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Learn Japanese with the teacher kuriko.
5.0

705 Lessons

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

Meaningful Japanese Conversations|Discover Japan, Share Your Culture, Speak Naturally Hello, my name is Kuriko. I love learning how people live, think, and see the world through conversation. In my lessons, we don't just study Japanese—we exchange ideas, compare our cultures, and enjoy meaningful conversations together. Every conversation is a chance to discover something new—about Japan, your country, and even yourself. I naturally guide our conversations from simple topics to deeper discussions, so you'll find yourself expressing ideas you never thought you could say in Japanese. My goal is for you to leave each lesson thinking, "I spoke a lot today!" "I could express difficult ideas in Japanese!" If you… ✓ enjoy meaningful conversations ✓ want natural Japanese ✓ love learning about cultures ✓ want to express your ideas with confidence I would love to meet you. ”Don't just learn Japanese—talk about the world in Japanese.” I want every lesson to give you the confidence and satisfaction of realizing just how much you can communicate in Japanese. 私のレッスンでは、日本語を話すことを通して、お互いの文化や考え方を知り、会話を楽しみます。 日本とあなたの国の文化を比べたり、お互いの価値観について話したり、日常生活やニュース、旅行、食べ物など、さまざまなテーマについて自然な日本語で会話を楽しみます。 だからレッスンでは、一方的に教えるのではなく、お互いの文化や考え方を共有しながら、一緒に会話を広げていきます。 毎週のレッスンが、「勉強」ではなく、「楽しみな時間」になるような会話を、一緒に作っていけたら嬉しいです。

USD 7.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomoya.
5.0

102 Lessons

Tomoyaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You! 🔥教員歴10年以上 × 日本語教師国家資格あり🔥 初級者の方も大歓迎!文法、会話、旅行、JLPTなど、あなたの目標に合わせて丁寧にサポート!楽しくてわかりやすい日本語レッスンを提供します✨ はじめまして、日本語教師のTomoyaです! 私は日本の東京に住んでいます。 好きなものは、ギターとサウナとラーメンです! 漫画も大好きなので、日本の漫画が好きな人はぜひ漫画の話もしましょう👍 Nice to meet you! I'm Tomoya, a Japanese teacher. I live in Tokyo, Japan. I love playing the guitar, going to saunas, and eating ramen! I’m also a big fan of manga, so if you like Japanese manga, let’s chat about it too! 👍 小学校教員として10年間、そして日本語教師として2年間、アメリカ、中国、ネパール、タイ出身の生徒さんに教えてきました。日本語が全くわからない初心者から上級レベルまで、幅広い生徒さんに日本語を教えてきた経験があります。 日本語はもちろんネイティブ、簡単な英語でのサポートも可能ですので、初心者の方も安心してください👍 日本語を覚えるために一番大切なことは、勉強量や努力ではありません。 【継続する】ただそれだけです! 私は日本語学習が継続できるように、 「分かりやすい授業」と「楽しい授業」を心がけています! 🌟日本語レッスンについて🌟 ✅ 初心者の方には: ・挨拶、自己紹介、日常会話など、楽しく実用的な日本語 ・オリジナル教材を使った文法トレーニング ・ひらがな・カタカナの基礎や、よく使われる漢字の習得 ✅ 中級者の方には: ・自然な会話練習 ・実用的な表現を身に付ける ・リスニング力やスピーキング力を伸ばす ・短い文章の読解 ✅ 上級者や特定の目標を持つ方には: ・ビジネス日本語 ・ニュースの読解法 ・日本のアニメや漫画を楽しめるようにする ・日本の文化や生活習慣について深く理解する など、一人一人の生徒さんに合わせて柔軟にサポートします! また、学習についての質問があったときは、授業外でも対応します👍 「日本語を覚えて何ができるようになりたいですか?」 新しい世界に踏み出すためのお手伝いをさせてください! レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています😊

