Japanese tutor with global mindset (10 years in USA)
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Japanese tutor with global mindset (10 years in USA)
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Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus USALebt in Other, Japan (07:35 UTC+09:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 1. Jun 2020
Thema von InteresseReisenMode & SchönheitKunstUmwelt & NaturEssen
Hello! My name is Monica. I'm finally back to Italki!
Hi! I’m Marika, a Japanese tutor currently based in Fukuoka.
I lived in New York for about 10 years. I have several years of experience working in the hospitality and retail industries, where I learned how to communicate naturally and politely with people from all over the world.
As a teacher, I focus on creating relaxed and enjoyable lessons where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself in Japanese — even if you’re a total beginner!
I can also explain everything in English if needed, so don’t worry if your Japanese level is still low.
My goal is to help you enjoy learning Japanese and build the confidence to use it in your daily
Ich als Lehrkraft
I’ve been teaching on italki since 2020 and have truly enjoyed connecting with so many students from around the world.
I always try to create a friendly and supportive learning environment where you can feel relaxed and confident expressing yourself.
My lessons are all about you—your goals, your pace, and your interests.
My background in retail sales has given me a deep appreciation for different perspectives and communication styles.
I tailor each lesson to your needs and interests, whether that means everyday conversation, vocabulary building, or improving pronunciation and fluency.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I want to encourage you to speak as much Japanese as possible!
Making mistakes is an important part of learning—it helps you overcome hesitation and build confidence to express yourself in another language.
My lessons focus on conversation and listening.
I can help you with pronunciation too, as my Japanese accent is neutral and easy to understand.
You’re always welcome to bring any topics you’d like to talk about, or I can prepare some for you.
Please feel free to leave a comment before the lesson so I can plan accordingly!
such an amazing teacher and fun and interesting lessons!! i can’t believe how fast i’m learning and monica san is very helpful and encouraging every time!! i most definitely recommend her class to anyone and everyone, she’s very flexible and patient and i’m looking forward to more lessons!! :)
16. Juni 2021
Dana
18 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Super awesome and fun lesson!!
7. Juni 2021
Jen Vuong
1 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunde
I really enjoyed my first lesson with Monica! It was fun talking about different topics, and she was very patient. I'd love to use more Japanese next time in our conversation. I look forward to future lessons with her :-)
27. Mai 2021
michael berglund
3 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Monica answered lots of questions I had. I look forward to her being back when she returns.
9. Juni 2021
Alex
13 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Best teacher ever!
1. Juni 2021
Alex
13 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
I’ve been learning with Monica since the beginning of 2021 and it’s been one of the best experiences ever!