxed and comfortable during our time together, so I always provide a friendly atmosphere🤗 🚀 By taking my lessons, you will be able to: • Build a solid foundation of Japanese grammar and vocabulary. • Turn your knowledge into action by practicing real output with what you’ve learned. • Communicate with native speakers confidently • Feel your progress through the right learning approach. • Understand anime and movies step-by-step as your skills grow. For more details, please check the descriptions of each lesson.

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

3,496 Lessons

Momoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Learn Japanese with Fun, Energy, and Personalized Guidance I’m passionate about helping students achieve their Japanese language goals. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your skills, I offer personalized lessons to fit your needs. As a non-native English speaker, I understand how easy it is to make mistakes without noticing them. That’s why I focus on correcting all your errors—big or small—something you won’t often get in casual conversations. In my lessons, I provide clear explanations and practical tips to help you use Japanese naturally. I strive to create a supportive environment where you can learn confidently and ask questions freely.

USD 15.00/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
·
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 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Maki Seida.
5.0

166 Lessons

Maki Seidaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪ I majored in Japanese at university and studied Japanese language education. I also have experience teaching Japanese as a volunteer. My experience is limited, but I will do my best to respond to the enthusiasm of my students.

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ippei (いっぺい、一平).
5.0

324 Lessons

Ippei (いっぺい、一平)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。 During my time in America, as a Teaching Assistant, I was teaching ‘history of cinema’ and practical ‘basic filmmaking ‘ to American college students. Also, I joined activities to teach Japanese culture and language to people. Since my returning to Japan, I have had many opportunities to interact with many local people from all over the world when I visit abroad for my job of movie making. Throughout these experiences, I have been feeling keenly about “the joy and difficulty of verbal communication. With this kind of experience, I can support and lead each student to learn Japanese language.

USD 25.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Karen.
5.0

980 Lessons

Karen
id verified
Professional TeacherBusiness
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Chinese (Mandarin)

日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼‍💼英語・中国語🙆🏻‍♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵 🍂Experiences: Over 4000h classes, Group lessons for business person with English explanation using “みんなの日本語” textbook (recommendation👍) 🍂Skills: Learned JLTM, 420h日本語教師総合養成講座修了, TESOL取得 I dedicated English and Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience working in professional. And also, through the customer service and the reception, I got a Japanese business manner. I am a self-motivated, results driven. I love to talk with people, and make fun classes♪ You can learn your style, and I will do my best to help you!!!

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher risa y.
5.0

1,894 Lessons

risa yid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·French

旅行・音楽・料理・語学が大好きです。世界6カ国での生活経験を活かし、異文化や言語の違いを楽しんでいます。好奇心旺盛で、気になったことはすぐ挑戦!経験を大切に、毎日を笑顔で過ごしています。日本語・英語・フランス語でサポート可能です。旅行や文化のアドバイスも得意なので、学びと一緒に世界を広げましょう。質問や相談も大歓迎です。楽しく学びましょう! I'm Risa, a native Japanese speaker with a passion for travel, music, cooking, and languages. Having lived in six countries, I love exploring new cultures and perspectives. My motto is to try anything that sparks my curiosity—no regrets, just action! I can help you study Japanese in English or French, and share travel and culture tips from my experience as an advisor. Let’s enjoy learning together—feel free to ask me anything!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haru_JP.
5.0

2,376 Lessons

Haru_JPid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

Hi! I’m Haru(はる) from Japan. I’m a certified Japanese language teacher. I’ve taught more than 5,000 Japanese lessons. My lessons are mainly free conversation for learners who want to keep using and improving their Japanese. We can talk about everyday life, work, Japanese culture, news, hobbies, or anything you’re interested in. If you have studied Japanese for a long time but don’t have many opportunities to speak, my lessons are a good place to keep your speaking and listening skills active. I also run my own company in Japan, so I’m happy to talk about work, business, and communication in Japanese as well. During our conversations, I can correct your Japanese when necessary and suggest more natural expressions. My lessons are relaxed and flexible. You don’t need to prepare anything. Just come and talk! If you can’t find a suitable time on my schedule, please feel free to send me a message. Since I work from home and my schedule is flexible, I may be able to open another time slot for you. Please note that I may not be able to accept bookings made less than 12 hours in advance. I’m looking forward to talking with you!

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 🌼NOZOMI🌼.
5.0

3,453 Lessons

🌼NOZOMI🌼id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Korean
+3

Certified Teacher🧑‍🎓✨ / 한국어로지도가능 / 4+years experience 🖥️👩‍🏫 / 3,000+ lessons🪄 / CAT person😺💖 ⚠️Cancel or reschedule less than 24 hours to the lesson→ You have to pay the lesson fee. ⚠️레슨전 24시간 이후의 취소나 리스케줄→ 레슨료를 내주셔야 합니다. . みなさん、こんにちは!😊italki日本語教師の「のぞみ(NOZOMI)」です🌟 . 🌼I've been teaching as a professional teacher since April 2022! 🌼I've taught Japanese to more than 300 students! 🌼I've done over 3,000 lessons! 🌼Friendly and relaxed teaching style👩‍🏫🌿 . 💖I have 4 cats, a cat person🐈🐈🐈🐈 💖I love Anime, K-drama, SF👽 and horror👻!! . 🌼2022년4월부터 가르치고 있는 프로 강사! 🌼300명 넘는 학습자분들과 공부한 경험! 🌼3,000넘는 레슨 경험! 🌼친근하고 편안한 티칭 스타일👩‍🏫🌿 🌼한국어로 지도 가능🗣️ . 💖고양이를 4마리 키우고 있는 고양이파🐈🐈🐈🐈 💖애니, 한국 작품, SF작품👽, 공포작품👻을 좋아합니다!! . [English] I'm teaching Japanese at italki from April 2022! My lesson is a conversation-oriented.🗣 You may think it looks difficult when you look at it this way. However, I'll teach in Japanese that is suited to each student's level, so you can take Japanese classes while relaxing 🙆‍♀️ I also explain to you in simple Japanese, English, Korean, with illustrations and photos! . ×Kids' lessons are NOT accepted. . [한국어] italki에서 2022년4월부터 일본어를 가르치고 있습니다. 여러분께서 모르시는 단어나 표현이 나오면 간단한 일본어나 한국어, 그림이나 사진을 사용해서 설명하겠습니다! 그러니 여러분께서는 편하게 일본어 레슨을 보실 수 있을 있습니다🙆 . ×키즈 레슨

