Hey, everyone! I’m Maiko from Hokkaido in Japan. Previously I worked at a Japanese company for 5 years as a specialist for finance but now I am qualified Japanese teacher and also planning to learn Japanese-English interpreting and translating. I like traveling outside of Japan and watching horror, thriller, action movies. I also enjoy watching video gameplay commentary. I have lived in New Zealand for 1 year, stayed in Hawaii and Russia for 2 month and been to over 10 countries so far. I love singing and going to Karaoke! When I was a kid, my dream was to become a famous singer. I love talking to people and can’t wait to talk with you about various things !
Me as a Teacher
I love talking with people and helping them improve. I am a friendly, interested listener. I would like to make our lessons exciting and fun. You don’t need to feel nervous and embarrassed in our lesson. I am also learning another language, so I understand how difficult it can feel. Speaking is important when you learn another language as I have experienced. Please don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it’s a natural part of learning. Let’s enjoy talking with me!
My lessons & teaching style
Let’s enjoy free conversation and talking in Japanese with me! I would like to know about your country and culture and share Japanese culture with you. If you don’t speak Japanese at all don’t worry, just relax and let’s have fun with me in our lesson. I can explain in English in it if you want to. Please ask me anything you want to know. I am happy to answer it. My teaching goal is to make you feel comfortable and enjoy Japanese language. Even the difficult parts!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - 経済学部大学
Work Experience
2019 - Current
代表飲食業 - Japan飲食小売店を経営。
2014 - 2019
主任金融企業 - Japan日本の公共サービスを行う企業にて、金融商品の販売担当を経験。
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Students
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Lessons
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Attendance
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5.0
Rating
160
Students
887
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
38 lessons completed
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①Daily conversation 日常会話(にちじょうかいわ)
A1 - C2Conversation494 lessons completed
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② conversation practice with some grammar and vocabulary from text books such as みんなのにほんご1,2(Minnanonihonngo1,2), げんき1,2(Genki1,2)and JLPT text books
A1 - C2Conversation351 lessons completed
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①・② for 10 lessons
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
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71 Reviews
Stephanie
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am so grateful for Maiko! She is very kind and patient. She takes the time to let you understand the lesson better. Thank you so much for teaching me and taking the time to explain things to me. It helps me get better in understanding and learning!
Jul 26, 2022
Andrew Leeuwenberg
26 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for a great conversation and for being helpful and keeping the conversation pace slow enough so that I can understand. Looking forwards to our next chat.
Jun 7, 2022
Sara
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maiko is very patient and encouraging. There is also no pressure when talking with Maiko. It’s fun talking with her even about small day to day things.
She’s flexible when it comes to her students’ learning needs.
May 10, 2022
Danny
10 Japanese lessons
As always, thank you! I really enjoy lessons with Maiko and how calm and personable she is. 今日のレッスンはちょっとかんたんです。でもいいです。It is good to review and then have Maiko make it relate to you or the real world which is really helpful. I highly recommend Maiko to anyone looking for a comfortable conversation and building your vocabulary and improving your 日本語.
Mar 2, 2023
Danny
10 Japanese lessons
Maiko is great! Thank you for being so kind, helpful and most of all having a great personality. Maiko will always help me with my broken Japanese when I want to make a sentence. She will say it, type it, and allow me to say it. I really appreciate that. I highly recommend her even if you’re an absolute beginner. She will make you feel at ease and help your 日本語 grow.
Feb 22, 2023
Liz
11 Japanese lessons
Maiko is lovely and although I rarely get time to practice I am still making progress, thanks to Maiko.
I recommend Maiko as she is very patient and effective for beginners! Thank you Maiko san :)