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Learn Japanese with the teacher Satomi.
5.0

2,364 Lessons

Satomiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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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 06:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yasuhito Tanaka.
5.0

1,699 Lessons

Yasuhito Tanakaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+4

10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします!(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.) わたしは10年間日本語をおしえています。 (I have been teaching Japanese for 10 years.) 中国で3年間、インドで3年間おしえていました。 (I was teaching for 3 years in China and 3 years in India.) アニメがすきでべんきょうしている人や日本ではたらきたい人、JLPT(N5〜N1)にごうかくしたい人などにおしえたことがあります。 (I have taught to people who like anime and are studying, who want to work in Japan, and who want to pass the JLPT(N5~N1).) みなさんは、どうして日本語をべんきょうしていますか? (Why are you studying Japanese? ) どんな練習(れんしゅう)がしたいですか? (What kind of practice do you want to do?) ぜひ、わたしにおしえてください! (Please tell me!) いっしょにたのしく日本語をべんきょうしましょう! (Let's enjoy studying Japanese together!)

BusinessTest Preparation
USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hiro.
5.0

14.5k Lessons

Hiroid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

The new learner is always welcome=) Feel free to approach me if you have any question. My name is Tadahiro Murooka. I was born in Osaka, in 1972. And I live in Tokyo now. My hobby is English, observing people, and weight training. Needless to say, I love eating Japanese food =) Especially, I found myself fond of it more than any other countries food now. And I would like to draw pictures when I have the time but I don’t at the moment… however, I want to engage in such creative work someday. Some of my friends tell me that I am approachable. So you can feel free to give me any kind of question or request. I have student who is struggled with Dyslexia. Nowadays, such problem is very common. So I welcome such student as well=) Learning language is fun and rewarding but also sometimes challeging to continue without let up. Let's enjoy it with me!! I prefer to use GENKI book. It has two sections, Conversation & Grammar section and Reading & Writing section. I would like to cover both section because I believe that Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing has the mutual relation. And as passing by chapters, we may talk everything in Japanese as much as we can. So learing both are the important thing for the student who wants to reach the intermediate or more level. As for me as a teacher, laying the foundation is the most important. In order to do that, I use the white board, audio file for shadowing or repeating practice with many homework. I'm sure that you can be confident in Japanese through my lessons!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 15:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kazuki.
5.0

1,319 Lessons

Kazukiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Relaxed conversations | Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 😊 📌 If you can’t find a suitable lesson time on my calendar, feel free to send me a message 😊 I may be able to adjust my schedule for you. Hello! I'm Kazuki, a Japanese teacher from Saitama, Japan. I’ve been teaching Japanese for 4 years on italki and 3 years at a language school. My lessons focus on practical conversation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so you can speak naturally and confidently. We start with simple topics like: ・Where do you live? ・Is your country hot or cold? ・What food do you recommend? As you get more comfortable, we can talk about your interests, your country, or anything you like. I will support you, correct your mistakes, and help you speak more naturally. You don’t need to be perfect—just relax and enjoy speaking Japanese 😊 I enjoy cooking, manga, anime, walking, and jogging (I especially love manga!). I studied Buddhism at university and am interested in simple living inspired by Zen. I love talking with people from different countries about language, culture, and life. こんにちは!埼玉に住んでいる日本語教師のかずきです。 italkiで4年、日本語学校で3年、日本語を教えています。 リラックスした雰囲気の中で、自然に自信をもって話せる会話練習を大切にしています。 レッスンでは、まず ・どこに住んでいますか ・あなたの国は暑いですか/寒いですか ・おすすめの食べ物は何ですか などの簡単なトピックから始めます。 慣れてきたら、趣味や国のことなど、好きなことを自由に話しましょう。 間違いもサポートしながら、より自然に話せるようお手伝いします。 日本語が完璧でなくても大丈夫です。リラックスして話しましょう😊 私は料理、マンガ・アニメ、散歩、ジョギングが好きで、特にマンガが大好きです。 大学では仏教を学び、禅の考え方に興味があります。 いろいろな国の人と、言語だけでなく文化や人生について話すのが好きです。

