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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!
2,857 Lessons
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!
14.3k Lessons
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!
6,776 Lessons
Zero to N4 Specialist: 6000+ Lessons Delivered in English. Let's take your JPN to the next level! Hello there, My name is Taho. I was born and raised in Japan. I worked as a medical technologist in a hospital for several years. I have lived outside of Japan for many years in various countries, including the Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Taiwan. こんにちは。タホと申します。私は日本で生まれ育ち、臨床検査技師として病院で働いていました。 海外の様々な(フィリピン、ニュージーランド、マレーシア、台湾)に住んだことがあります。 Since I have studied English myself, I know how you feel and the problems when studying a second language. I will adjust my teaching methods to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed while studying. 私自身英語を勉強した経験がありますので、第2言語を勉強する際どんな点が大変か理解することができます。 授業スタイルを工夫して、みなさんが楽しく言語を習得できるよう心がけます。 At regular intervals, we will review your progress and place stepping stones that will lead you to achieve your language goals. 定期的にレッスン内容を振り返り、学習状況を一緒に復習しましょう。学習者の方がご自身のゴールに一歩ずつ確実に近づくよう、授業が的確なステッピングストーンとなるようデザインします。 During my time teaching, I have learnt that it is important to involve you in our lessons, talking about your self & your life while using your new grammar and vocabulary. You need to feel relaxed and to have fun, while I need to be patient and explain everything clearly. 学習者の方が実践に役立つと実感していただける授業スタイルになるよう心掛けます。新しい文法・単語を学ぶ際、ご自身に生活の中でその文法・単語を使ってどんな話ができるか共に場面を設定し、実際に使っていただきます。話の途中で訂正したりはしませんので、安心して新しい文法・単語を使うことに挑戦してください。納得していていただけるようていねいにわかりやすく説明するよう心がけます。
1,502 Lessons
JLPT受験対策、大学・大学院受験面接対策レッスンが人気です! 私の名前はNorikoです。日本人です。 日本語学校で日本語を教えて13年目です。2024年度から始まった第1回日本語教員試験に合格しました。日本の文化にもくわしく、着物の着付けの先生の資格ももっています。 東京に20年以上住んでいますが、関西出身で関西弁も話すことができます。 趣味は旅行で、今まで19か国に旅しました。Jpopと日本のドラマ、映画に興味があり、また3人の子どもを持つ母親で、家庭料理が得意です。 My name is Noriko. I’m Japanese. I’ve been teaching Japanese for 13years at Japanese language school. And I passed the 1st Japanese Language Teacher Exam, I'm also familiar with Japanese culture, and qualified as a kimono dressing teacher. I've lived in Tokyo for over 20 years, but I'm from Kansai area, so I can speak Kansai dialect as well. My hobby is traveling, and I have traveled to 19 countries so far. I'm interested in J-pop and J-dramas and movies, and good at home cooking. 私は日本語学校で、主に日本の専門学校や大学・大学院を受験したい留学生に、日本語を教えてきたので、面接対策・JLPTの受験指導ができます。 また、日本映画、アニメ、TV番組、日本観光、日本料理、日本文化のクラスも担当してきたので、いろいろなアプローチで日本語と日本文化を教えることができます。 I have taught Japanese mainly to international students who want to take the entrance exams for Japanese vocational schools, universities, and graduate schools, so I can give guidance for interview tests and JLPT exams. And I have also been in charge of classes on Japanese movies, anime, TV programs, tourism, cuisine, culture, so I can teach about Japan and Japanese culture with various approaches. JLPT・N3~N1受験用の文法、日本文化(茶道・華道など)・日本映画・日本料理などの日本文化をテキストやPPT、レアリアを使って教えます。 I will teach you JLPT / N3-N1 exam grammar, Japanese culture (tea ceremony, flower arrangement, etc.), Japanese movies, Japanese cuisine, etc. using textbooks, PPT, and realia.
1,307 Lessons
🏆Top 20% of teachers by bookings╏📚4 Private 1-on-1 Lesson Courses & 3 Fun Group Lessons ╏🧑🏫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!
2,107 Lessons
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!
2,042 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。
944 Lessons
I am very happy to be able to teach Japanese with you. I was a kindergarten teacher for 17 years. After that, I got my Japanese teacher qualification and taught face-to-face classes at a Japanese language school for about three years. Now I teach Japanese to children at an international school, and also teach at a Japanese language school while giving online private lessons. I don't want it to feel like I'm just studying, so I make sure to chat while I'm learning natural Japanese.
