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Learn Japanese with the teacher Ichiro.
5.0

366 Lessons

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

Master Natural Japanese with a Seasoned Pro | 1,500+ Lessons | Business & Interview Prep オンライン日本語講師として1年以上、700以上のレッスンをしています。社会人向けパソコン教室や写真教室での講師経験があります。美術大学でデザインを学び、グラフィックデザインの仕事をしてきました。また、クリエイティブな作業が得意です。

USD 5.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aika  あいか.
5.0

2,790 Lessons

Aika あいかid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Are you looking for a teacher like a friend? I'm perfect for you:) I have been teaching here since September 2021. In order to get better at speaking foreign languages, it is important to input and speak in that target language, right? In my lessons, I always make an effort that you can talk a lot whatever you like and are interested in, and according to the situation I will provide you phrases and words. Let's try to increase your vocabulary little by little. I know it takes time and effort to become what and where we really want to be. But we got this! I'm here for you:) 私は2021年9月からItalkiで日本語を教えています。 言語を習得する上で大切なのは、インプットしてたくさん話すことですね。私のレッスンでは生徒さんがたくさん話せるようにします。状況に合わせて使えるフレーズや単語をお伝えします。一緒に日本語を話す練習をして使える言葉を増やしていきましょう。 目標を達成するためには時間と努力が必要ですが、一緒に頑張りましょう!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 08:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Adrian アドせんせい.
5.0

492 Lessons

Adrian アドせんせいid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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English
Native
·Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
+4

TEFL-Certified English Teacher| Expert in Global Business Communication & Professional English I’m Adrian! I’m a native English and Filipino speaker from the Philippines, now living in Japan. I have been working as a finance professional for almost 20 years. And started teaching part-time on italki in January 2025. Why Book Me as Your teacher? 😊 Patient & Kind – I create a supportive and encouraging learning environment. 🌏 Passionate Language Learner (JLPT N2, HSK 3) 👂 Great Listener – I take the time to understand my students, ensuring they feel heard and valued. 🗣️ Speak with confidence – Improve your pronunciation, fluency, and natural conversation skills. 📚 Lessons tailored to you – I customize each class based on your goals, interests, and learning style.

USD 6.90/trial
Available 11:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher TAHO.
5.0

6,779 Lessons

TAHOid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Zero to N4 Specialist: 6000+ Lessons Delivered in English. Let's take your JPN to the next level! Hello there, My name is Taho. I was born and raised in Japan. I worked as a medical technologist in a hospital for several years. I have lived outside of Japan for many years in various countries, including the Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Taiwan. こんにちは。タホと申します。私は日本で生まれ育ち、臨床検査技師として病院で働いていました。 海外の様々な(フィリピン、ニュージーランド、マレーシア、台湾)に住んだことがあります。 Since I have studied English myself, I know how you feel and the problems when studying a second language. I will adjust my teaching methods to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed while studying. 私自身英語を勉強した経験がありますので、第2言語を勉強する際どんな点が大変か理解することができます。 授業スタイルを工夫して、みなさんが楽しく言語を習得できるよう心がけます。 At regular intervals, we will review your progress and place stepping stones that will lead you to achieve your language goals. 定期的にレッスン内容を振り返り、学習状況を一緒に復習しましょう。学習者の方がご自身のゴールに一歩ずつ確実に近づくよう、授業が的確なステッピングストーンとなるようデザインします。 During my time teaching, I have learnt that it is important to involve you in our lessons, talking about your self & your life while using your new grammar and vocabulary. You need to feel relaxed and to have fun, while I need to be patient and explain everything clearly. 学習者の方が実践に役立つと実感していただける授業スタイルになるよう心掛けます。新しい文法・単語を学ぶ際、ご自身に生活の中でその文法・単語を使ってどんな話ができるか共に場面を設定し、実際に使っていただきます。話の途中で訂正したりはしませんので、安心して新しい文法・単語を使うことに挑戦してください。納得していていただけるようていねいにわかりやすく説明するよう心がけます。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rie.
5.0

