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Beginner‑friendly Japanese lessons with clear English grammar support to help you speak confidently Hi, I’m Chihiro—a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now living in Australia since 2016. I used to work as a nurse because I’ve always loved helping people. My hobbies are learning different languages and subjects, yoga, playing with animals, travelling. I thrive on making incremental progress toward my goals. My favourite phrase is “Practice makes perfect”—because it’s true! Nice to meet you, and I hope to see you soon in one of my lessons. またねー :) I’ve taught Japanese online for 3yrs, supporting learners of beginner levels. (Using Minna no Nihongo) My lessons use visual slides to explain practical Japanese in a clear and structured way. When needed, I also provide English explanations and examples to make everything easy to follow. Students often describe me as patient, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I personalize each lesson to match your pace and goals, so you can learn comfortably and confidently. Trial Lesson In our trial lesson, I will gently assess your Japanese level and understand what you want to achieve. I will also show you clear slides so you know exactly where we will begin. If you are complete beginner, you are start learning self-introduction. About My Lessons • We learn new vocabulary and how to use it naturally • If there are verbs, we review the verb conjugations together • We quickly review what you learned in the previous lesson • We learn new grammar step by step • We practice speaking using the new grammar and vocabulary
Certified Japanese Teacher with 2 Years Exp 🌸 Fun & Relaxed Lessons! 👋 Hi there! I’m Shun Your Japanese teacher living in Poland & Osaka. Having lived in 4 countries (Japan, Philippines, Poland, Australia), I deeply understand the struggles of language barriers. My goal isn't just to teach you "words"—I want to be your bridge to a whole new world! I’m also a big fan of anime, gaming, and outdoor adventures! Here is what I love: ・🎬 Anime: Naruto, Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, Fairy Tail, and Mashle etc. ・🎮 Games: PUBG Mobile, MLBB, PlayStation 2, and PSP. I also love the Nintendo 64—especially Super Smash Bros. (Fun fact: No one can beat me when I use Kirby! 👑). ・🎣 Hobbies: Fishing and exploring the world. I’ve travelled to 22 countries so far! I would love to learn all about your culture, your interests, and you. Let’s have a great chat in our lesson! 🌟 Why Choose Me? ・Certified Background: Minored in Japanese Language Education. ・Multicultural Insight. ・All-Around Support. 🎯 My Lesson Features ・Think in Japanese: Stop translating in your head and build native logic. ・Sound Like a Native ・Lock in Learning ✉️ Message to My Students: 🔰 For Beginners: Don't be nervous! I am super patient and laid-back. We will start with simple, useful phrases at your own comfortable pace. 🚀 For Advanced: Let’s perfect your Japanese! We will focus on natural nuances, casual slang, business Keigo, and sounding exactly like a native. Let’s unlock your Japanese potential together! See you in class! 😉 Yoroshiku! よろしくー!🥋 Shun
4,247 Lessons
🌟🌟 No.1 teacher in 2022💫💫1% Top teacher in 2023~2025.Like your best friend 😄 Immersion 🤗 亲和力满满,经验满满 【熟能生巧】【Practice Makes Perfect】【習うより慣れよ】【배우기보다 익숙해져라】 从学生时代,我已经开始教来自不同文化的学生。,而且我在中国、日本、印度尼西亚和韩国都教过。 我不仅在italki, Duolingo多邻国, Tutoring等线上平台有教学经历,在很多线下平台也积累了多年的丰富经验。 Since school years, I have already started to teach foreign students from different cultures. For offline, I have been teaching in China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. For online, I have been teaching on different platforms, such as italki, Duolingo, Tutoring and quite a few local brands.
4,071 Lessons
My mother-tongue is Korean. But I've learned English, Japanese and Chinese. So I truly understand how difficult learning languages is. I'm very positive, patient and enthusiastic. And I prepare each lesson only for A student. For example, if a student has a tendency to make mistakes using the present perfect, I usually prepare more focused lessons that he or she can repeatedly practice using the present perfect. I believe you could learn more through the mistakes that you make. And I will be there for you to correct or coach whenever you need it. You are going to be very very proud of yourself in the end. Let's have fun learning!!
