Hello! I'm a native Japanese speaker from the Kanto area (Tokyo/Kanagawa). Iâm patient, kind, and love helping others communicate in Japanese. My goal is to help you speak confidently and enjoy the learning process.
Iâve been inspired by amazing teachers during my own studies, which led me to teach Japanese through volunteer work and language exchange. Iâm excited to share what Iâve learned and help you on your journey.
I recently completed a 420-hour online Japanese course in April 2025.
ðš Recommended for adult learners at A1 level or higher.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
âš My lessons are ideal for learners who want to practice without fear of making mistakes.
My lessons are focused on conversation, helping you learn natural Japanese used in everyday life. Weâll work on speaking confidently and comfortably, with a relaxed and friendly approach.
While grammar is important, my lessons emphasize practical conversation you can use right away. I will tailor the lessons to your interestsâwhether itâs culture, travel, or casual chats.
â ïž Please note: Cancellations cannot be refunded within 24 hours of the class.
Feel free to message me if you have any questions!
I've had a great experience with Sawa-sensei! They have a fantastic personality and are genuinely interested in helping you learn. They pay close attention to pronunciation and correct your mistakes, making sure you understand by providing explanations in Japanese.
The lessons don't have to be rigid for you to learn a lot. Recently, we've been playing a videogame in Japanese together, which has been incredibly effective for learning new vocabulary/kanji, and grammar. This way it's a really interactive 'you are actually using this vocab now' experience instead of random words in a textbook people may not actually use.
I highly recommend Sawa-sensei to anyone looking to improve their Japanese!
I can't believe it's been a year!! My Japanese has improved so much since I've started taking lessons with Sawa-sensei. All the times we enjoyed talking about the differences in culture and playing games together. Even if I was having a really rough week, I always looked forward to the lesson and it brightened up my day. I'm so grateful to have found her not only as a teacher, but also as a friend. Here's to many more lessons!
8. Juli 2025
Monique
207 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Itâs always so much fun speaking with Sawa-sensei. Thank you for the lesson!