16.9k Lessons
📩 Not sure where to start? Message me and I’ll help you choose the best lesson. Hi, I’m Hiro Miyamoto, a native Japanese teacher from Kobe, Japan. I have taught 16,000+ Japanese lessons on italki and received 2,900+ reviews. I’m patient, friendly, and good at helping students speak more Japanese in a relaxed atmosphere. こんにちは、宮本ヒロです。神戸に住んでいる日本語教師です。やさしく、リラックスした雰囲気で日本語を練習できます。 From zero to advanced, I use slides, textbooks, and conversation topics to fit your goals. 初級から上級まで、会話・文法・教科書・スライド・JLPTを一緒に勉強できます。 I lived in San Francisco for two years, so I can support you in English when necessary. My English is not perfect, but I can explain important points simply. Lesson types: 🗣️ 1. Conversation Practice Relaxed conversation about your life, interests, travel, Japan, news, or any topic you like. I can also use topic slides to help you speak more naturally. 🌱 2. Beginner Japanese For complete beginners. We can study hiragana, greetings, self-introduction, numbers, time, basic grammar, and simple conversation. 📚 3. Textbook & Slide Lessons We can use GENKI, Minna no Nihongo, Japanese from Zero, Tobira, Quartet, slides, and other materials. 🎯 4. JLPT Preparation N5 to N1. Grammar, vocabulary, reading, kanji, listening, and mock tests. 私の目標は、あなたが安心して日本語を続けられるようにサポートすることです。 I will help you build confidence little by little. 📩 If you are not sure which lesson to choose, please send me a message. I’ll help you find the best lesson for your goals. Let’s enjoy studying Japanese together!
2,146 Lessons
Science, Physics, and Culture for Intermediate Learners Hello! My name is Risa. I was born in Tokyo, so I speak standard Japanese. In my free time, I study physics as a student at the Open University in the UK and I also enjoy swimming and cooking. I have been teaching Japanese professionally since 2020. I completed the Japanese language education course online. I specialise in 1:1 lessons and I have significant experience teaching intermediate students.I will work with pre-intermediate students who only speak everyday conversation and develop their range so that they can speak on different topics such as social problems, science and art. My lessons will be fun and relaxing and also focus on your progress. I believe in students studying proactively, not me telling students what to do. I am a facilitator rather than an instructor and I guide you in my lessons while you work it out for yourself. I give homework as much as you want and you can contact me on chat seven days a week at any time. So, don't leave the part you don't understand until the next lesson: ask me questions and accelerate your independent learning. *From 2020 to 2024, I donated the equivalent of 300 lesson fees to the Malala Fund. Thank you very much for taking my lessons and for your support. Textbooks: TOBIRA Beginning 1&2 QUARTET 1&2 TOBIRA: Intermediate Japanese 1&2 日本語で考えたくなる 科学の問い〈上〉〈下〉
2,589 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.
1,269 Lessons
Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈 I have been teaching Japanese to students from all over the world for several years, and I truly enjoy helping learners grow with confidence. In my lessons, I start with English support at the beginner level, then gradually move into Japanese as you become more comfortable. I create a relaxed and friendly space where you can speak freely and make mistakes without worry😌 My lessons focus on real conversations, practical grammar, and useful vocabulary you can use right away. Even if you are just starting or feel unsure about your Japanese, I will support you step by step and help you achieve your goals at your own pace🐈 Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!🌟
2,264 Lessons
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.
816 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.
2,739 Lessons
友達のように話せる講師❁An approachable teacher/話すための自然な日本語を教えられます! ◆2022年日本語教師の資格を取得しました。 ◆カナダ・アイルランド・ドイツで子供たちに日本語を教えたことがあります。 ・自然な日本語で会話する力を伸ばすレッスン ・教科書で勉強した文法を会話の中で練習するレッスン など、自然なコミュニケーションスキルを身に付けられます! 会話中心のレッスン・教科書を使ったレッスン・身の回りにあるものを使ったレッスンなど、学びたい日本語に合わせてレッスンをします。 ◆I have passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (JLTCT) in 2022 . ◆I have experience teaching Japanese to children in Canada, Ireland and Germany. I offer both lessons that will help you develop natural sounding Japanese that real Japanese people actually speak, as well as lessons to practice the grammar found in textbooks. This way you will not only learn to speak natural Japanese, but also understand it through practice of the grammar rules found in textbooks.
8,426 Lessons
I completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course! ★JLPT/conversation//grammar/reading★ わたしは、オンラインで日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えた経験(けいけん)があります。 今(いま)まで、アメリカ・ロシア・ベトナム・中国(ちゅうごく)など、沢山(たくさん)の国(くに)の学生(がくせい)に日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えました。 ★日本語教師養成講座420時間修了済 I have experience teaching Japanese online. So far, I have taught Japanese to students in countries like United States, Russia, Vietnam , China and so on. ★Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours above.) У меня есть опыт преподавания японского онлайн. До сих пор я преподавала японский язык студентом во многих странах ,таких как США, Россия, Вьетнам, Китай. ★Завершены все требования курса подготовки учителей японского языка (420 часов выше).