15 Lessons

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

Speak Japanese with confidence!✨ Mistakes are just stepping stones to grow.✈️ こんにちは!東京出身のりえです😊 日本生まれ、日本育ちの日本語ネイティブです。 日本語を話したいけれど、「間違えるのが怖い」「自信がない」「うまく文章が作れない」と感じていませんか? 私のレッスンでは、間違いは大歓迎です🌟 間違えることは失敗ではなく、上達するための大切なチャンスだと考えています。 たくさん話して、たくさん間違えながら、一緒に自然な日本語を身につけていきましょう。 私自身、日本にいながら英語を学び、現在はフランス語を勉強しています。 だからこそ、新しい言語を学ぶ楽しさや難しさ、言いたいことが言葉にならないもどかしさを理解しています。 🌻私のレッスンでは、こんな方を歓迎しています! ・自然な日本語で会話を楽しみたい方 ・たくさん話して、自信をつけたい方 ・日本人が使う自然な表現やニュアンスを学びたい方 ・プレッシャーを感じず、リラックスして学びたい方 ・丁寧な表現や敬語を練習したい方 会話を大切にしながら、あなたの目標やペースに合わせて進めます。 外資系企業で働いた経験もあるため、必要に応じて仕事で使う丁寧な表現などもサポートできます。 🌸私の好きなこと🌸 着物、漫画、飛行機、旅行、動物など、いろいろなことに興味があります🐈 あなたの好きなことについても、ぜひ教えてください! 友達と話すような気持ちで、リラックスして日本語を話しましょう。 あなたとお話しできることを楽しみにしています😊 Hello! I’m Rie, a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo. Do you want to speak Japanese, but worry about making mistakes, lack confidence, or struggle to express yourself? In my lessons, mistakes are always welcome. I believe mistakes are opportunities to learn and improve. I learnt English while living in Japan, and I’m currently studying French, so I understand the challenges and joys of learning a new language. 🌻My lessons are for those who want to: ・Practise natural Japanese conversation ・Speak more and build confidence ・Learn expressions and nuances used by native speakers ・Practise polite Japanese when needed Lessons are tailored to your goals and pace. We focus on conversation and use topics, pictures, and materials when helpful. Let’s enjoy Japanese together in a relaxed atmosphere, like talking with a Japanese friend. ✨

USD 8.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haruki I.
5.0

198 Lessons

Haruki Iid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

2年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻‍🏫 日本語教師2年目のはるきです! 趣味は、書道です!👧🏻 今は、オンラインの日本語教師や動画編集をしています。 休日はNetflixを観たり、美術館に行くのが楽しみです✨私は海外の文化や言語に興味があります🥺 【レッスンスタイル】 ・会話のレッスンを中心に、生徒さんの悩みや日本語の勉強法について話し合いながら一緒に学んでいきます(^_-)-☆宿題なし!教科書なし! 【現在の生徒の例】 ・週に1回45分のレッスンを受ける生徒 😊一番人気😊 →毎週同じ曜日の同じ時間に授業を予約し、授業を受けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化や言葉を覚えるためのゲーム ・週に1回60分のレッスンを受ける生徒  →しっかりと日本語を学びたい生徒向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化、最近のニュースなど ・月に一回1時間のレッスンを受ける生徒 上級者 →仕事が忙しいが、日本語は学び続けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や政治など I’m Haruki, a second-year Japanese teacher! My hobby is Japanese calligraphy 👧🏻 Currently, I work online as a Japanese teacher and video editor. On my days off, I enjoy watching Netflix, and visiting museums✨ I’m also interested in cultures and languages from around the world🥺 【Lesson Style】 ・My lessons mainly focus on conversation. We’ll also talk about any difficulties you have with Japanese and discuss effective ways to study together (^_-)-☆ ・No homework! No textbooks! 【Examples of My Current Students】 ・One 45-minute lesson per week 😊 Most Popular 😊 → students who want to book a lesson at the same time and on the same day every week. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, and games to help you learn new words ・One 1hour lesson per week →students who want to study Japanese more seriously. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, recent news, and more ・One 1hour lesson per month — Advanced level → students who are busy with work but still want to continue learning Japanese. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture

