🇯🇵 Japanese for beginners & conversation learners
Let’s enjoy learning Japanese and start speaking with confidence!
Hello! My name is Ryo. I was born and raised in Kanagawa, Japan. I also graduate institute of foreign language school so I know the method of teaching language.
I also worked and lived in Australia, so I can explain Japanese clearly in English when needed.
・I'm energetic, talk active and friendly so you can take my lesson without being nervous.
・My hobbies are skateboarding fishing, Ukulele and traveling.
・My personality is very supportive.
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Me as a Teacher
I have experienced teaching Japanese for more than a year and half so I am very confident of teaching Japanese in English.
I will teach Japanese in the most effective way, drawing on my experience at a foreign language institute and my university studies in humanities and linguistics.
My strength is teaching Japanese to beginners. This is because I understand the difficult points of Japanese and teach using the most efficient methods. I also effectively teach academic and business Japanese to intermediate to advanced learners
I can offer courses in both English and Japanese.
I try to be an instructor who can meet each student's goals.
My class is fun so let's try to do that😊
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are ideal for those primarily focused on conversation and JLPT preparation.
Conversation skills are refined through various activities and discussions. For JLPT preparation, I teach using the most efficient methods, specializing in mock exams, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension.
Additionally, I specialize in pronunciation correction and grammar.
Conversation
Topic-based free talk to speak spontaneously!
Culture, Travel, Work, Life, and any other topics that interest you!
【Beginner】
The course for beginners (Level 2) is the next course after the basic Japanese for beginners course.
I'm available to offer Japanese lesson in both English and Japanese.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
TeacherAmazing talker - Yokohama-shi, JapanI'm teaching Japanese in Amazing talker and Superproof for more than one year.
2025 - Current
employeeKids R us academy - Yokohama, JapanI'm working as a English teacher in Kids R us academy.
Education
2023 - Current
Bachelor’s - Culture and socialTokai universityI'm studying Linguistics, culture, history and society in uni.
Work Experience
2021 - Current
OwnerKirings - Kanagawa prefecture, JapanI'm managing two net shops and I'm selling Japanese traditional arts and clothes.
5.0
Rating
223
Students
1,264
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
223
Students
1264
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Beginner Class: Introduction to Japanese
A1 - B2Language Essentials302 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 31% off
📣 Conversation-Focused Japanese Lessons
A2 - C2Conversation529 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
📚 Japanese Grammar Lessons
A1 - C1Language Essentials135 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
✨ Experience Personalized Japanese Lessons with a Native Speaker
A1 - C2Language Essentials112 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
JLPT Preparation Course N5, N4, N3, N2, N1
A1 - C2Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
🗣 Japanese Pronunciation Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
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Quiz (11)
89 Reviews
Ramchu
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Just for context, I booked a lesson on Italki to better improve my Japanese that I have been learning for about 2 and a half years. I had a trial lesson from Ryogo, I'll probably book another lesson again next week, he's very friendly, very thorough and very understanding. Just from the trial lesson alone, I actually learnt a couple new words and phrases, and a new grammar point that was new to me, something that textbooks never taught me but still seemed very useful. Whenever I didn't know something, or if there's a better way to rephrase something, he'll type it in chat, so that you can look back on it later, which I find extremely helpful. He also seems to have a structure in place too, which makes me think he'll probably find out what level I'm at and go from there. I'm definitely booking another lesson in the near future. Highly recommend Ryogo if you're looking for someone like what I just explained earlier.
Jul 13, 2025
Simon Weber
23 Japanese lessons
Working with Ryogo is always fun, even when we are learning/ reviewing a difficult concept. I really look forward to every lesson! いつもありがとう!:)
Mar 23, 2026
Simon Weber
23 Japanese lessons
いつもありがとうございます!:)
Feb 25, 2026
English Teacher Max!
27 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
After many years and many teachers, I am so happy to have found Ryogo-san. I am grateful for his energy and enthusiasm, his well-prepared content and his kind and supportive nature. I firmly believe that, with Ryogo-san's help, I can achieve my goal of N3 this summer. いつもありがとうございます!これからも一生懸命勉強します!
Mar 19, 2025
Alex
2 Japanese lessons
Ryo’s enthusiasm makes lesson engaging and fun. His teaching style is entertaining while still effective, and I would highly recommend him!
Mar 21, 2026
Simon Weber
23 Japanese lessons
Having lessons with Ryo always makes me more motivated to learn Japanese. He balances fun with learning, so even when what we are studying is difficult, it doesn't feel so bad. He is also very patient and gives me enough time to come up with my own sentences; when I am having trouble, he doesn't rush me.
I really look forward to my lessons every week.いつもありがとうございます!