3,603 Lessons
🌟Qualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experience 【Podcast】 Maki's Nihongo Podcast >> Please find me on Spotify! 🌸About Me🌸 Hi, I'm Maki! I was born and live in Shizuoka, Japan. My hobbies are learning Korean✏️, reading books📙 and musicals✨. I speak English and Korean. (I'm currently studying for Korean certification) I stayed in New Zealand and England for 7 years and I have experience working overseas🌍👍. 🌟Career as a Japanese tutor🌟 ▷Teaching to beginner to Advanced learners ▷ 5 years+ experience ▷ 6,000+ lessons ▷ Owner of Podcast for Japanese learner with English and Japanese transcripts ✏️My Teaching Style✏️ ▷ Textbook: Minna no nihongo / Genki/ TRY ▷Each student’s lesson notes (incl. new vocabulary, improvement, Homework) ✅Beginner to Advanced learners ✅Podcast with transcripts ✅Original Grammar/ Kanji quiz 💛My teaching goal💛 ▷Sharing not only language but culture and recent events in Japan ▷ Being always patient, supportive and friendly ▷ Having an enough time for students to speak Japanese & asking questions to me ✅During lessons ・Covering all Japanese skills ( focusing on output) ・Conversational expression or useful travel phrases ・Formal conversation tips in workplace for both writing and speaking as well as casual speech with your family and friends ・Correcting your pronunciation and mistakes ☑️Outside lessons ・Grammar, Kanji or writing homework (focusing on input) ・Feedback using lesson notes ・Support students with lesson notes that students can also access 24/7 ・Podcasts
8,131 Lessons
Lesson Taylor | Tailor-made Japanese lessons for new learners to advanced (オーダーメイド日本語レッスン) As a teacher, I value flexibility. Every student has different backgrounds, and the most effective way to master a language varies from person to person, so I always adjust my lessons to fit what you need. Thankfully, my students often tell me that I have a calm and relaxed way of teaching, which makes it easier for them to speak without feeling nervous. Ultimately, I want to be a teacher who listens carefully and encourages you. I’ll do my best to guide you in your Japanese learning journey, while making sure you always feel comfortable and motivated. 先生としては、柔軟性を大切にしています。みんな違うバックグラウンドがあるはずなので、それぞれに合わせたレッスンをするのが大切だと考えています。ありがたいことに、リラックスした雰囲気で話せるというフィードバックをよく頂くので、皆さんが心地良い環境で学習できるように努めます!
10.9k Lessons
Fun, Easy to talk to,Certified teacher🇯🇵/🇺🇸,10+ yrs EXP, Explain in🇯🇵/🇺🇸,Group lesson for 2 I’m here to help you with; ⭐️Absolute Beginner/Beginner/Intermediate students ⭐️Grammar points: conjugations, particles, etc. ⭐️Conversational skills: natural Japanese with standard pitch accent ⭐️Listening, writing, reading ⭐️Essay editing and proofreading service ⭐️Have confidence in speaking ⭐️JLPT preparation ⭐️Group lesson for 2 people Please know that it's Okay to make mistakes because that's when you learn more and grow as a language learner. So don't be afraid of making mistakes. I make lots of mistakes when I speak English because I'm still learning and practicing, and that's Okay!! Let's pay more attention to something you could do instead of something you couldn't do.
2,011 Lessons
日本政府公認日本語教師。11年の経験。日本語学習app Kazu SRS開発者。日本語総合/JLPT/会話練習 全てのレベルの日本語が練習できます。 学習者さんの気持ちをよく考えます。 あなたを勇気づけ、自信が持てるようにレッスンを作ります。 あなたは気持ちよく日本語が話せて、自信がつくでしょう。 外国語としての日本語教育の、専門的な知識が豊富です。 明治大学卒業 日本語教育能力検定試験合格、 日本語教師養成講座420時間修了、 日本語教師歴10年のプロの日本語教師です。
51 Lessons
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く&話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン! 🎯 Want to focus on natural Japanese conversation—listening & speaking? 🎯 聞く・話すに集中して、「自然な日本語」を使ってみませんか? 🎯 想专注于听力和会话,真正说出自然的日语吗? Hi! I’m Kiko. I’m from Nagoya, Japan. I love anime, games, and traveling! My lessons are perfect for N4-N3 learners who feel unsure about listening and speaking! What is your goal in learning Japanese? Let’s talk about it in a trial lesson ! I’m looking forward to meeting you! こんにちは!Kikoです!日本の名古屋出身です。 私はアニメやゲーム、旅行が大好きです! 私のレッスンは「聞く」&「話す」に自信のないN4~N3レベルの人におすすめです! あなたの日本語のゴールはなんですか?トライアルレッスンでお待ちしてます! 你好!我是Kiko,来自日本名古屋。 我喜欢动漫,游戏和旅游! 我的课程适合听力和口语没有自信的N4-N3学习者! 你学日语的目标是什么?欢迎预约试听课! If you’re planning to travel or study in Japan, or if you want to build confidence in conversation, I offer practical speaking lessons using original materials. For example, you’ll learn how to: ① order coffee to-go at a café, ② ask about the train you need to take at a station — through role-plays based on real-life situations. Let’s move beyond “I studied, but I still can’t speak.” これから日本へ旅行や留学を考えている人、会話にもっと自信をつけたい人のために、オリジナルテキストを使った実践的な会話レッスンをします。 例えば、①カフェでコーヒーをテイクアウトする。②駅で自分が乗る電車について尋ねる、など、リアルな場面を想定した会話練習を行います。 「勉強したのに聞き取れない…話せない…」を卒業しましょう! 我的课程适合准备来日本旅游或者留学的初/中级学习者。 我们会练习真实场景对话,比如在咖啡店点单、在车站问路等。 我们一起告别"学了却不会说"!
