Takako
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Takako
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Russian
Maori
Qualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Russian
Maori
Qualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
From JapanLiving in Wellington, New Zealand (20:45 UTC+12:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 30, 2014Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesFoodMusic
Konnichiwa! I am a professional Japanese teacher with full qualifications and over 24 years of experience in Japan and New Zealand. Quality lessons for all levels and purposes including JLPT, NCEA, AP test, IGCSE, business, JET programme, travel, conversations and culture.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese at language schools and intermediate/secondary schools both in Japan and in New Zealand for 25 years. Also, I have offered more than 8600 online lessons in the last six years to my students from all over the world.
I have taught young students (from 5 years old) to elderly learners (in their 70s), from complete beginner to advanced level. It has been my pleasure to assist them to improve their Japanese language skills and to enjoy Japanese culture further, and to talk about their passion and/or work in the tar
As for NCEA , I have taught up to scholarship level with great success. I have created numerous NCEA materials and published NCEA textbooks.My lessons & teaching style
My approach: Students come first. I consider each student's individual needs, goals, interests and effective learning styles. Through my lessons, I encourage students and assist them realise their potential and increase their confidence.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (JLTCT) Pass - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - 1998
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
1999 - 2017
teacherI taught Japanese, Geography and ESOL at New Zealand secondary schools, and Japanese at Intermediate schools. During the time, I have published some textbooks for NCEA Japanese examinations.
Also, I worked as an International students' coordinator, translator, interpreter and event coordinator.
2017 - 2024
teacherI taught Japanese for a variety of purposes including tests preparations (JLPT, IB, AP test, NCEA and more); overseas studies; business, job interview, JET programme; travel, culture and general conversations; and so forth.
Education
2001 - 2002
Other - Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary) 高等学校教員免許Graduate Diploma in Teaching (secondary)
高等学校教員免許
2000 - 2001
Master's - Japanese
Work Experience
1999 - Current
Japanese language teacherI have taught Japanese at secondary schools and at private schools here. In Japan, I also taught Japanese also worked as a translator, event coordinator.
5.0
Rating
191
Students
2,863
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
110 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Intensive Japanese course 日本語集中コース
A1 - C2General99 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 4% off
Private lessons
A1 - C2General2,176 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Business Japanese
B1 - C2Business12 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 5% off
Family/friends pack (group lessons, 2-3 students)
A1 - C2General208 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 5% off
Conversation class
A1 - C2Conversation Practice89 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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763 Reviews
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Japanese
English
Karen
294 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for being such a wonderful, fun teacher, Takako. You inspire Blair to learn Japanese in a very meaningful and incredibly impressive manner.
Aug 9, 2023
Zeb
73 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
If you are looking for an amazing Japanese teacher, look no further.
Dec 16, 2021
Marie・真利江
93 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
今日もありがとうございました！今日は試験の前にN3の練習をしました。先生のおかげで試験のことについて安心しています。頑張ってN3に合格してみせます！たった１年間でN3までに着いたなんて、先生に本当に感謝しています。今までいろいろ大変お世話になりました。これからもよろしくお願いします。
Nov 30, 2019
Janet
6 Japanese lessons
Takako-san has really helped me to feel more confident in my speaking abilities. She spends time answering my questions, and makes sure that I understand the material thoroughly.
Jan 11, 2024
Janet
6 Japanese lessons
I just finished my first lesson with Takako, and I learned so much from her in a short amount of time. She was very patient and thorough when answering my questions. I highly recommend her as a tutor as she puts you at ease while learning an intimidating language. ありがとうございます！
Nov 23, 2023
David
1 Japanese lesson
Today was my first lesson with Takako 先生 and I had a great time! Been a long time since I’d studied Japanese but Takako was patient and helped me feel at ease. Looking forward to continuing in the near future!
Oct 2, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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