USD 15.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher MAKIKO.
5.0

82 Lessons

MAKIKOid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Japanese Speaking for Upper Beginners to Intermediate 🗣️ Turn What You Know into Real Conversation 🌿 From “Knowing Japanese” to “Using Japanese” Have you studied Japanese but still find it difficult to speak in real conversations? I help upper-beginner to intermediate learners turn the Japanese they already know into Japanese they can actually use. ✨ My lessons are for you if you: • Can read hiragana and katakana • Know basic Japanese but need more speaking practice • Want to use grammar and vocabulary naturally • Want to feel more confident speaking Japanese 🗣️ In my lessons, you will: • Practice Japanese through real conversations • Use grammar and vocabulary you’ve learned • Receive simple, supportive corrections • Learn at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere 📚 Lessons Textbook Japanese (GENKI): Learn key grammar and practice using it in conversation. Conversation & Free Talk: Build confidence through natural conversation. Mistakes are always welcome—they are 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を使ったレッスンやフリートークで、文法や語彙を実際に使って話す練習をします。 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!🌸

USD 15.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chiaki ちあき.
5.0

1,362 Lessons

Chiaki ちあきid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

I've been teaching in italki for almost ten years. I can't imagine my life without it already!haha I am very relaxed and friendly person. Hope I can be your perfect teacher!!

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

9,074 Lessons

Takuyaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
+2

Certified Japanese Teacher (JEES) | 10+ Years | Task-Based Conversation Lessons Hello! I'm 拓也(Takuya), a native Japanese teacher from Japan. I grew up in different parts of Japan and am familiar with various regional dialects and cultures. I also lived in Tianjin, China, and spent over six years teaching Japanese in Taiwan. As a language learner myself, I understand both the excitement and the challenges of learning a new language. ✏️ What you can expect from my lessons ✅ Over 10 years of Japanese teaching experience (since 2014) ✅ Conversation-focused lessons to help you speak naturally and confidently ✅ Classes conducted mainly in Japanese ✅ Practical speaking activities, role-plays, and discussions I believe the best way to improve your Japanese is by using it. Every lesson has a clear goal and plenty of opportunities to think and speak in Japanese. Whether you're learning for travel, daily conversation, work, or the JLPT, I'll tailor each lesson to your goals and learning style. My aim is to create a relaxed and supportive environment where you can enjoy speaking Japanese, make mistakes without worry, and gain confidence step by step. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your Japanese learning journey! --- ✏️ Student Age Lessons are available for students aged **12 and older**. --- ✏️ Cancellation Policy Please cancel at least " 24 hours before " your lesson. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the lesson are " non-refundable ". Thank you for your understanding.

USD 20.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kana.
5.0

20 Lessons

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

Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨ Hi! I'm a friendly and outgoing Japanese teacher who loves talking with people🌸 I lived in Canada for 3 years, so I can speak English and support you when you don't understand Japanese. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and helping them learn Japanese in a fun way! こんにちは!人と話すことが大好きで、明るくフレンドリーな日本語講師です。 カナダに3年間住んでいたので、英語でのサポートも可能です。日本語がわからないときは、英語でわかりやすく説明できます! いろいろな文化の人と出会いながら、楽しく日本語を教えることが好きです。 As a teacher, I always create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere so you can feel confident speaking Japanese☺️ Don't worry about making mistakes. I'm here to support you! I can explain difficult Japanese in English, so even beginners can feel at ease. I will help you improve step by step and build your confidence. 私は、生徒さんがリラックスして安心して話せる雰囲気を大切にしています。 間違えることを心配しなくて大丈夫です!しっかりサポートします。 難しい日本語も英語で説明できるので、初心者の方でも安心して受講できます。 一人ひとりに合わせて、少しずつ自信をつけながら上達できるようにサポートします。 At the beginning, I will ask about your Japanese level and your goals. Then I will create lessons that fit your needs! In my lessons, we can focus on: ・Daily conversation ・Pronunciation ・Vocabulary ・Natural Japanese expressions My lessons are interactive, practical, and fun, so you can actually use Japanese in real life🥳 最初に、生徒さんの日本語レベルや目標を確認します。 その上で、一人ひとりに合ったレッスンを行います。 レッスンでは、以下の内容にフォーカスできます: ・日常会話 ・発音 ・語彙 ・自然な日本語表現 実際に使える日本語が身につくよう、楽しく実践的なレッスンを行います!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher KIKI.
5.0