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hideki.
5.0

185 Lessons

Hidekiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

データサイエンス×日本語:論理的思考を深める、アカデミック・ビジネスにおける日本語力向上をサポートします。 I had taught Japanese to businessmen and university students studying Japanese once or twice a week in Australia. I have academic and business experience, so I can teach general conversation and business conversation. I can teach Japanese in English in detail. 日本語を勉強するビジネスマンと大学生に、週に1~2回日本語を教えていました。 私は、アカデミックとビジネスの経験があります、だから、一般会話とビジネス会話を教えることができます。英語を使って、日本語を教えることもできます。

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

398 Lessons

Mana
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Spanish

experienced ITALKI teacher for over 3 years! I am a friendly and open person! If you are first time learning Japanese on Italki, you may be nervous at first but I promise I won't be make you nervous. We can talk about each other and if you make mistakes I can correct you:)

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shu.
5.0

2,946 Lessons

Shu
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

そろそろカンボジア🇰🇭の雨季が終わりそう🤩 今年の雨季は涼しくて、とても過ごしやすかったです! 雨季が終わったら、旅行に行こうかな🚌 私は今、カンボジアに住みながらitalkiで日本語のレッスンをしています。 日本にいた時は、コンサートの照明スタッフとして働いていました。 旅行・食べ物・コンサートなどに興味のある方、レッスンでお会いしましょう! I am originally from Japan, but currently live in a beautiful country Cambodia. I work as a Japanese tutor here on itlaki. I'm a huge fan of FOOD!!! I look foward to seeing you soon! 会話の練習をしましょう! My lessons focus on conversation. あなたが間違えた時、自然な日本語をメッセージします。 I'll text a correct Japanese when you make a mistake. レッスンの後、分からないことがある人には復習ノートを送ります。 I'll send you a lesson note if you want. ・フリートーク / free conversations ・しゃしん / using pictures ・『くれる、あげる、もらう』のれんしゅう / about " くれる、あげる、もらう" ・ロールプレイ *コンビニ、レストラン、ホテル / role-play lessons *at stores, restaurants, hotels ・しゅくだい / homework わたしは、いまカンボジアに すんでいます。 italkiで はたらいています。 にほんにいたときは、コンサートでライティングのスタッフとして はたらいていました。 りょこう・たべもの・コンサートについて はなしたいひと、いっしょにレッスンをしましょう! あなたが まちがえたとき、しぜんな にほんごを メッセージします。 レッスンのあと、ノートがほしいひとには、ふくしゅうノートをおくります。 ・フリートーク / free conversations ・しゃしん / using pictures ・『くれる、あげる、もらう』のれんしゅう / about " くれる、あげる、もらう" ・ロールプレイ *コンビニ、レストラン、ホテル / role-play lessons *at stores, restaurants, hotels ・しゅくだい / homework

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aya.
Aya
id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
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1200+ lesson taught / Bringing the joy of learning in Japanese with Amber Hello! I am Aya from Japan :) I was born and raised in rural Japan, but I have spent more than half of my life living overseas, and working in the United States. During my extensive career in the airline industry, I was always excited to communicate and interact with people all over the world. For the past two years, I have been teaching English, and I have also conducted 1,200+ Japanese lessons. I also completed the Japanese teacher's training.                                                                             My first priority in the lesson is to bring the joy of communication in different languages. With the effective teaching methods, I am aiming that my students find great joy in learning new language, speaking with confidence and achieving their goals. My lessons are like: (5-10 min) Ice Break / Student's Free Conversation (10 min) Homework Check / Kanji Learning (10 min) Vocabulary Building (25 min) Grammar Intro -> Practice them in conversation and practice I look forward to meeting with you in the trial lesson ;) (Japanese follows) こんにちは、Amberと申します。日本人で日本の地方で生まれ育ちましたが、人生の半分以上をアメリカをはじめとする海外で過ごしてきました。航空業界で長年勤務し、世界各国を旅する中で、国際的な視野と多文化交流の経験を積んできました。旅好きで、世界中の美味しいものを探すことが趣味です。異文化に触れることや新しい発見に常に好奇心を持っています。 現在は英語を2年間教え、日本語レッスンも1200回以上実施してきました。指導経験を通じて、効果的な教授法を身につけ、生徒の成長を見守ることに大きな喜びを感じています。航空会社勤務の経験を活かし、旅行者目線で役立つ日本語や実践的な会話表現を提供することが得意です。初心者や日本旅行を計画している方、実用的な日本語を楽しく学びたい方に最適なレッスンをお届けします。 言語を学ぶ喜びや、世界とつながる楽しさを一緒に体験しましょう。 あなたの「話せる」を全力でサポートします。

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,338,831 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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