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomaliko.
5.0

7,562 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 05:45 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Chieko Osugi.
5.0

5,696 Lessons

Chieko Osugiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Filipino (Tagalog)
·Hungarian
·Indonesian
+2

Enjoy speaking Japanese! Japanese is FUN!! (See Youtube @chiekoosugi233) Born and raised in Kyoto, I’ve called many countries home—USA, Philippines, Indonesia, Tunisia, India, Uruguay, Hungary—and now split my time between Japan and New Zealand. My life has been a journey of connecting with people from all walks of life, embracing new cultures, and diving into languages (I’ve studied ten so far!). I love sharing this global perspective with my students and believe language is the key to understanding the world. If you’re curious about Japanese language and culture, or want to learn from someone who truly understands the excitement and challenges of learning a new language, I’d love to meet you!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Keiko.
5.0

827 Lessons

Keikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Learn Japanese the fun and easy way! こんにちは!けいこです。京都生まれ、大阪に住んでいます。 プロの日本語教師として、4年以上italkiで教えています。また、30年間地元の子供たちに英語を教えてきた経験から、言語学習のコツを熟知しています! 趣味はテニスや海外ドラマ鑑賞、そして旅行。さまざまな文化に触れるのが大好きで、これまで多くの国を訪れました。英語(C1)と韓国語(A1)も勉強中なので、学習者の気持ちがよくわかりますよ。 「基礎からしっかり学びたい」方や「自然な会話を身につけたい」方、ぜひ一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう! I am a professional Japanese teacher living in Osaka and I've been teaching on italki since 2020. I've also been teaching local Japanese children English for 30 years. I like playing tennis, watching dramas and movies. Also I love traveling. I've visited many places and love to learn different cultures. If you're looking for a friendly, patient, and knowledgeable Japanese teacher, I'm here to help you. In the General Japanese Course for Beginners, you can systematically learn vocabulary and grammar step by step. I believe that strong foundation is very important for learners. My lesson is based on the textbook "Minna no Nihongo" but I create original worksheets for students. So students do not need the textbook during my lessons and these worksheets will give you many chances to practice speaking. I offer vocabulary list and PDF of the worksheets before or after each lesson. In the free conversation lesson. We'll talk about whatever you like in Japanese. I will correct your pronunciation and grammar if needed. Let's enjoy learning Japanese with me.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher AKI | N1/N2 Reading.
4.9

258 Lessons

AKI | N1/N2 Readingid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

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.

Test Preparation
USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kotona.
5.0

1,756 Lessons

Kotonaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

9 years experienced teacher✨ Let's improve your speaking skill💪💪 🌸I've taught Japanese 3 years in Moscow and 6 years in Japan. 🌸My students are Vietnamese, Chinese, Nepalese, Mongolians, Americans, Russians, Kazakhs, Australians.Amount of students is over 300. 🌸I have comleted all the requirements of Japanses Language Teaching Course I am a certified teacher and have passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competensy TestTeaching) 🌸I have 4 years experience of teachining online. 🌸I have experience of teaching from N5 to N1. 🌸I always prepare fun speaking activities for you 🌸I'm always focus on making students smile

USD 16.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kayo, JLPT N1 Expert.
5.0

1,472 Lessons

Kayo, JLPT N1 Expertid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

13 Years Experience: JLPT Expert (N1) & Career Coach !! My specialties include: • JLPT Preparation: I have a proven track record of helping students pass their exams. • School-Quality Lessons at Home: You will receive the same high-quality instruction as a professional language school in Japan, all from the comfort of your home. • Visual Learning: I use original, easy-to-understand slides in every lesson. You are more than welcome to take screenshots for your review!

