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Masami Kita
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Spanish
Other
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Dutch
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Spanish
Other
20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Eindhoven, Netherlands (00:16 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2022InterestsFoodMusicPets & AnimalsTravelEnvironment & Nature
こんにちは！I’m Masami, a Japanese teacher with 20+ years of experience specializing in JLPT prep, cultural immersion (tea ceremony, kimono, calligraphy), and conversational Japanese. Born in Japan, I’ve lived across Europe and China, blending deep cultural roots with global perspectives.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me practicing tea ceremony, playing classical music (oboe/piano), or cooking vegan dishes. As a language learner myself (Dutch C2, Chinese B1), I truly understand the challenges beginners face.
Let’s share stories over lessons tailored to your goals—whether it’s exams, travel, or mastering daily conversation. 一緒に楽しく学びましょう！(Let’s learn together joyfully!)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 adapt 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
Certificates
Certificate of Graduation - Gateway Language School - 1992Graduated from a course of Japanese teaching as a second language
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2004 - 2019
Japanese/English Language teacherTaught mainly business people
2005 - 2019
Japanese Language teacherGroup lessons at several levels
2002 - 2019
Japanese Language and Culture teacherGave Cultural lessons and Language lessons to elementary school children
2005 - 2011
Japanese teacherTaught Japanese language at this special high school for highly gifted students.
1992 - 1993
Japanese Language TeacherTaught Business people and young students. Co-wrote and published two Grammar exercise books.
1992 - 1993
English Language teacherTaught English to groups of young students
1992 - 1993
Japanese Language teacherTaught mainly business people
1994 - 1995
Japanese Language teacherTaught Japanese courses for grownups and young children
1999 - 2000
Japanese Culture TeacherGave Japanese cultural courses at Primary schools
2004 - 2009
Japanese Language teachergave several level of Japanese language courses
2006 - 2011
Japanese Language TeacherTaught Japanese Language to gifted young students
2021 - 2022
Japanese Language and Culture TeacherJapanese cultural workshops and language lessons
5.0
Rating
70
Students
695
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
50 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Japanese lesson using GENKI I & II
A1 - B1Language Essentials106 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Lesson using Minna no Nihongo
A1 - B1Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation101 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Lesson at any level
A1 - C2Language Essentials106 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Lesson with Marugoto
A1 - B2Language Essentials199 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
25 Reviews
Joëlle
1 Japanese lesson
So far I had a good first impression and the lesson was very enjoyable! I already learned new things
Mar 30, 2026
Rogier Schoeman
2 Japanese lessons
Wonderful first lesson. Very positive first impression.
Mar 21, 2026
Ruben
7 Japanese lessons
Enjoying the high-quality lessons! Very good for learning Japanese but also for learning about the culture (and the cultural differences with Western countries).
Feb 13, 2025
Rogier Schoeman
2 Japanese lessons
weer een geweldig les! dankbaar voor geduld en prettige stijl van lesgeven.
Mar 26, 2026
Evita de Vos
6 Japanese lessons
Masami sensei is a wonderfully kind and sincere person, and very patient and fun teacher. I felt at ease with her immediately. I will continue taking classes with her and already look forward to the next one!
Jun 19, 2025
Eelke
24 Japanese lessons
Voor de Nederlanders onder ons die graag Japans willen leren maar geen adequate Japanse lessen in hun stad of dorp hebben, is Masami echt fantastisch. Ze kan heel goed Nederlands waardoor het een stuk makkelijker is om op te pikken. Daarnaast kan ze het ook heel goed uitleggen en kan ze tussendoor ook vragen beantwoorden over de Japanse cultuur. Ze heeft mij heel goed voorbereid voor mijn reis naar Japan. Echt een aanrader om lessen bij te volgen!
Feb 12, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 20.00
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