Business
USD 14.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rin.
5.0

6 Lessons

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

Friendly & Relaxed Japanese Conversation Practice🇯🇵 Hello! Let's learn Japanese with me! 🌿 Relaxed 😊 Friendly 💬 Conversation 🇯🇵 Japanese culture ☕ Everyday topics ✨ No pressure 🎉 Have fun I'm りん from Japan.🌸 I am a native Japanese speaker, a certified teacher, and a former high school Japanese language teacher. My lessons are mainly for beginners and focus on conversation. Let's learn useful Japanese for daily life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I have experience teaching Japanese to foreign students online. I currently live in France and am learning French myself, so I understand both the challenges and joys of language learning. I look forward to studying Japanese with you! こんにちは!りんです。 私は日本人です。高校で国語の先生をしていました。教員免許も持っています。 私のレッスンは初心者の人におすすめです。会話を中心に、毎日の生活で使う日本語を楽しく勉強します。 外国人スタッフや学生に日本語を教えた経験があります。 私は日本の歴史が好きです。趣味は料理とスポーツです。 今はフランスに住んでいて、私もフランス語を勉強しています。 まちがえても大丈夫です!一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう! Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Rin et je suis japonaise. Je suis professeure diplômée et ancienne enseignante de japonais au lycée. Mes cours sont destinés principalement aux débutants et sont centrés sur la conversation. J'ai enseigné le japonais à des étudiants vietnamiens en ligne. Je suis passionnée par l'histoire du Japon et j'aime partager la culture japonaise. J'aime aussi cuisiner et faire du sport. J'habite actuellement en France et j'apprends le français, donc je comprends les difficultés de l'apprentissage d'une langue étrangère. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer et de vous aider à progresser en japonais !🌸

USD 10.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mamiko 磨实子まみこ.
5.0

2,204 Lessons

Mamiko 磨实子まみこid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Chinese (Mandarin)
+1

You can feel your growth every time you speak!-每次说话都能感受到自己的成长! It's been almost 6 years since I started teaching Japanese online.I have taught over 500 people. I have been a kindergarten teacher, elementary school teacher, and piano teacher for over 15 years.Teaching is my passion! I'm good at creating a relaxing atmosphere so please don't be nervous and worry! If you speak wrong Japanese, I can change the natural Japanese. オンラインで日本語を教え始めて6年になります。600人以上に教えてきました。 幼稚園教諭、小学校教諭、ピアノ講師を15年以上してきたので、教えることに慣れています。 私はリラックスした雰囲気を作るのが得意ですから、緊張しないで話すことができます! もし間違えても心配しないで下さい。私が自然な日本語を教えます! 我在网上教日语已经6年了。我教过大概600个人以上。 我也教钢琴十几年了。我习惯教书。我可以营造轻松的氛围。你不要紧张和担心。要是你说错日语,我就能改变很自然的日语。

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Show Sensei.
5.0

7,020 Lessons

Show Senseiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

LGBT friendly I teach English to beginners in Tokyo, from 15 to 78 years old. I am friendly and mellow so my classes will be relaxing. I am also a tour guide, so feel free to use my services if you come to Japan. I will make a trip plan in Tokyo for you :) 生徒中心のクラスで楽しくリラックスしてやっています。 自分も語学勉強の辛さがわかるので 生徒さんの葛藤や気持ちがわかります。 だから 一人一人のペースで進んで行きます。 東京のツアーガイドもしています^_^

USD 19.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryu Murakami.
5.0

3,812 Lessons

Ryu Murakamiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Filipino (Tagalog)
+1

Top 1% tutor, a nocturnal, probably available in your timezone :D Hi! I’m Ryu, a native Japanese speaker fluent in English and Filipino, with experience living in Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. As a flight attendant, a language learner and teacher, I love exploring cultures, traveling, and music—from Taylor Swift to K-pop and Latin beats. If you’re excited about learning languages and adapting to new places, let’s connect and open new worlds together! If you want to start learning Japanese from the basics, or you would want to prepare for your trip to Japan, I’m the guy! 海外経験豊富なRyuです。日本語・英語・フィリピン語が話せます。旅と音楽が大好きで、色々な国の文化や言葉に触れるのが楽しみです。一緒に新しい世界を広げましょう!

