Native Japanese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience | Anime Enthusiast^^
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Native Japanese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience | Anime Enthusiast^^
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Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus JapanLebt in Melbourne, Australien (18:12 UTC+11:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 13. Dec 2016
Thema von InteresseAnimation & ComicsMusikKunstEssenSpiele
Make 2026 the year you master Japanese! I’m accepting new students—message me to set up a schedule!^^
I am a native Japanese speaker with over 14 years of teaching experience. I have taught both online and offline, and I have also worked at a language school. I have learned English and Korean, so I understand how exciting and challenging it can be to learn a new language.
I can help you improve your Japanese skills! If you are serious about learning and want a structured approach, we'll make a great team:) Also, if you're an anime or food enthusiast, you're more than welcome!
Textbook I use:
Minna no Nihongo 1&2
Minna no Nihongo Cyukyu 1&2
Genki1&2
Quartet
JLPT
News etc...
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
I'm dedicated to helping you become a confident speaker of Japanese. If you are serious about improving and appreciate a structured approach, I am the right teacher for you!
I give homework every lesson, so you can practice and review what you learnt. (Doing homework is very important to build a solid foundation!) Please review the previous lesson and memorise the new vocabulary before the lesson. This will ensure that our sessions are productive and enjoyable.
Many of my students, who started as beginners, are now able to discuss a wide range of topics, from daily activities to world news, at an advanced level. I'm very proud of their progress!^^*
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I teach Japanese in Japanese! The best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself and practice speaking as much as possible. I can assist in English or Korean if needed, but don’t worry about making mistakes—I will always correct and guide you!
Lesson Structure:
1. Daily conversation
2. Homework check
3. Vocabulary
4. Grammar
5. Pair work
6. Conversation practice
7. Wrap up
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Please notify me at least 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule or postpone a lesson. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of the lesson, or if you arrive more than 10 minutes late without prior notice, the full lesson fee will be charged. Thank you♡
My experience learning under Manami Sensei these past couple of weeks has been excellent. Her well-paced instruction and consistent use of interactive pair work has been incredibly beneficial. I feel I've made significant progress and learned a substantial amount in this short time.
6. Nov. 2025
Gurdit Singh
277 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I've been studying under Sensei for the past two years, and I can say that my Japanese ability has improved by leaps and bounds. More specifically, you will get lots of speaking practice alongside reviewing material in class (reading and grammer practice) and a ton of writing practice outside of class as homework. Essentially her lessons cover all the bases you need (outside of Kanji studying which you may need to do in your own time) to become proficient in Japanese! I would definitely recommend Sensei to anyone that is genuinely looking to study Japanese and become proficient in the language!
17. Jan. 2025
Tia
11 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Challenging lesson today especially at 8 am my brain doesn't want to work yet but thanks to the guidance of sensei, I don't feel pressured nor stressed as she guides me through the lesson content with a lot of patience and professionalism. So, I can still enjoy my Japanese journey while learning a lot !
20. Nov. 2025
Chris
75 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Manami has consistently provided a quality learning experience. She seeks to understand your ability, and caters the lessons accordingly.
She puts a focus on real-world situations through conversational lessons, and is happy to provide homework to reinforce learnings.
I’d highly recommend trying Manami for your Japanese learning journey!
24. Jan. 2025
Tia
11 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
After completing a package of ten lessons with Manami sensei, I still cannot believe how lucky I am to be learning Japanese with a teacher who is truly the best match for me.
Her classes are dynamic, well structured, and always intellectually stimulating. She prepares clear materials and meaningful homework that reinforce everything we cover in class.
I usually dislike doing homework because I already have a lot from other language courses, and it can feel overwhelming, but sensei gives tasks that are genuinely useful. They help me practice writing, and the vocabulary stays in my memory much more easily.
I have just bought another package because I do not want to study with anyone else. A truly exceptional teacher. (I can say that after completing 2000 hours on the platform studying other languages and doing trial lessons to find this gem ^^)
21. Nov. 2025
Tia
11 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
We started Chapter 3 today and focused on verb practice. She prepared a personalised vocabulary list in advance, which was very helpful. Even though I struggle to memorise words from lists, she was incredibly patient and understanding. Instead of getting frustrated, she guided me gently through the items I hadn’t mastered yet. I really appreciated her calm, supportive and structured teaching style so it makes learning much more enjoyable while learning a lot.