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Yuko / ゆうこ
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
🌸 Enjoy Japanese! Culture, Conversation & Confidence for Beginners & Beyond 🌸
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
🌸 Enjoy Japanese! Culture, Conversation & Confidence for Beginners & Beyond 🌸
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (23:33 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 30, 2025InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodReadingMusicTravel
こんにちは、ゆうこです。東京に住んでいます。
いっしょに楽しく日本語を学びましょう！
Hi! I’m Yuko. My goal is to make learning Japanese fun, relaxed, and easy to continue.
I studied abroad in California for 4 years, majoring in ethnomusicology. That experience helped me understand how language connects people and cultures.
After returning to Japan, I worked in translation, music production, and web editing, and I’m also a mom of 2 boys. I use all these experiences to make my lessons creative and practical.
In 2022, I became a certified holistic coach in the U.S. I can help you stay motivated, feel confident, and enjoy learning—even as a complete beginner.Me as a Teacher
Learning Japanese can feel difficult at first. That’s why I create a friendly and supportive space where you can learn step by step and speak with confidence!
I can help you:
- Build confidence: Practice speaking without fear of mistakes.
- Stay motivated: Learn through your interests—anime, travel, daily life, or culture.
- Find your own way: We’ll choose materials and topics that fit your goals.
I’ll be your guide and supporter, helping you learn in a way that feels comfortable for you.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are conversation-focused and customized for each student.
You can learn:
- Everyday Japanese: for travel, work, or simple daily conversations
- Culture & Media: anime, manga, dramas, music, and Japanese life
- Beginner Basics: Hiragana, Katakana, easy grammar, and key phrases
- Family & Daily Life Japanese: useful words for parenting and home life
What to expect:
- Materials from GENKI and my own worksheets
- Lessons with clear English support whenever you need it
- A relaxed, friendly atmosphere—mistakes are part of learning!
Note: A 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy applies to all lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
2
Students
3
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
2 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
💬 Free Talk & Conversation（日本語でたくさん話そう！） — Relaxed & Fun Japanese Conversation
A1 - B1Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
📚 Step-by-Step Japanese（日本語を基礎から学ぼう！） — Confidently Build Grammar & Vocabulary
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
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Quiz (2)
3 Reviews
Joan
1 Japanese lesson
Yuko is a patient, understanding and sincere teacher who clearly cares very much about helping her students learn Japanese in a way that works for them and at a pace that is suitable for them. I look forward to having more lessons with her!
Sep 8, 2025
Alex
2 Japanese lessons
The lesson was very clear and well-structured. Yuko-san asked me beforehand what I wanted to learn and came fully prepared, so I felt completely at ease during the lesson. I also learned Japanese expressions I’d never known before, which I think will be really useful in my life in Japan from now on.
とてもたのしいレッスンでした！
Aug 10, 2025
Alex
2 Japanese lessons
We went through the homework and quiz from last time, then had a chat using some of the new words and phrases I just learnt.
Really nice that Yuko-san could point out the mistakes and the not-so-natural parts, and show me better ways to say things!
Aug 17, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
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