Rika
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Rika
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified with 20+ years experience Japanese teacher.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified with 20+ years experience Japanese teacher.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (14:14 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 25, 2022InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodGamingTravelAnimation & Comics
こんにちは！ 日本語教師のRikaです。 I'm a professional and an experienced native Japanese teacher.
1999-2006 - I taught in Yokohama.
2007-2021 - I taught in the Bay Area of California.
2021- Currently, I'm teaching in Yokohama online.
I love traveling and wine🍷. I love watching drama and anime, especially SPY×FAMILY and Demon Slayer. I love interacting with people around the world. I used to go out with my students, have parties, and enjoy gathering all my students. I love to keep a good relationship with my students!Me as a Teacher
I specialize in beginners to intermediate-level adults with experience taking my students to fluency (JLPT 1).
I am a patient and friendly person. I'd love to support your Japanese learning, teach grammar, how to speak naturally, improve your conversation skills, etc., to take your Japanese to the next level!
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If there is another lesson time you prefer, please send me a message. I take the time to prepare each lesson with you in mind carefully.
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When you book a lesson, please choose Zoom.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching uses materials based on the "Marugoto," "Genki," "Irodori," etc for beginnings. Still, I combine other materials for more practice and to be able to understand what kind of situation to use. Use Drama and Anime for the upper beginners.
It depends on your goal and interest. We try many other things!
😀 Common Japanese phrases for conversation situations.
📝 Grammar exercises.
👄 Pronunciation and intonation practice to speak like a native.
📰 Reading Japanese books or news articles.
🎓 Prepare JLPT exam.
👀 Understand Movies, dramas, Anime, YouTube, etc.
I will customize it for your needs and goals.
When you book a lesson, please choose Zoom.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
420時間日本語教師養成講座 - The World Japanese Language Centre - 2008
Certificate verified
420時間日本語教師養成講座 - The World Japanese Language Centre - 2008
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2004 - 2006
日本語教師
1999 - 2024
日本語教師
Education
2009 - 2019
Bachelor’s - 人間学武蔵野通信大学中退
I completed 110 credits towards a bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
Work Experience
1999 - 2024
日本語教師日本で７年くらい、カリフォルニアで１５年くらいフリーランスで日本語を教えていました。カリフォルニアでは日本に来たことのない方が多かったので、文化や習慣の違いはもちろん、常識や考え方やとらえ方の相違を身をもって知ることができました。言葉の一つ一つに含まれるニュアンスなどの違いも教えることができます。
5.0
Rating
62
Students
1,592
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
45 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Survival Japanese: 🙈🙉🙊Learn the basics to make the most out of Japan!
A1 - A2Conversation123 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Improve Conversation👄 & Grammar🎓 Skills.👍
A1 - C2Language Essentials661 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Group lessons (two people) for any level.
A1 - C2Language Essentials170 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Let's Chat!!! 😄😁🤣
C1 - C2Conversation592 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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41 Reviews
Joe
78 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rika is a wonderful teacher. After a difficult day at work, I was feeling a little off during my lesson this evening, but Rika was so patient and understanding and by the end, I felt much better!
ありがとうございました、先生！
Oct 9, 2024
Wesley Situ
98 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking some lessons with Rika to prepare for my trip to Japan. The lessons were nicely customized around activities I was planning to do, and the study material was helpful for me to practice outside of lessons. I feel a lot better equipped to interact with people when I get there.
Mar 20, 2023
Austin
2 Japanese lessons
Rika sensei is extremely professional and experienced! Her lesson was so fluid and helpful. I feel more confident already!
Jun 17, 2024
Frank Foster
54 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
My wife and I have been learning from Rika for the last couple of months and we love her calm, patient and understanding method of teaching. We have learned so much for our upcoming trip and learning with Rika has been invaluable!
Mar 13, 2024
Brooke McDaniel
4 Japanese lessons
I really enjoy learning Japanese with Rika-Sensei! She is very patient, and she adjusts the lesson to meet specific language needs and goals.
Jul 2, 2024
Alice Wise
34 Japanese lessons
毎回のレッスンでたくさんのことを学んでいます!! Rika is absolutely one of the best teachers you could book on italki and I find myself learning so much every single lesson!
Apr 5, 2024
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