USD 20.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayano.K.
5.0

2,195 Lessons

Ayano.Kid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Qualified Japanese Teacher in Canada | Fun & Effective Lessons for All Levels 【Native Japanese Teacher & Language Learner】 Hi! I’m Ayano, a native Japanese speaker living in Canada since 2012. As a mother of 10-year-old twins and a dedicated student of Korean with a 390+ day streak, I understand the commitment required to balance life and language study. I bring this empathy and patience to every lesson. 【Professional Qualifications】 * Certified: Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. * Trained: Completed 420-hour (WJLC) and MTT (JIC) training courses. 【My Lessons:】 I believe speaking is the fastest way to improve. We focus on output and practical use. * Beginner (N5-N4): Genki I & II * Intermediate (N3-N2): Quartet I & II * Conversation: Marugoto (A1-B1) * Test Prep: Customized JLPT support. Let's reach your goals together. Book a trial lesson today! 【自己紹介】 こんにちは!日本語教師の文乃です。日本で生まれ育ったネイティブスピーカーです。2012年からカナダのアルバータ州に住んでおり、現在は10歳の双子の母として日々奮闘しています。 私自身も1年以上毎日韓国語を勉強し続けている「現役の言語学習者」です。新しい言葉を学ぶ楽しさと難しさをどちらも理解しているからこそ、皆さんの不安に寄り添い、楽しく丁寧にサポートすることができます。 【確かな指導実績】 専門知識に基づいた質の高い指導を行うため、以下の資格を保有しています。 * 日本語教育能力検定試験 合格 * WJLC 420時間日本語教師養成講座 修了 * JIC Language School 日本語MTT養成講座 修了 * 株式会社日学舎 日本語教え方講座 修了 【レッスンスタイルと教材】 スピーキングとアウトプットを重視したレッスンを行います。 提供中のクラス * 初級レベル: 『げんき I & II』(JLPT N5・N4相当) * 中級レベル: 『中級日本語カルテット I & II』(JLPT N3・N2相当) * 会話:『まるごと(A1-B1)』 * JLPT対策:試験合格に向けたカスタマイズ まずはトライアルレッスンでお会いしましょう!

Test Preparation
USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher HIRO O.
5.0

12 Lessons

HIRO Oid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support 日本語学習を通して、あなたの目標達成と新しいつながりづくりをサポートします。2026年4月より、オンライン日本語レッスンを本格的に再開しました。日本語教育は人と人をつなぐ大切な仕事だと考えています。レッスンでは、安心して学び、少しずつ自信をつけられる環境を大切にします。JLPT対策(N4〜N2)、会話力向上、ビジネス日本語など、目的に合わせて実践的に学べます。直接法を基本とし、必要に応じて英語でも説明可能です。 In April 2026, I fully resumed my online Japanese lessons. Through learning Japanese, I support you in achieving your goals and building new connections. I believe Japanese teaching connects people. In my lessons, students can learn with confidence and grow step by step. I offer practical lessons for your needs, including JLPT preparation (N4–N2), conversation practice, and Business Japanese. I mainly use the direct method, but can also explain in English when needed.

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USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher chizuko.
5.0

353 Lessons

chizukoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
+2

I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience. こんにちは、chizukoです。 私は日本語教師になって20年です。ボランティアで教えていた時も含めると30年以上になります。 私が得意なのは会話レッスンと、文法レッスンです。日本の小学校で外国から来た子友だちのサポートもしていたので、小学生の国語や算数も教えることができます。 日本語学校、公立の小中高校、高等専門学校で日本語の授業を担当していました。ですから、上級のレッスンも可能です。試験対策やビジネス日本語も教えていました。N5からN1まで、問題集がたくさんあります。 数人の文字の読めない生徒さんに教えていたこともあります。ですから、全く日本語のできない人でも安心して私のレッスンを受けてください。絵や写真教材を使って、ゆっくり学びましょう。 私はあなたの希望を聞いて、あなたのためのレッスンを準備することができます。 ぜひ、私のレッスンを受けてくださいね。

Test Preparation
USD 9.00/trial
Available 05:45 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sam.
5.0

4,500 Lessons

Samid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
Native
·Russian
·Spanish
·Chinese (Mandarin)

