Juri

As someone who started learning Japanese from absolute zero, finding a teacher who could make the language accessible and engaging felt daunting—until I met Juri. From the very first lesson, she made the complexities of Japanese feel manageable, breaking down each concept into easy-to-understand pieces. Juri’s teaching style is not only incredibly effective but also tailored to fit the needs of a complete beginner like me. I’ve gone from knowing nothing to confidently forming sentences, all thanks to her patient guidance and clear explanations. If you’re at the start of your Japanese learning journey and want a teacher who will set you up for success, Juri is the one. Trust me, she’s made learning Japanese something I genuinely look forward to!

Another great lesson! I appreciate that it is always easy to talk to Juri. She always keeps the conversation flowing naturally and stays patient and cheerful even when pausing to explain parts I don't understand. It feels safe to try using new words and grammar and expressing myself in a foreign language without fear of embarrassment. I also appreciate the variety of materials we use, like articles, videos, and audio clips. Highly recommend her as a teacher no matter your level of Japanese!

Juri is the best Japanese teacher on italki. She is patient during conversations, uses real life examples and materials and is open to studying/explaining anything the student wants. Her fluent English and understanding of western culture enable her to explain grammar and concepts in an easy to understand way.

It's inspiring to have a lesson with Juri.

This lesson was so fun! We speak on my day in Japanese, We read together website in Japanese and discussed it! Also we learned grammar and new vocabulary ! Juri さん you are the best!

Another great lesson with Juri! We hadn't spoken in quite some time, but we were able to catch up where we left off and have a nice conversation PLUS some new phrases and words for me to practice!