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Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryo.
Ryoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Learn Japanese Through Your Story|Conversation-Focused|Australia & 5-Star Hospitality Speak First. Fluency Follows. You don't become fluent before you speak. You become fluent because you speak. This is the philosophy behind my lessons. Hi! I'm Ryo and I've taught over 600 online Japanese lessons to students from around the world. My lessons focus on real conversation, not just textbooks. Instead of memorizing dialogues, we'll talk about our life, your work, hobbies, travel, dreams, and daily experiences so you learn Japanese you can actually use. Don't worry about making mistakes. Most Japanese people care more about what you want to say than perfect grammar. My goal is to create a relaxed environment where you can speak with confidence. Personalized AI Review After Every Lesson Learning doesn't stop when the lesson ends. After each lesson, I create personalized review materials using my own AI system, including lesson notes, vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises, so you can keep improving between lessons. I've also worked in Tokyo's IT industry and in multicultural workplaces in Australia, so I can support you in English whenever needed. If you want to: ✅ Speak Japanese naturally and confidently ✅ Enjoy traveling or living in Japan more ✅ Learn with lessons designed just for you I'd love to help you on your Japanese journey. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomaliko.
5.0

7,496 Lessons

Tomalikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Russian
·Serbian
+1

💖Over 13 years of teaching experience🇷🇺🇷🇸🇬🇧✨✨ Век живи - век учись ! Знание сила. Знающий не говорит, говорящий не знает. Путь в тысячу вёрст начинается с первого шага. 知識は力なり、知る者は言わず言う者は知らず、千里の道も一歩から 😺Здравствуйте, дорогие мои студенты ! Я здесь давно преподаю японский язык, точнее более 13 лет. У каждого разные цели. Кто-то стремится сдать экзамен, а кто-то хочет путешествовать в Японию. Расскажите, какие у вас есть цели. Я очень открытый и гибкий человек. Вы даже можете учиться с вашим другом ( или с подругой ). ✨Увидимся на занятиях. https://t.me/sasha_studies_languages_japanese

USD 7.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Koichi Sembu.
5.0

13.8k Lessons

Koichi Sembuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+6

I was born, and live in Japan. I have been teaching Japanese for 10 years, during which I taught over 20,000 lessons. I have taught via Skype people living all over the world, ranging from children to adults, students and professionals.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuki.
5.0

1,041 Lessons

Yukiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Turkish
+1

Türkçe biliyorum!! Hi, I’m Yuki, a certified Japanese teacher from Tokyo. I speak Turkish and have been teaching at a language school for 5 years. I love traveling and cooking, and I’ve visited over 10 countries. In my lessons, we enjoy talking about different cultures and daily life. Don’t worry about mistakes—just relax and express yourself in natural Japanese at your own pace! Merhaba, ben Yuki. Sertifikalı bir Japonca öğretmeniyim. 5 yıldır bir dil okulunda ders veriyorum. Seyahat etmeyi ve yemek yapmayı seviyorum; 10’dan fazla ülke gezdim. Derslerimde farklı kültürler ve günlük yaşam üzerine keyifli sohbetler yapıyoruz.Hata yapmaktan çekinme—rahat ol ve kendi hızında doğal Japonca öğrenelim!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 🤗ともこ🤗.
5.0

524 Lessons

🤗ともこ🤗id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

🌸 JLPT (N4 ~ N1)・J test (A ~ G)・Honorifics・Business etiquette🌸 【 Lesson content 】 ・ JLPT (N4-N1) test preparation ・ Jtest (A-G) test preparation ・ Business Japanese (honorifics, standard languages, accents) ・ Business Japanese 【 My policy 】 ・ Because I teach in Japanese, you can improve your listening skills and learn beautiful Japanese. ・ Beautiful Japanese conversation is to speak with the correct accent using honorifics and standard languages. ・ Because you can study while talking happily with me, you can speak beautiful Japanese naturally. ・ I can't teach children under the age of 12, and even those who can't speak simple Japanese. ・According to Italki rules, no-show and rebooked tuition fees must be paid in full after 24 hours before booking.

