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Saya_nihongo🇯🇵
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟A FRIENDLY teacher who gives EFFICIENT, FUN and EASY TO UNDERSTAND lessons :D
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟A FRIENDLY teacher who gives EFFICIENT, FUN and EASY TO UNDERSTAND lessons :D
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Okayama, Japan (20:23 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 29, 2021InterestsMusicAnimation & ComicsFoodBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV Series
🌟わたしと一緒(いっしょ)に勉強(べんきょう)しましょう！メッセージください。
(Let’s study together! Please send me a message!)
I will try to organize a convenient time for you:D
Thank you for visiting!
こんにちは。
（Hello.）
私の名前は、さやです。
（My name is Saya.）
私は日本で生まれ育ちました。
（I was born and raised in Japan.）
私は日本語学校で日本語を教えたことがあります。
(I have taught Japanese at a Japanese school.)
私の趣味はアニメと英語のドラマを見ること、そして料理をすることです。
（My hobbies are watching anime and English drama and cooking.）
私は英語を習っていて、毎日英語のオンライン授業を受けるように努力しています。
（I’m learning English and I try to take online English classes every day.）
※ Don't hesitate to get in touch with me and we may be able to organize a more convenient time for you‼Me as a Teacher
🌟I have 3 certifications as a Japanese teacher. ( I have a national license.)
🌟I will make you feel like you've been learning and growing a lot quickly from our lessons.
(Please take a look at my students' reviews)
I obtained a bachelor's degree in international relations.
I prepare a lot for classes and give you interesting and easy classes to understand.
There are 5 lessons but we can arrange the contents of our lessons as needed;)
I love talking to people and teaching!
Also, I'm good at teaching how to write Japanese letters (hiragana, katakana, and kanji) beautifully.
You can enjoy learning Japanese with me!!My lessons & teaching style
🌟In my class, I try to make you speak and practice a lot. You can practice Japanese a lot with me:) Please relax and enjoy our class.
It's important to make mistakes when learning languages. Don't be afraid to make mistakes!
Please book my trial class (55 minutes) first! I will show you how our class will go.
I prepare PowerPoint presentations based on the book "Minna no-Nihongo". I will give you a fun class that you can understand easily.
I can correct your grammar mistakes, and pronunciation, and teach useful Japanese expressions and JLPT vocabulary & grammar. Alternatively, I can teach Japanese based on your requests.
※I will use "google meet" during class.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
A registered Japanese Teacher(A national license) - Ministry of Education,Culture and Science - 2024undefined
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Couse - Okayama Institute of Languages - 2022The course covers 420 hours. (Including 212 hours of Practical Teaching)
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - JEES(Japan Educational Exchanges and Services) - 2021
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021JLPT対策
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - 2023
Japanese teacherJapanese elementary grammar & conversation.
JLPT, kanji, writing, listening, reading, and speaking.
2021 - Current
Japanese teacherJapanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
Free Talk in Japanese and Useful Japanese Phrases.
Academic writing.
Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - International relationsMiyazaki Municipal University-International relations
5.0
Rating
39
Students
1,223
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
1【55min】Let's start studying japanese.(For those who have just begun studying.)
A1 - A2Language Essentials511 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
2【55min】(L1-L25)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A1 - A2Language Essentials210 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
3【55min】(L26-L50)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 - B1Language Essentials393 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
4【55min or 25min】Informal Tutoring＆(L50-)Japanese intermediate grammar(Intermediate-Advanced）
B1 - C2Language Essentials87 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
5【55min】Trial lesson (for the first time only) ※One time per person
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 18.00
6【55min】Special Japanse lesson (Super advanced)
C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 33.00
Package with 10% off
Availability
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My creations
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167 Reviews
Emily
46 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always look forward to my lessons with Saya Sensei! She makes learning Japanese so much fun ⭐️
Oct 24, 2024
Kayla Clifford
35 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Saya-sensei is wonderful! She’s friendly, energetic, and treats you like you’ve already become good friends! She offers many kinds of lessons, but I like to have free talk lessons with Saya-sensei. I used to be nervous to practice Japanese, but Saya-sensei makes it so much fun, it’s like I’m just talking to a friend while still learning and practicing my Japanese!
Oct 27, 2023
Kamen Rider Rob
95 Japanese lessons
Saya-sensei and I spoke about what we like (好き) and dislike (好きじゃありません). And, of course, we discussed food!😂
Mar 14, 2025
Cy Scott
113 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
When I first came to italki, I was overwhelmed by the number of tutor options, but really—just stop your search and go with さや先生. She’s fantastic! Working with さや先生 has been an absolute pleasure. Not only have I learned a great deal about the Japanese language, but I've also gained valuable insights into daily life in Japan. さや先生 creates custom lesson plans that are perfectly tailored to my level, ensuring that each session is both challenging and enjoyable (and often funny!). She encourages and guides me with a balanced approach, correcting my mistakes while keeping me motivated to improve. If you're interested in learning 日本語, さや先生 is the one to help you get there.
Aug 29, 2024
Kamen Rider Rob
95 Japanese lessons
Saya-sensei and I reviewed kanji 145-150: I’m halfway through the first 300! Learning kanji has been amazing so far and I’m excited for the next 150!
Mar 20, 2025
Emily
46 Japanese lessons
Thank you Saya Sensei for another fun and interesting lesson! I have been busy lately and have had less time to study, but she is always patient and encouraging no matter how many times I make mistakes.
Mar 12, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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