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🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023｜Top 1% 2024–2026｜Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄｜Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗｜经验满满💯 【All Languages. One World.】 我会中文、英语、日语、韩语，也在提升西班牙语。我的专业背景是数字无线通信技术，有海外硕士及博士学习经历，也曾在EY安永担任高级咨询顾问。我会用清晰、有结构的方式帮助学生学习。 Hi everyone! I speak Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, and I’m improving español. My background includes digital wireless communication technology, overseas master’s and doctoral-level studies, and Senior Consultant experience at Ernst & Young. I help students learn in a clear, structured way. I understand how challenging it can be to learn a foreign language, and I’d love to share what works. In class, I use simple target-language words to keep you immersed without feeling overwhelmed. If needed, I can explain in the language you feel comfortable with. Based on your level, I adjust my speed, vocabulary, and style. My goal is to bring you into an immersive Chinese environment without going to China, and help you acquire the language naturally, like talking with a close friend. 【熟能生巧】【Practice Makes Perfect】【習うより慣れよ】【배우기보다 익숙해져라】 从学生时代开始，就已经在教来自不同文化背景的学生。曾在中国、日本、美国、哥伦比亚、印度尼西亚和韩国线下教学，也在 italki、Duolingo 多邻国、Tutoring 等线上平台，以及许多本地教育品牌积累经验。 Since my school years, I have taught students from diverse cultural backgrounds, both offline in China, Japan, the US, Colombia, Indonesia, and Korea, and online on platforms such as italki, Duolingo, Tutoring, and local education brands. Language learning requires words, patterns, and real-life expressions. The more you review and use them, the more naturally they become yours. I look forward to meeting you in class!

文章の添削をご希望の方、EJUやJLPTの対策が必要な方、会話力を高めたい方、文法をしっかり勉強したい方、皆さんお待ちしています。 『レッスン形式』：日本語で授業をします。 次の６種類の授業を用意していますので、ご自身に合うクラスをお選びください。 ①文法・・初級・中級・上級 　教科書「みんなの日本語」「げんき」「新完全マスター」を使います。 　※ほかに使いたい教科書があれば、言ってください。 ②会話・・自由に楽しくいろいろな話をしながら、会話の中の文法、言葉の意味、発音の勉強をします。 　　　　　また、記事やエッセイを読んで、使い慣れていない語彙や文法を学びます。 ③JLPT対策・・N1～N４の合格を目指します。 　教科書「新完全マスター 」「日本語総まとめ」を使います。 　※ほかに使いたい教科書があれば、言ってください。 ④EJU対策・・過去問等を使って記述と読解の勉強をします。 　記述については、出題テーマについて議論→書く→添削という流れです。 　読解については、スピードと正確さを備えるために、文章のどこに着目すべきかを確認します。 　文章中の語彙・文法も勉強します。 ⑤文章の添削・・レポート、大学の課題、研究計画書、その他　文章の添削をします。授業前に文章を　 　送信してもらい、授業のときに話し合いながら直していきます。 　４００字以内（４５分授業）、８００字以内（６０分授業）、１２００字以内（９０分授業） ⑥面接対策・・入学試験、就職試験に向けて面接形式で練習をします。 　　　　　　　「自己紹介」「志望理由」など、よく聞かれる事項の内容についても検討します。 猫が好きで、２匹飼っています。動物と接していると　いやされます。 趣味は音楽で、ジャンルを問わず　ききます。最近は、若いときに　きいていた、ダンスミュージック、パンクをきいて楽しんでいます。 その他 日本語教師（にほんごきょうし）の資格（しかく）も　もっていますので、くわしく教（おし）えることができます。授業中（じゅぎょうちゅう）、わからないことがあったら、なんでも聞（き）いてください。何度（なんど）でも聞（き）いてください。わかるまで丁寧（ていねい）に説明（せつめい）します。 また、日本の会社（かいしゃ）で長（なが）く働いていましたので、ビジネス会話（かいわ）についても教えることができます。そのほか、みなさんの希望（きぼう）をお聞（き）きして授業をしますので、なんでもリクエストしてください。

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.

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!

