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Keiko
Japanese
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English
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From Japan

Living in Osaka, Japan

Beginners are welcome! Over 2000 hours of teaching experience at a language school. Hi, I’m Keiko from Osaka! With my family (and our friendly pug), I enjoy exploring new cultures and connecting with people from around the world. My international experiences—studying in the US and living in Malaysia—help me understand the challenges and excitement of learning a new language. I love watching international dramas, reading, hiking, and traveling to new places. If you’re looking for a teacher who is patient, supportive, and truly enjoys helping students grow, I’d love to meet you! ★Work experience★ Japanese language instructor Private tutor Education (manager) Insurance company I have completed 420 hours Japanese Language Teacher Training Course, and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. I taught Japanese at a language school in Malaysia for 3 years and one-on-one lessons(offline and online) for about 3 years in Japan. I've also worked for Japanese companies for 9 years, and have management experience, so I can teach Japanese business manners. I offer two types of lessons. For beginners, we will learn basic conversational Japanese by following a syllabus from ‘Minna no nihongo’ textbook. You can take my lessons without the textbook. I use Japanese and simple English to teach using lots of illustrations. If it's necessary, I will explain some grammar points in English. For intermediate and above, we will practice your speaking skills by talking about a variety of different topics. Feedback is always given at the end of each lesson.
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  • Presentation slides/PPT
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Trial Lesson
11 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Elementary Grammar & Conversation
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Language Essentials
186 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
4% off
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151 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
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Patrick
57 Japanese lessons
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My Japanese has improved significantly since studying with Keiko-san. As an adult beginner, I especially appreciate how much more confident I feel speaking and how clearly I can see my progress. Keiko-san understands exactly what I need to learn and skillfully adjusts each lesson to match my level. Our conversations are natural and comfortable, yet she always challenges me just enough to help me grow. Most importantly, she creates a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where I am comfortable making mistakes, which has made a tremendous difference in my learning. I highly recommend Keiko-san to anyone who truly wants to improve their Japanese.
Student Sharee
Sharee
78 Japanese lessons
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I enjoyed my lesson with Keikoさん very much. She is kind, patient, and uses different teaching strategies to make the lesson interesting and put what I learnt into practice. I wasn't feeling confident but even when I made mistakes, she was encouraging and helped me understand. I highly recommend Keikoさん and I look forward to my next lesson :)
Student april
april
29 Japanese lessons
Keiko-san いつもありがとうございます!また日曜日:)
Student Amirul Ehsan
Amirul Ehsan
31 Japanese lessons
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I’ve really enjoyed learning with Keikoさん. She is very patient and supportive, and always takes the time to understand my goals for learning Japanese. She customises the lessons to match my situation, often using examples based on my real-life needs, which makes learning practical and motivating. She also gives me homework when I request it, helping me to stay consistent. I really appreciate her dedication and flexibility in teaching. I highly recommend her to anyone new to italki or to anyone looking to learn Japanese. She will help you build confidence and tailor lessons to your needs.
Student april
april
29 Japanese lessons
いつも楽しい話をしてくれる!:)
Student april
april
29 Japanese lessons
I'm very happy that Keiko is still available after I took a break from taking lessons a year and a half ago. She has always been very nice and helpful, and I feel very comfortable talking with her as if I'm talking to a friend while practicing my spoken Japanese! I highly recommend her!