429 Lessons
Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally, Express Yourself Clearly Hello. I'm Yuka, a native Japanese speaker with over 20 years of professional experience in global business environments, primarily in international banking. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. These experiences have shaped how I see communication—not simply as the exchange of words, but as a way to understand one another and share what truly matters. I believe language is an important part of communication, but words themselves are only one part of the process. What makes communication meaningful is the thought, intention, and personal experience behind those words. As a Japanese tutor, I create a space where learners can explore ideas, express their perspectives, and build confidence in communicating in Japanese. My lessons focus on helping learners express their own thoughts and experiences naturally in Japanese through meaningful conversation, rather than textbook-based learning. We can explore a wide range of topics, including culture, values, work, and life experiences, while developing more natural, authentic Japanese expression. I look forward to meaningful conversations. ⋆ はじめまして、Yukaと申します。 すでに日本語で会話はできる。でも、もっと自分の考えや経験を、自然に表現したい。 そんな方との対話を大切にしています。 20年以上、外資系金融を中心としたグローバルな環境で働き、さまざまな国や文化背景を持つ方々と関わってきました。 その経験を通じて、コミュニケーションでは、単に正しい言葉を使うだけでなく、自分の考えを相手に伝わる形で表現することが大切だと感じています。 私のレッスンでは、ご自身の経験や考えを日本語で整理し、より自然で伝わりやすい表現を一緒に磨いていきます。 文化、価値観、仕事、人生経験など、話したいテーマを通して、より自然に日本語で表現する力を磨いていきましょう。 皆さんとお話しできることを楽しみにしています。
1,947 Lessons
私と一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🌷 Hi, I’m Shiori. I'm from Kyoto. I’ve been working as a Japanese language teacher more than 5 years. I teach Japanese both at a school and on italki. I like traveling abroad and I have visited about 10 countries. (France, Germany, Korea, China and so on) I was in Malta for study English for 4 months and I keep to study it now. I like going to cafes. こんにちは、初めまして。しおりです!京都出身です。 私は5年以上、日本語教師として働いています。 学校で日本語を教えながら、iTalkiでも教えています。 私は海外旅行が好きで、フランスやドイツ、韓国、中国など約10カ国に旅行した経験があります。 また、英語を勉強するために、4か月間マルタに語学留学しました。 そして今も、英語の勉強を続けています^^ 趣味はカフェに行くことです。 I've taught international students at language schools in Japan and abroad. I was in charge of teaching grammar, vocabulary, JLPT preparation and so on. I welcome to teach all of elementary, intermediate and advanced students. I give lessons suitable for your level. And then I can make a basic conversation in English. 私は日本国内と海外で教えた経験があります。 文法や語彙、日本語能力試験対策などの授業を担当したことがあります。 話しながら、楽しく日本語の練習をしましょう! 初級・中級・上級、どなたでも大歓迎です^^ あなたのレベルに合わせた授業をします。 また、簡単な英語を使って説明することもできます。 I would like to smile always and create an affable atmosphere. Please tell me yourself and what you like. When you can't find what to talk, I'll ask you questions. Let's enjoy talking and I help to improve your Japanese. いつも笑顔で、楽しい授業を心がけます。 あなたについていろいろ教えてください!☆ 話すことが見つからないときは、私が質問をして、話しやすい雰囲気にします。 会話を楽しみながら、一緒に日本語を上達させましょう。 あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをさせてください^^♪
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Certified Teacher with 10+ years of Teaching Experience |フランス語を楽しく学びたい方は是非こちらです 📌 I specialize in teaching French & Japanese to teens and adults (12+). 📌 Please send a quick intro when booking—let’s tailor your lessons! 🚨 Important 🚨 Please read the italki cancellation and rescheduling policy before booking a lesson. 🙏 Hi! I'm Emilie, a passionate teacher from the south of France. ☀️ I hold a bachelor's degree in Language, Literature and Foreign Cultures - Speciality: Japanese, which allowed me to go and improve my skills in a Japanese university for one year as an exchange program student. This unique experience in Japan introduced me to people from all over the world and in addition to Japanese, I deepened my English knowledge by speaking both languages daily. After graduating with a French as Second Language (FSL) university degree, I have decided to return to Japan and start my career. I have taught English in Japanese elementary, secondary, and professional schools. Additionally, French and Japanese private lessons to people of different ages, nationalities, and backgrounds. I am currently living in France, where I have been teaching French and Japanese as second languages on italki since 2020. My students are junior high school/high school/university students, professionals, housewives, and elderly persons. No pressure here, it's all about fun. I will provide you with original lessons according to your needs and preferences. では、italkiでお待ちしております!
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