USD 18.00/trial
Available 19:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nori.
5.0

2,301 Lessons

Noriid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly. Friendly teacher with a passion for teaching. I have been teaching Japanese online for over 4 years. I create lessons based on each student's interests, experiences, and goals. In every lesson, speaking is my priority. My goal is to help you speak Japanese with confidence. No pressure, no need to be shy—just relax and enjoy speaking Japanese! I'm also a language learner, just like you, so I know how challenging learning a language can be—and how much fun it is to connect with people through conversation. I always do my best to make every lesson a valuable and enjoyable experience for you. The lessons I offer include, but are not limited to: 1. Conversation Practice 💠 You can choose a topic, or we can just start talking. 💠 Learn new vocabulary and natural expressions through conversation. 💠 We may use articles, photos, or illustrations to support our conversation. 💠 Relax and have fun! 2. General Japanese 💠 Use a textbook to prepare for the JLPT N3 or N4. 💠 Start learning grammar from the basics using Minna no Nihongo or GENKI. 💠 Focus on grammar you find difficult and practice using it.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomoya.
5.0

108 Lessons

Tomoyaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You! 🔥教員歴10年以上 × 日本語教師国家資格あり🔥 初級者の方も大歓迎!文法、会話、旅行、JLPTなど、あなたの目標に合わせて丁寧にサポート!楽しくてわかりやすい日本語レッスンを提供します✨ はじめまして、日本語教師のTomoyaです! 私は日本の東京に住んでいます。 好きなものは、ギターとサウナとラーメンです! 漫画も大好きなので、日本の漫画が好きな人はぜひ漫画の話もしましょう👍 Nice to meet you! I'm Tomoya, a Japanese teacher. I live in Tokyo, Japan. I love playing the guitar, going to saunas, and eating ramen! I’m also a big fan of manga, so if you like Japanese manga, let’s chat about it too! 👍 小学校教員として10年間、そして日本語教師として2年間、アメリカ、中国、ネパール、タイ出身の生徒さんに教えてきました。日本語が全くわからない初心者から上級レベルまで、幅広い生徒さんに日本語を教えてきた経験があります。 日本語はもちろんネイティブ、簡単な英語でのサポートも可能ですので、初心者の方も安心してください👍 日本語を覚えるために一番大切なことは、勉強量や努力ではありません。 【継続する】ただそれだけです! 私は日本語学習が継続できるように、 「分かりやすい授業」と「楽しい授業」を心がけています! 🌟日本語レッスンについて🌟 ✅ 初心者の方には: ・挨拶、自己紹介、日常会話など、楽しく実用的な日本語 ・オリジナル教材を使った文法トレーニング ・ひらがな・カタカナの基礎や、よく使われる漢字の習得 ✅ 中級者の方には: ・自然な会話練習 ・実用的な表現を身に付ける ・リスニング力やスピーキング力を伸ばす ・短い文章の読解 ✅ 上級者や特定の目標を持つ方には: ・ビジネス日本語 ・ニュースの読解法 ・日本のアニメや漫画を楽しめるようにする ・日本の文化や生活習慣について深く理解する など、一人一人の生徒さんに合わせて柔軟にサポートします! また、学習についての質問があったときは、授業外でも対応します👍 「日本語を覚えて何ができるようになりたいですか?」 新しい世界に踏み出すためのお手伝いをさせてください! レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています😊

Business
USD 14.00/trial
Available 01:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shoko Y.
5.0

1,201 Lessons

Shoko Yid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Japanese for Beginners 🟩In Shoko’s class…🟩 🔸You express your ideas in Japanese and have fun. 🔸I speak in Japanese, but if you want me to express in English, I can translate. 🔸I prepare teaching materials. 🟩You’ll achieve your goals such as…🟩 🔸You will master Japanese while having fun. 🔸You will understand Japanese grammar. 🔸You will talk with Japanese speakers fluently.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 01:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yukito.
5.0

