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Aiko
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Indonesian
😊 Friendly otaku Japanese teacher for otaku/shy learners (games / manga / anime)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Indonesian
😊 Friendly otaku Japanese teacher for otaku/shy learners (games / manga / anime)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Nagano, Japan (18:36 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 1, 2022InterestsTravelGamingWritingReadingAnimation & Comics
Hi! I’m Aiko, a native Japanese teacher from Nagano, Japan, living in Bali.
🩷 I love :
• Games: FF6, FF10, Yakuza series, Stray, Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, The Witcher 3
• Anime & manga: Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, HUNTER×HUNTER, Death Note, Yu Yu Hakusho, Made in Abyss
✅ What you can expect :
・Guided conversation with gentle recasts (no direct interruption)
・English support when needed
・Beginners welcome (hiragana OK)
・10-20 useful words shared per 60-min lesson
Not a good fit if you mainly want joke-heavy or very casual conversation.
English and Bahasa Indonesia OK👌
📱SNS
https://instagram.com/koni_bali/Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I focus on depth and understanding, not casual chatting.
I guide conversations with supportive questions and create a safe, inclusive space.
In short: My lessons are chosen for depth and quality, not low prices or flashy style.
✅ My strengths
・I focus on context and nuance beyond small talk
・I use anime, manga, games, and social topics as learning contexts
・I explain grammar and nuance clearly in English
・I help shy or beginner learners keep talking
・I value inclusivity and long-term understanding
🙏 Not a good fit if…
・You want joke-heavy or very casual conversation
・You prefer an entertainer-style, high-energy teacher
・You are looking for the cheapest lessons My lessons & teaching style
This is a student-focused lesson.
I guide the conversation with careful listening and thoughtful questions, based on what you want to talk or learn about. Otaku topics (games, anime, manga) are always welcome.
✅ What we can do in lessons
・Guided conversation based on your interests
・Structured lessons (optional) using Minna no Nihongo, GENKI, or Irodori
✅ How I give feedback
I usually use recasts instead of interrupting.
I repeat your sentence in a natural, correct form so the conversation keeps flowing.
Example:
You: 昨日、友達と会います。
Me: そうですか。昨日、友達と「会いました」ね。
✅ What I ask from students
You don’t need perfect Japanese — just a willingness to try speaking.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
Certificates
TOEIC - ETS（Educational Testing Service） - 2025This is not TEFL but TOEIC. TOEIC Listening & Reading Test is the most famous English test in Japanese. This qualification demonstrates English reading and listening skills.
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益法人 日本国際協力支援協会 - 2021Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2021)
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
Japanese Teacher
2024 - 2024
ALTAssistant teacher for beginner level grammar classes at the Japanese Language Department
Education
2024 - 2025
Other - Indonesian LanguageOne-year short-term study abroad program
2001 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Economics & Management
2003 - 2025
Bachelor’s - Economics
Work Experience
2008 - 2014
Marketing manager
5.0
Rating
95
Students
701
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
📰 Japanese through News & Viral Topics ｜日本で話題のニュースについて話そう😊 Calm, guided discussion with a native teacher (All Levels)
B1 - C2Conversation394 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
✅ Proofreading Japanese Article / 日本語文章の添削校正✏️ (B1–C2)
B1 - C2Language Essentials42 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
【Weekly Japanese Lesson】週に一回の会話練習 (All Levels)
B1 - C2Language Essentials200 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
🔥ネイティブ会話トレーニング！日本人みたいに話す会話チャレンジ（Only for N1–N2 Learners）
B2 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
🌱 Super Beginners Only｜Japanese from Zero: Hiragana & Katakana Practice (A0) — Start with あいうえお
A1Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
ありがとう🙏30回以上のVIP生徒さん限定 🌸 SP Package for 30+ Lessons VIP Students🙏
A1 - C2Language Essentials15 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (7)
Podcast (8)
Quiz (143)
59 Reviews
Melissa
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aiko先生はいつもとても陽気でフレンドリーです。各レッスンは、漫画、アニメ、日常生活についての楽しい会話です。とても素晴らしい先生です！
Aiko Sensei is always so cheerful and friendly. Every lesson is a fun conversation about manga, anime, and daily life. She is a wonderful teacher!
Sep 6, 2025
Kohana C.
24 Japanese lessons
今日もまたすごく楽しかったよ！一年前からAiko先生私に教えてくれています。Aiko先生の親切だから私は日本語がもっと上手になっています!
Dec 22, 2025
Kohana C.
24 Japanese lessons
またすばらしかった! ありがとうございました！:)
Nov 12, 2025
Helga
34 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
あいこ先生の授業の雰囲気がとても好きです。まるで昔からの友人と話しているようなリラックスした雰囲気です。本当にありがとうございます！
Jun 28, 2025
Kohana C.
24 Japanese lessons
今日もすごく楽しかったよ！Aiko先生が私に教えたくれると自信を持っています! ありがとうございました！:)
Dec 3, 2025
Kohana C.
24 Japanese lessons
また本当に楽しかった! :)
Nov 5, 2025
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