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Yuko Kitagawa
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Vietnamese
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsProfessional language teacher: Teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy the real conversation
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Vietnamese
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsProfessional language teacher: Teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy the real conversation
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (00:11 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 12, 2022InterestsEnvironment & NatureFashion & BeautySports & FitnessTravelMusic
--No refund within 24 hour cancellation. ---
**** I'm taking maternity leave from September. ***
Hi, my name is Yuko. I'm from Nagasaki.
I like traveling, watching Netflix, listening to music, cooking etc.
My family are farmers so I love being in nature. We grow rice, oranges, and some vegetables. I've been studying about kimono(Japanese traditional clothes) too. Beyond language instruction, I am passionate about sharing authentic Japanese culture with learners. My approach combines linguistic education with cultural immersion for a comprehensive learning experience.
I've taught Japanese in Portland, Oregon, US, then I came back to Japan and taught English for a junior high school and elementary schools. Now, I'm teaching Japanese for non Japanese speakers and teaching English for Japanese online and offline. I really enjoy my jobs and am happy to see my student's progress.
My lessons are very flexible. I can change my teaching style depending on the student's level and needs. If you want something more advanced we can have conversations, read articles, practice vocabulary together.
If you consider yourself as a beginner, we can practice hiragana / katakana / kanji, basic vocabulary and conversations, and grammar.
I speak Japanese mainly in my lessons but I can help you in English if you need. Don't worry!
Let's have fun in learning Japanese.
＊＊＊I only accept the package request from the student who've done lesson with me at lease one time. ＊＊＊My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
日本語教育学修了証 - 久留米大学 - 2018日本語教授法について勉強をしました。また、教育実習では大学内の留学生を対象に日本語の授業を行いました。
Certificate verified
degree of Japanese language education - Kurume University - 2018I took a three year course in my university as my second major. This degree is for the teacher who teaches Japanese for non Japanese speakers.
Certificate verified
Teaching license in Japan - Ministry of Education / MEXT - 2018I can work at the public school as a full time teacher. I can work for elementary school to high school. My major in university was education.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2019
assistant teacher
2019 - 2022
teacher
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - 国際文化主専攻として、文学部国際文化学科で英語を学び、教員免許を取得しました。
また、副専攻では、日本語教育学を履修し、修了しました。
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
assistant Japanese teacher
2019 - 2022
教師
5.0
Rating
312
Students
3,229
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
232 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Personalized lesson for kids / young learners
A1 - B2Kids867 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 18% off
Personalized lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,724 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 16% off
Free conversation
B1 - C2Conversation406 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 23% off
Availability
122 Reviews
Meiirim
95 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was another great lesson! We learned more about grammar and kanji, she would always help me if I was stuck on something I couldn't understand. I reccomend her!
Jul 16, 2025
William Rosemond
140 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have taken quite a few classes with Yuko now, and plan on continuing to do so! Each lesson builds upon the last and it is very rewarding to feel my skills and confidence growing every week. It's often necessary to request a lesson a few weeks in advance since her schedule fills up quickly, but it's no surprise why; her classes are always fun and her teaching style strikes a very effective balance of instruction and listening/speaking practice. I look forward to continuing to learn with her!
Feb 8, 2024
Daniel Clarke
6 Japanese lessons
Yuko is really good at speaking only in Japanese until its absolutely required to use English. I learn A TON every time we meet.
Jan 14, 2026
Dryden
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuko is a patient and energetic conversationalist, helping me express complex concepts in Japanese for the first time. Looking forward to learning more Japanese!
Nov 12, 2024
Naren
1 Japanese lesson
Had my first trial lesson with Yuko-san. It was a great lesson. The teaching format was structured very well which was very helpful and easy to go through. She even provides PDF copies of the lesson which is useful. Definitely recommend. Looking forward to learning more!
Mar 19, 2026
Daniel Clarke
6 Japanese lessons
very easy to speak with!
Jan 8, 2026
Trial Lesson
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