1,442 Lessons

Yukitoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+3

元小中学校教員。人気レッスン☆1位 JLPTN1~N3文法☆2位 会話練習☆3位 大学・大学院の面接練習☆4位 論文添削(Lessonは、Zoomでお願いします。) 広島大学大学院修了 Completed graduate school at Hiroshima 小学校、中学校で30年間教えていました。 I have been an elementary and junior high school teacher for 30 years. 本気で頑張る人を応援します。 I support people who really do their best. 論文添削と大学・大学院の面接のプロ、実績多数(東京大学、早稲田大学、大阪大学、筑波大学、一橋大学、明治大学、立命館大学etc. 大学院多数合格) Dissertation correction and interview practice professionals Lots of performances 私の好きな言葉は「チャレンジ」です。 My favorite word is "Challenge". 性格:責任感が強い Personality: Responsible personality 趣味:バイク、水泳、書道、ボクシング Hobbies: Bike Swimming Japanese calligraphy Boxing わかるまでおしえます。 I will teach you until you understand. 東京の大学で日本語を教えています。 I teach Japanese at the University in Tokyo. 公立小中学校の教員をしていました。 I was a teacher at a public elementary and junior high school. 現在、中級・上級の日本だけ教えています。初級は教えていません。 Currently, I only teach intermediate and advanced Japanese. I do not teach beginners. 高い合格率!日本の大学・大学院 High passing rate! Universities and Graduate Schools in Japan 受験のプロ Exam professional 在我的课上,中国学生最多。 (日本大学、大学院的面试练习、研究计划、目的陈述的修正等) I will do my best to support you. 全力で応援します。 Use if you have the desired text 希望のテキストがあれば利用 If there is no desired text, I will select it 希望のテキストがなければ私が選択 Classes are mainly in Japanese, English is also possible (in as simple Japanese as possible) 授業は日本語が中心、英語も可能(できるだけ簡単な日本語で) Explanation until you understand 分かるまで説明

USD 8.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Gerald.
5.0

1,790 Lessons

Geraldid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
Native
+2

☀️British 🇬🇧/ PGCE with QTS/ CELTA 👨🏼‍🏫 /IELTS/ TOEIC/ 10+ years 🧫 /🇯🇵 日本語 ☀︎ **No children** I'm a fun, relaxed teacher so don't worry about anything 😀 I have an PGCE with QTS (qualified teaching status), MA in English with TEFL, a CELTA and I also hold an N2 qualification in Japanese. I have 10+ years' experience teaching. I have taught grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking (including pronunciation) to students all over the world. I want you to talk more than me, so I will always encourage you to speak as much as you can. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, the more mistakes the better. I can also teach basic to intermediate Japanese. This can be taught either in English or in straight Japanese for a more immersive experience!

Test Preparation
USD 13.00/trial
Available 15:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuya 祐哉.
5.0

919 Lessons

Yuya 祐哉id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Every mistake explained, tracked, and sent to you as your own report. Free with lessons 💡 The Game-Changer in My Lessons: I don't just teach vocabulary and grammar; I also teach you "how to study Japanese efficiently on your own," so your self-study outside class skyrockets too. 📈✍️ Whether you are an absolute beginner, a serious learner, or preparing to ace the JLPT, I am here to fully support your journey! 🚀 🆕 NEW! "Nihongo Muscle" — your own dashboard (free, if you want it) After each lesson, my real-time corrections + AI analysis become your private page 💪 📊 Every mistake saved, sorted and charted — watch them disappear 🔍 Each one explained: what you said, the natural version, and WHY 🎧 Flashcards from YOUR lessons, in my real voice (never AI audio) Completely free and totally optional — just ask and I'll set it up! Hi there! I'm Yuya, a certified Japanese teacher living in Oita, Japan. Over the past 5 years, I have dedicated more than 4,000 hours to teaching Japanese online. ⭐ Why learn with me? 🔰 Perfect for Absolute Beginners: Can't read Hiragana yet? We start from zero, at a comfortable pace. 🗣️ Immersive & Engaging Classes: So natural and fun that a 50-minute lesson feels like 10 minutes! 🎉 🎯 High Efficiency & Tailored Curriculum: No time wasted — every lesson is designed around your specific goals. 🇬🇧 Full English Support: Complex grammar and nuances explained in clear English, so you never feel lost. 📚 Standard Textbook Compatibility: Using Genki or Quartet? I'm more than happy to guide you through them!