3,732 Lessons

KIKIid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Professional guidance, without the ‘lesson’ feeling. Struggling to have real Japanese conversations? I can help. 🎌 Whether you're heading to Japan for business, travel, or daily life — I'll teach you Japanese that actually works in the real world. KIKI-sensei | Licensed Japanese Teacher from Okinawa, Japan What I can help you with: Business Japanese — emails, meetings, presentations Travel Japanese — airports, restaurants, shopping Natural daily conversation Japanese grammar, reading & pronunciation Okinawan culture & insider Japan travel tips Why students choose me: University-certified Japanese teacher license Lessons are 70%+ conversation — no boring textbook drills Beginner-friendly: English support available when needed Relaxed, fun atmosphere — like chatting with a friend 🌱 For complete beginners — don't worry! Japanese has tens of thousands of words, but 80% of daily conversation is built from just 20% of expressions. In my lessons, we focus only on the phrases you'll actually use — so you can start speaking from day one. You don't need to memorize everything. Master the essential 20%, and you'll handle 80% of real conversations! 📌 You pick the topic, or I'll prepare one for you. Either way, let's make it fun!

USD 15.00/trial
Available 22:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher NOZOMI.
5.0

3,325 Lessons

NOZOMIid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Spanish
+2

🔹 No tengas miedo de hablar y hacer preguntas ^^ Aprender con diversión y trenquilos! 🔹 Many people are studying Japanese in Paraguay and have taught them Japanese. After experiencing the JLPT exam director, I felt that many people were learning Japanese hard, and I wanted to teach Japanese to various people. In the past, I couldn’t speak Spanish at all, but I taught everyone to be patient and fun remember, so I can speak.so I make it fun learn Japanese with all of you. Era no entiendo nada de idioma español pero los amigos de aquí ayudó muchísimo para aprender español y yo cumpliendo hablando español. Por eso, cuando ensenarles idioma japonés para los estudiantes , aprende jumaos para que tener una conversación divertida.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher S YUKO.
5.0

2 Lessons

S YUKOid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

資格(しかく)のある日本語 教師(きょうし)です。 こんにちは。 私(わたし)は、日本語(にほんご) 教師(きょうし)の『ゆうこ』です。 今(いま)は、日本の愛知県(あいちけん)に 住(す)んでいます。 前(まえ)は、ロンドン、テキサス、ニューヨーク に住(す)んでいました。 20年(ねん) くらい日本語 教師(きょうし)をしています。 資格(しかく)のある 登録(とうろく)日本語教師です。 このサイトは、登録(とうろく)をした ばかりです。 私(わたし)は、友達(ともだち)と おしゃべりをすること、季節(きせつ)を楽(たの)しむこと、旅行(りょこう)、新(あたら)しいお店(みせ)を探(さが)すこと、スポーツ、食(た)べることが大好(だいす)きです。 旅行(りょこう)は、アメリカ・カナダ・イギリス・フランス・イタリア・スペイン・チェコ・スロバキア・中国(中国)・韓国(かんこく)・インド・フィリピンに行きました。 私のクラスは、初級(しょきゅう)から上級(じょうきゅう)まであります。 今まで、色々(いろいろ)な 国(くに)の人(ひと)と日本語を勉強(べんきょう)しました。 楽(たの)しく、役(やく)に立(た)つ授業(じゅぎょう)をしたいと思(おも)っています。 いっしょに がんばりましょう。 学習者さんの希望を聞いて、上達に役に立つ授業をしたいと思っています。 先生と学習者というだけではなく、色々話して、聞いて、お互いに知っていきましょう。 I would like to listen to the students' requests and provide lessons that will help them improve. Rather than just being teacher and student, let's talk, listen, and get to know each other. ・プライベートレッスン ・ZOOM I'm still getting used to operating this platform, so I kindly ask for your cooperation in continuing lessons via Zoom for the time being. Thank you for your understanding. ・日本語で授業を進めます。英語で質問をしてもOKです。 ・テキストや、オリジナル教材で授業を進めます。 ・学習目標を教えてください。目標達成の為の学習計画を一緒に作成しましょう。 ・Private lessons ・ZOOM ・Lessons will be conducted in Japanese. You can ask questions in English. ・Lessons will be conducted using textbooks and original teaching materials. ・Please tell us your learning goals. Let's create a study plan together to achieve your goals.

