Hello! I’m Ayako.
I’m from Saitama, Japan, and currently living in Mexico, where I’ve been teaching Japanese for several years.
Since 2017, I’ve worked as a professional Japanese teacher at universities and language schools, helping over 500 students achieve their goals.
Through my lessons, I hope to share the joy and sense of achievement that come from learning Japanese.
Language opens the door to understanding new cultures and connecting with people around the world—let’s explore that together!
🎥 Be sure to check out my introduction video to get a feel for my lesson style!
내 창작 콘텐츠
지도 경험
My lessons focus on what you can actually do in Japanese, rather than just studying grammar.
I use an action-oriented approach, helping you build practical skills so you can use Japanese with confidence in real situations.
With experience teaching over 500 students, I customize each lesson to suit your level and goals.
Tell me what you want to achieve with Japanese, and we’ll work toward that goal together while enjoying the process!
✔️ Beginners are very welcome!
✔️ My lessons are great for anyone who wants to improve conversation skills, prepare for travel, or simply enjoy speaking Japanese.
내 강의 및 지도 스타일
🔰 For Beginners
I use textbooks like Marugoto and Irodori, which include lots of audio and help you learn naturally. Many students have improved their speaking skills with these materials!
🗣️ Free Conversation
Enjoy relaxed speaking practice! The more you speak, the more confident and natural your Japanese will become.
🎯 Customized Lessons
・Pronunciation and polite speech
・Travel Japanese
・Fun chats about your hobbies (mystery novels, dogs, and more!)
Let’s create lessons that fit your goals and enjoy learning together!
💡 Try a trial lesson!
We’ll talk about your goals and the best plan for you. I look forward to seeing you in class! 😊
This was my 100th lesson with Ayako-san! I started almost from scratch, and now I can understand and say so many things. Of course, my vocabulary is still limited, but I can actually communicate with Japanese people. That was my goal, and slowly achieving it brings me so much joy. I still cannot believe I have come this far in my Japanese learning journey, especially since I study it as a hobby and don’t have the chance to use it daily. I think this was possible thanks to Ayako-san’s calm and fun approach. My lessons became a relaxing part of my evenings rather than feeling like the effort of studying a subject, and this really helped me keep going.
Thank you so much Ayako-san. またね!
2025년 3월 19일
Sabrina
51개의 일본어 강의
강사님의 선택
Ayako sensei is a fantastic teacher, one of the best here on italki that I’ve ever had in fact. Her lessons are always fun, educational and relaxed, at the same time. We joke and laugh a lot, having fun while learning, making it feel almost effortless. She always gives me enough time to try to first find my own way to convey what I want to say in Japanese, instead of ”putting words in my mouth”, and offers corrections and help when needed, which means that I get a lot of practice in actually speaking and improving my conversational abilities and independence. I can’t recommend Ayako sensei enough! Give her lessons a try, you won’t regret it!
いつもありがとうございます。今年もよろしくお願いしますね!
2023년 1월 2일
Gabriela Ochoa
200개의 일본어 강의
Ayako-san customizes lessons to your individual needs which makes it easier for you to learn. I'm very happy to have her as my teacher and always look forward to the next lesson with her. Thank you Ayako-san!
2024년 12월 12일
Aida
78개의 일본어 강의
강사님의 선택
We've been learning with Ayako for more than a year now and we can really see the progress. Today, Ayako had prepared materials especially for our weaknesses, which was very helpful. Her materials are great and she's very patient with our questions.
2025년 1월 6일
Robin
2개의 일본어 강의
Great Lesson!
2025년 4월 4일
Gabriela Ochoa
200개의 일본어 강의
Sin duda Ayako-san es la mejor maestra de japonés. He aprendido mucho con ella y se que aprenderé muchísimo más.