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Satomi.
5.0

2,324 Lessons

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

日常会話からJLPT・ビジネス・面接対策まで、幅広く実践的に学べる日本語レッスン 日本の福岡で生まれ育ちました。人見知りしない性格で、初対面の方でもすぐに打ち解けるのは私の特技です。 講師としての経験は15年ほどあり、そのうち日本語のチューターは7年程度。その他、営業5年、コンサルティング会社でディレクターを4年、人事採用担当としての経験もあります。色々な立場を経験してきたからこそ、日常会話からビジネスシーンまで、その時々に合わせた実践的なレッスンができるのが強みです。特に企業面接では、採用の現場で見てきた視点からアドバイスできるとご好評いただいています。 カジュアルな日常会話からフォーマル・ビジネスで使う日本語まで幅広く対応しています。レッスンではアウトプット(話すこと)を中心に、誤用や発音をその場でテキストを使って訂正していきます。レッスン後は、そのテキストを元に復習していただき、次のレッスンに繋げる形で進めます。 【Basic & Casual Japanese conversation practice】 ・実用的な日常会話の練習 ・JLPT試験対策 ・朗読の練習 【Business Japanese conversation / Various interview practice】 ・企業面接の練習 ・ビジネスでの電話のやり取りの練習 ・ビジネスメールの書き方練習 ・プレゼン資料の添削 ・帰化申請の面接練習 そのほか、職務経歴書や論文の文章チェックにも対応可能です(ご相談ください)。 旅行が好きで、知らない人と出会うのが好きです。無類の犬好き。趣味は写真・動画の撮影編集や、観葉植物栽培(長期旅行との相性はイマイチですが)。最近はClaude codeでのツール開発にハマってます。 レッスンスタイルはかなりフレキシブルです。当日でも直接メッセージをいただければ対応できる場合もありますので、ご希望があればお気軽にご相談くださいね!

USD 8.00/trial
Available 01:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kazuto.
5.0

1,567 Lessons

Kazutoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨‍🏫 👨‍🏫About me ✨Certified Japanese teacher from Osaka. ✨I believe learning Japanese should be both enjoyable and effective. My goal is not only to make lessons fun but also to help you make steady progress. ✨I enjoy music, anime, manga, and games. If we share similar interests, we can talk about them in Japanese as your language skills improve. ✨I also lived in Russia, so I understand the challenges of learning a foreign language and adapting to a different culture. ✨In addition to teaching Japanese, I also work as a tour guide. Because of this, I can talk about Japanese culture, daily life, and sightseeing in Osaka (also, Kyoto, and Kobe). I like ✨Ghibli/code geass/stein's gate/jojo/berserk etc 👨‍🏫Do any of these sound like you? ✅ You want to start learning Japanese but don’t know where to begin. ✅ You want to build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. ✅ You want to practice speaking Japanese with confidence. ✅ You are preparing for the JLPT. ✅ You want to communicate naturally with Japanese people. ✅ You love Japan, anime, manga, games, travel, or Japanese culture and want to enjoy them in Japanese. If so, I’d be happy to help you! I adjust every lesson to your level and learning style. My goal is to help you improve step by step and use Japanese with confidence in real-life situations. Let’s work together to achieve your Japanese language goals! ※I'm not going to have new students under 12 years old now.

USD 17.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kei Japanese Teacher.
5.0

1,474 Lessons

Kei Japanese Teacherid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Learn Japanese from 0 with professional instructor with experience teaching over 3000 people!! Do you want to improve your Japanese? My Japanese lessons can help you achieve your goals. You can upgrade your speaking, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, business Japanese, JLPT and more. I have been teaching over 7years. I taught more than 3000students in Vietnam and Myanmar. So any level students are welcome. I can teach from ELEMENTARY students to ADVANCED(N5~N1) ※If you have a text book which you want use is nice but if not, I give you some of PDF.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Keisuke.
5.0