Kids
USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomo H.
5.0

70 Lessons

Tomo Hid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Italian
·Spanish
+1

Con ottima esperienza nell'insegnamento di conversazione di viaggio a principianti nell'apprendimento della lingua giapponese, ho insegnato conversazione in lingua giapponese per circa 3 anni in Italia. Ho anche esperienza nella preparazione per l'esame JLPT N-5. La mia lezione della lingua giapponese viene svolta in lingua italiana o in spagnolo.

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher SOMA.
4.9

283 Lessons

SOMAid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+7

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!

USD 8.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayana.
5.0

1,284 Lessons

Ayanaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

I'm friendly ☺︎ I love teaching Japanese! I love learning other languages! I'm always trying to do my best. I'm a super friendly person. わたしは にほんごを おしえることが、だいすきです。 わたしは ほかのくにの ことばを ならうことが、だいすきです。 わたしは いつも わたしの ぜんりょくを つくしています。 わたしは とても フレンドリーです。

USD 5.00/trial
Available 02:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaoru.
5.0

340 Lessons

Kaoruid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

日本語学校経験を活かして楽しくサポート🌸使える日本語を一緒に練習しましょう! Fun Japanese lessons backed by language school experience 🌸 こんにちは!かおるです🌸 Hi! I’m Kaoru 🌸 日本語学校での指導経験を活かし、初心者の方でも安心して話せるレッスンをしています。 Using my experience teaching at a Japanese language school, I create lessons where even beginners can feel comfortable speaking Japanese. 「文法を間違えたらどうしよう…」と不安でも大丈夫!リラックスして、楽しく会話することを大切にしています。 Don’t worry about making mistakes. My lessons focus on relaxed and enjoyable communication. 私は日本語教育能力検定試験合格・日本語教員(国家資格)保持者です。あなたのペースに合わせて、優しく丁寧にサポートします。 I am a certified Japanese teacher with a national qualification, and I carefully support each student at their own pace. また、私自身も英語を勉強中なので、外国語を話す緊張感もよく分かります。完璧じゃなくて大丈夫。一緒に少しずつ成長していきましょう! I’m also studying English myself, so I understand how nervous speaking a foreign language can feel. You don’t need to be perfect—we’ll improve step by step together! 【レッスン内容 / Lesson Style】 ① 教科書レッスン(Genki・Quartetなど) Textbook lessons using Genki, Quartet, etc. 初級から中級まで対応しています。「声に出して使うこと」を大切にしながら、実践的な日本語を学びます。 From beginner to intermediate level, we practice practical Japanese through active speaking. ② フリートーク / Free Talk 趣味、日常、文化など、好きなテーマで日本語を話しましょう!話題が思いつかない場合は、こちらから提案もできます。 Let’s talk in Japanese about hobbies, daily life, culture, or anything you like! I can also suggest topics if needed. 私の趣味はゲーム、植物、音楽です。あなたの趣味もぜひ教えてください🌿 My hobbies are gaming, gardening, and music. I I’d love to hear about your hobbies too! 日本語を「楽しく続けること」を大切にしています。安心して、一緒に日本語を楽しみましょう🌸 I believe enjoying the learning process is the key to improving Japanese. Let’s enjoy learning together 🌸

