Japanese teacher Erina N

Erina N

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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Slow, fun, and relaxed! 🌸 Unlock your voice and speak Japanese with confidence! ✨
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (05:38 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 11, 2025
InterestsPets & AnimalsTravelMusicMedical & HealthcareArt
If self-study feels limited, let's learn real, living Japanese together! 🗼 Born and raised in Tokyo (Standard accent) ✨ I create a fun, relaxed space to speak without fear of mistakes. Beginners welcome—start speaking from day 1! Ask anything anytime 😊 💃🏻 Dance facilitator for 10+ years: I specialize in breaking mental barriers, helping you express yourself freely! 🎶 Love music? We can explore Japanese lyrics (Fujii Kaze, etc.) and the poetic nuances of the language together! ✈️ Visited many countries! 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇩🇰 🇧🇪 🇪🇸 🇭🇷 🇵🇱 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇮🇩 🇰🇷 🇹🇼 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 🇻🇳 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 I understand different cultures. 🦜 My budgie might join our lesson 😊 ✨ A safe space to make mistakes I’m a very patient teacher. Don’t worry about making the same mistake many times. That’s how we learn! My goal is for you to feel relaxed and be yourself. 👀 Learning at your pace I focus on the learner in front of me. I’ll pick up on your reactions and adjust the pace and balance in real-time. Whether we take a fun detour or stay on track, your curiosity leads the way. 🌱 Enjoy the process There’s no pressure to be perfect. With 10 years of experience facilitating expression through dance, I’m here to support your journey with kindness and care. Let’s build your confidence, step by step! - Beginners welcome: Let's start speaking from day 1! 🌸 - English support (C1 Advanced): I explain grammar clearly so you never feel lost. - Digital notes: I send vocab ...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
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  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
65
Students
741
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
39 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Japanese conversation lessons for beginners
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

321 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese free talk lessons for advanced learners
B2 -  C2

Conversation

183 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese Grammar Lessons to Build a Speaking Foundation
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

193 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Explore Japanese Lyrics – The Poetic World of Fujii Kaze and More
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

5 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off

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69 Reviews

Student Josh Pollmann
Josh Pollmann
72 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been working with Erina-san for almost a year and my Japanese skills have greatly improved. I feel confident in my grammar knowledge and Erina-san helps me practice speaking and answers my questions about things I'm unfamiliar with. I look forward to continuing to learn and improve my Japanese with her!
Feb 3, 2026
Student Kai L
Kai L
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always enjoy talking with you! Having a space where I feel comfortable to make mistakes has helped me a lot in improving my speaking skills. I've been able to talk to more people around me because of it too :) Thanks as always!
Dec 3, 2025
Student Josh Pollmann
Josh Pollmann
72 Japanese lessons
After a year learning with Erina-san I am now very comfortable with basic Japanese grammar and feel confident speaking with Erina-san during our lessons. I cannot recommend lessons with Erina-san enough!
May 1, 2026
Student Sophia
Sophia
21 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had 6 lessons with Erina so far, and they've been very enjoyable. Erina is energetic, patient, and easy to talk to. Our lessons are mainly conversation-based. When I mentioned that I wanted to further improve my Japanese speaking through themed conversations, Erina took the feedback seriously and quickly prepared a range of interesting topics. While I‘m learning Japanese, I also value lessons that feel like a genuine exchange rather than a one-sided exercise, which I have experienced elsewhere. Erina strikes a good balance: I get plenty of opportunities to speak, while also hearing her own thoughts and perspectives on the topics we discuss. I look forward to continuing lessons with her! 目前为止我已经和 Erina 上了 6 节课,整体体验非常愉快。Erina 是一个精力充沛、有耐心、很有亲和力的老师。 我们的课程以会话为主。在我提出希望通过主题式对话来进一步提升口语能力之后,Erina 很认真地对待了我的反馈,并很快准备了许多有意思的话题。 虽然我是在学习日语,但我也很重视课堂中的交流,我不希望只是我单向地练习——这一点我在其他italki老师那遇到过。Erina 维持了一个很好的平衡:我既有充分的开口机会,也能听到她对这些话题的看法。 我很期待继续和Erina上课!
Dec 29, 2025
Chaly Danckwardt
7 Japanese lessons
Erina is a wonderful teacher — patient, encouraging, and fun. Her lessons feel relaxed but structured, and she has a real gift for making you feel comfortable speaking. I always leave smiling. Highly recommended.
May 11, 2026
LILIAN TODD
15 Japanese lessons
We learned a lot of grammar today! I understand better now the differences between Kore, Kono, and Koko. Looking forward to practicing more!
Apr 30, 2026