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Yumi senseiゆみせんせい
Japanese
Native
English
Dutch
Korean
Other

From Japan

Living in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Certified Teacher|1,000+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum Kon’nichiwa! I’m Yumi — Your Bridge to Authentic Japan 🌸 Born in Chiba, I’m a former primary school teacher with 900+ lessons on italki. Having lived in the UK for 4 years and now the Netherlands, I know exactly what it’s like to navigate a new culture! I specialise in: Parents: Master school life & kid-friendly Japanese. Anime Fans: Decode slang, J-idols & culture. Exam Success: I’ve helped many students ace JLPT N2–N4! Whether you need help with school forms or want to chat about manga, my lessons are fun, practical, and tailored to you. I’m currently learning Dutch, so I’m right there in the language-learning trenches with you! Let’s start your Japan adventure today! Completed a 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (following the Agency for Cultural Affairs guidelines), teaching levels A1–C1. With over 1,000 hours of experience (including group lessons outside Italki), I’ve supported 100+ students from 25 countries . My lessons are practical, engaging, and tailored to your goals—whether for travel, work, or fluency. I focus on clear explanations and building confidence through natural conversation. In 2022, I helped establish Japanese classes for expatriates in Tokyo. As a former primary school teacher, I create fun and supportive lessons. I also hold a Master’s degree from UCL and speak fluent English, so you’ll always feel supported. What I Offer: Expert Instruction: I specialise in helping learners from alphabet-based backgrounds think and spe...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Gaming
Food
Travel
Music
Animation & Comics
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Japanese language for parents who raise children in Japan
A1-C1
Language Essentials
128 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
13% off
Japanese for manga/animation lovers!
B1-C1
Language Essentials
111 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
6% off
Casual Japanese conversation practice for intermediate students
B1-C1
Conversation
96 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
6% off
General Japanese lessons tailoured for you: All Level
A1-C1
Language Essentials
239 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
5% off
JLPT preparations
A2-B2
Test Preparation
0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
7% off
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Student Elsa
Elsa
39 Japanese lessons
​ゆみ先生、今回もいつも通り充実したレッスンをありがとうございました!😊 次のレッスンが待ち遠しいです!
Student Hollie Baker
Hollie Baker
8 Japanese lessons
I am preparing to visit Japan in the future and want to be able to feel confident speaking in different situations, ゆみ先生 created a roleplaying scene (checking into a hotel) for me and we went over vocabulary , common phrases and then roleplayed the scene. It was extremely helpful for me! She explained many different types of situations and alternative ways the person might say different phrases, as well as what is polite or impolite to say.
Student Hollie Baker
Hollie Baker
8 Japanese lessons
ゆみ先生 had a pre-made presentation available during the lesson to help guide me through everything, and when I had trouble with something, she clearly explained. She set an idea for lessons going forward, and I am very much looking forward to them!
Tin T
72 Japanese lessons
I highly recommend Yumi sensei, who has been very patient, engaging, and supportive throughout my learning journey. Every lesson is well-prepared and thoughtfully structured. She uses a variety of materials, including article readings, YouTube videos, and conversation practice, which keeps each session fresh and interesting. She always encourages me to share my thoughts in my own words, which helps me practice forming my own sentences and build confidence in using Japanese in real-life situations.
Student Hollie Baker
Hollie Baker
8 Japanese lessons
This is my second lesson with ゆみ先生. She walked through conversational patterns and useful phrases as well as helped walk me through JLPT N4 practice questions, which is going to help me substantially throughout my upcoming lessons as this is my first time learning with a Japanese tutor. I am looking forward to studying to prepare for next lesson! ありがとうございますゆみ先生!
Sadae W
16 Japanese lessons
It was enjoyable learning fun facts about Japanese culture and the meaning behind words!