Let's improve your spoken Japanese with your coach 🇯🇵
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Japanisch
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Chinesisch (Mandarin)
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Let's improve your spoken Japanese with your coach 🇯🇵
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus JapanLebt in Melbourne, Australien (22:32 UTC+11:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 16. Jul 2021
Thema von InteresseReisenEssenLesenKunstFilme
Hi everyone, I’m Mana!
I was born and raised in Tokyo 🗼 and studied abroad in Irvine, California. I also briefly studied Fashion Business in Paris, and now am living in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺.
I’m a Japanese tutor and also a life coach — which means I bring patience, curiosity, and encouragement into every lesson. My classes are relaxed and conversational, designed for learners who want to actually speak Japanese and enjoy the process.
こんにちは、まなです!
東京生まれ&育ち、メルボルン在住です。
大学時代にカリフォルニアに留学してから語学の勉強が大好きになりました。
パリでファッションを学んだ経験もあり、さまざまな文化や考え方に触れるのが大好きです🤍
ネイティブと気軽に日本語を話してみたい方、ぜひ一緒に会話しましょう〜!
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
I’m your conversation partner. When I studied abroad, I knew grammar but couldn’t speak. What helped me was having people who encouraged me to talk freely without worrying about mistakes. That’s the same space I want to give you.
In our lessons, you’ll practice speaking naturally, with gentle corrections only when needed. Thanks to my coaching background, I’m good at asking questions that help you express yourself more deeply. My goal is simple: to make Japanese feel enjoyable, natural, and part of your real life.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
My lessons are :
- Conversation-focused: practice speaking freely without stress
- Gentle corrections: only when mistakes repeat
- Flexible & fun: bring any topic you enjoy (daily life, travel, work, culture, movies, etc.)
- Coaching touch: I’ll ask good questions so you can express more than you expected
We'd be a great fit if you're someone who
- wants to speak naturally without overthinking grammar
- is curious about Japanese culture, lifestyle, and daily life (not only anime or textbooks)
- is a busy professional or student seeking relaxed, consistent practice
- Beginners are also welcome — no pressure, no judgment 🤍
Mana was super friendly, patient, and knows her stuff. She made me feel comfortable right away and answered all my questions clearly. Can't wait for our next lesson. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to work on their Japanese. Thanks, Mana!
11. Aug. 2023
Mike Surinak
9 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Another extremely helpful lesson! She’s a very talented instructor - Can’t wait for the next lesson !
3. März 2026
William
1 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunde
Very Patient. Knowledgeable teacher. Looking forward to improve my Japanese.
9. Feb. 2026
Mike Surinak
9 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Another fantastic lesson! I appreciate her ability to engage in authentic conversation - it never feels like Im “in class” but rather having a genuine chat .. this motivates me to learn Japanese because I actually want to engage in the material. Can’t recommend enough! :)
19. März 2026
Mike Surinak
9 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Wow - what a fantastic first lesson! She went at the perfect pace for me - she allowed me to repeat new sentence constructions so that I could get comfortable with them - It’s nice to have a skilled teacher who knows how to set a pace that promotes genuine learning. Highly recommended!
2. März 2026
Dustin George
11 Japanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Great conversation-focused trial lesson. Mana was patient, clear, and very easy to talk with. She explained things well in English while also encouraging me to use Japanese during the lesson. The atmosphere was relaxed and supportive, which made it comfortable to try speaking without pressure. I’m looking forward to continuing conversation practice with her.