đQualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experienceđ
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Japanese
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Korean
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đQualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experienceđ
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, Japan (02:38 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 24, 2021
InterestsFoodMusicFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & ComicsTravel
ăPodcastă Maki's Nihongo Podcast >> Please find me on Spotify!
ăInstagramă@japanese_foryou ( Grammar, vocabulary and Kanji quizzes & tips!)
đžAbout Međž
Hi, I'm Maki!
I was born and live in Shizuoka, Japan.
My hobbies are learning Koreanâïž, reading booksđ and musicalsâš.
My favourite anime is Spy x Familyđ¶ïž and favourite Netflix series is Stranger Thingsđș.
I can speak English and Korean. (I am currently studying for Korean language certification.)
I stayed in New Zealand and England for 7 years and I have experience working overseasđđ.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
đCareer as a Japanese tutorđ
â· 5 years+ experience
â· 6,000+ lessons
â· Popular lessons: Conversation, Grammar and JLPT
â· Owner of Podcast for Japanese learner with transcripts in English and Japanese
đMy teaching goalđ
â·Sharing not only language but culture and recent events in Japan
â· Being always patient, supportive and friendly
â· Having an enough time for students to speak Japanese & asking questions to me
My lessons & teaching style
âïžMy Teaching Styleâïž
I teach all level learners and all lessons are customized for you.
Textbook: Minna no nihongo / Genki/ TRY (JLPT)
What I can offer for you is:
â During lessons
ă»Covering all Japanese skills ( focusing on output)
ă»Organized lesson
ă»Fun activities while speaking Japanese
ă»Conversational expression or useful travel phrases
ă»Formal conversation tips in workplace for both writing and speaking
ă»Informal speech for your family and friends
ă»Correcting your pronunciation and mistakes
âïžOutside lessons
ă»Grammar, Kanji or writing homework (focusing on input)
ă»Feedback using lesson notes
ă»Support students with lesson notes that students can also access 24/7
ă»Podcasts
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training - The World Japanese Language Centre - 2020To get this certification, I completed 420 hours studies and this can help me teach to any level students in English and Japanese by using a lot of visual and audio aids.
Certificate verified
420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training - The World Japanese Language Centre - 2020
Certificate verified
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Rating
148
Students
3,082
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
148
Students
3082
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
93 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational Japanese ăBeginneră
A1Â -Â B1Conversation535 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
Conversational Japanese ăIntermediate and Advancedă
B2Â -Â C1Conversation297 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
â Popular Lessonâ General Japanese for all levels!
Iâve been taking lessons with Maki for a while now and sheâs been absolutely lovely and extremely patient. I feel like I have improved in my speaking ability quite a bit since I started taking lessons with Maki. I feel more confident to actually try even if I make many mistakes trying. Maki is highly patient even when I stutter or take a while to make the sentence. Sheâs also very encouraging and it makes me want to continue to try harder and improve more. At times I have days where I struggle to speak more than others for some reason but Maki simply encourages and is really patient with me. Iâve also learnt a lot with her grammar wise. She explains the grammar points in a way that is easy to understand. Some grammar structures that I used to struggle with have been made so much clearer by Makiâs explanations as well a the speaking practices. Iâm very grateful to have found such a lovely tutor and well worth the money :)))
May 21, 2024
Dan Lambton-Howard
80 Japanese lessons
Teacherâs pick
I really enjoy Maki's lessons. I learn a lot, and the relaxed atmosphere makes me feel more confident to speak even if I make mistakes. Maki is a patient and flexible teacher who matches the lesson content to your learning and interests. I am very much looking forward to my next lesson!
Nov 4, 2022
Monica Botha
7 Japanese lessons
I feel like I'm starting to speak a bit more Japanese in the lessons. Obviously, I'm struggling to make a full sentence but it feels like I'm getting there. That is all because of Maki-san's guidance and help.
Dec 10, 2025
Stephen
86 Japanese lessons
Teacherâs pick
I highly recommend Maki as a teacher. Maki's kindness and patience make every lesson enjoyable and comfortable. Her preparedness and excellent teaching materials ensure that each session is productive and engaging. Maki strikes the perfect balance between practical conversation and grammar, making learning enjoyable and effective. With her guidance, I feel that I will be confident and well-prepared for the JLPT N4 exam. Maki's dedication to covering all exam materials has been invaluable, and I consider myself fortunate to have her as my teacher.
Sep 21, 2023
Kelsey Lam
50 Japanese lessons
Practicing conversation with Maki-san is great, as she patiently corrects me and teaches me new vocabulary to express what I'm trying to say and also suggests new grammar and vocabulary.
Dec 16, 2025
Catherine
14 Japanese lessons
Thank you Maki sensei for making the lesson clear and engaging. Thank you too for being so encouraging. I look forward to every lesson.