Stop learning the boring way. Start learning the fun way.🥱😴 → 😀💗
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Stop learning the boring way. Start learning the fun way.🥱😴 → 😀💗
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👋 Hi! I'm Kana — a licensed Japanese teacher living in Kyoto ⛩️🇯🇵
Thinking about learning Japanese but not sure where to start? Or maybe you can read a bit but freeze up when it's time to actually speak?
I've been there with my own language learning — and I'd love to help you break through that wall.
I've been teaching Japanese online for 4 years, and here's what I'm most proud of: 60% of my students started as complete beginners who couldn't even read hiragana. Within six months, they were chatting with me in Japanese about their weekends, their hobbies, and even their opinions. If they can do it, so can you.
I studied linguistics at university, which means I don't just teach you what to say — I can explain why Japanese works the way it does. That "aha!" moment when grammar suddenly clicks? That's my favorite part of teaching.
📘 Structured Lessons (Beginner → N5)
Starting from zero? No problem! I'll guide you with my original syllabus based on GENKI & TOBIRA — building a solid foundation in reading, grammar, and speaking at your pace. My linguistics background means I explain why Japanese works the way it does, so grammar clicks instead of feeling like memorization.
🗣️ Conversation Lessons (Intermediate+)
Ready to go beyond textbooks? We'll discuss topics you care about — daily life, news, culture, hobbies, whatever sparks your curiosity. I'll help you express yourself more naturally and build real confidence.
📖 JLPT Prep available for both! Last year, 5 students pa...
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Japanese teacher training 420-hour course - Tokyo Central Japanese language school - 2022
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2022 - Aktuell
個人事業主オンライン - Japan
Ausbildung
2017 - 2021
Bachelor - Department of British and American studiesKyoto University of Foreign StudiesComparison of Japanese and Other Languages
I love having kana as my tutor. We’ve been working together for about 6 months now and I’m very happy to have her as my teacher. Would t trade her for anyone else!
8. Apr. 2026
Levi
1 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunde
Kana was amazing. I'm a beginner and she gave me the resources I needed to continue my Japanese learning in the right way. Thank you, Kana!