USD 8.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takumi.
5.0

2,924 Lessons

Takumiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

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.

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

99 Lessons

Chiharuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Indonesian
+1

Friendly Japanese for Work & Everyday Life😊 10+ Years in Global Companies🌐 Top 20% in Bookings 🏆 Hi! I’m Chiharu. I have 10+ years of experience working with international teams at global companies, and I’m a Business Qualified specialist on italki🏢 Business Japanese may seem difficult at first, but my lessons are relaxed and practical! I’ve taken 300+ English lessons, so I understand how challenging it can be to use a foreign language at work I also offer conversation lessons for everyday Japanese. You don’t need perfect Japanese. Take your time, make mistakes, and enjoy speaking. English and translation tools are welcome😊 I love traveling and talking with people from around the world. I traveled solo with a backpack to many countries. I’ve visited 21 countries, studied English in Australia for 3 months, and lived in Indonesia for 5 years. These experiences led me to work in global companies and become a Japanese teacher. I’d love to hear about your country and experiences too! Let's enjoy practicing together🗣️ ⚠️ Sep – Nov : Lessons mainly available on weekends & Japanese public holidays due to other work commitments. I may open some weekday slots at short notice📅 Paused : Travel Japanese for Beginners 【Available Lessons】 Free Talk😊 Conversation Practice with Irodori🗣️ [Talk About Your Work] Business Japanese🏢 [Workplace Role-play] Business Japanese🏢 [Custom Practice] Interview Prep & Tailored Lessons🌿 Zoom recommended for a stable connection💻 Top 20% for bookings in August! Thanks so much to all my students! I truly value our time together🎉

Business
USD 8.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nozomi (Sawa).
5.0

517 Lessons

Nozomi (Sawa)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

🟡Natural Japanese Conversation with 日本人のともだち🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere +grammar ! 1日目から「リアルで自然な日本語」で話(はな)しましょう 🌱 「間違えても大丈夫!」🌱 会話も文法もバランスよく学べます 「間違いを直してくれる友だち」だと思ってリラックスしてください 私も英語学習者です!  気持ちがわかるからこそ、あなたのペースに寄り添い丁寧にサポートします 関東(神奈川・東京)出身のネイティブです テキストにはない、日常生活で使われる自然な日本語を学ぶことができます。 文法も大切ですが、すぐに使える実用的な会話を大事に進めながら、 その中で必要な文法を身につけていきましょう! でもきちんと訂正はするので安心してくださいね! そのために、あなたの興味に合わせた内容で、進めます 🎵 好きなこと 音楽と刺繍アートは私の仕事でもあります 映画(特にジブリ)、旅行、グルメ、文化の違いについても話すのが大好きです みなさんの好きなことを聞くのも私の趣味の一つです! 📖レッスン例 料理: 日本語のレシピ作り ゲーム:ゲームをしながら、セリフや表現の解説 トーク: 友達や家族とのリアルな表現 旅行:一緒に調べる、電車やバスの乗り方、何を食べたい etc... ❇️柔軟なサポート ゆっくり話す、チャット活用、記録共有、オリジナルテキストなど 皆さんとお会いできるのを楽しみにしています!! 待ってるよー! ⚠️ 24時間以内のキャンセルにはキャンセル料が発生します。 ⚠️ スムーズな切り替えを行うため、レッスンの時間は30分枠の場合は25分、60分枠の場合は55分となります。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Taka in Japan.
5.0

