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Learn Japanese with the teacher Satomi.
5.0

2,386 Lessons

Satomi
id 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
Learn Japanese with the teacher ことり Kotori.
5.0

6,097 Lessons

ことり Kotori
id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
+2

⭐️I’ll help you turn your grammar knowledge into real communication skills. I completed a Japanese Language Teacher Training Program at a Japanese university and have been teaching Japanese online since 2021. I have given over 5,000 online lessons so far. 我在大学完成了日语教师培训课程,并从 2021 年开始在线教授日语。 到目前为止,我已经上过 5,000 多节课。 My specialty is helping students speak Japanese with confidence. Even if you’ve never studied Japanese before, you can start speaking from your very first lesson. I’ll guide you step by step at your own pace. If you know grammar but can’t use it in conversation, I’ll help you turn your grammar knowledge into real communication skills through practical speaking practice. 我的专长是帮助学生自信地说日语。 即使你从未学过日语,也能从第一节课开始就开口说日语。 我会按照你的节奏一步一步引导你。 如果你学过语法却无法在会话中使用,我会通过实际的口语练习,帮你把语法知识转化为真正的沟通能力。 My lessons are suitable for: ✓ Complete beginners ✓ JLPT learners (N5–N2) ✓ Learners who want to improve conversation skills ✓ Anyone who wants to sound more natural in Japanese 我的课程适合: ✓ 完全零基础的初学者 ✓ JLPT 考生(N5~N2) ✓ 想提升会话能力的学习者 ✓ 希望日语说得更自然的人 Every lesson is customized to your goals. Feel free to book a trial lesson! I look forward to meeting you in class! 😊 所有课程都会根据你的目标量身定制。 欢迎预约试听课! 期待在课堂上见到你!😊

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nana I.
5.0

2,910 Lessons

Nana I
id verified
Professional TeacherBusinessTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Korean
+1

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!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher yukiko.k.
5.0

1,469 Lessons

yukiko.k
id verified
Professional TeacherTest Preparation
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

⭐Nationally Qualified Japanese Teacher⭐ いっしょに たのしく べんきょうしましょう! 🤩 Acquisition of National Qualifications for Japanese Language Teachers (December 20, 2024) 🤩 Completed the 420-hour comprehensive Japanese language teacher training course. 🤩 Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. 🤩 Passed the Japanese Language Teachers’ Examination administered by the Japanese Language Teachers’ Educational Council(JLTEC) as the rank A.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kazuki.
5.0

1,336 Lessons

Kazuki
id 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 Yoko.
5.0

297 Lessons

Yokoid verified
Professional TeacherKids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

🐻 Japanese Lessons for Kids | Licensed Teacher | English Support I specialize in fun and engaging Japanese lessons for children from ages 3 and up. With over 15 years of experience teaching English to children, I design personalized Japanese lessons based on each child’s age, level, interests, personality, and learning pace. With qualifications in childcare and a teaching license in Japan, I create a supportive environment where children can enjoy learning and build confidence in Japanese. Lessons include games, songs, quizzes, visual materials, and interactive activities to help children stay engaged and actively use Japanese. Lessons are great for complete beginners as well as children and teens who are learning Japanese at school and would like more opportunities to speak and use Japanese. ⭐️ Certified in teaching Japanese to children (AJLC) ⭐️ Childcare Worker Qualification (Japan) ⭐️ Teaching License in English (Junior & Senior High School, Japan) ⭐️ Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ⭐️ English support available 🌸 Personalized lessons for each learner 🌸 Fun, interactive activities with lots of Japanese speaking 🌸 Support for reading and writing when appropriate 🌸 Age-appropriate materials for young learners 🌸 It’s OK to make mistakes or start with zero Japanese! ✨ Let’s build your Japanese skills and confidence step by step. Book a trial lesson — I look forward to meeting you and your child! 🌈

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

830 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 Kei Japanese teacher.
5.0

1,216 Lessons

Kei Japanese teacherid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Certified Japanese teacher who used to hang out with super famous J-POP musicians For beginners I use teaching materials and focus on the Genki textbook. For JLPT I use a JLPT textbook. I published a book about how to get high scores on exams using only short term study and it's best seller on Amazon so I certainly know plenty of tips. Let's study efficiently together! I know many Japanese learners have headaches for particles like the difference between 'が’ and 'は', 'に’and 'で’, 自動詞(はいる)and 他動詞(いれる). As a professional teacher, I am willing to explain and practice with you. You can book my trial lesson directly.But ask me if you have a question. *Recently, I receive many inquiries without questions.Please kindly clarify your question when you message me.

USD 8.90/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Jin 진 ジン.
5.0

3,240 Lessons

Jin 진 ジン
id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Korean
Native
·Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
·Thai
+2

Comfortable and relaxed 🌱 Welcome Beginner Students! Hi, I’m Jin! 😊 I speak Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin fluently, and I'm currently learning English, Thai, and Cantonese. Having lived in Japan for 8 years and Taiwan for 3 years, I’ve deeply immersed myself in diverse languages and cultures. Currently, I teach Korean at a language academy near Itaewon, Seoul. As a fellow language learner myself, I’ve experienced the joy of learning and explored effective study methods firsthand. That’s why I can share practical know-how that you can immediately apply to real-life conversations. From absolute beginners to learners with specific goals, I design customized lessons tailored to your needs. Let’s grow together so you can speak Korean and Japanese with confidence! Looking forward to seeing you soon :)

