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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. My goal isn't simply to teach you Japanese. My goal is to help you express yourself and be yourself in Japanese. This is the philosophy behind my lessons. Hi! I'm Ryo and I've taught over 800 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 Review After Every Lesson Learning doesn't stop when the lesson ends. After each lesson, I create personalized review materials based on what we actually talked about, 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!

Build Your Japanese Step by Step | Supportive Lessons for Adults Hi, I'm Chihiro, a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, Japan. I've been living in Australia since 2016. Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I worked as a nurse for many years. Supporting people, listening with empathy, and helping others feel comfortable have always been important to me. I bring that same patient and supportive approach to every lesson. Who I Teach **Please note that I teach adults only. I specialise in teaching adult learners from beginner to lower-intermediate level. My lessons are ideal for adults who: • Want to communicate naturally with their Japanese spouse, partner, family members, or in-laws • Love Japanese language, culture, history, or travel • Prefer a calm and supportive learning environment • Are committed to making steady, long-term progress My Teaching Style Learning Japanese as an adult takes time, patience, and consistent practice. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop confidence step by step. I focus on: ✅ Structured lessons with clear learning goals ✅ Visual materials and easy-to-follow explanations ✅ English support when needed ✅ Practical Japanese for real-life communication I believe that lasting progress comes from regular study and continued effort rather than quick fixes. If you're looking for a teacher who will support you throughout your long-term Japanese learning journey, I'd be happy to help. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your Japanese language goals!

YouTube：「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」　ぜひ見(み)てください：）주로 한국말로 얘기하고 있습니다! Hi, I'm Nana! A certified Japanese teacher at a language school in Tokyo. I speak Korean as well:) ●Certifications● ・Registered Japanese Language Teacher (National qualification, est. 2025) ・Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ・Teacher Training Course (420+ hrs) ・High School Teacher's License (Japanese) ・TOPIK Level 6 안녕하세요! 자격증 있는 일본어강사입니다:) 비즈니스일본어・회화・JLPT　한국말로 수업 가능！초보분도 환영~ ●자격증● ・등록일본어교원（2025년 신설 국가자격） ・일본어교육능력검정시험（합격률 20-25%） ・교원양성강좌 420시간 수료 ・고교 교원면허（국어）・TOPIK 6급 YouTube：「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 わたしのチャンネルを見たら、わたしのことがよくわかります＾＾ また、東京（とうきょう）にある日本語学校（にほんごがっこう）で JLPTや、ビジネス日本語（にほんご）を教（おし）えています。 わたしの生徒（せいと）は、初級（しょきゅう）から上級（じょうきゅう）まで いろいろなレベルの人（ひと）がいます。 外国語（がいこくご）を勉強（べんきょう）するためには、 会話（かいわ）がたいせつです。 できなくてもいいです。 なぜ、日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）したいですか？ すきなものは、なんですか？ 日本（にほん）に来（き）たことがありますか？ あなたのことをたくさん、たくさん、話（はな）してください！

🏆italki’s “Most Popular This Week”╏👩🏻‍🏫Speaking Test Examiner Experience╏📺Also in TV Production ╏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!

- I'm good at teaching grammar in English in an easy-to-understand manner - I'm good at teaching pronunciation - Many of my students passed JLPT N5-N1 - My personality is bright and super patient as a teacher

ヨーロッパ旅行から帰ってきました。今は日本🇯🇵にいます。来年はオーストラリア🇦🇺とニュージーランド🇳🇿に行きたい！だけどお金が…。旅行や文化や歴史、いろんなトピックについて話すことができます！ 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!

Please message me before booking | TPRS | JLPT N5–N2 ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Please send me a message before booking a lesson. My availability is limited because I also work as a certified Gyoseishoshi in Japan, supporting foreign residents with visas and residency procedures. Before accepting a new student, I would like to understand your level, goals, and preferred lesson style. Hi, I’m Meg. I’m a professional Japanese teacher with over 12 years of experience and have taught more than 1,000 learners. I’m also a certified Gyoseishoshi in Japan. I support foreign residents with visas and residency procedures, so I can also explain Japanese culture, social rules, and real-life situations clearly. My lessons are calm, structured, and focused on understanding. I mainly work with adult learners who want to study Japanese seriously and consistently. I specialize in: • Reading and storytelling • Grammar-based conversation • JLPT preparation, N5 to N2 • Practical Japanese for daily life • Japanese culture and social context My lessons are suitable for you if: • you want clear explanations • you like learning through stories and examples • you prefer calm and focused lessons • you want to build Japanese step by step Language improvement comes from regular exposure. Listening and reading outside the lesson are also important, and I design my lessons to support that process.