3,854 Lessons

Keisukeid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Don’t worry about mistakes! Relax, ask questions, and speak real Japanese with confidence. 「間違えたらどうしよう」と緊張して頭が真っ白になった経験はありませんか? AIとは気軽に話せるのに、生身の人間を前にすると言葉に詰まってしまう・・・そんな悩みを持つ生徒さんが、今では自分から堂々と会話を切り出せるようになっています。 語学学習のゴールは「言いたいことが言えること」、そして「相手の話が聞けること」の2つだけです。 そのために最も大切なのは、知識の詰め込みではなく「緊張をほどき、安心して失敗できる環境(Safe Space)」です。心理学・教育学の知見を取り入れ、まるで落ち着いたカフェにいるようなリラックスした空気づくりを徹底しています。 私のレッスンでは、受け身にならず自然に言葉が出てくる「3ステップ実践アプローチ」を取り入れています。 1 - 先生の質問・リアルなフレーズを聞く(日本人が本当によく使う自然な表現をインプット) 2 - 意味を理解して丸ごと覚える(発音やイントネーションのコツも伝授) 3 - 先生に同じ質問を投げ返してみる(自分から会話をリードする練習) 会話は「質問する側」に回ることで一気に主導権を握れます。相手の返答に対する関心が高まり、記憶の定着や「話せた!」という手応えが格段に変わります。 【レッスン外の自学自習も徹底サポート】 「レッスン内だけで終わらない上達サイクル」を作るため、AIツールや音読を活用した「独り言学習」の手順や、YouTube・ポッドキャストを使った効果的なインプット法もお伝えします。自学で準備した表現を、安心できるレッスン空間でどんどん試してください。 ◆ 提供レッスン内容 ・ネイティブとのリラックス・フリートーク(質問力と会話継続力の強化) ・興味に合わせたカスタムトピック(料理・キャンプ飯、音楽、映画、アニメ、歴史など) ・初級〜中級向け基礎レッスン(文法・語彙・発音をバランスよく定着) ・JLPTピンポイント対策(過去問分析と弱点補強) ・毎回のレッスン後フィードバック(使える表現・修正点のまとめをお届け) 毎回のセッションで新しい発見があり、終わった後に「気持ちが軽くなった!」と感じていただける時間をお約束します。まずは肩の力を抜いて、お気軽にお話ししましょう!

Technology
USD 10.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Anastasia.
5.0

790 Lessons

Anastasiaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
Russian
Native
·English

ロシア語(ご)で 日本語(にほんご)の 初級(しょきゅう)と ロシア語(ご)を 教(おし)えています。日本語(にほんご)でも 説明(せつめい)をすることができます。 日本語(にほんご)から ロシア語(ご)に 翻訳(ほんやく)をした 経験(けいけん)もあります。 Я преподаю начальный уровень японского языка, а также русский язык. Преподавание ведётся на русском языке, но также могу объяснить и на японском. Также у меня есть опыт в переводе книг с японского языка на русский.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Misa.
5.0

9,818 Lessons

Misaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Hurry, my lesson price will go up once I reach 10k lessons!↗️ No recording video/voice🌲 🔥 Structured lessons include: 1. Textbook-based learning 2. New grammar & vocab 3. Pattern practice 4. Fun writing homework (optional)  *On-the-spot corrections 🥇 My Students' Success Stories ・LPT N1 ・Work in Japan with locals ・Permanent residency visa ・Meet Japanese family ・Enjoy Haruki Murakami 🔰 Before Booking Your First Lesson ・Upload a profile photo of yourself ・Share your realistic study plan with me 🎫 Package Request ・Complete a regular lesson before ordering the first package 💵 Refund Policy The entire lesson fee will be charged if you ・Miss the lesson ・Cancel within 24 hours of the start time ・Mistakenly booked a wrong slot Unavoidable issues like family issues, train delays may be considered, but not frequent cancellations due to sickness. 📚 Textbooks Check lesson descriptions for more details! 1. Free talk  - None 2. Beginner  - Genki  - Marugoto  - みんなの日本語 3. Intermediate  - カルテット  - Marugoto  - みんなの日本語 4. Advanced  - 応相談 5. JLPT  - 日本語総まとめ  - 新完全マスター  - Try  - 日本語の森 この一冊で合格する 6. Travel  - Genki 1 7. Business  - 応相談(CV, interview, etc.) 8. Reading  - Articles  - Satori Reader 😀 Misa is ・Sustainability writer ・Green web dev ・Vegan for the environment ・北海道人 ・Interest: marketing, social issues, 環境 ・Luv organic items, beach, gym 🦁 I don't ・Offer discounts ・Write in romaji ・Use italki classroom 💛 Copyright ©2026 Misa All original content #climate, 環保, Umwelt, Nachhaltigkeit, sociology, vegetarian, ヴィーガン, ベジタリアン, げんき, proofread, hokkaido, tech