🔥🚐DIY Camper Van Teacher, for Beginners & JLPT🇯🇵 🔥 Tokyo Native, 6+ Yrs Exp (550+ Students / 7,200+ Hrs) 🎯 Specialties: Absolute Beginners & JLPT (N5–N1) 💬 Understand Japanese but struggle to speak? I can help! 🚐 DIY Camper Van Teacher: Real conversation & culture from across Japan! 👉 Book a trial lesson below and let’s start speaking! 🇯🇵About Me & My Mobile Classroom🇯🇵 Hello! I’m Kaito, a professional Japanese language teacher born in Tokyo. Currently, I travel across all 47 prefectures of Japan in a self-built camper van, sharing real-life Japanese language and culture directly from each destination. Drawing on my experiences living in Sydney and California, as well as my background in surfing, I offer fun, practical, and mistake-friendly lessons using my original "Two-Sentence Structure Method"—without relying on boring textbooks. Beyond standard grammar, my unique nationwide journey allows me to introduce rich cultural insights—from local vs. Tokyo regional differences and Japanese history to authentic home cooking and hidden slang. Whether you want to master the basics, pass the JLPT, or finally turn your passive knowledge into active conversation, let’s enjoy the adventure of learning Japanese together!

In 2017, I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and became Japanese teacher. My first job is teaching Japanese for the beginner’s course in Tokyo, and then in Vietnam for 2 and a half years. Contents are business Japanese, how to pass the JLPT, pronunciation, and so on. The class of pronunciation was well-received for staff who work at Japanese hotels in Vietnam. I would like to be a teacher who continues to grow together with everyone, without being what I am doing now. 2017年、日本語教育能力検定試験に合格して日本語教師になりました。はじめは東京の日本語学校で初級のクラスを教えました。 その後、ベトナムで2年半、いろいろな人にいろいろな日本語を教えました。へビジネス日本語、JLPTの試験対策、発音・・。特に発音のレッスンは、日系のホテルで働く人たちから高い評価をいただきました。 今の自分に満足せずに、成長し続ける教師でありたいと思っています。

Professional teacher of both individual and group lessons :) Hello! I’m Yuki, a qualified native Japanese teacher from Osaka. I speak both standard Japanese and Kansai dialect. I teach students of all levels, from beginners to advanced students, and create lessons based on each learner’s goals, needs, and pace. My professional background includes IT sales and travel content writing, which helps me teach practical communication, business Japanese, and travel-related expressions. I'm open-minded and naturally curious, and I enjoy meeting people from different cultures. Sharing ideas about language, traditions, and daily life is one of the most enjoyable parts of teaching for me. My interests include anime, musicals, manga, watercolor painting, travel, and music. Teaching Japanese language and culture is my passion. I always try to make lessons enjoyable, useful, and motivating so students can build confidence and keep improving. Besides textbooks, I like using authentic materials such as news, online articles, and topics that interest you to learn vocabulary, grammar, natural expressions, and culture in a fun and practical way. I also enjoy practical learning methods such as journaling and having conversations using photos. **Cancellation policy** As per italki cancellation policy (and also to be fair to my all students) I cannot refund or reschedule the lesson for any reason if the starting time is within 24 hours.

★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレッスンです。 Nice to meet you! I’m MIHO.T, a certified professional Japanese instructor. I love cooking and eating ❤️ I offer lessons at incredibly low prices because I want you to feel free to take plenty of professional-quality lessons. I don't speak English, so my lessons are conducted **100% in Japanese**! These lessons are perfect for lower-intermediate, intermediate, and advanced learners who want to practice speaking entirely in Japanese—without relying on English translations. 💡 The secret to my low prices (3 reasons) ① Fresh passion ...While I am relatively new to the profession, I have just completed training in the latest teaching methods. I will support you with more kindness and passion (giving 120% effort!) than anyone else. ② Absolutely no homework ...There is no homework or testing. Even if you are busy with work or school, you can simply focus during the lesson time and enjoy a relaxed, fun conversation. ③ Natural conversation ...I don't use difficult textbooks or PDFs. Instead, I dedicate the entire lesson to "real-life conversation" and communication with you. (Lessons using the *GENKI* textbook are also available upon request.) 🌸Lesson Content Examples 🌸 ・Daily Conversation Practice🗣️ ・Read the news🗞️ ・Conversations about Japanese Culture and Life🇯🇵 ・Studying with GENKI📖 *For adults only. Lessons are not available for children.