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

1,108 Lessons

Takuyaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

Certified teacher | 3+ years experience | English | Grammar and Conversation | Beginner friendly | Welcome to my page!🇯🇵Do you want to speak Japanese naturally and confidently? I teach Japanese for all levels (except kids), beginner friendly, zero Japanese is welcome! I have formal Japanese teaching certification (Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - 2023). My lessons focus on helping you speak natural Japanese while keeping your grammar accurate. I will gently correct your mistakes and explain more natural expressions according to your level. ✅ Beginner-friendly lessons
✅ Conversation-focused lessons
✅ JLPT preparation (N5–N1)
✅ Grammar review & practice
✅ Lessons tailored to your goals and interests For our first lesson, we can simply relax and talk about ourselves, where you are from, hobbies, or anything you like. Don't worry about making mistakes! Let’s start with small achievements daily. I also welcome any lesson requests. If you have a specific topic, textbook, or goal, please let me know! 【About me】 I am originally from Yamagata, north part of Japan. I lived in Melbourne, Australia for about two years and earned a Diploma of Business (Enterprise) from Victoria University, so I can communicate comfortably in English. I love learning languages and experiencing different cultures. My interests:
Language learning (English & a little Spanish)
• Travel (USA, Turkey, Greece, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.)
• Sports (soccer, basketball, MMA, and more)
 Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!
Looking forward to meeting you in our first lesson! 😊

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

3,879 Lessons

zhangjinid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

拥有超过十三年对外汉语教学经验! An excellent teacher needs not only a solid foundation in the language, enthusiasm, self confidence, lively and interesting lesson plans but they also need to understand the correct methods for learning(teaching) a language. During my TESOL training I learnt the theory of how our brain and body learn languages. I also learnt more than thirty different excellent teaching methods from all over the world. I have since used these methods in my everyday teaching and found them to be really effective. Over the past eight years I’ve taught more than 500 different students with ages ranging from 2 to 70 plus years. I’ve seen how their language learning has brought them great satisfaction and happine

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomoko(ともこ) kids..
5.0

1,869 Lessons

Tomoko(ともこ) kids.
id verified
Professional TeacherKids
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

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

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sam.
5.0

4,516 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 Shoko.
5.0

2,826 Lessons

Shoko
id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

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.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Seiji Taguchi.
5.0

431 Lessons

Seiji Taguchiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+4

I would be happy if you like Japan and Japanese more : ) 私は、会社で働きながら、日本語を教える資格を取りました。ボランティアで3年間、オンラインで2年間、日本語を教えています。2024年10月から日本語学校で日本語教師として働いています。 I have a Qualifications of Japanese teacher. I have teaching experience at volunteer and online. I have been working as a Japanese teacher at a Japanese language school since October 2024.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 竜馬 (Ryoma).
5.0

947 Lessons

竜馬 (Ryoma)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Japanese (Okinawan)
Native
·Okinawan
Native
·English

🍣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.

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher RIKU.
5.0

510 Lessons

RIKUid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+2

RIKU🏋FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED LEARNER🙋‍♂EXPERIENCED JAPANESE TEACHER😎 Hi! I am Japanese teacher Riku😎 *🙅‍♂️❌ I don't accept students who are younger than 18 years old *🙅‍♂️❌ I don't do group lessons I....... ✅Have been teaching over 400 students with 6000 hours‍ 👨‍🏫📕 ✅Have been teaching Japanese on the online platform for more than 6 years‍👨‍🏫📕 ✅Worked as a Sales Engineer and Career Consultant‍👨‍💼💼 ✅Lived in the UK, Mexico, Argentina, and currently live in Brazil 🛫 ✅Speak 4 languages(Japanese, English, Spanish, and Portuguese) ✅Am good at teaching Business Japanese and daily-life Japanese 😎 🔥Lessons are available in 3 languages (Japanese, English, Spanish) 👨‍🏫 ✅Most of my students start learning Japanese from scratch so I usually teach Japanese in English or Spanish👨‍🏫 🔥 Business Japanese👨‍💼 ✅Teach "When", "Where", "To whom", "How" you should use "Keigo(honorific words) in Japanese. I can teach you natural business Japanese in the lesson🚀 【How to proceed with my lesson 👨‍🏫】 ・ Providing teaching materials tailored to each student ⭐️ ・ Lesson environment where students can talk positively ⭐️ ・ Homework plan according to students' wishes ⭐️ Look forward to seeing you soon!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aracely.
5.0

4,421 Lessons

Aracely
id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Spanish
Native
·English
+2

I am a professional Japanese and Spanish teacher with more that 7 years of experience. I teach at levels beginner and intermediate.

USD 6.50/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Akari Japanese.
5.0

3,761 Lessons

Akari Japaneseid verified
Professional TeacherTest PreparationKidsBusiness
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!

USD 48.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sho.
5.0

233 Lessons

Shoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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【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

What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,339,868 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.

  • Baim

    Learning Japanese

    YUU先生と一緒に16回レッスンを完成しました!🎉 先生のおかげで1ヶ月前に比べて、レベルアップしました🆙 推し活について話しながら日本語を勉強したいなら、ゆう先生と予約してみてください!📆 例えば、ラブライブのμ'sのメンバーに紹介した時、YUU先生に受身表現を教えられました。毎回新しい語彙や文型を学べるので、とても嬉しいです!😊

  • 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.

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