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

7 Lessons

Kojiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Korean
+3

With more than ten years of teaching and coaching experience, I’ve guided learners of all ages and levels to speak confidently and naturally. I began by teaching Japanese speaking courses at the college level in the U.S., helping students move beyond textbooks and into authentic conversation. Since 2018, I’ve worked as an English coach at a private language school in Japan, where I developed deep insight into the psychology and practical needs of second language learners—especially Japanese speakers.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher AYA.
5.0

74 Lessons

AYAid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
German
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Stop translating. Start speaking natural Japanese. Hi! I’m a native Japanese tutor living in Germany. I have studied English, German, and Korean, and one thing I have learned is that languages cannot always be translated word for word. Even when a sentence is grammatically correct, it may sound unnatural because every language has its own way of expressing ideas, feelings, and politeness. That is why my lessons focus on natural Japanese for real communication. During our conversations, I can help you with: ✓ Natural expressions ✓ Vocabulary and grammar corrections ✓ Pronunciation and intonation ✓ How a Japanese speaker would express the same idea ✓ Repeated mistakes and useful review points Instead of translating everything from your first language, let’s practice expressing your ideas directly in Japanese. You don’t need perfect Japanese. Let’s turn the Japanese you know into Japanese you can actually use! 日本語 こんにちは。ドイツ在住の日本人チューターです。 私はこれまで英語・ドイツ語・韓国語を学んできました。その中で強く感じたのは、言葉は単語をそのまま置き換えれば自然になるわけではないということです。 文法的には正しくても、文化や場面によっては不自然に聞こえることがあります。 だからこそ私のレッスンでは、「正しい日本語」だけではなく、実際の会話で自然に使える日本語を大切にしています。 会話をしながら、 ✓ 自然な表現 ✓ 語彙・文法の訂正 ✓ 発音・イントネーション ✓ 日本人ならどう表現するか ✓ 繰り返しやすい間違い を一緒に確認します。 母語から一文ずつ訳すのではなく、少しずつ日本語で考え、日本語らしく伝える練習をしていきましょう。 「知っている日本語」を「使える日本語」に変えていきましょう!

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Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵 🌸 Hi, I’m Aina! I’m a native Japanese speaker from Japan, currently living in the U.S. 🇯🇵🇺🇸 I have around 10 years of experience in customer service and sales, including working for a luxury brand. Through these experiences, I’ve learned how to communicate with people of different ages and backgrounds, as well as the importance of polite Japanese, keigo, and choosing the right words for each situation. I also have experience teaching English online to children, so I enjoy creating a friendly and comfortable learning environment. I’ve lived in both the U.S. and Canada, and I love traveling in Japan and abroad. Meeting people from different countries has made me passionate about languages and cross-cultural communication. 💬 In my lessons, we can focus on: 🗣️ Everyday conversation and speaking confidence 🌱 Natural Japanese and expressions people actually use 🎌 Polite Japanese and keigo for work or formal situations ✈️ Japanese for travel 📚 Beginner Japanese 💬 Free conversation based on your interests Whether you want to travel to Japan, make Japanese friends, use Japanese at work, or simply enjoy learning the language, I’ll tailor our lessons to your goals. You don’t need to speak perfect Japanese! Mistakes are part of learning, and I want you to feel comfortable speaking from day one. Let’s learn Japanese and have fun together! 🌸

USD 7.00/trial

What our Japanese students say

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  • Andreas

    Learning Japanese

    242 Stunden mit Sachiko als Lehrerin - wie die Zeit vergehen kann. Der Unterricht findet auf sehr gutem Deutsch und Japanisch statt - mittlerweile sogar mehr auf japanisch als auf deutsch. Die Dialoge sind meist auf Ereignissen der letzten Woche, wodurch man auch neue Vokabel kennen lernt. Sachiko ist immer pünktlich, gut vorbereitet, und steckt mit ihrer guten Laune immer an. Der Unterricht folgt einem "Lehrplan" analog einem Lehrbuch. Es wird aber nicht nur stumpf das Buch abgearbeitet sondern Grammatik / Kulturelles wird durch eigene, verständlichere Folien / Bilder erklärt. Zu Beginn jeder Unterrichtstunde gibt es einen Dialog / Sprechübung, in der man über Urlaubsbilder, Geschehnisse aus der letzten Woche o.Ä. spricht. Ansonsten sprechen die Zahlen für sich: Anzahl Studenten vs Anzahl Stunden: viele Studenten nehmen mehr als nur 1-3 Stunden bei ihr. 5 Sterne Bewertung bei > 7100 Stunden - findet mal eine 5 Sterne Google-Bewertung mit über 7100 Bewertungen.