BusinessTest Preparation
USD 22.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Harumi.
5.0

2,312 Lessons

Harumiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Portuguese
·English
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オリジナル教材のスピーキング特訓で「話すための日本語」を教えます!中級以上の方には細かい文法解説やテーマに沿った会話練習でより自然な日本語を教えます! I've been teaching more than 20 years now. As a language teacher, I started teaching Japanese in Brazil in 2014. But I also taught music, English and other materials for kids in Japan, so teaching was always my passion. I started teaching online in 2019, and now I teach every single day. I love to see the students' progress so every level is welcome in my lesson. Recently I started to learn Chinese and French online, too, in order to, of course, improve my language skills but also to understand my students' difficulties. I've been discovering a lot of things by learning languages as a student, and that's helping me to set my mind and to reflect to and to improve my own lesson.

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Learn Japanese with the teacher AKI | N1/N2 Reading.
4.9

248 Lessons

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JLPT N1/N2 Reading Strategy|Structured Exam Preparation My teaching style is analytical, structured, and goal-oriented. Students say I explain grammar clearly, but what makes my lessons different is the strategy training for JLPT reading. We don’t just read. We break down the structure of the text. We learn how exam questions are created. We practice solving efficiently. Advanced Japanese is abstract and layered. I teach you how to navigate that complexity. Mistakes are welcome — they are clues to improve your score.

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Sayumi.
5.0

3,246 Lessons

Sayumiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Let’s talk about something interesting in Japanese 🇯🇵🏯🌸 Thank you for visiting my page! 🌿🤍 こんにちは。さゆみです。 -Hi, I’m Sayumi. 日本のいなかに住んでいます。 -I live in countryside in Japan. 日本語教育の資格をもっています。 -I’m a qualified Japanese language teacher. 私は、新しい場所や人に出会う事が大好きです。 -I love to meet new people, new places. レッスンでは、楽しさと学びのバランスを大切にします。 -My classes prioritize a balance between fun and learning. 言語を学ぶことは文化を学ぶこと。 -To learn a language is to learn its culture. 日本語だけでなく、日本の文化や生活のニュアンスもシェアできればと思います。 -I also hope we can explore not only the Japanese language but also delve into the nuances of culture and daily life together. 使える日本語を勉強して、おもしろい話をたくさんしましょう🤗🤗 -Let’s study useful Japanese and talk about something interesting! 私は、楽しくてリラックスできる空気づくりが得意です。 -I’m good at creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere. 安心しておしゃべりできる時間の中で、自然に日本語を使えるようサポートします。 -I’ll support you in using Japanese naturally while enjoying relaxed and comfortable conversations. レッスンの内容はカウンセリングをして決めます。 -We will determine the lesson content through counseling. リクエストを教えてください。 -Please let me know what kind of lesson you want to take. 私たちのレッスンをつくりましょう。 -Let’s create our lessons together. リスケジュールは、24時間以上前にお願いします。 -Please reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. 24時間以内のキャンセルは50%、無断でレッスンをキャンセルした / 15分以上現れない場合、レッスンフィーを100%請求します。 -If you cancel the lesson within 24 hours, you will be charged 50%. If you cancel without notice or do not show up within 15 minutes, you will be charged 100%. システムの都合上、パッケージの場合、返金はできません。 -Due to system constraints, refunds are not available for package deals.

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What our Japanese students say

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  • Kayhan

    Kayhan

    Learning Japanese

    As always, we started our lesson with conversation practice. Yukie-sensei is so helpful when I’m trying to form sentences correctly. She also takes notes on our conversations and sends them after each lesson, which is really useful for reviewing! Today, she used drawings to explain the difference between に (ni) and へ (e), which made it so much easier to understand. I really appreciate the care she puts into her explanations and how she makes grammar practice fun and engaging.

