🌸 A Gentle Beginning – Trial Lesson 🌸

こんにちは😊
Thank you for arriving here.
It is no coincidence that you found your way to this page.
There may be a quiet voice within you, whispering its wish to speak the language of Japan — not just through words, but through presence, through heart.

This trial lesson offers a space of ease and warmth.
A soft beginning, where we sit together — teacher and student, heart to heart — and listen to the quiet music of Japanese, and to your own rhythm within.

We begin simply: with a conversation, a moment, a shared breath.
You are warmly invited to tell me about yourself — your interests, your dreams, your journey with Japanese so far, and the kind of guidance you feel drawn to.
Whether you wish to focus on everyday conversation, gentle sounds, travel expressions, or deeper connections, I will listen and shape the lesson around you.

If you feel moved to, you may send me a message before class, sharing your story, your intentions, or any thoughts.
With that, I can prepare something just for you — something that may serve your spirit as well as your study.

For those who are curious, I offer an introduction to Japanese pitch accent — a delicate thread woven into each word, guiding your voice into harmony with the language.
It is a quiet practice, and one I hold with care and reverence.

This lesson may also simply be a time to meet and rest.
To be seen as you are. To feel the language, not as effort, but as invitation.

Let us meet in that gentle space.
And if the path feels right, we may walk a little further together.

With warmth and presence,
I await the joy of our encounter.

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🌸🍡 General Japanese Conversation
会話練習

Each lesson is gently shaped around you — your pace, your curiosity, and the way your Japanese wants to grow.
Some learners wish to speak more freely, others to listen more deeply, or to polish the sound of their voice through pitch accent. Wherever you are, we begin from there.

You may bring your own ideas, or we can explore together. One gentle practice many students love is describing scenes from a silent video — much like how a child learns to speak by watching the world and softly naming what they see. This quiet focus invites joy, natural repetition, and image-based memory, helping your Japanese grow more fluent, fluid, and alive.

We can also read books or articles, study grammar, review your writing, or just talk — with warmth and care.

The teaching of pitch accent is quietly woven through our time together. This subtle music of the language, often overlooked in textbooks, holds the key to natural and graceful expression. I guide you step by step, helping you build an ear for sound and a voice that resonates clearly.

Like walking through a quiet garden, each lesson offers a steady path — one where your voice can unfold gently, and your growth can take root in calm, joyful steps.

🪷If you wish, I am happy to provide recordings of our lessons to gently support your review and steady progress.
🪷Lesson packages come in sets of 5, 10, and 20 sessions; however, not all options appear on the page at once. If you don’t see your preferred option, please feel free to contact me anytime.

🌸🍡 General Japanese Conversation 会話練習

📕🌈 Textbook-Based Lessons 教科書のレッスン

🌸 Some learners bring their own beloved textbooks, and I warmly welcome the chance to walk beside you as we explore them together. Whether it’s a well-loved book or a new discovery, we honor your journey with gentle guidance and care. 🌸

In my own collection, I hold these to accompany you:
⭐︎ GENKI (Textbook and Workbook, Volumes 1 & 2)
⭐︎ Minna no Nihongo (Textbook Volumes 1 & 2)
⭐︎ Tobira (Textbook and Grammar Guide)
⭐︎ And a special favorite♡ ひろこさんのたのしいにほんご — a joyful, easy path to Japanese

If you wish, I can share PDFs to make your learning flow more smoothly.

Levels to guide you:
＊ ひろこさんのたのしいにほんご：⭐︎
＊ GENKI・Minna no Nihongo・Daily Life Expressions：⭐︎〜⭐︎⭐︎
＊ Tobira：⭐︎⭐︎〜⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎

🌟 For a detailed map of our learning journey, please visit here ;)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwP_azqMVYcHoSWSvFUkadvMRXfiLhtBJFn4-NICQME/edit?usp=sharing

🪷If you wish, I am happy to provide recordings of our lessons to gently support your review and steady progress.
🪷Lesson packages come in sets of 5, 10, and 20 sessions; however, not all options appear on the page at once. If you don’t see your preferred option, please feel free to contact me anytime.
🪷 For your solo walks on this path, these websites shine bright with gentle guidance:
Genki: https://sethclydesdale.github.io/genki-study-resources/
ひろこさんのたのしいにほんご: http://hirokosan-onsei.moo.jp/

📕🌈 Textbook-Based Lessons 教科書のレッスン

🦄🌻 School students Discounts Plan 学生の学習応援プラン— Quietly supporting your dreams with gentle light

This plan is for you—
⭐︎ Students under college age, young hearts eager to learn.
⭐︎ Those preparing to come to Japan for work, such as through the Technical Intern Training Program, are warmly welcome too.

