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Yoshi
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certified Teacher | 5+ Years Experience | Fluent in English | Business Expertise | Beginner-Friendly
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certified Teacher | 5+ Years Experience | Fluent in English | Business Expertise | Beginner-Friendly
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (15:41 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 10, 2024InterestsHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravelEnvironment & NatureFood
＊＊＊ About Me ＊＊＊
⭐ Qualifications:
I have been teaching Japanese professionally for over 5 years and hold qualifications such as a guide interpreter license, TOEIC 935, and EIKEN Grade 1.
🔥 Business Experience:
With decades of experience in trading and shipping companies, I have broad business expertise in both Japanese and English.
🌏 Travel Experience:
As a globetrotter, I have traveled to over 60 countries. Now, I enjoy exploring the Japanese countryside, especially nature and hot springs.
💖 Personality:
Having worked in the hospitality industry, I have always considered myself a sociable person who communicates well with others.
＊＊＊ My Lessons & Teaching Style ＊＊＊
🍎 Beginner Lessons:
I can teach Japanese to complete beginners in English. I use introductory textbooks, but I also use conversation-based materials for those planning to visit Japan who are less focused on grammar.
🥝 Speaking Practice:
To improve speaking skills, I encourage you to speak more during our lessons. You can choose familiar topics, or we can read easy news articles together. Other activities are also available.
🍊 Advanced & Business:
I teach business Japanese (Keigo), email writing, reading various materials, and job interview preparation. I can also send you regular news articles each week so you can choose one or two and share a summary and your thoughts with me.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Training Course for Teaching Japanese - World Japanese Language Centre - 2022英語間接教授法 or Indirect Teaching Method, which is Teaching Japanese language through the use of English
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchnages and Services - 2021日本語教育能力検定試験
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
Japanese TeacherI teach face-to-face lessons every Saturday, mainly to foreign business professionals living in Tokyo, at all levels.
2023 - 2024
Japanese TeacherTaught about 30 international employees: complete beginners (interns) and basic-level students (permanent staff).
2023 - Current
Japanese TeacherI have worked as an online teacher since 2023.
Education
2022 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Training Course for Teaching JapaneseCompleted a training course in teaching Japanese as a foreign language through English (indirect teaching method), offered by WJLC in Australia.
2023 - 2023
Bachelor’s - TOEIC L&R Score: 935
2018 - 2018
Bachelor’s - EIKEN Grade 1 (English proficiency exam)
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Guide InterpreterWith my National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter qualification, I worked as a tour guide for international tourists.
2012 - 2022
ManagerWorked for an import-export company that mainly handled medical devices for the Japanese market, especially large-scale hospitals. Responsibilities included overseas marketing, international exhibitions, translation work, and related tasks.
5.0
Rating
218
Students
1,715
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
148 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
【 55 min 】 BASICS ＜ 初級者 ＞
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,259 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
【 55 min 】 INTERMEDIATE ＜ 中級者 ＞
B1 - B2Conversation224 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 15% off
【 55 min 】 ADVANCED ＜ 上級者 ＞
B2 - C2Conversation69 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 15% off
【 55 min 】 GRAMMAR COURSE ＜ 文法専門コース ＞
B1 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 25.00
【 55 min 】 EASY JAPANESE for Travelling! ＜ 初級旅行会話 ＞
A1 - A2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Availability
129 Reviews
Matt
3 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yoshi's Easy Japanese for Travelling course was excellent preparation for my trip to Japan; it included loads of helpful vocabulary and basic grammar which were relevant for day to day interactions. The tools he provided were also very useful as a reference, which I could refer back to. He also teaches these materials in a fun & easy going manner. Highly recommended for this travelling to Japan soon!
Aug 10, 2025
Nedar
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yoshi sensei’s grammar lesson is very helpful! I thought I understood particles pretty well but, he really goes into detail with examples of when and how to use Japanese particles naturally and correctly. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher to anyone interested in Japanese, and would recommend this lesson for anyone who wants to better understand particles. Looking forward to the next lesson! ありがとうございます
Jul 29, 2025
Thomas
83 Japanese lessons
Lessons continue to be a lot of fun.
May 2, 2026
Junsuk Park
4 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
今日は尊敬語と謙譲語について学びました。市販(しはん)の日本語の文法書では、尊敬語の作り方の一つとして「れる・られる」が紹介されていますが、今回のレッスンで、この形はあまり使われないということに気づきました。
また、「ご確認しました」よりも「確認いたしました」のほうが自然な表現だということも学べて、本当に勉強になりました。先生、次のレッスンもよろしくお願いいたします！
Jul 31, 2025
Thomas
83 Japanese lessons
I have a much to review and am grateful for all of the patience!
May 5, 2026
Thomas
83 Japanese lessons
What an interesting session we had today. Even some of best regarded textbooks don’t always prepare you for the nuances of speech. Kudos to you Yoshi!
Apr 24, 2026
Trial Lesson
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