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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!
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 based in Australia. With a background as a nurse, I genuinely enjoy supporting people as they learn and grow. I specialize in helping adult beginners start their Japanese journey with confidence. My lessons are friendly, clear, and always tailored to your needs—especially if you appreciate step-by-step explanations in English. Outside teaching, I love learning new languages, practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with animals. I believe that steady progress leads to real results—“Practice makes perfect” is my motto! If you’re looking for a patient, encouraging teacher who understands the challenges of starting something new, I’d love to help you reach your Japanese goals. Looking forward to meeting you soon! またねー :)
931 Lessons
English & Japanese teacher | IELTS, TOEFL, Job Interview & Academic Success Coach My lessons are fully in English and focused on your real goals — from passing international exams (IELTS, TOEFL) to preparing for job interviews or improving spoken skills. Many of my students have entered universities, changed careers, or been promoted after our work together. I adapt the pace to your comfort and always explain things clearly. You're in a safe space to make mistakes and grow. *** Занятия полностью проходят на английском. Ученики успешно поступают в вузы, сдают экзамены, проходят интервью и растут в карьере. Всегда подстраиваюсь под ваш ритм, создаю поддержку и понятно объясняю. Ошибки — часть роста, и на занятиях вы в безопасности.
11.2k Lessons
Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator 2010 Working for relocation company Cartus Cartus 2012 Top Language Teacher Club Italia Nagoya, Toyota 2016- Published six textbooks Japanese textbook "practical Japanese 1,2, 3 " easy and fun katankana" "hiragana" "kanji" 2019 manga (short comic)has been serialized in a website "Matcha" 2022 Published "Yasanichi manga Japan Guide"
2,597 Lessons
Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson I'm certified Japanese teacher and I have been teaching Japanese since 2009 on italki. I always enjoy teaching and seeing my students improve their Japanese. I am a teacher but I have been studying English and Spanish so I fully understand the difficulty to learn other languages. As I have lived in Tokyo for about 10 years I speak standard Japanese other than Kansai dialect ( 関西弁). I also speak English and Spanish other than Japanese. So don't worry if you have trouble understanding Japanese I can also explain in English as well.
2,056 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。
4,841 Lessons
Want to practice Japanese with someone easy to talk to? I'd love to chat with you! わたしは、ていねいなフォーマルスタイルと、カジュアルなインフォーマルスタイルの日本語を話すことができます。東京や名古屋で生活していたことがあるので、日本のマナーや文化についても知っています。「あきたべん」というほうげんをつかって、話すこともできます。 わたしは、話したり、聞いたりすることが好きなので、ずっと話しつづけることができます。 I can speak both formal and informal Japanese.I have lived and worked in Tokyo and Nagoya, so I know about Japanese manners and culture. I can also speak using a dialect called "Akita-ben”. I like to talk and listen, so I can talk all the time.
794 Lessons
I am friendly and patient. Let's talk a lot! Hello! I'm Sakura. I'm a native Japanese speaker from Osaka, Japan, and I speak standard Japanese. I'm a certified Japanese language teacher with experience teaching at a Japanese language school in China. I've also completed 800+ online lessons, helping learners of all levels achieve their goals. I offer structured, personalized lessons to help you build accurate, natural, and confident Japanese. 🌱 **Japanese Grammar (A1–A2)** Build a strong grammar foundation through clear explanations and step-by-step practice. 🌿 **Guided Japanese Speaking (B1–B2)** Develop your speaking skills through picture description, guided conversation, and practical grammar practice. 🌸 **Advanced Japanese Conversation & Discussion (C1–C2)** Improve your fluency and express yourself naturally through meaningful conversations and discussions. ### What you can expect ✔ Lessons tailored to your level and goals. ✔ Lessons conducted entirely in Japanese using simple language, pictures, and visual materials. ✔ A supportive environment where making mistakes are welcome. ✔ Personalized feedback after every lesson. A little about me... I love traveling, trying local food, camping with my family, and learning Korean. Studying abroad in Australia inspired me to become a Japanese teacher, so I understand both the challenges and the joy of learning a new language. I look forward to helping you achieve your Japanese learning goals!