3,916 Lessons

Taka in Japanid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Conversation | Grammar | Business Japanese | Keigo from Zero | Learn from the News | Interview Prep Hi, I’m Taka! - Born and raised in Japan - 26 years of professional experience in the Japanese media industry - Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from a university in Japan 1. My Lesson Courses I offer the following six lesson courses: 1) Conversation + Feedback 2) Step-by-Step Grammar 3) Business Japanese 4) Keigo from Zero 5) Learn from the News 6) Interview Prep 2. How I Teach My lessons are suitable for people who: 1) Want detailed advice and corrections - I will point out and correct as many mistakes as possible in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. - I will suggest expressions that are not only grammatically correct, but also natural in Japanese. - I will explain the differences between casual and formal expressions. 2) Want notes for review I will share lesson notes with you via Google Docs so that you can review them anytime you like. 3) Want feedback after each lesson I will send you a message after each lesson explaining what you did well and what you can improve. 3. Qualifications - Certified Japanese Language Teacher Examination (登録日本語教員試験 基礎試験・応用試験) Passed - Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (日本語教育能力検定試験) Passed - EIKEN Grade 1(Japan’s English proficiency exam, 英検 1級) Passed 4. About My Lessons - My lessons are for learners aged 18 and older. - My lessons are intended for people who have already learned hiragana and katakana. - I primarily use Japanese in class, but I can use English when necessary.

Business
USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tama.
5.0

3,088 Lessons

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

Certified Japanese teacher who loves dancing and ukulele. 2017年(ねん)から、国際交流協会(こくさいこうりゅうきょうかい)でボランティアの日本語(にほんご)の先生(せんせい)をしています。 I have been teaching Japanese since 2017 as a volunteer at an international association. 私(わたし)は勉強(べんきょう)を始(はじ)め、2020年(ねん)に検定試験(けんていしけん)に合格(ごうかく)し、本格的(ほんかくてき)な日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)になりました。 I started studying and passed the exam in 2020 and became a qualified Japanese teacher. 2024年(ねん)から日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)でも教(おし)えています。 Since 2024, I have also been teaching Japanese at a Japanese language school. 私(わたし)と一緒(いっしょ)に楽(たの)しく日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)しましょう。 Let's enjoy studying Japanese with me!

BusinessTest Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuuki.
4.9

1,042 Lessons

Yuukiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
·Korean

有丰富的教学经验/拥有专门儿童日语教育资格证 在中国的外语学校里教日语5年。后来开始线上向中国人教日语。受过儿童日语教育培训。 中国にある外国語学校で5年間日本語を教えていました。そのあとオンラインで中国人に日本語を教え始めました。さらに子ども日本語指導者講座を受講し、資格を取りました。

Kids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Daiki.
5.0

3,887 Lessons

Daikiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Spanish
·English

Native Japanese speaker who can teach Japanese in English and Spanish!! I have been teaching Japanese and Spanish for many years. I can teach Japanese in Spanish and English. I have learned English and Spanish so I do understand how difficult to learn a new language is. But at the same time I do believe how fun to learn new language is! so I always make my students have fun while learning Japanese, Yo he enseñado japonés a varios hispanos en español incluso a mi esposa hispana, y ahora ella sabe comunicarse con mi familia de Japón en japonés!! Yo he aprendido español e ingles por eso entiendo cuan difícil es aprender un nuevo idioma. Pero al mismo tiempo yo entiendo cuan interesante es aprender un nuevo idioma!

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

3,309 Lessons

Yuri.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️ Hi, I'm Yuri. Please call me “Yuri” instead of “Sensei” 😉 During university, I joined international exchange activities and volunteered teaching Japanese language and culture in Cambodia. It was a wonderful experience that made me realize how much I enjoy helping others learn. That’s why I want to teach Japanese to many people here too!! After graduating, I worked at a company, but I realized I wanted to support others more personally, not only as an employee. That’s why I’ll support you like a coach and help you reach your goals! 🏃🏻‍♀️ Just as English learners learn English through English, I mainly use Japanese in my lessons. That said, as you can see from my reviews, I'm a patient listener who will give you time to express yourself and provide natural Japanese corrections. That’s why I’ll always support you at your own pace, so you can relax and enjoy learning Japanese with me. 😌 By listening to various voices, imitating them, and speaking out, you'll find yourself speaking naturally before you know it—even if you're a beginner. Let's learn by doing! 🤩 In my experience, students who make steady progress usually have these habits: ・Regular review ・Flexible thinking while respecting fundamentals ・A drive to understand culture and mindsets If this sounds like you, I’d be happy to support your Japanese journey! 😊 In our first lesson, please share your goals and how often you'd like to study Japanese.

