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Chika
Japanese
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English
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From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

Let's have a lot of fun with learning Japanese! こんにちは!私の名前は、ちかです。 日本の大阪出身で、今は兵庫県に住んでいます。 趣味は読書、書道、アウトドア、そして語学です。 私の本棚は、マンガや小説でいつもいっぱいです。 書道は、子どもの頃から続けている趣味です。 自然が大好きで、野山の美しい田舎での生活を楽しんでいます。 Hi! My name is Chika. I was born and raised in Osaka, Japan. Now I live in Hyogo. I love reading, Japanese calligraphy, outdoor activity, and learning languages. My bookshelf is always full of tons of manga and novels. I've learned Japanese calligraphy since I was a kid. I can relax in nature and now I'm enjoying my life in the beautiful countryside. ニュージーランドの公立高校で日本語を教えていた経験を活かし、オンラインで、様々な国の方々へ日本語を教えてきました。今や、語学を学ぶこと・教えることは私の人生の喜びです。 自分自身の経験から、まずは実践の会話を経験することが一番大切だと思っています。 ”話せた!楽しい!”と思うことが、最大のモチベーションとなります。 その中で、新しい単語との出会いを演出し、文法を自然と理解していけるようにしていきます。 I have experience teaching Japanese at a public high school in New Zealand and since I came back to Japan, I've helped people from around the world learn Japanese online. Learning and teaching languages is absolutely a joy in my life. From my own experience, I think having actual conversations is the best way for learning languages. Feeling "It's fun! I can speak!" is your biggest motivation! During the conversations, I will show you new vocabulary and let you understand grammar naturally. Conversation based. I can give you a variety of topics for having fun conversations. Also you can learn new vocabulary and grammar with clear explanations, and accurate corrections. ☆Please relax and don’t hesitate to ask me any questions whenever you wonder or can't understand well. You can ask me any...
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Student Antonia Cable
Antonia Cable
132 Japanese lessons
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I've been having lessons with Chika-san for three years now. She explains everything clearly and patiently, and has an excellent knowledge of teaching grammar. I've also learned so many more useful words and expressions beyond those introduced in traditional classes. She also suggests resources for me to look at later, giving us more time for conversation. Her English is excellent, so there is never any problem with communication I highly recommend Chika-san as a teacher, and am looking forward to continuing our lessons in the coming year.
Student Zenia
Zenia
2 Japanese lessons
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Chika Sensei's class is wonderful. She assesses your level, and gives you a very personalized lesson. She has many topics to discuss, and guides you step by step in conversational Japanese! If you are nervous, or hesitant, she is so patient and kind and helps you with any doubts. I absolutely recommend Chika Sensei Her class seemed so short, I can't wait to see her next lesson, and to see her Trivia at the end of the class! La clase de Sensei Chika es una de las mejores clases que he tomado en iTalkie. Ella te contacta de antemano para saber tu nivel y prepara la clase de manera muy personalizada, teniendo mucho material para trabajar, y te guía paso a paso en conversación y gramática de la lengua japonesa haciéndote sentir cómoda y quitándote los nervios. Me encanta su clase, por que es firme, pero a la vez dulce y te motiva a seguir adelante. Súper recomiendo a Sensei Chika! No puedo esperar a tener mas lecciones con ella. Ademá, tiene una trivia al final de clase, muy interesante!
jarek tokarski
4 Japanese lessons
Chika is a great teacher, very communicative, helpful, and writes down everything I struggled with. Also, she is very friendly, which makes lesson time well spent - like a coffee with a friend!
Student Lili
Lili
90 Japanese lessons
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This lesson marked the end of another year, and it really made me reflect on how far I’ve come in learning Japanese with Chika-sensei. Thanks to her lessons, I’ve been practicing speaking Japanese consistently for almost 3 years now. I still remember how hard it felt at the beginning to express myself, but now I can understand most conversations and share my thoughts and experiences in simple Japanese with much more confidence. Her lessons always feel natural and encouraging, never stressful. Whether we’re talking about daily life, culture, anime, dramas, or social topics, she creates a comfortable space where I want to keep speaking and trying. I’m really grateful for her guidance and encouragement over the years. 今年も本当にありがとうございました!来年もよろしくお願いします😊
Andreea
20 Japanese lessons
I've had an amazing time taking Japanese lessons with Chika-sensei over the past few months, and I'm incredibly grateful for finding such a patient, supportive, and friendly teacher. I feel like so many things have improved through our lessons, especially my confidence, but also my vocabulary, grammar, and knowledge about Japan. I'm extremely grateful for everything so far and I'm really looking forward to continuing our lessons together! ちか先生、いつもありがとうございます!
Student Marietta S.
Marietta S.
49 Japanese lessons
I've been taking lessons with Chika for almost a year now and I am very happy. She guides me through basic grammar and syntax rules and helps me practice simple conversation. She also covers cultural topics and makes sure that her lessons are well balanced and fun. There is always room to ask questions and even though it's a tough language to learn I feel like with Chika's support I am making steady progress.