Japanese teacher Taka in Japan

Taka in Japan

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Keigo from Zero | Business Japanese | Conversation + Notes | Interview Prep | Step-by-Step Grammar
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (07:59 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 8, 2024
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Hi, I’m Taka! - Born and raised in Japan - 26 years of professional experience in the Japanese media industry - Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from a university in Japan 1. My Lesson Courses I offer the following five lesson courses: 1) Keigo from Zero 2) Business Japanese 3) Conversation + Notes 4) Interview Prep 5) Step-by-Step Grammar 2. How I Teach My lessons are suitable for people who: 1) Want detailed advice and corrections - I will point out and correct as many mistakes as possible in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. - I will suggest expressions that are not only grammatically correct, but also natural in Japanese. - I will explain the differences between casual and formal expressions. 2) Want notes for review I will share lesson notes with you via Google Docs so that you can review them anytime you like. 3) Want feedback after each lesson I will send you a message after each lesson explaining what you did well and what you can improve. 3. Qualifications - Certified Japanese Language Teacher Examination (登録日本語教員試験 基礎試験・応用試験) Passed - Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (日本語教育能力検定試験) Passed - EIKEN Grade 1(Japan’s English proficiency exam, 英検 1級) Passed 4. About My Lessons - My lessons are for learners aged 18 and older. - My lessons are intended for people who have already learned hiragana and katakana. - I primarily use Japanese in class, but I can use English when necessary.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Articles and news
  • Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
386
Students
3404
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
169 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Keigo from Zero (honorific & modest verbs) as the first step to mastering business Japanese! | 敬語(尊敬語・謙譲語)に集中する短期間のレッスンです!
B1 -  C2

Business

448 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation + Notes ― Get Real-Time Advice and Corrections to Upgrade Your Conversation Skills | 日本語でたくさん話しましょう!ノートにアドバイスや訂正を書きながらレッスンをします
A1 -  C2

Conversation

1,247 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Interview Preparation for Professionals ― From Polishing Your Script to Practicing the Interview | 就職・転職の面接対策:原稿の確認と改善から面接練習まで
B1 -  C2

Business

605 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Step-by-Step Grammar Lessons to Speak Japanese More Naturally | 日本語の文法を一歩ずつ学び、もっと自然に話せるようになりましょう!
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

405 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Business Japanese for Real Workplace Situations ― From Phone Calls to Meetings | ビジネス日本語を身につけましょう。電話・会議・交渉で、スムーズに話せます!
B1 -  C2

Business

530 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off

Availability

275 Reviews

Hana
105 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I truly recommend Taka-sensei as a language teacher. He is patient, kind, and has a great way of explaining things so that they are easy to understand. During our lessons, he listens carefully and helps me improve step by step, from pronunciation to choosing more natural expressions in both casual and business situations. He always gives thoughtful feedback and useful notes after class, which makes it much easier for me to review and practice on my own. Thanks to his supportive and encouraging style, every lesson feels comfortable, motivating, and enjoyable.
Oct 3, 2025
Student Josh
Josh
72 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've enjoyed my lessons with Taka-sensei so far, and I appreciate all the feedback he gives to help me correct my mistakes. He has been flexible in adjusting our lessons based on both what will help me to progress, and how much energy I have for my studies. I've not studied Keigo much yet, but I'm sure that with Taka-sensei's help and guidance I'll be able to make substantial progress with it! I'm looking forward to continuing our lessons over the coming year. Thank you Taka-sensei!
Mar 31, 2025
Tyler
46 Japanese lessons
As always a great class with Taka-sensei, my sentences and conversation are starting to flow a bit better which boosts my confidence! With confidence building each class and good sentences being reinforced, I try new things, make mistakes and he's always there to catch and help guide me towards improvement. He is very reliable in that regard!
May 19, 2026
Student 雨小娃
雨小娃
33 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Taka先生との会話はとても楽しいです。何を話せばよいか分からなくても、会話が途切れることはなく、先生がとても丁寧に話を引き出してくださいます。先生のおかげで、普段知らなかった単語や表現を学ぶことができ、今日はありがとうございました。次回のレッスンを楽しみにしています。
Jun 6, 2025
Student 雨小娃
雨小娃
33 Japanese lessons
今日は先生と面白いお話をたくさんすることができて、とても楽しかったです。実用的な文法もたくさん勉強になりました。本当にありがとうございました。また次回お会いできるのを楽しみにしています!
May 18, 2026
Dorothy Hanchey
2 Japanese lessons
I had a great trial lesson with Taka-san. He was very kind, patient, and encouraging. He kindly corrected some of my grammatical errors in a way that I will easily remember going forward. I highly recommend Taka-san!
May 7, 2026