2000+ lessons.Upgrade Japanese via art,psychology,research& coaching. Univ/Grad/Job interview& prep! 【ENG / JPN / CHN】 【ENG】Hello, I'm Hiro! I live in Tokyo and love cats & fish.I offer unique classes focused heavily on speaking practice. Grammar is a waste if you don't practice speaking—words are tools for communication, and for understanding yourself & others! I am also studying languages like English myself and currently working to improve my listening skills. I know many of you have anxieties about speaking, listening, writing, or reading. But please don’t worry!At university, I studied Art, Psychology, Coaching, and Japanese Education. Based on this, I also support students for Univ/Grad/Job interviews & essays. I speak slowly and clearly. Let's improve together! 【日本】こんにちは、ヒロです！東京在住で猫と魚が大好きです。話す練習を最も重視したユニークなレッスンをしています。文法を勉強しても話さなければもったいないです。言葉はコミュニケーション、そして自分や他人を理解するための道具ですから！実は私も今、英語などの言語を勉強していますが、リスニング力に課題を感じています。おそらく皆さんも、話す・聴く・書く・読むのどれかに不安を抱いているのではないでしょうか。ですが心配いりません！大学では美術、心理学、コーチングそして日本語教育を学びました。この背景を活かし、大学・大学院・企業の面接対策や論文指導も行っています。ゆっくり、はっきりと話します。一緒に上達しましょう！ 【中】大家好，我是Hiro！我住在东京，很喜欢猫和鱼。我的课程非常注重口语练习。即使学了语法，不练习说话也是浪费——因为语言是沟通的工具，也是了解自己和内心的工具！其实我自己也在学习英语等语言，目前正在努力提高听力。我相信大家在听说读写某一方面也一定有过焦虑。但请不用担心！我在大学里学习了美术、心理学、教練技術以及日语教育。基于这一背景，我也提供大学、研究生院、企业面试及论文的指导。我说话又慢又清晰。让我们一起提高吧！

😊 Your fellow OTAKU Japanese teacher | Games, Manga & Anime welcome | Shy & introvert-friendly 📚 More than just conversation | Natural corrections without interruption | Deep-dive & otaku questions welcome | Free diary correction for regulars | Nuance & context explained 🩷 I love • Games: FF6 & 10, Yakuza, The Witcher 3 • Anime: Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, HUNTER×HUNTER, Death Note, Frieren ✅ What you can expect ・Guided conversation with gentle recasts (no interruption, no pressure) ・English support when needed ・Free diary correction for regulars This is more than casual conversation. I share useful words and phrases in the chat and explain subtle differences in meaning and nuance, so you can learn while you speak. I guide conversations with thoughtful questions based on your interests. Otaku topics like games, anime, and manga are always welcome! ✅ My strengths ・Context & nuance beyond small talk ・Clear explanations in English ・Supportive, inclusive lessons for all levels 🙏 Not a good fit if… ・You mainly want joke-heavy conversation ・You’re looking for the cheapest lessons ⚠️ Notice ・Lesson availability may change because I travel often. ・Lesson prices are subject to change without notice. ✅ Feedback I usually use recasts instead of interrupting. Example: You: きのう、友達と「会います」（←wrong） Me: そうですか。きのう、友達と「会いました」（←correct）ね。 ✅ What I ask of students I’ll guide the conversation, but I expect active participation (no need to be perfect!). Don’t just stay quiet and wait for me to ask all the questions. A real conversation needs both sides to participate 😊

こんにちは！Easygoing Japanese instructor🌸 Certified language instructor with over 8years of experiences In total, I have been in teaching industries for about 12 years, and I've been teaching Japanese for about 8 years. My former students often described my classes as "tea room", and I like the fact that my class has had a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. However, I am sometimes strict on my students because I believe that encouraging students is my way of expressing respectfulness.