USD 18.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aya🇯🇵🌏✈️.
5.0

408 Lessons

Aya🇯🇵🌏✈️id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕 🌸Safe & Relaxing atmosphere class🌸 Hi! My name’s Aya. I’m a friendly person who loves international exchange and learning about different cultures. 15+Yrs. Teaching is exactly my passion!! I love helping students speak CONFIDENTLY and sharing our culture. •Studied abroad in the U.S. and the Philippines. •Traveled many countries🇺🇸🇰🇷🇲🇻🇵🇼🇸🇬🇻🇳🇵🇭🇯🇵 •Also experience as a tour guide for guests from a luxury cruise ship. 💁‍♀️💻 A 100% SAFE SPACE to try, fail. For BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE ♦️Quickly master essential travel phrases for your trip✈️ → Travel class ♦️ Learn real Japanese culture deeply 🇯🇵 → Discover Culture class ♦️ Improve speaking skill / Get native expressions and confidence → Free conversation class ♦️Essential grammar step by step (Originals slides )→ Genki class ♦️Hiragana & Katakana from scratch. Read and Write✍️ → Genki class    💎English support available 💎Original material for REAL TRAVEL SITUATIONS +CULTURE・MANNERS 🇯🇵   Restaurants, Hotels, Sightseeing,Transportation etc・・・ 💎With vocabulary or original slides for grammar support. I create customized lesson plans tailored to your specific goals for the fastest results.  【Cancellation policy 】 ⚠️ There will be charged , if you cancel within 24hours. ⚠️ If you don’t show during the first half of our lesson, the class will be closed and    the full lesson fee will be charged.

USD 12.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miho.
5.0

2,061 Lessons

Mihoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)

7年の経験|中国語可|初級専門 I want to support you in learning Japanese. I will tailor the lessons to your level. At first, we will go slowly… and gradually move toward speaking at a natural speed like native Japanese speakers. Let’s relax and enjoy studying together! Miho老師來幫你學日文~!替你安排最剛好的進度,不會被進度追著跑又能達成目標!老師就會慢慢調快速度,讓你習慣正常日本人的語速!別讓學習語言成為了壓力~我們一起輕鬆地學習日語吧♪ あなたが日本語を勉強するサポートをしたいです。あなたのレベルに合わせて授業を進めます。 最初はゆっくり・・・少しずつ日本人が話すスピードで会話をしていきます。 リラックスして楽しく勉強しましょう♪