1,040 Lessons
Free talk style lessons focused on "improving speaking" The important thing in learning a language is to continue. I'm the same language learner as you, so I understand how difficult it is to learn a new language. It's very difficult to continue every day, but I think the secret to continuing is to have fun and learn. In the lesson, practice speaking casual Japanese as if you were talking with your friends! I would like to help you enjoy studying Japanese. 言語を学ぶ上で大切なのは「継続すること」です。私もみなさんと同じ言語学習者なので、新しい言語を学ぶ大変さはすごくよく分かります。毎日続けることはとても難しいですが、楽しんで勉強することが継続の秘訣だと思います。 レッスンでは、友達と喋るような感覚でカジュアルな日本語を話す練習をしましょう!あなたが楽しんで日本語を勉強できるようにお手伝いしたいと思います。
2,723 Lessons
Real Japanese Conversation with a Certified Teacher こんにちは!東京在住のプロ日本語教師、あずさです。 日本語教育能力検定試験に合格しており、オンラインで日本語を教えています。私自身もカナダで英語を学んだ経験があるので、言語学習の難しさや、「伝わった!」という嬉しさをよく理解しています。 レッスンでは、教科書だけでは学びにくい「自然でリアルな日本語」を大切にしています。 会話中心のレッスンですが、ただのフリートークではありません。しっかりお話を聞きながら、「本当に言いたいこと」を自然な日本語で表現できるようサポートします。 「他の先生だと緊張して話せなかったけど、あずさ先生とは安心して話せる」 「もっと自然に会話できるようになった」 と言っていただくことも多いです😊 初心者の方には、「みんなの日本語」や「いろどり」を使いながら、基礎からゆっくり進めていきますのでご安心ください。 また、以下のようなレッスンにも対応しています。 ・会話練習 ・発音 correction ・JLPT対策 ・旅行のための日本語 ・関西弁 ・日本語でのコーチング形式レッスン 間違いは成長のチャンスです! リラックスした雰囲気で、一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう♪ Hello! I’m Azusa, a certified Japanese teacher based in Tokyo. I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and also studied English in Canada, so I understand both the challenges and the joy of learning a new language. My lessons focus on real, natural Japanese used in everyday life — not just textbook Japanese. Although my lessons are conversation-based, they are not just free talk. I carefully listen and help students express what they truly want to say in natural Japanese. Many students tell me: “I feel relaxed speaking with you.” “I can speak more naturally now.” For beginners, I can also provide structured lessons using textbooks such as “Minna no Nihongo” and “Irodori.” I can help with: ・Conversation practice ・Pronunciation correction ・JLPT preparation ・Travel Japanese ・Kansai dialect ・Coaching-style sessions in Japanese Mistakes are always welcome — that’s how we improve 😊 Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together in a relaxed and supportive environment!
8,117 Lessons
🏆 Awarded Top 1% Japanese tutor on italki🙏🏻✨ I can also teach in English if it is more comfortable for you. I’m friendly, easy to talk, and I am a very patient person :) Always remind your progress and help you to keep motivated. I love to converse with people from around the world. I am happy to meet everyone on italki. Feel free to contact me :)
834 Lessons
私と楽しく勉強しましょう📘📗📕 現在も多くの方々に日本語を教えており、楽しいレッスンを行う事を心がけています。 大学では経営学を学び、経済、文化、教育など様々な分野を教えることができます。 「楽しいレッスンを行う」事を大切にしています。 あなたの好きなこと、文化の違い、あなたの考えなど、レベルに合わせて日本語を勉強していきます。 日本で働きたい方には、ビジネスで使用する言葉を教えます。 レッスンの質問や聞きたいことがあれば、いつでもメッセージを送ってください!
5,721 Lessons
Certified teacher who has 3 certifications on Japanese education: 2 exams and 420 hours of training Hello😃 I am Shu(しゅう). I am Japanese and living in Tokyo. I like movies, music and drawing picutures very much. I like to learn language as well. I learned how to speak in English without studying or living in foreign country. I know beauties and difficulties of learning languages. I would love to share the tips with you in my class. My major in university was Japanese linguistics and I learned how to teach Japanese for foreign students. I also have 3 certification of Japanese teaching. I completed 420 hours of training as a Japanese teacher and passed the Japanese teaching ability exams of Jees and Zenyokyo. I have experience in working as a programmar and a secretary of a politician. #Everyone learns through mistakes My motto of teaching is "Don't make students hesitate to make mistake". I also make tons of mistakes when I am taking foreign language class. I will try to create warm and relaxed atmosphere in class so that you can be relaxed and talk spontaneously. #My class focuses on conversation We talk about your daily life and interests to build vocabulary naturally. Typical lesson flow: (1) Small talk (2) Homework check (composition or diary) (3) Grammar practice I’m happy to adjust lessons to your needs.
