🌸A certified teacher / I focus on communication. / You can learn from mistakes!!
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🌸A certified teacher / I focus on communication. / You can learn from mistakes!!
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus JapanLebt in Other, Japan (13:26 UTC+09:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 6. Aug 2018
I'm Aiko. I’m a certified / pro Japanese teacher living in Osaka, Japan.
I love not only teaching Japanese but also learning a language myself.
✅日本語教師養成講座420時間コースの課程 終了
Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
(420 hours above.)
✅日本語教育能力検定試験合格
Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
💕 Traveling, Hiking
I’ve been to many countries and I used to be a solo traveler.
💕 Studying English
I’m still learning, so I often feel like I’m not good at it.
Therefore, I totally understand the feelings of Japanese learners well.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have been teaching Japanese since 2018 on italki. Since I began teaching, I’ve taught students, from beginners to advanced learners, from all over the world.
Also, I earned an official certification as a Japanese teacher after completing a 420-hour course on teaching Japanese as a second language.
I also teach at a Japanese conversation school in Osaka for students from all over the world.
I encourage you to speak freely and I will ask you many questions so that you can improve your Japanese listening and speaking skills, and I am 100% supportive and that I will do my best to help you study!!
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I believe that learning should be fun and enjoyable. I listen closely to what students want to learn and tailor the lessons to be efficient and effective. I assure students that making mistakes is part of the learning process and provide patient, positive feedback.
I also believe that a comfortable learning environment is important so I am patient and understanding. I’m totally comfortable with mistakes, pauses or shyness in a student's conversation.
Textbooks that I have..
Beginner: みんなの日本語初級Ⅰ・Ⅱ、中級へ行こう
Intermediate:ニューアプローチ(基礎編、完成編)、Try!N3
I DO NOT have Genki.
You are truly the best teacher for any beginner. 🌸
Your kindness, patience, and clear explanations make Japanese feel less intimidating and much more enjoyable. Even from the very first steps, you create a safe space where learning becomes exciting instead of overwhelming.
Thank you so much for guiding me with such care and encouragement. I feel lucky to have met you today as my teacher, and I believe any beginner would feel the same. 💕
26. Sep. 2025
Alex
33 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
I feel like today’s class was an awesome review of previous vocab and a great expansion on past knowledge. I always appreciate Aiko’s creative approach of making sure I practice not just the questions on the screen but I get a chance to practice asking and answering questions. I always feel like I’m learning more each lesson and have a great time.
15. Sep. 2025
Alex
33 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
I fell out of practice for about a month and am currently rebuilding my learning for my job in Japan. Aiko is so patient and kind, reviewing with me and giving me lots of practical tips to improve my skills outside of lessons too.
12. Nov. 2025
Alex
33 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
We are learning a lot of vocabulary and I appreciate repeating the words to help memorize them. Being able to practice the vocabulary in my day-to-day life is really helpful
22. Sep. 2025
Alex
33 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Aiko is such an awesome teacher! She’s so kind, encouraging and I feel like I learn a ton during our lessons. I appreciate that we review and go through each lesson clearly