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mai. O.
5.0

1 Lessons

Mai. Oid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+2

8+ years of experience | Beginners | Conversation | Minna no Nihongo Hello! My name is Mai. I have approximately 9 years of experience as a Japanese language teacher. I taught at a language school in Tokyo for 3 years and at a language school in Taiwan for 2 years. I have experience teaching students of all levels, from children to adults, and from complete beginner levels to advanced levels, primarily in group lessons. Currently, I have been teaching one-on-one online for 4 years. In my lessons, I prioritize getting students to speak as much as possible! I especially focus on teaching beginners. I have extensive experience teaching complete beginners (starting from hiragana and katakana). In my lessons, I use textbooks and original materials to practice not only grammar but also natural conversation. For intermediate and advanced levels, I also teach textbook lessons, free talk, news, and composition. Especially recommend my lessons to those who want to: * master both grammar and conversation * gain confidence in conversation * study carefully from the basics * sound more like a native speaker こんにちは!麻衣(まい)と申します。 日本語教師として、これまで約9年の実績があります。東京の語学学校で3年間、台湾の語学学校で2年間教えていました。子供から大人まで、50音から上級まで教授経験があり、主にグループレッスンを行っていました。現在はオンライン教師として、マンツーマンで4年教えています。 私のレッスンでは、「生徒さんにとにかくたくさん話してもらうこと!」を大切にしています。 特に初級を中心に教えています。全くの初心者(ひらがな・カタカナから開始)に教えた経験が多数あります。 レッスンでは教科書とオリジナル教材を使って、文法だけではなく、自然な会話を練習します。 その他、中級以上は教科書レッスン、フリートーク、ニュース、作文などを指導しています。 特に、 ・文法も会話も身に付けたい方 ・会話に自信をつけたい方 ・基礎から丁寧に勉強したい方 ・よりネイティブに近づきたい方 におすすめです!!

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

1,082 Lessons

KOTAROid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
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.

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Rie 福山理絵.
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18.7k Lessons

Rie 福山理絵id verified
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Speaks :Japanese
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·Chinese (Mandarin)
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17K以上の実績のオリジナル教材で楽しく自然な日本語会話!初心者歓迎♪17,300+ lessons taught. Enjoyable practice with custom materials ★2001年~2003年|台湾 東和日語機構(日本語専門の語学学校) 週6日勤務/1日8レッスン(2年間) グループ・個人レッスン/企業派遣 教材開発・カウンセリング 使用教材:みんなの日本語 など ★2005年~2008年|(財)京都府国際センター 日本語講師(ボランティア) ★2005年~2008年|World Friends Club(私設国際交流グループ)創設 日本語・英語・中国語の言語交換会を主催 各種国際交流イベントの企画・運営 ★2009年~2019年|Nova Holdings(NOVAお茶の間留学センター) オンライン日本語レッスンサービス立ち上げスタッフ 独自のオンラインシステムとオリジナル教材を使用 オンラインレッスン/教材開発/講師トレーニング・管理 Skypeを活用した英会話学校の運営にも従事 ★2019年~2023年|株式会社 東京外国語センター 関西事業部 企業派遣レッスン(市販テキスト使用) ★2019年~現在|Airbnb 対面による日本語レッスン ★★★★★(5つ星)評価獲得 ★2020年~現在|italki オリジナルPPTによる オンラインレッスン ★2025年~|Youtube 日本語レッスンYoutube開設 ★2026年~|ナナちゃんの日本語PPTと宿題 うさぎのキャラクターの可愛いPPTを作成🐰 お子さんから大人まで楽しく勉強できる教材を開発中! 日本語学習用のWeb pageも作成  "World Friends Club"で検索