私はプロの日本語の先生です。 私のレッスンの特徴はお互いによく話すことです。 私は日本の文化や歴史、漢字を教えるのが得意です。 私は今まで初心者も上級者も、様々なレベルの学生を教えました。 小さな子どもから高齢な方まで、年齢も様々です。 どんなレベルでも日本語で会話ができます。 私のレッスンは、日本語だけを使いますが、問題ありませんよ。 どうしても分からな時だけ、少し英語かスペイン語で手伝います。 誰でも安心してください！

現在、大学院留学生への個人レッスンと、ボランティアで日常生活のための日本語指導を行っています。留学生の方には、主としてオンラインでアカデミック・ジャパニーズの読解・論文・発音指導をしています。生活者の方々には、初級クラスで「みんなの日本語」という教科書を使用して指導しています。学習者の方に、多くの活動を提供する授業を目指しています。また、日本文化についても幅広く指導できますし、日本の地理、歴史、観光についても話題にしていきます。もちろん、学習者の方がたの出身国文化も共有させてもらいたいです。

Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience I offer tailored Japanese lessons for learners who value steady, long-term progress. With 25 years of experience as a CEO, I teach not only the language but also how Japanese is used in real communication, culture, and decision-making. I have taught hundreds of learners from beginners to business professionals. Many study with me regularly, allowing me to adjust lessons to each learner’s goals, level, and pace. I focus on real understanding rather than memorization, so you can use Japanese confidently in real life.

わたしの授業では楽しく日本語を勉強できます！ わたしは８年間、日本語を教えてきました。小さい子供から大人までいろんな人たちを教えてきました。初級・中級・上級・フリートーク　すべて対応可能です。教えた学生さんたちが日本へ留学したり、ワーキングホリデイに行ったり、日本語能力テストに合格したりすることがわたしの一番の喜びです！

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.

Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia Hello. My name is Mai. I have been interested in languages since I was a child and have been studying foreign languages for many years. As language learning isn’t always plain sailing, I believe I can empathise with how learners feel. In Japan, I taught introductory, beginner and intermediate Japanese courses as part of a training programme. As these were short courses, I worked intensively with the students. In Malaysia, I worked as an assistant to a local teacher at a secondary school. I provided one-to-one tuition to transfer students who had no prior experience of learning Japanese. Currently, I teach mainly online. In my lessons, I cater to learners seeking both short-term and long-term study programmes. Making the most of the benefits of one-to-one tuition, I focus primarily on conversation whilst also covering grammar, reading and writing. I also offer lessons tailored to specific purposes, such as JLPT, Japanese for customer service, academic Japanese and job interviews in Japanese. I will tailor the learning approach to suit your individual needs. Please feel free to get in touch.

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!

PhD candidate🎈More than 5 years of teaching experience/博士課程に在学中🎈五年以上の教育経験 ——More than 5 years teaching experience in Chinese and Japanese; ——Working as a part-time Japanese teacher in domestic universities as an external teacher ——Used to be an English and japanese tutor ——五年以上的中文和日文教学经验 ——读研时曾在国内二本大学教授日语口语入门课程 ——曾做过英语和日语家教

Nationally Certified Teacher | with 4,000+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome! 【Let’s make our lessons fun and effective!】 I'm Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher. Depending on your goals and level, I can flexibly support conversation, grammar, and writing practice.
 I use the direct method: learning Japanese in Japanese. This approach is very effective for developing real communication skills. ✅Build your speaking confidence ✅Improve your pronunciation and accent ✅I provide a safe place for your mistakes ★I teach students at all levels for adults ★Don’t worry! Absolute Beginners are welcome ★Please request a 30-min-lesson for the first session Certifications ・Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher ・Completed a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course ・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ・Taught international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo ・Experienced in various settings: online, private lessons, and volunteer teaching in the community ・Professional background as an editor and proofreader — highly recommended for writing-focused lessons Don’t hesitate to reach out before booking. Let me know your goals, level, and learning background — and we’ll find the best way to work together. I’ll support your pace and learning style.

