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Ruko.M
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
初級から上級まであなたのニーズに合った楽しいレッスン！ Fun lessons tailored to your needs, from beginner to advanced levels!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
初級から上級まであなたのニーズに合った楽しいレッスン！ Fun lessons tailored to your needs, from beginner to advanced levels!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (00:22 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 9, 2024InterestsFoodHistoryTravel
I’m Ruko, a Japanese teacher from Japan.
I have over 25 years of teaching experience, and I specialize in helping beginners feel comfortable and confident from their very first lesson.
My lessons are clear, practical, and enjoyable, and I always adjust them to each student’s level and goals.
I also support intermediate and advanced learners who want to improve their Japanese more naturally.
If you’re looking for a friendly and experienced teacher, I’d be happy to support your learning journey.
I look forward to meeting you in my class.Me as a Teacher
.I discovered the joy of the Japanese language while living in Sydney.
After returning to Japan, I began my teaching career at a Japanese language school, where I taught group classes in daily conversation, business Japanese, and JLPT preparation.
I later taught at an American school on a U.S. military base, gaining experience working with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
For the past 20 years, I have worked as a freelance Japanese teacher, providing private lessons to business professionals and traveling to various companies to support their communication needs.
With over 25 years of teaching experience, I focus on helping students communicate naturally and confidently in real My lessons & teaching style
Even for beginner-level students, I try to use as much Japanese as possible, adjusting my language to match each student’s level.
I have experience using a wide variety of textbooks, so I can carefully tailor lessons based on the materials you prefer.
Above all, I always aim to create lessons that are personalized to each student’s goals, needs, and learning style.Certificates
合格証書 - 財団法人日本国際教育協会 - 1995
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1991 - Current
日本語教師
Education
1979 - 1983
Bachelor’s - 文学部国文科
Work Experience
1983 - 1986
経理
5.0
Rating
5
Students
98
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Let's learn together in Japanese lessons for all levels!
A1 - B2Language Essentials94 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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16 Reviews
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
My first year of Japanese study comes to an end. Thanks to Ruko sensei's help, I have a much better grasp of Japanese grammar than I could dream of. I truly appreciate our lessons. We'll continue after Christmas holiday.
Dec 18, 2025
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
As always, a very pleasant and useful lesson with Ruko-sensei.
Sep 19, 2025
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
I really love lessons with Ruko-sensei, both the conversation and digging into the Japanese grammar's many patterns. Osusume desu :-)
Aug 9, 2025
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
Ruko-sensei, by good examples and explanations, always manages to clear away the confusion that I feel when I try to learn many new grammar patterns..
Oct 23, 2025
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
I'm so glad to be able to discuss and answer the many grammar questions that swirl in my head thanks to Ruko-sensei's help! :-)
Sep 13, 2025
Andrea Taurisano
45 Japanese lessons
As a very competent teacher, Ruko-sensei always helps me reduce my confusion about Japanese grammar patterns, while at the same time making our conversations pleasant and relaxed. Highly recommended.
Jul 29, 2025
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