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Travelyuka.
5.0

12 Lessons

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Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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English
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Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels, 「日本語、ずっと勉強しているのに、全然話せるようにならない…」そう感じたことはありませんか?その原因は、あなたの努力不足ではなく、「教科書の日本語」と「実際に使われている日本語」の間にある大きなギャップかもしれません。 はじめまして、日本語教師のYukaです。 私は日本の語学学校で、1歳のお子さんから大人の方まで、幅広い年齢層の生徒さんに日本語を教えてきました。 また、日系企業での勤務経験もあり、教室の中だけでは学べない「実際に使われている日本語」や、日本社会ならではの考え方・マナーについても深い知識を持っています。 ビジネスの現場で培った経験は、丁寧な言葉遣いから、同僚や上司との円滑な人間関係の築き方まで、幅広くお伝えできる強みになっています。 私自身も現在スペイン語と英語を学習中の身であり、生徒として新しい言語を学ぶ大変さや、思うように話せないもどかしさ、そしてうまく話せたときの喜びを、身をもって理解しています。 【私のレッスンの特徴】 教科書の文法をなぞるだけの授業はしません。 もちろん基礎はしっかりお伝えしますが、それに加えて「実際の会話で本当に使われる表現」も一緒に学んでいきます。 教科書では「です・ます」形が中心ですが、実際の会話は人間関係の話や噂話、スラングであふれています。教科書だけで勉強して会話につまずいてしまう方の原因は、実はここにあります。 友人との会話、職場でのやり取り、旅行先での一コマ―そのすべてに合った言葉選びができるよう、状況に応じた自然な日本語をお教えします。 教科書の各ユニットの文法事項が終わったら、必ずカジュアルな表現もプラスして教えるのが、他の先生との違いです。 【対応できるレベル・目的】 ・ゼロからの初級者の方:ひらがな・カタカナから、無理なく続けられるペースで丁寧にサポートします。「覚えられない」「続かない」という不安も、一緒に解消していきましょう。 ・JLPT合格を目指す方:必要な漢字・語彙・文法を整理し、試験日から逆算した学習プランを作成します。シャドーイングなどのトレーニングでリスニング力も鍛えます。 ・旅行や出張前に短期間で日本語を身につけたい方:限られた時間で確実に成果を出せるよう、実際に使う場面を想定した実践的なフレーズを中心に学びます。 ・ビジネスシーンで自信を持って日本語を使いたい方:敬語やビジネスマナー、日本人特有の考え方まで、文化的な背景を含めて丁寧に解説します。 ・お子さんの日本語学習:年齢制限なし、アニメや好きな遊びを取り入れながら、楽しみながら自然に学べます。 ・とにかく日本語で自由に話したい方:テーマは自由、間違いを気にせずたくさん話すフリートークも大歓迎です。 【大切にしていること】 間違えることを恐れないでください。 間違いは、上達している証拠です。緊張せずに話せる、リラックスした雰囲気のレッスンをいつも心がけています。 一人ひとりの目標やペース、興味関心に合わせて、オーダーメイドのレッスンプランを一緒に作っていきます。 【レッスンの進め方】 初回のレッスンでは、まずあなたの現在のレベルや目標、興味のあることをじっくりお伺いします。「なんとなく話せるようになりたい」という漠然とした目標でも大丈夫です。 一緒にお話ししながら、あなたに合った学習の道筋を見つけていきましょう。 教材はすべて画面上で共有しますので、手ぶらでレッスンにご参加いただけます。 レッスン中は、日本語だけでなく、必要に応じて英語やスペイン語での説明も可能です。

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  • Baz

    Baz

    Learning Japanese

    りょうこ先生はとてもやさしくて、いつもていねいに教えてくれる先生です。 とても忍耐強く、文法や新しい表現もわかりやすく説明してくれるので、安心して勉強できます。 レッスンでは、今使っている教科書のPowerPointを使いながら勉強しています。教科書の文法を勉強するだけではなく、りょうこ先生がたくさん質問してくれるので、習った文法を使いながら自然に会話の練習もできます。私が話すときも、いつもやさしくサポートしてくれるので、間違いを心配しすぎずに話すことができます。 宿題も毎回ていねいに直してくれて、レッスンの後には復習のための教材も準備してくれます。授業で勉強したことをもう一度確認できるので、とても助かっています。 りょうこ先生と勉強を始めてから、自分の日本語が少しずつ上達していると感じます。特に、話すことに前より自信がついてきました。また、先生のおかげで、日本語をもっと勉強したいという気持ちも強くなりました。 毎回のレッスンが楽しくて、勉強を続けるモチベーションにもなっています。文法も会話もバランスよく勉強したい人に、本当におすすめの先生です!