  • wei-han Chang

    Learning Japanese

    先生の親しみやすさとプロ意識がとても好きです!いつもリラックスした雰囲気で、文章の修正やネイティブらしい自然なニュアンスを教えてくださいます。 レッスンでは日本語のちょっとしたコツだけでなく、日本人の思考パターンに合わせた文章の書き方や、相手に伝わりやすいコミュニケーションの方法まで学べます。 単に日本語を鍛えるだけでなく、「自分が本当に伝えたいことは何なのか」を深く理解し、その中から重要なポイントを絞り込んで相手に伝えるプロセスを学べました。 自分の考えをどうすれば効果的に伝えられるかを知ることができ、語学の学習以上にとても大切な学びが得られる素晴らしいレッスンです!

  • Dylan L

    Learning Japanese

    Today was my 50th lesson with Kurumi-Sensei! It's been really helpful that she's so consistent that I've been able to form a habit of chatting with her and studying together twice a week. Being able to chat with her about everyday things gives me a lot of chances and experience to become more accustomed to hearing and using the exact everyday type of words and grammar structures that I'd want to use instead of just rote memorizing pre-approved standard expressions. Then when we have less to talk about, or are otherwise done with a chat, we progress to studying from the textbook where I can get more concentrated practice on how to use different grammar structures and how to phrase different types of ideas that I may have just been struggling to convey in conversation. It's a really helpful balance and I feel much more confident stumbling my way through practicing speaking, with Kurumi-Sensei's encouragement. いつも本当にありがとうございます!これからもよろしくお願いします!

  • Monte Huskey

    Learning Japanese

    こうすけさん has been extremely helpful over the course of three months. For the past year and a half, I went through Genki I and II by myself and it never felt like the grammar was sticking like it should, even with the use of Bunpro to help reinforce. Since my lessons have started, the constant review and reinforcement has given me much more confidence in my output and overall understanding of the Japanese language.

  • Melissa Bray

    Melissa Bray

    Learning Japanese

    Happy 100th lesson! I've never regretted a single lesson with Shoko-sensei. I've learned so much. I'm not farther along due to my own lack of studying, but I love our weekly/biweekly sessions and I always leave feeling confident in what I just learned. Her explanations are incredible and adaptable. Here's to 100 more - and by then maybe I will write in all Japanese!!!

  • Keven

    Learning Japanese

    I have taken eight lessons with Yumi Sensei now. She continues to exceed my expectations in every way. She has a very pleasant and easy-going personality and made me feel comfortable from the very first lesson. she encourages me to learn the fundamentals of the language but is also flexible enough to tailor each lesson to my specific needs. because of Yumi Sensei's excellent teaching style, my confidence and skill is building. I will definitely continue taking lessons. 👍😊

  • Jenny L

    Learning Japanese

    Ryo-san is a wonderful sensei! He is calm, friendly, and always well-prepared for our lessons. As a beginner, I was initially a bit shy to speak Japanese, but he was incredibly patient with me. I highly appreciate his detailed feedback, great learning materials, and tailored homework exercises. He perfectly adapts every lesson to my individual needs. I can highly recommend Ryo sensei!

  • Akash Ramaswamy

    Learning Japanese

    Tatsuya san is so so good at maintaining the flow of a conversation, all while guiding me through sentence construction, grammar, and new vocabulary at the same time! Not once are there any awkward pauses as he creates a comfortable environment for me try speaking and make mistakes. It's really quite impressive. I would highly highly recommend!

  • Corie Wallace

    Learning Japanese

    I had weekly lessons with Ayako leading up to a trip to Japan. Ayako was lovely to study with. She is kind and energetic, and very thoughtful when planning tailored lessons. She took input about what I wanted to learn, then taught me things I didn't even know I needed. I plan to study the lesson recap PDFs she provided before my trip, and make a cheat sheet from it. I hope to continue studying with Ayako after I return from Japan.

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

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Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

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How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

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.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

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Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

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Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation.

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Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

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