Akiko sensei

It is always fun talking with Akiko-sensei! It feels like catching up with a friend rather than studying, which is perfect for me. I can practice using Japanese in a natural way and learn vocabulary and grammar in a real context.

I’ve been taking lessons with Akiko Sensei for over a year and I’m so pleased she is my teacher! I have recently started university studying Japanese and Akiko tailors and structures my lessons based on the grammar we will be studying class, so I am able to practice and understand prior to my university class. Speaking Japanese can be very daunting and scary, but I feel comfortable speaking and testing out my Japanese with Akiko wherever I can. Akiko will create a comfortable atmosphere and environment for learning Japanese. Akiko is patient and very gentle, just try out your Japanese and each time you will make progress! あきこ先生、本当にありがとうございます！

Akiko-san continues to be incredibly patient with me. As sentence structures become more complex, I'm having to challenge myself more, which I've been able to do with Akiko-san's support. Can't wait for more!

Akiko-san has made this journey learning Japanese so uplifting! I was intimidated at first to learn the Japanese language and so glad I started with sensai. Akiko-san encourages me to keep fighting and not to worry about making mistakes. It means a lot to have a teacher who is not only patient, but she also believes in her students to have the confidence to achieve their goals! Akiko-san also has so many great teaching materials that are so helpful in and outside of class! Her classes are fun, organized, and interactive. Time flys by whenever I have a lesson! Todays class we did review with speaking practice, Hiragana writing practice, new vocabulary, and now starting to learn how to tell and ask the time. I am looking forward to our future lessons. Thank you Akiko-san for all your hard work!

My hour with Akiko sensei flew by! As the lesson was ending, I couldn't believe so much time had passed. She was very prepared, interactive, encouraging and gave lots of time to practice new grammar and learn from mistakes.

Just started the second Genki book. Excited for another year of working together!