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Soyoko
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessJapanese Skills for Independent Control: Elevate Your Confidence With an Expert
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessJapanese Skills for Independent Control: Elevate Your Confidence With an Expert
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (17:01 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 26, 2024InterestsTravelGamingPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & Comics
I am Soyoko, a Univ. Tokyo graduate, a Registered Japanese Language Teacher, and a professional translator with over 20 years of experience.
In translation, every sentence must be precise and context-aware. This professional mindset defines my teaching: I treat Japanese as a structured system rather than relying on intuition.
With over 2,300 hours of online teaching experience, I have successfully guided learners of all levels toward their goals. Beyond textbooks, I value sincerity, steady progress, and a touch of warmth. I am also a cat lover🐈—my students often enjoy a quick chat about my two cats during our sessions!
*I will arrange slots based on availability. Message me anytime!Me as a Teacher
Many learners feel stuck because they don’t understand the "why" behind Japanese expressions.
As your Personal Language Consultant, I specialize in transforming confusion into "aha" moments. Instead of mere memorization, I focus on the "when, why, and how." With my background as a translator and a certified teacher, I provide:
- Actionable Feedback: I analyze your personal language patterns to help you self-correct independently.
- Systemic Mastery: I reorganize complex grammar into clear, logical frameworks.
- Cultural Decoding: I teach you to navigate the "high-context" nature of Japanese—learning what is left unsaid to communicate with true accuracy. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are analytical yet engaging. They are best suited for adult learners who value reasoning and clarity.
- 💼 Professional & Business Japanese: Master Keigo, collocations, and context-appropriate phrasing to enhance your professional credibility.
- 🧑💼 Intermediate to Advanced Development: Breakthrough plateaus by identifying specific weaknesses and refining your nuance.
- ✍ Foundations for Beginners: Build a solid, reliable base from day one. I provide structured guidance in English using materials like Minna no Nihongo, Irodori, or Nihongo Fun & Easy.
- 💯 Strategic JLPT (N5–N1) & BJT Prep: A strategic approach focusing on your most challenging areas to raise your score.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
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Renaissance Japanese Language Academy - Broadmedia Corporation - 2024
Certificate verified
Business Practical Skills Certificate - Business Practical Skills Examination Association - 2024To support my request for registration in the business category, I submit my certificate, issued by the Association accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology of Japan, my CV and a copy indicating my Japanese teaching experience in the business field. My Japanese Teacher Training Course Certificate issued by Broadmedia Corporation accredited by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan has already been submitted for certification as a professional tutor.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
Tutor
Education
1992 - 1997
Bachelor’s - Literature
Work Experience
2011 - Current
Translator
5.0
Rating
1
Students
1
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Advanced Japanese: Logical Analysis & Nuance Refinement [*55 mins]
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 5% off
Business Japanese: Mastering High-Context Communication [*55 mins]
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 5% off
Essential Japanese for Travelers: Mindful Phrases for Interactions [*55 mins]
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Beginner Japanese With a Long-Term Focus on Real Conversation [*55 mins]
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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