Japanese teacher Ayako

Ayako

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Let's enjoy contextual Japanese conversation for fun/traveling with a certified tutor! 【A2-B1】
From JapanLiving in Niigata, Japan (20:45 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2024
InterestsEnvironment & 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. 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. Speak Japanese effortlessly, just like riding a bike Do you consciously think about each action when riding a bike? In my lessons, I aim t...
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5.0
Rating
20
Students
296
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
11 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【Let's learn Japanese for Life or Travel in Japan from the basics.( A2-B1 ) 🤗 】Speaking & Listening, grammar
A2 -  B1

Language Essentials

183 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 -  B2

Conversation

26 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
【A1-A2】Fun Japanese Learning, the "Marugoto:" Way! 『まるごと』で にほんごを たのしく！
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 16% off

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Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (30)

87 Reviews

Student Hailey Moehlmann
Hailey Moehlmann
46 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayako sensei continues to be wonderful across our many lessons despite my need to take break for work and other life events in between :) As of now, we have shifted our lessons to preparing for when I move to Japan for work. Her lessons are engaging and extremely useful for every day life, catering them specifically to my needs and interests. Though I have a stutter and have to work more slowly through the lessons, she always encourages and supports me at my own pace. I could not be more grateful to her for all that she does to help me learn. It is beyond words, and for that reason, I highly encourage you book a lesson if you haven’t already. It will be one of the best decisions you ever make.
Apr 29, 2026
Tobi
88 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
Eric Oliver
35 Japanese lessons
Review exercises helps to refresh your memory.
May 20, 2025
Student Alyssa
Alyssa
42 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Student Alyssa
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
Eric Oliver
35 Japanese lessons
Step by step, learning how to speak daily in Japanese.
May 13, 2025
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