8,537 Lessons
Let's learn the beautiful Japanese language with me! I love teaching Japanese to all motivated students. I teach not only the language but also socio-cultural customs. I teach students from 13 year-old to adults (I don't teach children). ◆ I speak 4 languages fluently: Japanese, English, Spanish and French. It helps me explain the course subject in the language of your choice. I can give you some tips to learn a foreign language efficiently! ◆Cancellation policy◆ As stated in the italki lesson policy, in case of no show or cancellation with less than 24 hour-notice, the lesson price will be charged in full. No make up lesson for the time lost. Thank you for understanding.
9,609 Lessons
🇯🇵🇬🇧 Certified JP/EN Teacher 🤗 Absolute Beginners 🔤 Hiragana 📖 Genki ✈️ Travel Japanese Hi! I’m a native Japanese speaker born and raised in Japan. I also spent five years of my childhood in English-speaking countries, which gave me a good understanding of both languages and cultures. I graduated from a university in the UK, earned my TESOL certification in 2018, and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test in 2020. I’ve taught students from around the world at all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. 💡 Why study with me? I specialize in explaining Japanese grammar in clear, natural English. Because I understand both Japanese and English, I can explain difficult concepts in a simple and logical way. Many students tell me they finally understood grammar points that had confused them for a long time. I also have extensive experience teaching complete beginners, including students who cannot yet read hiragana. I provide step by step guidance with patient support to help learners build confidence. My lessons are especially popular with travelers preparing for trips to Japan. I use practical role-play activities for real-life situations such as hotel check-ins, restaurants, shopping, and train travel. Some students study with me for months before their trip, while others book a lesson just before their flight! Whether your goal is travel, conversation, JLPT preparation, or simply enjoying Japanese more deeply, I’ll help you learn in a clear, supportive, and enjoyable way.
716 Lessons
Experienced and certified Japanese teacher. 昨今のAIの進化は素晴らしいですよね。正直、AIで学習できると思います。 それでも、AI相手ではちょっと寂しい、やっぱり表情を見ながらのリアルな会話がいいなぁ... という学習者さん、特に上級者さん、今まで学んできた日本語を試して、 楽しみながら自信をつけていきましょう😊 You’ll feel satisfied speaking a lot with my support as a professional Japanese teacher, and you’ll gain confidence in communicating in Japanese. Let’s enjoy talking together❣️ I have taught Japanese at language schools, in corporate settings, at junior high schools, and through online lessons. In my classes, we focus on your interests and the real-life situations where you actually need Japanese. This helps you clearly imagine how to use what you learn and remember it more effectively.
3,072 Lessons
✈️3/27〜8/25までヨーロッパ旅行に行きます。💻もちろんレッスンもします!📅すみませんが、ヨーロッパの時間になるので、レッスン時間が変わります。日本や旅行好きな方、話しましょう! I’m a certified Japanese teacher with 420 hours of training. In my lessons, I focus on conversation and getting to know you. I love learning about people, so I’ll ask many questions—please tell me your answers in Japanese! Don’t worry, I’ll help you every step of the way. I’m always patient and encouraging. I’m also learning English on italki, so I understand the feelings of language learners—both the frustration and the excitement. I believe language is a bridge to connect people. My goal is to make friends all over the world through Japanese! If you feel we’d be a good match, let’s talk in a lesson. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
799 Lessons
4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons | Most methods teach you to read Japanese. Mine teach you to live it. You've bought bunch of textbooks. You've done the Duolingo streaks. And yet — the moment a real conversation happens, your mind goes blank. I KNOW that feeling. And I KNOW exactly why it happens. こんにちは! I'm Kana, from Kyoto 🍵 — Japan's ancient capital. I studied English all through school in Japan, then went abroad to the US and Canada. And when someone said "How's it going" — I froze. Completely. Not a single word came out. All those years of study. Gone in a second. I still remember the heat in my face. The way I looked at the floor. The voice in my head that said: maybe I'm just not good at this. That moment changed how I teach forever. Most Japanese language programs — even professional ones — use the same method Japan used on me: grammar and rules first, speaking later. In my lessons, you will never read a sentence like "Watashi wa shinbun wo yomimasu." — "I read the newspaper." Nobody says that. Nobody needs that. Because here's what I know after 4 years of teaching: language only sticks when it's connected to something real — a moment you've lived, a conversation you actually need, a feeling you want to express. My lessons start with your real life — the exact situations you are walking toward. The Izakaya. The family dinner. The workplace. We practice the conversations that actually matter to you, until they stop feeling like Japanese and start feeling like you. 📚Book a trial lesson. Tell me the moment you're most nervous about.That's exactly where we start.
