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Saya_nihongo🇯🇵
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟TRIPLE CERTIFICATION, EFFICIENT, FUN and EASY TO UNDERSTAND lessons :D
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟TRIPLE CERTIFICATION, 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 (09:48 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(わたし)の名前(なまえ)は、さやです。
（My name is Saya.）
私は日本(にほん)で生(う)まれ育(そだ)ちました。
（I was born and raised in Japan.）
英語(えいご)でコミュニケーションがとれます。
（I can communicate in English.）
日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)の資格(しかく)を3つ持(も)っています。
(I have 3 licenses as a Japanese teacher.)
私は日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)で日本語を教(おし)えたことがあります。
(I have taught Japanese at a Japanese school.)
私の趣味(しゅみ)はアニメと映画(えいが)を見(み)ることです。
（My hobbies are watching anime and movies.）
Don't hesitate to get in touch with me;)Me as a Teacher
🌟I have triple certification. ( I have a national license as a Japanese teacher.)
🌟 All-ages. My class can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.
🌟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.
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
55
Students
1,477
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
19 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
1【55min】Let's start studying japanese.(For those who have just begun studying.)
A1 - A2Language Essentials569 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
2【55min】(L1-L25)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A1 - A2Language Essentials375 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
3【55min】(L26-L50)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 - B1Language Essentials394 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
4【55min or 25min】Informal Tutoring＆(L50-)Japanese intermediate grammar(Intermediate-Advanced）
B1 - C2Language Essentials99 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
5【55min】Trial lesson (for the first time only) ※One time per person
A1 - C2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 15.00
6【55min】Special Japanse lesson (Super advanced)
C2Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 33.00
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (12)
201 Reviews
Ella
37 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Just after my first lesson with her, I could tell she's passionate about her teaching. She was so excited whenever I got even the smallest, thing right, was happy to talk about interests that we shared and was very patient when I didn't get something immediately. Recommend her to anyone ^v^
Jun 10, 2025
Cy Scott
163 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been studying with さや先生 for many months now, and each lesson strikes a perfect balance of structure and fun.
We work steadily through our textbook, and she always shows up with extra slides and content to support the learning. It’s clear she genuinely cares about my progress; she remembers my goals and checks in on them every session.
And what really stands out is her encouragement, when I finally get a tricky grammar point right, she celebrates with a big smile and cheers that makes the win feel even better!
She also never hesitates when I steer the conversation toward cultural topics—regional food, holidays, pop culture—always finding a way to connect my curiosity back to the language.
If you’re looking for a tutor who’s organized, engaging, and truly invested in your Japanese journey, I wholeheartedly recommend Saya さや先生!
Apr 29, 2025
Kamen Rider Rob
119 Japanese lessons
One of the things I appreciate most about Saya-sensei is her patience.
ありがとうございます！
Oct 30, 2025
Star ⭐️
2 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I just had my first lesson with Saya Sensei, and it was a wonderful experience! She’s incredibly kind, patient, and encouraging. From the very beginning, she made me feel comfortable and motivated to speak Japanese. I’m so excited to continue learning with her, her positive energy really makes me look forward to every lesson.
Highly recommended! 🥹🇯🇵
May 19, 2025
Kamen Rider Rob
119 Japanese lessons
Another terrific lesson with Saya-sensei. Looking forward to another one next week!👍🏻
Nov 7, 2025
Kamen Rider Rob
119 Japanese lessons
Great lesson with Saya-sensei. I feel like my reading level has definitely been improving.👍🏻
Oct 24, 2025
Trial Lesson
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