Polyglot and TEFL-certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience I teach English conversation to intermediate and advanced students, during which I make careful suggestions as to how students can improve the grammatical accuracy and idiomatic appropriateness of their spoken English. My strong understanding of Russian has enabled me to help many Russian-speakers in particular. I have heard every mistake Russians can make in English! I also have a special interest in phonetics and phonology. I have a postgraduate education in this subject, and particularly enjoy working on pronunciation. Students looking for detailed feedback on their pronunciation should feel free to contact me.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Alisa アリサ.
5.0

2,510 Lessons

Alisa アリサid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
Russian
Native
·English
·Czech

5 years of full-time tutoring (JPN/RUS) ・Кому я подойду как репетитор? Всем тем, кто хочет изучать язык с нуля или со среднего уровня, а также тем, у кого японский - это необходимый язык для работы/учёбы в университете. Я также могу помочь с японским тем, кто хочет переехать в Японию и поступить в языковую школу, так как я сама прошла этот путь от 0 до уверенного владения языком. Who would I fit as a tutor? For those who want to learn the language from scratch/intermediate level, as well as for those who need Japanese for work/university studies. I can also help with Japanese for those who want to move to Japan or enroll in a language school because I have experienced that myself.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Akari Japanese.
5.0

3,758 Lessons

Akari Japaneseid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

Beginner| Japan trip| Tour guide in Kyoto and West Japan|Proofreading| History| Society| Culture Konnichiwa! I’m Akari. I'm a teacher for absolute beginner of Japanese language. I’m native Japanese speaker who born and raised in Japan. Until now, I’ve taught 3,500+ Japanese lessons for 600+ students since April 2013. My lesson is suitable for working professional, entrepreneur, or students who love Japanese culture, history, or willing to traveling to Japan. I can teach from completely beginner to advance students. I like traveling. I have traveled to Australia, Fiji, US, NZ, Thailand, Singapore, Greece, The Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Canada so far :) _____________________________________________ ■ Professional Lessons I prepare and customize online textbooks, video, and audio materials for you. Beginner to Advance students, all welcome. ■ Informal Tutoring I won't prepare anything. So please prepare materials that you want to study with me. You can use this lesson for chatting, proofreading, or recording etc. various usage. We use Zoom for lesson. Teaching materials: -Genki -Marugoto -NHK podcast I'm looking forward to talking with you!

Test PreparationKidsBusiness
USD 48.00/trial
Available 05:45 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sho.
5.0

229 Lessons

Shoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+3

【JLPT N5・N4】Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵 Build a Strong Foundation! Hello! I’m Sho (ショウ) 😊 I teach Japanese to complete beginners and learners preparing for JLPT N5/N4! Do you feel lost studying Japanese alone? Or do you understand grammar but struggle to speak? In my lessons, I’ll help you learn step by step, according to your goals, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 🎯 My lessons are for you if you: ✅ Want to build a strong foundation for JLPT N5/N4 ✅ Want a clear and structured study plan ✅ Want to improve your speaking skills ✅ Want to learn without being afraid of making mistakes 🌟 What makes my lessons special ① Personalized study notes I record useful vocabulary and your grammar mistakes in a personal Google Doc, so you can review everything anytime. ② Structured learning Using textbooks such as GENKI, we’ll systematically study the vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills needed for N5/N4. ③ Fun kanji lessons I explain kanji using simple “core images” instead of rote memorization, making them easier and more fun to remember! 🌱 Trial Lesson We’ll start with a relaxed introduction, talk about your goals, try a short personalized lesson, and create a study plan together. Making mistakes is completely okay! I’ll support you at your own pace. I’m looking forward to meeting you! 👍

USD 8.99/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Carolina Rocha.
5.0

523 Lessons

Carolina Rochaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Portuguese
Native
·English
+1

Since 2010 I've empowered great learners through language learning - no matter the level! As a teacher, I plan my lessons based on my experience as an educator and academic researcher. I'm always working to reshape and innovate my teaching methods according to the latest scientific research in language learning and teaching. I collaborate closely with my students, giving them constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement. This helps them develop strong communication skills and succeed in their exams.

