Hi, my name is Ayano. I’m a certified Japanese teacher and a top 1% Japanese teacher on italki. I was born and raised in Tokyo. I lived in Hawaii before.
[My previous job & specialties]
- I worked as a secretary to a board member of a famous game company. So, I’m good at teaching both real business Japanese and casual Japanese for otaku!
- I was a maid in Akiba ("Okaerinasaimase, goshujinsama!" ) & Hooters girl too:)
[My other job]
- I also worked as a professional model and a writer at an popular online news site.
- I do VTuber too.
- I was a promotional model at the Tokyo Game Show & the Tokyo Motor Show etc.
[Tourist Information Center]
- I also worked as a receptionist in Akihabara!
Mijn creaties
Ik als leerkracht
I teach real, natural and practical Japanese in very effective ways. I don't use unnatural Japanese such as 私の名前は (watashino namae wa) ! So you will be able to speak like native speakers! If you need to use English in our lesson, we can do so. No worries! However, let's use Japanese as much as possible for your learning, of course.
Feel free to ask me other requests and questions!
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
If you're my new student, please contact me first before booking your first lesson :)!
<1:1 Informal Tutoring>
- free talk
- useful & practical phrases
- vocabulary quiz
- Japanese manners
More coming in the future!
Mijn lesmateriaal
Quizzen
Diapresentatie/PPT
Huiswerkopdrachten
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Flashcards
Certificaten
日本語教師養成総合講座420時間修了書 - ヒューマンアカデミー - 2019Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours and above) by Human Academy
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日本語教育能力検定試験 合格 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2018・the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services
・This is one of the official certifications in Japanese education filed
Certificate verified
the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2018This exam is the only official test that certifies Japanese language teaching ability including test prep. (In Japan, the only other official options are obtaining a degree or completing a 420-hour course.). The average pass rate is only 25%. It covers all the knowledge required to pass the JLPT as well. Passing this exam demonstrates that I have the ability to teach certification-level courses. My students have produced outstanding results, with some passing N1 with near-perfect scores.
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Certified Bilingual Secretary - The Japan Secretaries Association 日本秘書協会 - 2018To pass this exam, candidates must take a high-level test on secretarial work, business etiquette, and an advanced English test. Passing is extremely difficult.
Japan Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Association is the only association in Japan that represents a wide range of companies, from major corporations to startups, focusing on secretaries and business professionals. It was established in 1968 with the approval of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
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Proefles
100 lessen voltooid
USD 14.00+
Native level only: Informal tutoring
C2Conversatie oefenen262 lessen voltooid
USD 18.50+
Customized Group lessons (2 people)
A1 - C2Algemeen133 lessen voltooid
USD 80.00
JLPT(N5-N1) & Other Examination Course
A1 - C2Testvoorbereiding244 lessen voltooid
USD 55.00+
Real business Japanese & Job hunting prep by a former executive assistant
B1 - C2Bedrijf182 lessen voltooid
USD 27.50+
Fully tailored special course (All levels: Beginner - Native)
A1 - C2Algemeen839 lessen voltooid
USD 45.00+
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Quiz (5)
1,471 Beoordelingen
Amelia
93 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have a meeting with my partner's Japanese clients next week, and Ayano has been incredible at helping me prepare.
This has so far included:
- Going through a list of nitpicky questions I sent her on language, actions, and etiquette, methodically answering each one with text, images, and even doodles!
- Bringing her own list of typical Japanese business dinner small talk topics to see how prepared I was to answer them (answer: not at all)
- Making time in class to walk me through structuring a letter to them, after I'd struggled to write it on my own
- Sending me links to resources on topics relevant to these clients
- Making herself available to answer questions at any time, even outside classes
This is on top of our usual conversation practise at the start of each class, which has been as valuable as always.
Ayano has introduced me to so many potential opportunities (and pitfalls!) for this visit, I don't know what I would have done without her. Truly above and beyond.
15 nov. 2021
Erik Tengblad
49 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Ayano is always well prepared with topics, vocabulary and exercises. She puts a lot of care and effort into her lessons, and it shows. She also presented me with a lesson plan for upcoming weeks today, and it is great to know that she's got everything planned out so well in advance.
22 feb. 2020
Tiffy Liu
16 Japans lessen
Highly recommend!
9 dec. 2024
Jason Morioka
262 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
More 'nai-form' practice, but this time with irregular verbs added in. Ayano sensei has made this lesson very relevant by creating a real world scenario in a maid cafe where you must ask if you can do something, or if you're being asked to not do something. I'm still a little slow at this, so I will review the material before the next lesson. Ayano sensei's lessons are always fun!
1 apr. 2020
せりSeri
1 Japans les
老师非常用心地备课,短短的试课学了好多内容都非常customize!非常好的老师!
21 apr. 2025
Justin
58 Japans lessen
I had an excellent lesson with Ayano先生 today. We covered casual conversation, role play conversation, and then did an intensive study of the words and grammar from that conversation, using other materials like a webpage with products to discuss. What was fantastic is that it all followed a theme that was pulled through all of the conversations and was tailored to my current study goals. I learned a lot of new and relevant vocabulary and grammar that I found interesting and engaging. I highly recommend Ayano先生!