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Yuko (ゆうこ)
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
🌸 Your Clear Path to Japanese: Conversation, Grammar, and Culture! 🌸
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
🌸 Your Clear Path to Japanese: Conversation, Grammar, and Culture! 🌸
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (21:44 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 30, 2025InterestsTravelReadingFilms & TV SeriesMusicEnvironment & Nature
Hi! I'm Yuko.
I've been an italki tutor since Summer 2025 and have worked as a Japanese web editor/writer for 10+ years🇯🇵✨
I studied in California (the US) for 4 years when I was a student🇺🇸👩🎓
I majored in liberal arts and ethnomusicology, learning about the link between language, culture and music📚🎵
I love traveling and enjoy meeting people worldwide🌎
I've visited Vietnam, China, the UK, Switzerland, France and more for work and vacation🇻🇳🇨🇳🇬🇧🇨🇭🇫🇷
I'm also learning Spanish as a third language🇪🇸
My hobbies are playing the piano and cooking🎹🥘
I'm a mom of two boys (ages 12 and 7)👬
I’m looking forward to seeing you in my lessons!!Me as a Teacher
As your Japanese community tutor, I use my international experience and professional background to structure effective lessons.
I am friendly, patient, and genuinely love connecting with people!
Also, I specialize in creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and confident in your Japanese studies.
I can provide explanations or support in English upon your request! My lessons & teaching style
Lessons are fully customized to your goals, and include practical grammar and materials (Custom worksheets, books, media, movies, songs, and more).
You'll have plenty of chances for speaking and practice, and questions are always welcome!!
What You Can Learn (sample focus areas):
🔷 Beginner/Elementary
- Hiragana/Katakana, core grammar
- Essential phrases (order, ask directions, introduce yourself), simple conversation
🔷 Intermediate
- Deep conversation, role-play, opinion exchange
- Japanese culture, trends, and JLPT prep
🔷 Advanced/Expert Level
- Mastering vocabulary and nuance
- High-level/business communication to achieve native-level fluencyMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
15
Students
83
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
💬 Free Talk & Conversation : Practice Natural Japanese!
A2 - C2Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 15% off
📚 Grammar & Vocabulary / JLPT Prep : Step-by-Step Japanese!
A1 - B2Language Essentials26 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 15% off
✈️ Survival Japanese for Travelers & New Residents : Master the Essentials in Just ONE Lesson!
A1 - B1Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (5)
22 Reviews
ElenaNazari
3 Japanese lessons
Miss Yuko is a kind and patient teacher. She is very good at explaining grammar points, and her lesson materials are always helpful.
I definitely recommend her!
Feb 18, 2026
Minjeong 민정
6 Japanese lessons
아이토키에서 일본어 수업은 처음이라 떨렸는데 유코가 편안하게 잘 이끌어주었어요. 일본어 왕초보이지만 유코와의 수업 덕분에 잘하고 싶은 마음이 들었어요. 감사합니다.
Jan 12, 2026
Jocelyn Toyl15 To
9 Japanese lessons
ゆうこさん、今日はありがとうございました。音楽とお正月のことをいっぱい話して楽しかった。良いお年を!
Dec 30, 2025
ElenaNazari
3 Japanese lessons
Miss Yuko is a very kind, patient and organised teacher.
She explains everything very clearly.
I would recommend her for anyone looking to learn Japanese.
Feb 13, 2026
Stanley Barnabas
2 Japanese lessons
Thank you Yuko-san, it was very helpful, i will book another class because i enjoyed it!
Jan 4, 2026
Stanley Barnabas
2 Japanese lessons
Yuko-san is very friendly and energetic! It makes the lesson so much easier to understand and really focuses on the issues that you would like to learn
Dec 26, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
Your final payment will be made in USD