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

7 Lessons

Chiko Libalid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Czech
·English
+1

Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience こんにちは!わたしはちこです。Hi I'm chiko. オーストラリアで えいごをべんきょうしました。I've studied English in AUS. でも、いまはチェコにすんでいます。But I'm currently living in Czech. チェコごをべんきょうしていますが、とてもむずかしいです。I'm studying Czech language but it's really hard. だから、がいこくごをべんきょうする たいへんさが よくわかります。That's why I really understand how much difficult to study foreign languages. わたしは ひとと はなすことが だいすきです。I love talking to people. そして、まんがもだいすきです。And I also love Manga. グルメ、ファッション、りょこう、すきなものがたくさんあります!I love lots of things, like foods, fashion, travel...and more! あなたのすきなもの、おしえてください。Tell me what you like. みなさんとあえるのが とてもたのしみです!I'm really excited to meet you soon! チェコで にほんごきょうしとして 15ねんいじょう はたらいています。I've been working as a Japanese teacher more than 10 years in Czech. えいごでじゅぎょうをしています。I normally teach Japanese in English. もちろん、にほんごでも じゅぎょうできますよ!Of course I can do it in Japanese, too! チェコごでも できます!I even can do it in simple Czech. いちばんわかい せいとさんは10さい、いちばんとしうえの せいとさんは60さいです。The youngest student is 10 years old and the oldest is 60 yeas old. しょしんしゃに おしえることが おおいです。Most of my current students started learning Japanese with me from the entry level. 「まるごと」という きょうかしょと、わたしがつくったファイルをつかってレッスンをします。We will learn Japanese with the textbook named Marugoto and my original materials. ひらがな、カタカナ、漢字もべんきょうできます。You can also learn Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. きょうかしょだけではなくて、ビデオをみたり、おんせいをきいたり、クイズもあります。We'll learn Japanese not only with textbooks but also by watching videos, listening audio and Quiz. にほんのぶんかについても べんきょうできます。You can also learn about Japanese culture.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher KIKO.
5.0

1,211 Lessons

KIKOid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
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Lessons to be able to speak Japanese with a patient teacher🗾 Hello, My name is Kiko🌻I'm a certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience teaching online and at a university in Eastern Europe. I specialize in beginner-level grammar and practical conversation, helping students speak with confidence from day one. 私は教えることに情熱を持ち、忍耐強い性格です。従来の教科書だけの単純な学びではなく、「話せる日本語」の習得に力を入れています。基本的には丁寧語で会話をはじめますが、学生の話し方に応じて変えることができます。趣味は旅行と料理です。もちろんアニメも見ますよ! ✓certified ✓4 years experienced (include online+face to face+individual+class) ✓Lessons 2000  ✓Students 250  🌹Visiting lecturer Varna free university in Bulgaria 🧸Summer course Visiting lecturer Witelon University in Poland 【Basic grammar】You can learn "practically" and "enjoyably" using original slides based on the "Genki". My original materials are very popular among students. If you want to start from 0 and aim to speak REAL JAPANESE, I can help you. I will accompany your journey towards achieving your goals. 【会話】初級から教科書を使わない会話のみのクラスも提供しています。文法は一人で学べますが、会話は一人では上達できないので、レッスンでたくさんアウトプットしてください。より自然な表現や間違いがあればその都度教えます。A1~OK! If you'd like, I can speak in a casual speech or Nagasaki dialect, so let me know.

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,335,311 customer reviews

  • Jimmy

    Learning Japanese

    I recently took Ako-Sensei's new "Drills, Drills, Drills" class and I highly recommend it for anyone who needs to iron out any of their weak points. Before the lesson, I gave Sensei a list of the topics I have been struggling with and she made a custom lesson for me to brush up on them and make the points stick. You'll be talking a lot if you take this class, so make sure to take plenty of water! Thank You for the lesson Ako-Sensei!