I am a Japanese teacher specializing in kids. / 专门教孩子的日语老师 ■みなさん こんにちは！キッズ日本語教師の 本多とも子(ほんだともこ) です。キッズレッスンを 主に 開講しています！アニメや漫画が大好きで、自分でも描くほどです✨ Hi! I am a Japanese teacher specializing in kids. I mainly teach kids lessons. I love anime and manga so much that I even draw them myself. ■2025年 第二子を出産しました。小学生と赤ちゃん ２人の息子を育てていますので、小さな子を 相手することには 慣れています。ママ目線×資格保有で、初めての日本語も安心！ In 2025, I gave birth to my second child. I have two sons, an elementary school student and a baby, so I am used to dealing with small children. Mom-approved & certified—perfect for beginners! 🍀教師歴５年以上、３～16歳まで合計1800レッスン以上の教授経験🍀 Teacher experience: 5+ years, Over 1800 lessons taught to children aged 3 to 16. ■日本語教師の資格と、こども日本語指導に特化した資格を両方持っており、特に初級者への指導を得意としております。 　I hold both a Japanese language teacher qualification and a qualification specializing in teaching Japanese to children, I specialize in teaching beginners in particular. ■全クラス 対象年齢は４才以上です。生徒が未就学児の場合は 必ず保護者が付き添ってください。 　All classes are for ages 4 and up. If the student is a preschooler, he/she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ■ レッスンは会話練習中心です。レッスン中は ほぼ日本語のみで 話します。絵カード、パペット、歌、教材スライド、教材ビデオなどを使いますので、初めて日本語を学ぶお子様も安心してご受講いただけます。 　The lessons focus on conversation pract. Lessons are conducted almost entirely in Japanese. I use picture cards, puppets, songs, teaching slides, and teaching videos, so even children who are learning Japanese for the first time can participate with confidence. ■生徒の状況に応じて宿題を提供いたします。 　I will provide homework according to each student's need

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.

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.

Not textbook Japanese - the Japanese you actually use Hi, I'm Yui! 👋 I'm learning English and Chinese myself, so I know both the excitement and the frustration of language learning. I have a 4-year university degree in Japanese language education, 3 years of teaching at a Japanese language school (since 2016), and 6 years of online teaching. Two things happen in every lesson, at every level. Patterns, not lists 📝 One pattern covers many sentences, so you are not memorizing. For beginners, I break verbs into 6 forms and 3 groups, with practice at every step. For intermediate and advanced learners, it is keigo, 〜んです, and the shapes that make you sound natural. Your own phrases 💬 What I hear most often is "I studied it, but I can't use it." So we collect the phrases you need - from your work, your trip, your interview - and I keep them in a spreadsheet that is yours. It grows every lesson. Then we use them in roleplay: a phone call, a hotel, meeting your neighbours, a job interview. Every 5 lessons I send you a one-page review of what you have built. My students right now are preparing for job interviews, studying for the JLPT, working in Japan, and starting from zero. The approach is the same - only the content changes. I'm a big anime fan 🎬 - Frieren, Blue Lock, Haikyu!!, Apothecary Diaries, Demon Slayer, Chiikawa - often watched in English or Chinese too. Lessons often turn into chats about what you are watching 😊 Let's make steady progress, and have fun doing it! ✨

Speak Real Japanese with Confidence｜Grammar → Conversation Konnichiwa! I’m Yukiko, a certified Japanese teacher based in Japan. I’ve taught over 2,200+ online lessons taught. 🌱 【Is this you?】 You’ve studied Japanese grammar and vocabulary, but using them in conversation still feels difficult. Or perhaps you’re a beginner wondering where to start. You’re welcome here! 🗣️ 【How we learn】 • Lessons are tailored to your goals and interests. • Study with the GENKI textbook and practise using its grammar and vocabulary in conversations about your life. • Bring your own materials or explore topics you enjoy if you prefer a different approach. • Practise answering follow-up questions and asking your own, so you can keep a conversation going. I’ll guide you step by step with patient feedback and small, achievable challenges. I love seeing students realize, “I can say this in Japanese!” ✨ 【Where to start】 Book a Trial Lesson to discuss your goals and try speaking practice at your level. Afterward, we can choose the GENKI program or personalized lessons together based on what you want to learn. 🎧 Podcast: Nihongo Biyori — natural Japanese conversations between native speakers.

🖌️Certified Bilingual Japanese teacher with a passion in calligraphy🖌️ 🎯My aim as a teacher🎯 My aim is to create a supportive and relaxed atmosphere for learners! Outside of teaching, I enjoy solo-traveling, drinking coffee, and binge-watching comedy and sci-fi series✈️🎬☕️ 👩‍🏫a glimpse of my teaching background👩‍🏫 •Degree in Language Education •TESL certification •Fluent in English at a native level •5+ years of experience in calligraphy

Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly こんにちは、Azusaです！ 大阪生まれ大阪育ちの日本語教師です。 日本語学校での対面レッスンと、オンラインでのレッスンの両方を担当しており、 初心者の方やJLPT対策、会話練習など、幅広いニーズに対応してきました。これまでに2,000回以上のレッスンを行い、生徒さん一人ひとりの目標やペースに合わせて丁寧にサポートしています。 大阪ならではの明るさと親しみやすさを大切にし、楽しく学べる雰囲気作りを心がけています。 私自身も英語と韓国語を国内で独学しているので、言語学習の難しさや、間違いを恐れず挑戦することの大切さを身をもって理解しています。 間違いを気にせず、安心して日本語を話せる環境を提供します。 指導経験 ・日本の日本語学校 　初心者向け日本語、JLPT ・オンラインでの日本語レッスン 　初心者向け日本語、JLPT、会話 資格・研修 ★ 日本語教育に関する420時間以上の専門課程を修了 ★ 日本語教育能力検定試験 合格 ★ 日本語登録教師 映画やカフェ巡り、スポーツなど多趣味なので、日常会話や日本文化についてもたくさん話題を共有できます。生徒さんが自信を持って日本語を話せるよう、全力でサポートします。 あなたのペースで楽しく学びながら、着実に日本語力を伸ばしていきましょう。 レッスンでお会いできるのを心から楽しみにしています！ I want my students to feel comfortable speaking Japanese and learning at their own pace. You don’t need to worry about making mistakes in my lessons. I’ll support you so you can build your confidence and improve your Japanese step by step. I’m looking forward to meeting you in my lesson! 학생 여러분이 편안한 분위기에서 일본어를 많이 말하고, 자신감을 가지고 실력을 향상시킬 수 있도록 도와드리겠습니다. 수업에서는 실수를 걱정하지 않으셔도 됩니다. 😊 여러분의 목표와 수준에 맞춰 차근차근 일본어 실력을 키워 나갈 수 있도록 진심으로 지원하겠습니다. 일본어를 즐겁게 공부하고 싶으신 분, JLPT를 준비하시는 분, 일본어 회화 실력을 향상시키고 싶으신 분 모두 환영합니다! 수업에서 만날 수 있기를 기대하고 있습니다. 🌷

🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor 1) I've been a Japanese teacher at a college school in the US Air Force base in Japan. 2) My primary focus is to build vocabulary so students can boldly lead discussions, and speak fluently. 3) I've trained exchange students, engineers, college students, children, and so on. 4) I've also worked as a guesthouse staff and office worker in Japan, so I'm used to explaining Japanese culture and manners to tourists and expatriates :) 5) I was ever praised by my friends and students for my teaching methods. As a result, most of my friends were able to pass the JLPT-N1 and N2 test with my support and some of them are working as skilled workers in Japan.

✨ "Special Speaking Lesson" が好評です！話して終わりにしない日本語レッスン👄｜訂正・復習ノートで着実に上達✏️ みなさん、こんにちは。みずほです！ 🌸5年以上オンラインでの講師経験（こうしけいけん） 🌸日本語教師（きょうし）養成講座（ようせいこうざ）受講済み（じゅこうずみ） 🌸日本に住むネイティブの日本人 🌸日本企業（にほんきぎょう）での勤務経験（きんむけいけん）あり 🌸大学時代（だいがくじだい）は国際文化学（こくさいぶんかがく）を専攻（せんこう） 🌸英語（えいご）・韓国語勉強中（かんこくごべんきょうちゅう） 🌸旅行（りょこう）が大好き：タイ、カンボジア、ベトナム、アメリカ、韓国etc... 🌸ヨガインストラクター🧘‍♀️ Hi, everyone. I'm Mizuho. 💡More than 5 years of experience as an online tutor. 🌸Completed a Japanese language teacher training course. 🌸Native Japanese living in Japan. 🌸Work experience in Japanese companies. 🌸Major in International Cultural Studies during university. 🌸Currently studying English and Korean. 🌸Passionate about traveling: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, the United States, South Korea 🌸Yoga instracter 💡初中級者のための文法・自然な会話・就職面接対策・ビジネス日本語・BJT試験対策を教えます 💡みなさんの目標に向かって一緒にゴールを目指します 💡会話を大切にします 💡日本企業で面接官の経験あり 💡新入社員研修経験あり 💡I teach grammar, natural conversations, job interviews, and business Japanese,BJT for intermediate learners. 💡Together, we will work towards your goals. 💡I value conversations. 💡I have experience as an interviewer in Japanese companies. 💡I have experience in training new employees． 私（わたし）のレッスンはどれも会話（かいわ）が中心（ちゅうしん）のレッスンです。 👑Special speaking lesson 　👈おすすめレッスン✨✨ 教科書で習う日本語ではなく、日本人が会話で使う自然な日本語を教えます。自分の話したことを目で見て自然な日本語に直していきます。

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!