2,965 Lessons
🗣️Immerse yourself into Japanese🦻 I am a professional & certified Japanese language teacher with all the certificates of a Japanese language teacher🧑🏻🏫I have taught 400+ students from 20+ countries 🇵🇭🇩🇪🇰🇪🇫🇷🇺🇸🇮🇳🇮🇩🇻🇳🇬🇧🇰🇷🇷🇺🇨🇳🇭🇺🇸🇬🇰🇭🇦🇺🇮🇹🇨🇦🇹🇼... 🔹Certifications: 01 - Japanese Language Education (Minor) 02 - Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 Hours) 03 - Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test 🔹Experiences: - Have taught from starter to advanced🛫 - Also Handled corporate/business Japanese training🏢 - Established a company offering innovative Japanese language education services🎗️ I can also conduct lessons in English! Welcoming all levels with open arms🙆
2,655 Lessons
For Business Professionals - A specialist in teaching practical Japanese for business success. I previously taught over 1,500 students in Tokyo and helped many of them realize their potential through my original learning methods. This success led me to establish 18 schools, which I operated for 14 years. Alongside my work in education, I have shared my views on topics such as education, child development, business, and entrepreneurship through university lectures, media appearances, and publications. I’ve been deeply inspired by the passion of every learner I’ve met here—each one genuinely strives to become proficient in Japanese. I want to support that dedication by helping you transform how you study and approach language learning.
3,097 Lessons
Prepping students for MEXT and JLPT (N5-N1) since 2004! (Español abajo/português embaixo) I teach from beginner's levels to preps for JLPT N5-N1 or the MEXT scholarship exams (I teach N1&N2 though unlisted in my courses due to space). Many of my students passed N1&N2, won the MEXT scholarships!/Enseño desde el nivel principiante hasta los preparativos para el JLPT, niveles N5-N1 o para el examen de la beca MEXT (enseño N1&N2 aunque no aparezca en mis cursos). Muchos de mis alumnos pasaron N1&N2, ganaron la beca MEXT!/Ensino desde o nível iniciante até preparos para o JLPT, níveis N5-N1 ou para a prova para as bolas MEXT (Ensino N1&N2 embora não apareça em meus cursos). Muitos de meus alunos passaram no N2&N1, foram contemplado com bolsas MEXT!
65 Lessons
日本語教師資格あり! 会話・JLPT・ビジネスにも対応しています! 話しやすい雰囲気を作りますので、安心して授業に来てください! 日本語教師として、会話練習を中心に指導しています。 I specialize in conversation-based Japanese lessons as a certified Japanese teacher. 420時間の日本語教師養成講座を修了しており、文法も発音も丁寧に教えることができます。 I have completed the 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course, and I can explain grammar and pronunciation clearly and carefully. また、飲食業界や接客、ビジネスマナーの経験もあるので、ビジネス日本語を学びたい方にも対応可能です。 I also have experience in the food service industry, customer service, and business etiquette, so I can support students who want to learn business Japanese as well.
4,148 Lessons
Trusted by Long-Term Learners | Professionals & Serious Learners Many of my students have continued studying with me for years. Most of my students are professionals who use Japanese for work, daily life, travel, or personal interest. My goal is not only to help you understand Japanese, but also to help you use it accurately and naturally in real situations. In my lessons, you will: • understand grammar clearly in English • learn the differences between similar expressions • improve speaking through active practice • receive detailed corrections to build accuracy and confidence I use structured materials such as Genki, Quartet, and Nihongo Fun & Easy, while adapting lessons to your level and goals. I hold a Master's degree from Kyoto University and advanced English qualifications (Cambridge C1 Advanced and EIKEN Grade 1). I have also studied traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremony, kimono dressing, sewing, and calligraphy, and can share cultural insights when relevant. If you are looking for a teacher who can support your Japanese learning step by step over the long term, I would be happy to work with you.
142 Lessons
italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生! ✔︎Professional Japanese teacher ✔︎Former high school Japanese teacher ✔︎プロの日本語教師(資格あり) ✔︎元高校国語教師 ✔︎JLPT対策が得意! ・楽しみながら勉強しましょう! In my class I will take in a lot of theme and example sentences that you are interested in.
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