  • Romy

    Learning Japanese

    I took lessons with Sakura Yoko sensei to prepare for my trip to Japan. She listened very well to my needs, and adjusted accordingly. She also was very good at teaching and speaking Japanese at exactly the level that I needed. I really loved that she would actively correct me where I made a mistake and teach me how to say it in natural Japanese. For every lesson we agreed together on the topic beforehand, and she would always come prepared with a conversation and a scenario, from a dialogue to videos to use as a visual aid. Something else that was very helpful was that she would make notes during the lesson of words, phrases and grammar points and send those to me afterwards to study. I had a great time studying with her, and I feel much better prepared for me trip. I´m very thankful for the lessons and believe she went above and beyond so I could get the most out of it!

  • Anson N

    Anson N

    Learning Japanese

    Aika-sensei is an excellent teacher who is kind, encouraging, and patient. During our conversations, she asks questions that are at the right level to push me to improve and attempt to more challenging sentences, while keeping the conversation comfortable and enjoyable. My Japanese speaking ability has drastically improved since taking lessons with Aika-sensei. I would highly recommend her lessons!

  • Isaiah Gardner

    Isaiah Gardner

    Learning Japanese

    Highly recommend if you are an intermediate Japanese learner looking to speak more Japanese. We casually talk during the lesson and Hide creates your study materials based on what you talk about during the lesson. You end up learning a lot about what you would normally talk about in conversations in your native language and it feels personalized.

  • Lei “Stone” Zhang

    Learning Japanese

    Tomoko sensei is a very patient teacher. She always tries to understand what I mean first, and only then gives the right correction, so I never feel cut off mid-sentence. In our lessons she guided me through a full presentation in Japanese, and kept asking follow-up questions so the conversation never stalled. Highly recommended for anyone who needs Japanese for work.

  • Wade Bannister

    Wade Bannister

    Learning Japanese

    I highly recommend Hina Sensei for anyone who is looking to seriously improve their language skills, whether through the JLPT or otherwise. Thanks to Hina Sensei’s well structured lessons and thoughtful feedback, I’ve been able to make more progress than I thought possible. As a person who best learns by doing, I can read textbook explanations and examples all day and not truly understand. But Hina Sensei’s lessons always make me directly engage with the material right away and I learn so much faster this way. Hina Sensei also has tons of in-depth knowledge of the JLPT and learning and putting her strategies into action is really helping me improve. I know this test is a big challenge for me but with Hina Sensei’s guidance I think I’ve got a chance 😊

  • Annie

    Annie

    Learning Japanese

    We went through more reading strategies today. It was really hopeful to know how to read faster for different types of questions. Chieko’s lesson is always very structured where we go through the theory before diving into the practical and wrapping up with a summary. She’s also very encouraging despite me not being 100% sure and guessing answers which makes me feel at ease. When there is a word I don’t know she also encourages me think what it means as there are probably plenty of words in the JLPT that I won’t know.

  • Debbie

    Learning Japanese

    Dear Hana Sensei, It has been a true honor and privilege to take lessons with Hana sensei. She has gotten me more in touch with my Japanese cultural heritage dating back to when my Japanese grandfather first journeyed from Hiroshima to California in 1900. She has been my inspiration to learn Japanese at a higher level continue my learning journey. Currently, I have taken more than 105 weekly lessons. During these lessons, I have learned about Japanese culture, customs, daily life, and how to communicate in Japanese! I have enjoyed my lessons so much that I am striving to one day take the JLPT examination, a comprehensive Japanese language proficiency test. Thank so much for making learning Japanese exceptionally fun and rewarding! I can’t wait for next week’s learning experience! Take care. ~ Debbie

  • Nathan D.

    Nathan D.

    Learning Japanese

    Kyouko is an amazing Japanese teacher! She has been of great assistance helping me to develop confidence in my speaking. She truly cares about her student's progress and has developed materials and roleplaying exercises tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend her as a teacher.

  • Mikołaj

    Mikołaj

    Learning Japanese

    Lessons with Anri先生 are very good. She is always prepared and never late to our classes. I often feel encouraged to try my best and speak even if I am not sure if I am correct. In case of any mistakes, the are explained in understandable way. The atmosphere is also very friendly. I really enjoy our lessons, I feel motivated to continue my learning and I can see my level raising from lesson to lesson. Highly recommended!

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