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Mayumi
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Swedish
Spanish
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusiness10 years of experience at a university and 20+ years in total.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Swedish
Spanish
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusiness10 years of experience at a university and 20+ years in total.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Vasteras, Sweden (00:01 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 20, 2021InterestsHistoryTravelFood
*A certified Japanese teacher
*10 years of experience at a university and more than 20 years in total
• Japanese is my native language
• I was born and raised in Japan
• Have also lived and studied in the U.S. and Mexico
• Currently live in Sweden, teaching both at folk university and on Italki
• I love interacting with others and learning about different cultures.
• Am fascinated with Spanish, Zumba and baking!
みなさんと同じように、私も言葉を勉強したり、他の国の文化について学ぶことが大好きです。Me as a Teacher
• I love helping students!
• I customize lessons around the students' needs. We'll practice using activities that you enjoy and that work best for you.
• I offer a supportive learning environment that helps motivate students.
• Hold a certificate of 420-hours Teaching Japanese Language Course.
• Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test in 2002. I have been teaching since then.
• In Tokyo, I taught students both singly (one-on-one) and in groups.
• For over ten years, I have been teaching both online and in classrooms at a university and a language school in Sweden.
• Have taught students of all ages and competence levels.
この仕事が本当に大好きです！みなさんの日本語の勉強のサポートをいつも全力でしています。 My lessons & teaching style
For example, with beginners
• We start by practicing Japanese scripts (kana).
• I then help you to learn Japanese grammar systematically.
• You get to practice both speaking and grammar in a good balance.
Textbooks: GENKI,Marugoto, Tobira, Minna no Nihongo, Japanese for busy people, etc.
For intermediate students
• I will help you develop your fluency through conversations on a range of topics.
• We continue to improve your grammar through theory and practice.
Textbooks: QUARTET, Marugoto, Tobira, etc.
Conversation class
We will talk about anything you like or a given topic. I will also help you with the grammar if necessary, so that you can speak more correctly.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
certificate of employment - Dalarna University - 2021I have taught Japanese from beginner to intermediate courses at Dalarna University in Sweden year 2010-2021. During the period, I taught classes to prepare for the Japanese Proficiency tests.
Certificate verified
certificate of employment and experience - MLC Japanese Language School - 2004
Certificate verified
the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - the Association of International Education, Japan - 2002The Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test is to certify that applicants have acquired the level of knowledge and ability required to work as specialists in the field of Japanese language education.
Certificate verified
420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course - Tokyo Central Japanese Language School - 1999
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - Current
Japanese language teacherBoth online and classroom
Textbook: Marugoto, Japanese for busy people
2010 - 2021
LecturerOnline courses from beginner to intermediate level, textbook: Genki, Tobira
2002 - 2004
Japanese language teacher
1997 - 1998
English teacher for children
Education
1993 - 1997
Bachelor’s - SpanishI also studied Spanish and Archaeology at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajala in Mexico by the exchange program.
Work Experience
1998 - 2001
assistant for high school inbound program
5.0
Rating
164
Students
4,230
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
116 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Your personal lessons for all levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,045 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation333 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Your personal lessons for all levels + written assignment + feedback
A2 - B2Language Essentials716 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 10% off
Learn real Japanese with Manga!
B1 - C1Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 30.00
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) preparation
A1 - C1Test Preparation19 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese for business
A2 - C1Business0 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
281 Reviews
Desiree S.
89 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Time flies when you're having fun! I'm so happy to have found such a wonderful teacher with so much passion and patience. I truly appreciate how you notice the areas where I struggle and adjust your teaching style to help me understand better. You make learning Japanese an amazing experience. Thank you also for all the helpful information and holiday vocabulary for my upcoming trip to Japan!
Mar 7, 2025
Natasha
14 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mayumi is the best Japanese teacher I have had. Her goal is to make sure her students get the most out of her class and is a supportive and kind teacher. I can not recommend a lesson with Mayumi enough.
Sep 3, 2021
Mattias
27 Japanese lessons
まゆみ先生 continues to be an excellent teacher throughout. Every lesson with her is a lot of fun and very educational. I'm once again looking forward to learning more Japanese with you!
Oct 31, 2025
Francois
691 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mayumi sensei always puts in a lot of effort into her lessons and always makes the lessons enjoyable and fun.
She explains grammar excellently and makes working through exercises fun and personal.
She's great at identifying areas of improvement and focuses on them to ensure that you don't feel overwhelmed when progressing to future lessons.
Highly recommended teacher.
Dec 27, 2021
Marcus
3 Japanese lessons
今日のレッスンはとても楽しかったです。今の日本語のレベルは私に難しいですけどまゆみ先生と勉強するのは面白いです。ありがとうございました
Nov 17, 2025
Vittorio
5 Japanese lessons
Mayumi-さん is incredibly nice, supportive, and collaborative. I truly enjoy every lesson with her, and chatting with her makes learning both enjoyable and practical.
Oct 26, 2025
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