1,334 Lessons
🔥One of italki’s “Most Popular This Week”╏🏆Top 20% of teachers by bookings ╏7 years╏🏅ASD / ADHD Support Certificate╏🏅Completed Phonetics Course╏🏫Teach at schools & companies 👩🏻💻About me Hello, I'm Natsu(なつ)! Call me Nattie. I am a certified Japanese language teacher with over 7 years of experience. I currently teach on italki, at online schools, and for companies. I also occasionally work as an examiner for Japanese speaking tests. When I was a child, the first book I asked my parents to buy was a book of world flags. That was the beginning of my interest in cultures and languages. Now, I’m happy to support people interested in Japan and the Japanese language. 💼Experience Currently, in addition to teaching Japanese, I am also involved in the planning of TV programs. I have experience working at a newspaper company and a design company. 🎯Strengths I am good at teaching Beginner & Intermediate grammar. If you know grammar but struggle to speak, we can also practice conversation while reviewing grammar together! I studied phonetics at university, and I continue studying linguistics and Japanese education to improve my lessons. 📚Lessons ★1-on-1 Lessons ├─ Interactive Conversation ├─ General Japanese (Grammar) ├─ JLPT └─ and more! ★Group Classes *Minimum class size: 1 student ├─ Mystery Games ├─ Dialects Quiz ├─ Traditional Events └─ and more! 📍Details are at the bottom. 💡Recommended for fun, different lessons. 📩If you are even a little interested, feel free to try a lesson! Messages are always welcome!
3,856 Lessons
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!
459 Lessons
Japanese teacher & music lover | Learn real Japanese through conversation Here are some facts about me: -Completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course -Over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese -Experience supporting students preparing for the JLPT (up to N1 level) -Native Japanese speaker English: CEFR B2+ Other teaching experience: -Teaching English to children and adults
9,818 Lessons
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
708 Lessons
Please check out Udemy's English course Amber & Nikki's English conversations and test prep! Motivating language students online can be a difficult task since you don't get to meet them in person. In general, I don't believe it's effective to assign numerous grammar lessons. My lesson plan for the beginner to intermediate learners focuses on conversational Japanese, practicing repetition of sentences describing their daily lives in present or past tenses. This would build their vocabulary and grammatical skills in the process. Through my lessons, students have demonstrated to be more fluent and motivated.
917 Lessons
Can’t speak Japanese? I’ll help you fix that. Morei 17 anos no Japão — ensino o japonês REAL, não só o de livro. Sou Danilo. Estudei no Japão (do primário ao ginásio) e vivi o idioma no dia a dia: escola, trabalho e vida social. JLPT N1. Atuei como tradutor para a Capcom (Street Fighter V & VI) e intérprete técnico para empresas japonesas. Ensino desde 2020 com aulas 100% personalizadas. Se você: entende japonês, mas não consegue falar trava na conversação quer falar de forma natural Eu posso te ajudar. Minhas aulas: foco em conversação real desde o início adaptadas ao seu objetivo uso de conteúdo real: anime, mangá, música, notícias Gramática com Genki e Tobira quando necessário. Tenho alunos que começaram do zero e hoje conversam naturalmente. Me envie uma mensagem antes de agendar. Learn REAL Japanese — from someone who lived it for 17 years. I’m Danilo. I studied in Japan and used Japanese daily in real life. JLPT N1. I’ve worked as a translator for Capcom (Street Fighter V & VI) and as a technical interpreter. Teaching since 2020 with fully personalized lessons. If you: understand but can’t speak freeze in conversations want to sound natural I can help you. My lessons: focus on real conversation tailored to your goals use real content: anime, manga, music, news Grammar with Genki and Tobira when needed. I’ve helped students go from zero to real conversations. Send me a message before booking.
5,361 Lessons
Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki✨Easy to talk with🌟Read the reviews from my students! Do you want to start learning Japanese from zero? Do you want to feel comfortable practice speaking? Do you want to prepare for JLPT? Are you looking for teacher who corrects your mistakes? I can help you!! Hello, I'm Saki! ● From Okayama, Japan ● Live in Brazil (my husband is Brazilian ) ● Mom ● Study and Speak English and Portuguese ● I understand how difficult to learn a language and adjust to a new culture because I'm a language learner too and I live abroad. Since 2014, I've taught at language schools and elementary school. I teach online now and my experience as Japanese teacher is over 8 years. I had lessons with many students who have various background and objectives. Lesson with every student makes me grow as teacher. I always try to make lesson more comfortable and productive for each student. I use Google document in any type of lessons. My students say this way is really useful to review. I offer conversation focused lesson (Free talk), beginner grammar lesson (Genki and Minna no Nihongo), Customized lesson for whose who want to prepare for JLPT, use specific materials or textbooks, and Video lesson. If you have any question, feel free to message me.
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