  • Alex

    Learning Japanese

    I'm 20+ lessons in with Jackie-san and she continues to be able to provide everything I need from a Japanese tutor. Today, I asked to review some older material that I hadn't fully learned yet and was thinking of a good apology to give since I felt like I was wasting her time, but she just laughed and pulled up all the material from all of our past lessons that was all tagged and time stamped. I was able to pick out the past material I had questions on and she was able to review it with me with nothing, but kindness and patience. I was struggling a bit today and she didn't mind keeping at my pace. This is usual for her which is why I've been back as many times as I have. Look for my name in her review history. I've tried to comprehensively cover everything about her and her teaching style, but I honestly can't. How do I explain in a review that I can get an in depth explanation about anything I want to ask ever and not be made to feel bad for not mastering everything I've seen yet?

  • Hatty

    Hatty

    Learning Japanese

    Isaac先生 is very kind and patient. I learnt a lot from this lesson. He also taught me some Hiroshima Dialect ,it was really fun. Thanks to his encouragement I can speak Japanese more easily. I recommend him to everyone.

  • Lukas

    Lukas

    Learning Japanese

    An amazing teacher to study Japanese with! Patient, kind and great at teaching nuance within Japanese grammar. She allows me to make the grammar my own by explaining all the ways certain structures and verbs are used, and in which contexts. Paying more attention to things I find difficult. I've already learned so much only within 2 lessons! ゆきえせんせい, ありがとうございま !

  • Sterling W.

    Sterling W.

    Learning Japanese

    I really enjoy working with Haru and appreciate how patient she is! Every lesson she provides a picture and we work through the details of the picture describing it. At the end of the lesson she sends me a one sheet review page over everything that we covered. This makes it very easy to brush up between lessons. This is great for someone who is trying to learn words in context or has learned Japanese in the past but need a refresher.

  • Daniel Grant

    Learning Japanese

    I love my lessons with Shiota-Sensei! He has customised the lessons around my specific interests (board games and craft beer!) and makes the lessons very fun! He keeps in touch in between lessons with information relating to the topics we discussed. It feels like I'm just chatting with a good friend. I have been learning Japanese through apps and online tools and videos, and this is the first time working with a tutor. I'm finding it very helpful to learn more about how to have conversations. ありがとうございます

  • Josh Pollmann

    Josh Pollmann

    Learning Japanese

    Erina-san and I have gone through a whole textbook together and I am more confident than ever in my ability to speak Japanese. I have been able to take what I've learned from our lessons and use it in real conversation with native Japanese speakers. It's been a very fulfilling experience learning Japanese and I can't thank Erina-san enough for her time teaching!

  • Patti

    Patti

    Learning Japanese

    Still here after all these years! As you can see from the number of lessons I have had with Youhei-san, he is a wonderful teacher. He has taken me from a total beginner to someone who can have a conversation and understand podcasts. I hope to continue working with him for many years to come.

  • Yasa Danavira Tjoe

    Learning Japanese

    Eri-sensei is always incredibly kind, supportive, and encouraging throughout our lessons, and very much loves to give challenges. The times when I struggle to make out sentences, she would always make sure that by the end of it I am able to recreate them correctly. And when she introduces new vocabulary, she would make me try to guess their meaning rather than telling them to me directly. These kinds of challenges are what make us language learners develop our skills and actually retain the things that we learn, and the fact that Eri-sensei always sees to it that we do not leave without having learned something new is what makes her a fantastic teacher. I highly recommend taking her lessons!

  • Kathryn Risch

    Learning Japanese

    Just the best teacher on the planet. Designed a lesson plan around the phrases and places more important to my upcoming Japan trip! So thoughtful and creative, and never makes me feel bad for my many errors!

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Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

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Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

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