All paths are open to you here:
＊ General Japanese Conversation ＊ Let’s weave your words into gentle, flowing conversations
＊ Textbook-Based Lessons ＊ Step forward with your own books as companions on your journey
＊ JAPAN ONLINE WALK with Anri ＊ A slow, peaceful stroll through the spirit of Japan, from wherever you are
＊ Enchanting Accents ＊ Cultivate the beautiful music of Japanese pitch accent

Please share which path you wish to take when you book your lesson.

🪷If you wish, I am happy to provide recordings of our lessons to gently support your review and steady progress.
🪷Lesson packages come in sets of 5, 10, and 20 sessions; however, not all options appear on the page at once. If you don’t see your preferred option, please feel free to contact me anytime.

May your learning journey be wrapped in calm and steady light✨🫶

🦄🌻 School students Discounts Plan 学生の学習応援プラン

🪷🛸 JAPAN ONLINE WALK with Anri　
— Step away from your desk, and gently enter another world.

Would you like to walk through the towns of Japan together, from wherever you are?
Let the wind's hush, birdsong, temple bells, and the quiet rhythm of footsteps guide your senses.
Each small moment becomes a doorway into the Japanese language and its deeper spirit.

In this lesson, we’ll share a live walk via video call—I'll take you through hidden corners, local streets, and seasonal landscapes in Japan.
There’s no need to board a plane—yet you'll feel the real presence of the place.
And slowly, softly, you’ll notice your Japanese begin to breathe and move with the world around it.

🌿 Why walking? Why this way?

Just like a child learns language by watching, hearing, and sensing the world,
you will naturally pick up new expressions by observing what unfolds before us.

You might say:
“What is this called?”
“How do I describe that?”
“What would a local person say here?”

Through this kind of living practice, you’ll develop:
– Gentle fluency and confidence in conversation
– Memory supported by imagery and sound
– A deeper sense of Japanese daily life and culture

All while enjoying the journey, without pressure or fear.

🪽 Where do we go?

I’ll select the place and design the walk especially for you.
You may find yourself in a quiet temple garden, a narrow village path lined with hydrangeas,
or a lively morning market.

If there’s a particular place you wish to visit, feel free to let me know.
We can co-create the path, like planning a small pilgrimage of words and impressions.

👼 Who is this for?

– Those who can speak a little Japanese and want to expand naturally
– Those who long to feel the atmosphere of Japan, not just study its grammar
– Those who enjoy slow, mindful conversation
– Those who wish to break free from the desk and experience language as a living thing

Everyone is welcome.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced learner, this walk is open to you♡

🪷🛸 JAPAN ONLINE WALK with Anri　オンラインで日本をお散歩

👄💐Enchanting accents　日本語 高低アクセント
A Gentle Journey into the Music of Japanese

Many learners say, "Japanese sounds like a song."
This feeling comes from pitch accent, a unique feature of Japanese.
Unlike stress-based languages, Japanese uses rising and falling pitches to shape meaning softly and beautifully.

In this course, we gently explore this musical flow—not by memorizing rules, but by learning to listen and feel the language's natural rhythm.

All my lessons include pitch accent guidance, but this course is especially for those who want to deepen their understanding and skill. Whether you are just starting or have studied for years, this course helps you speak with clarity and elegance.

🌿 What is pitch accent?
Japanese words change meaning depending on where the pitch drops.
For example, "はし" can mean chopsticks, a bridge, or an edge, based only on pitch.
This delicate rise and fall is the heartbeat of the language—its gentle music.

🌸 This course is for you if you...

♡want to build your Japanese with the right pitch from the beginning
♡seek to sound more natural and confident
♡wish to refine your fluent Japanese into something even more graceful
♡appreciate the feeling of language and the art of sound

🌼 In our lessons, we will...

♡train your ear to recognize natural pitch patterns
♡practice conversations with correct accent
♡use listening and shadowing to absorb rhythm
♡study pitch patterns with visuals
♡embrace silence and sound as part of learning
♡Imagine walking in a Japanese garden, where every sound holds meaning.
♡Japanese invites you to hear beyond words—to listen with your heart.

Step into the space between sound and silence—where pitch guides your journey into the spirit of Japanese.

🪷If you wish, I am happy to provide recordings of our lessons to gently support your review and steady progress.

👄💐Enchanting accents　日本語 高低アクセント

This Is to certify that I Have successfully passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services on October 25, 2020. This test is the only qualification test for Japanese language teachers in Japan.