  • Daniel Coleman

    Daniel Coleman

    Learning Japanese

    先生のおかげで、会話スキルが向上し、話す練習を通して自信をつけることができました。少しずつですが、毎日日本語が話せるようになっています。 また、先生の応援のおかげで、日本語能力試験N3レベルに合格できました!今まで寄り添って指導してくださり、本当にありがとうございました。 次はN2試験に向けて精一杯頑張ります!先生のN2文法のレッスンもとても楽しみにしています。これからもよろしくお願いします。

  • Lara Becerra (ララ)

    Lara Becerra (ララ)

    Learning Japanese

    Another great lesson with ゆきえさん! I recently started taking group Japanese classes at a university in addition to my lessons with her. Taking both has made me appreciate even more how much I enjoy my lessons with her! She does an amazing job personalizing each lesson to my level, interests, and needs, and I always feel comfortable practicing and speaking with her. I’m really enjoying learning Japanese with her and seeing my progress! ありがとうございます!

  • Jamie

    Jamie

    Learning Japanese

    I really had fun with Sensei’s listening skill challenge! It made me more aware of the areas where I still need to improve. I also really enjoy how Sensei discusses the latest news and current events, then teaches me how to express my thoughts naturally in Japanese. Overall, I always have a great time learning with Sensei. It’s not only helping me improve my Japanese, but also making the learning experience fun, practical, and engaging! 🇯🇵

  • Rachel

    Rachel

    Learning Japanese

    Chieko Sensei is fantastic at teaching students who are preparing for the JLPT. She has great understanding of the exam structure and does an excellent job of analysing and breaking down the different question types. She also provides useful tips and strategies to help tackle each type of question more effectively. She goes further by identifying and explaining the different types of comprehension and listening questions that may appear in the exam. Her expertise and extensive knowledge of the JLPT have given me the confidence when approaching the questions. Aside from exam prep, she also takes time at the beginning of each lesson to catch up with me, which is really helpful in improving my conversational skills. Whenever we go through a passage, she asks me questions and encourages me to explain my thoughts and understanding. This not only helps to strengthen my comprehension but also gives me more opportunities to practise speaking.

  • Andrew

    Learning Japanese

    Natsumi is a truly exceptional teacher. I've taken around 20 lessons with her at this point, and they have been worth every penny. There's the fact that you learn tons of new vocabulary and grammar. But more importantly, Natsumi has the right attitude. She is supportive and easy to talk to — but at the same time, willing and able to push you to try out expressions, structures, and topics you otherwise wouldn't do on your own. TLDR: if you're reading this, you're wasting time. Book a lesson with Natsumi now, and never look back.

  • Carly Calvert

    Learning Japanese

    Yoko sensei is a wonderful teacher whom I would recommend to anyone of any level. She is cheerful, very well-organized, and extremely encouraging. Yoko sensei is clearly very experienced, and uses cards/props to prompt you and convey meaning without interrupting the flow of conversation when I am trying to speak. She speaks fluent English so can help me when I get stuck, but does not let the conversation lapse into English, so I am pushed to keep trying in Japanese. Yoko sensei sends summaries of our key vocabulary from the lesson in a clear and helpful format after we have finished. A fantastic teacher who will help you with whatever your goals are in your Japanese learning journey.

  • Anastasia

    Anastasia

    Learning Japanese

    Lessons with Mika sensei encourage me to continue learning japanese. We talk about various topics such as politics, japanese culture, superstitions and health habits, job hunting and mental health - and Mika sensei always provides great thoughtful answers and asks further questions:)

  • Beth

    Beth

    Learning Japanese

    Another great lesson with Ruri-san! She always has a plan worked out, gives plenty of constructive speaking opportunity and gives homework to consolidate the grammar. She's always friendly, encouraging and supportive, and incredibly patient when my words fail me. 10/10 lesson.

  • Luana

    Luana

    Learning Japanese

    I am truly enjoying learning Japanese with Kozo せんせい. After learning the hiraganas and katakanas, we have now moved to basic vocabulary and very simple sentence building. Every lesson is fun and rich in content, I feel listened to and able to ask questions without judgment. Starting to learn Japanese was one my resolutions for 2026 and I am so happy I did. ありがとうございます

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