Japanese teacher Saya_nihongo🇯🇵

Saya_nihongo🇯🇵

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Spanish
Specialties
Test Preparation
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
From JapanLiving in Okayama, Japan (09:46 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 29, 2021
InterestsMusicAnimation & ComicsFoodBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV Series
🌸 楽(たの)しく、日本語(にほんご)を学(まな)びましょう！ (Let’s learn Japanese in a fun way!) 子供(こども)から大人(おとな)まで。 これから日本語(にほんご)を始(はじ)めたい方(かた)も。 (Suitable for children and adults. Beginners are welcome!) 私(わたし)はさやです。 (My name is Saya.) 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できます。 (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 three Japanese teaching certifications.) 日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)で教(おし)えた経験(けいけん)があります。 (I have experience teaching at a language school.) 趣味(しゅみ)はアニメや映画(えいが)です。 (I enjoy anime and movies.) あなたのペースに合(あ)わせて丁寧(ていねい)にサポートします。 (I will support you carefully at your own pace) お気軽(きがる)にご連絡(れんらく)ください！ (Feel free to contact me!) 🌸 Experienced Japanese teacher passionate about helping students grow. I hold three Japanese teaching certifications, including a national license, and have successfully completed a certified 420-hour Japanese teacher training course. My lessons are for all ages, from children to adults, and are tailored to each student’s goals and learning style. I carefully prepare each lesson to make it engaging and easy to understand. Let’s work together to achieve your Japanese learning goals! 🌸 Enjoy speaking and learning Japanese in a relaxed and fun way! In my class, you will speak and practice a lot. I provide careful guidance, but making lessons fun and enjoyable is my top priority. Mistakes are part of learning, so don’t worry. Please book a 55-minute trial lesson first. I will show how lessons...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
68
Students
1738
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
1【55min】Let's start studying japanese.(For those who have just begun studying.)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

630 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
2【55min】(L1-L25)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

534 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
3【55min】(L26-L50)Japanese elementary grammar & conversation(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 -  B1

Language Essentials

412 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
4【55min or 25min】Informal Tutoring＆(L50-)Japanese intermediate grammar(Intermediate-Advanced）
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

108 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
5【55min】Trial lesson (for the first time only) ※One time per person
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

12 lessons completed
USD 15.00
6【55min】Special Japanse lesson (Super advanced)
C2

Language Essentials

7 lessons completed
USD 33.00
Package with 10% off

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232 Reviews

Student Matt
Matt
21 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have studied with Saya Sensei for over a month now. I really appreciate her energy, and how excited she gets when I understand something or try to use it in another context. I feel comfortable asking questions to help with my comprehension, and the pace is very good. I do not feel like I am being rushed, dragged along, or held back. I can highly recommend her as a teacher.
Dec 30, 2025
Cy Scott
196 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
Student Sachi
Sachi
9 Japanese lessons
Saya sensei's lessons are always so much fun! The time flies by and she's so patient with my mistakes and is always willing to answer my questions. You won't go wrong choosing her to teach you :)
May 8, 2026
Ella
75 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
Student Matt
Matt
21 Japanese lessons
I have had over 20 lessons with Saya Sensei. I’m very happy with my progress and have been achieving my goals. I was able to easily communicate with people when I went to Japan recently and this enhanced my overall experience there. I am able to pick up more when I watch anime or play JRPG games so I am relying less on subtitles. This allows me to enjoy my hobbies more. Overall I’m very happy with how Saya sensei teaches and encourages me and I’m definitely noticing the difference. I highly recommend her as a teacher.
May 12, 2026
Kamen Rider Rob
141 Japanese lessons
Thank you Saya-sensei, for helping me plan my trip to Japan! ありがとうございます‼️
May 1, 2026
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