Speak natural Japanese with confidence! Improve your pronunciation & pitch accent 😊 【自然な日本語・発音・高低アクセントを楽しく練習しましょう😊】 こんにちは、みわです。 北海道に住んでいます☃️ 2019年から日本語を教えています。 私のレッスンでは、 ・自然な言い方 ・発音・高低アクセント ・文法や語彙の間違い をわかりやすく直します。 「もっと自然に話したい」 「発音を直したい」 「勉強しているのに、会話になると止まってしまう」 という方におすすめです。 アニメ、漫画、小説、ニュース、旅行、食べ物、仕事など、好きなテーマで楽しく勉強しましょう😊 私は北海道生まれ・北海道在住です。 希望があれば、北海道の文化、おすすめの観光地や食べ物も紹介できます。 日本語は一人でも勉強できます。 でも、会話は一人ではできません。 勉強した日本語をたくさん使って、一緒に楽しく自然な日本語を身につけましょう！ 【Practice natural Japanese, pronunciation & pitch accent 😊】 Hi! I’m Miwa. I live in Hokkaido. I’ve been teaching Japanese since 2019. In my lessons, I help you improve: ・natural Japanese expressions ・pronunciation and pitch accent ・grammar and vocabulary mistakes My lessons are great if you want to sound more natural, improve your pronunciation, or speak more smoothly. I can help you learn Japanese through topics you enjoy, such as anime, manga, novels, news, travel, food, or work. I was born and raised in Hokkaido, and I still live here now. If you are interested, I can also introduce Hokkaido culture, sightseeing spots, and local food. You can study Japanese alone. But you can’t practice conversation alone. Let’s use the Japanese you’ve learned and enjoy improving together!

Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly Are you learning Japanese for the first time? Don’t worry! I’ll help you build a strong foundation step by step, with English support when you need it. I’m a certified Japanese teacher with experience teaching at a Japanese language school, online, and in volunteer programs. My lessons are friendly, relaxed, and personalized, so you can learn at your own pace and feel comfortable speaking Japanese. 🌱 For beginners If you are a complete beginner or want to study Japanese systematically, this lesson is for you. We can use textbooks such as GENKI or Irodori and practice grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking in a balanced way. I will explain clearly, give you time to think, and help you make your own sentences in Japanese. 🌸 What you can expect • English support available • Clear, step-by-step explanations • A solid start with greetings, hiragana, katakana, and basic grammar • Homework if you want • A patient, supportive atmosphere 🌼 For intermediate and advanced learners If you want to sound more natural, we can practice conversation using daily topics, articles, or news. I’ll help you use the grammar and vocabulary you already know and introduce more natural expressions. Mistakes are an important part of learning. In my lessons, you don’t need to be perfect. Let’s practice together until you can express your ideas in your own words. I love travel and crafts, so we can talk about many different topics. I’d be happy to support your Japanese journey!

▶︎NEW▶︎30分会話▶︎Just Free Talk−Just 30 Minutes!!▶︎Just 10USD▶︎ I completed a 420-hour Japanese teacher training program in 2014, and since then I have taught at language schools in Mexico and Japan, as well as online. As someone who used to be a “Spanish-language nerd,” I understand the joy of learning a language for fun. Studying English grammar has also helped me understand the challenges of Japanese more deeply, and this experience shapes the way I support my students. I offer three structured courses based on your grammar level: Beginner, Pre Intermediate, and Intermediate. In each course, you can learn grammar systematically while having conversations with me in Japanese. I also offer conversation practice lessons for learners of any level. ▪️Please click each course name for details and textbook information. ▪️Currently, the Japanese Zero Beginner Course is not available. My lessons are mainly conducted using the direct method (Japanese only), but for beginner levels I also use original materials with illustrations to support understanding. For Spanish-speaking beginners, I can provide support in Spanish as well. I love sharing my passion for language learning and supporting my students’ progress. I’ve met many wonderful learners on italki, and those experiences make me believe we can create lessons truly suited to your needs as we get to know each other over time.