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Ayako
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Greek
Indonesian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationLet's enjoy contextual Japanese conversation for fun/traveling with a certified tutor! 【A2-B1】
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Greek
Indonesian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationLet's enjoy contextual Japanese conversation for fun/traveling with a certified tutor! 【A2-B1】
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Niigata, Japan (16:58 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2024InterestsEnvironment & NatureWritingFoodFilms & TV SeriesTravel
こんにちは！あやこです。🤗
Hello, I'm Ayako, a native Japanese tutor originally from Niigata, Japan, renowned for its high-quality rice and sake. I specialize in practical, conversational Japanese for beginners (A2) and intermediates (B1), blending my teaching experience in teaching international students and Specified Skilled Workers with a focus on real-life scenarios. Whether you’re preparing for travel, work, or friendships, my lessons are structured to make you speak confidently. As a solo traveler, I love sharing cultural tips—like hidden cafes or restaurants. When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me eating around. Let’s make learning Japanese as enjoyable as a chat over coffee.Me as a Teacher
あなたの ともだちのような先生（せんせい）に
Do you have any Japanese friends? If not, I'd love to be your first Japanese friend. As a Japanese tutor, I've had experience teaching international students, Specific Skilled Workers, and spouses of a Japanese national and others in the last few years. With over 20 years of experience at a local newspaper, I excel at drawing out people's stories and perspectives. I'm sure I can help you clarify your goals and find ways to enjoy learning Japanese and keep it up. I know how enjoyable it is to learn a new language since I studied Greek after visiting Greece. Let's add more things you can speak in Japanese together, little by little at your own pace. My lessons & teaching style
Speak Japanese effortlessly, just like riding a bike
Do you consciously think about each action when riding a bike? In my lessons, I aim to help you speak Japanese more comfortably, just like riding a bike, using basic Japanese. What sets my lessons apart is their clear structure and focus on practical applications - whether you're preparing for travel, work, or simply connecting with Japanese friends.
-Adult Learners at the A2-B1 level
-Contextual Japanese Conversation
-Interactive & learner-centered lessons
-Conducted in simple Japanese
-Teaching Materials: online Japanese-language coursebook" いろどり（Irodori）: Japanese for Life in Japan"
-Feedback by pdf file after the lessonMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
日本語教師養成講座修了証書 - ヒューマンアカデミー - 2024
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2023
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2023Ｉ have successfully passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 2023 during taking Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours and above) and have completed the course in 2024.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2020
日本語パートナーズI had been an assistant of the Indonesian Japanese teacher in high schools for 6 months.
Education
1988 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Faculty of Humanities 人文学部Course of Culture and Civilization Junior high and senior high English teaching license
Work Experience
1992 - 2013
地方紙記者I had been an reporter at the local newspaper company for over 20 years.
2021 - 2022
特別支援教育支援員I had been an assistant for the child who need the extra care at the kindergarten.
5.0
Rating
19
Students
271
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【Let's learn Japanese for Life or Travel in Japan from the basics.( A2-B1 ) 🤗 】Speaking & Listening, grammar
A2 - B1Language Essentials159 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 15% off
【A2-B2】Contextual Conversation (About your trip to Japan, your favorite book, movie, or food, etc.)
A2 - B2Conversation26 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
Easy Travel Japanese (Adults, A2-B1 levels)
A2 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (30)
86 Reviews
Alyssa
42 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayako-san always encourages me to keep trying even when I get stuck. Ayako-san's positive attitude is encouraging. I have so much fun learning Japanese with Ayako-san!
May 4, 2025
Hailey Moehlmann
34 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another fantastic lesson with ayako-sense :) always well prepared and excellent company. Super excited to keep learning together in 2025
Jan 26, 2025
Alyssa
42 Japanese lessons
Today I got to tell Ayako-san more about what I'm up to in Japan! Ayako-san's conversation lessons are fun. Ayako-san always helps me improve and have fun learning Japanese!
May 25, 2025
Tobi
81 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always look forward to my time with Ayako! She puts so much time and effort into preparing lessons to fit my learning needs. The notes she sends afterward are also extremely detailed and useful. It’s clear she cares greatly about my Japanese learning journey!
May 2, 2025
Alyssa
42 Japanese lessons
I was so excited to talk to Ayako-san about my trip to Japan! I was able to be a confident speaker (and listener) in Japan thanks to Ayako-san's lessons. Thank you, Ayako-san!
Jun 30, 2025
Eric Oliver
35 Japanese lessons
Review exercises helps to refresh your memory.
May 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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