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Masami Kita
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Spanish
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Spanish
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
From JapanLiving in Eindhoven, Netherlands (15:23 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2022Interest topicEnvironment & NatureTravelFood
Hi, my name is Masami. I was born and raised in Japan. In my twenties I moved to Europe and lived in Austria, UK and the Netherlands for more than 20 years in total. After having lived in China for 3 years, I am back again in the Netherlands since August 2022.
My hobbies include Japanese Tea Ceremony (Kimono, Calligraphy Flower arrangement, Zen teachings etc), Classical Music (playing Oboe, Sax and Piano), Travelling (visited many countries in my life), reading and writing etc.
I am also interested in the Environmental issues. I am vegan myself and trying to live sustainably as possible.
Most of all, I love people and enjoy listening to people. I would love to listen to you too!Me as a Teacher
I have experience in teaching Japanese for more than 20 years, having started in Japan, then in Austria, UK, the Netherlands and in China. I have taught from small children to adults, in various institutes from language schools to High schools.
I can explain the logic of grammars in a simple way so that you can understand it well.
Moreover, I love communicating with people and love to see my students improve with their language skills as to talk more about themselves to me.
I myself also love learning languages. I speak English and Dutch fluently. German, Chinese, Spanish and French are on the way. Thus, I don't forget the beginner's mind. Language is the tool of communication!My lessons & teaching style
If you already following a textbook, I would try to teach you using the book you have. I have taught with various kinds of textbooks, and I can adopt easily.
If you don't have textbook yet, but would like one, I can recommend one to you after assessing your target, learning style and requirements.
If you would rather not use textbook, I can give you important grammar points at every lesson as to practice with you. I make my own materials and was involved in developing exercise books which were published.
Please let me know what you need. I am flexible and resourceful. I will cater the lesson to your needs.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
Work Experience
2004 - 2019
Japanese/English Language teacher STE LanguagesTaught mainly business people
2005 - 2019
Japanese Language teacher Parasol Education CentreGroup lessons at several levels
2002 - 2019
Japanese Language and Culture teacher Shiki Japanese Kids clubGave Cultural lessons and Language lessons to elementary school children
2005 - 2011
Japanese teacher Centre for creative learning (High IQ pupils)Taught Japanese language at this special high school for highly gifted students.
1992 - 1993
Japanese Language Teacher KCP International Language InstituteTaught Business people and young students. Co-wrote and published two Grammar exercise books.
1992 - 1993
English Language teacher Borgnan English SchoolTaught English to groups of young students
1992 - 1993
Japanese Language teacher Zeus Institute of LanguagesTaught mainly business people
1994 - 1995
Japanese Language teacher Brigittenau VolkshochschuleTaught Japanese courses for grownups and young children
1999 - 2000
Japanese Culture Teacher Japan Festival Education TrustGave Japanese cultural courses at Primary schools
2004 - 2009
Japanese Language teacher Draaikolk Volkduniversiteitgave several level of Japanese language courses
2006 - 2011
Japanese Language Teacher Kikidio (High IQ pupils)Taught Japanese Language to gifted young students
2021 - 2022
Japanese Language and Culture Teacher Yifeng EducationJapanese cultural workshops and language lessons
Certificates
Certificate of Graduation Gateway Language School 1992Graduated from a course of Japanese teaching as a second language
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
29
Students
220
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Japanese lesson using GENKI I & II
A1 - B1General5 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese Lesson using Minna no Nihongo
A1 - B1General13 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation Practice3 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese for kids
A1 - B2Kids65 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese Lesson at any level
A1 - C2General71 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese Lesson with Marugoto
A1 - B2General43 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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9 Reviews
Barbora
1 Japanese lesson
I am very happy with my class. Exactely what I searched for! I wanted only a few classes before the business travel, but now I am motivated to learn Japanese full :) Otsukara sama deshita! Arigato gozaimasu. :)
Sep 13, 2023
Cormac Griffith
1 Japanese lesson
Masami is a great teacher. She was fun to talk to and very helpful.
I'd recommend her.
Aug 8, 2023
Amelia
14 Japanese lessons
Our experience with Masami is extremely positive. She is a dedicated teacher, and she always finds way to make my son enjoy the lessons.
Jul 9, 2023
Amelia
14 Japanese lessons
Masami is an amazing teacher. She finds way of breaking things down so that they are understandable, and always keeping it light and fun. my son has never progressed so much in such a short time. She succeeded to revive my son’s interest in Japanese language when we were a bit lost. Thank you!
Jun 28, 2023
Zechariah H
3 Japanese lessons
Masami sensei is very motivating, reliable, organized, and knowledgeable. I look forward to having more lessons with her!
Jun 22, 2023
David
1 Japanese lesson
I had an extremely pleasant first lesson today. I was even writing some words in Japanese. Excellent teacher, who is patient and encouraging. I look forward to continuing my studies.
Jun 16, 2023
Trial Lesson
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