Mina Taguchi

Taguchi Sensei is very friendly and encouraging. I always feel relaed and eager to speak more with her. I can always learn new spoken Japanese phrases in her class, and she always takes the time to take notes to be sent after class so I can review what we've learned. I'm surprised she paid attention to my occupation and did her little research, I'm grateful I've taken classes with her ;).

I have just completed my first 8 lessons with Mina-sensei and here are a few thoughts. Mina-sensei is a wonderful, patient and dedicated teacher. Her lessons are not only fun and informative but also take place in a safe and encouraging environment. She keeps conversations fluid with well timed prompts and a good sense of humour. Through engaging conversations and thoughtful exercises, she has helped to broaden my vocabulary and deepen my understanding – I find myself thinking about the in-class exercises long after the lessons are over. A couple of months ago, I could never have imagined being able to read and write at any level of Japanese. Summoning the courage to start lessons was the first obstacle followed by the search for the right teacher. In this regard, I feel very fortunate to have commenced my journey with Mina-sensei. I encourage anyone thinking about it, to throw caution to the wind, have a trial lesson and see for yourself.

These lessons are just really fun. It is great practice for me to attempt to express my thoughts in Japanese, even though my limitations in the language quickly become apparent. Mina is very helpful in guiding me on how to say things about various topics.

The lesson with Mina-san was very enjoyable and productive, as always!

The lesson with Mina-san was highly enjoyable!

Another very enjoyable lesson with Mina-san!