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👩‍🏫 Certified Japanese Teacher|Japanese for Real Connection ☕ You’re having coffee with a Japanese friend. You’ve finished your drinks, and it’s probably time to go. What would you say? If you’re wondering what a Japanese person would actually say, you may be ready to go beyond textbook Japanese. Hello, I’m Nana, a nationally certified Japanese teacher based in Japan. I currently teach international students at a Japanese language school, a vocational school, and a university in Japan. 🌿 Beyond “correct Japanese” My lessons are for learners who already speak some Japanese and want to improve how they communicate with Japanese people. In real communication, Japanese people often: ・soften expressions ・leave things unsaid ・change wording depending on the person or situation ・use expressions you may not find in textbooks These small differences can change how your Japanese comes across to the other person. My lessons are based on polite, respectful Japanese. From there, I help you adjust your expressions to fit the person, situation, and relationship. ✨ My approach Through conversation, I help you: ・refine expressions you already know ・notice how Japanese people actually communicate ・choose wording that fits the situation ・express your thoughts and feelings more effectively I help you update the Japanese you already know for real communication. ✈ My background I’m a former Japan Airlines cabin attendant with professional experience in polite, situation-appropriate communication. 日本語を「正しく話す」だけではなく、 相手と気持ちを共有し、関係を築ける日本語へ🕊️
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Trial Lesson
3 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
①Free Talk Japanese: Natural Conversation & Feedback 【フリートーク・自然な日本語】
A1-C2
Conversation
115 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
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②Professional & Everyday Polite Japanese 【仕事と生活の日本語・敬語】
A1-C2
Conversation
3 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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③ Japanese Job Interview & Application Support【応募書類・面接対策】
B1-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
8% off
④ Your Future with Japanese: Life & Career Consultation 【日本語を使う未来・生活・キャリア相談】
B1-C2
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USD 29.00
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Student Alex Sazo Martinez
Alex Sazo Martinez
14 Japanese lessons
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Nana sensei once again has given me a memorable lesson full of fun conversation topics that led to new vocabulary and useful grammar. I found myself stuck a few times on how to find the right words but Nana sensei was patient and helped me with alternative more natural versions. My ultimate goal is to become fluent, so I’m grateful that I get to learn how to speak like a native speaker would as opposed to like a textbook. I get to use the word doc that Nana sensei kindly creates during each lesson and I make flashcards out of new vocabulary. I was very satisfied with my lesson today and I feel myself getting increasingly more comfortable. I feel I am in great hands relying my only source of Japanese instruction on Nana sensei. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to teach me, Nana sensei. I look forward to future lessons!
HW (Billy)
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nana Sensei is really kind and firendly, the lesson is very engaging and she give very good recommendations on how to express / construct the sentence in a more naturally way. Best teacher ever!
Student Alex Sazo Martinez
Alex Sazo Martinez
14 Japanese lessons
Nana sensei has been an incredible instructor. My Japanese was off during the latest lesson but I understand I will have ups and downs during the learning process, nonetheless, Nana sensei made the class fun and worthwhile. I got to learn more about Japanese culture and new vocabulary. I’m going on a long stretch of self studying so I’m really grateful I can rely on Nana sensei to fix my errors and guide me in the right direction. I’m looking forward to the next class and thereafter!
Student Vincent  ヴァンサン  방상
Vincent ヴァンサン 방상
22 Japanese lessons
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8ヶ月間のレッスンを受けて、ナナさんとの学びに心から満足しています!彼女の情熱は伝染し、指導法は信じられないほどやる気を起こさせてくれます。毎回のレッスンで、さらに上を目指したいという気持ちになります。温かく活気ある雰囲気の中で、週ごとに自分の上達を実感しています。真面目さと熱意、そして真に知識を伝えたいという想いを兼ね備えた先生をお探しなら、彼女のレッスンを心からおすすめします!
Student Alex Sazo Martinez
Alex Sazo Martinez
14 Japanese lessons
Nana sensei has yet again provided an amazing lesson that allowed me to expand on what I studied on my own. Once I shared the new material I had been working on, Nana sensei shifted her teaching in reviewing what I had learned and adding on to it. At the same time we were able to speak on various topics related to the study material which allowed me to slowly build up my confidence. Consequently, I have had the most fun in today’s lesson than at any time studying anything and I saw this without exaggeration. I am yet again motivated for the next lesson to work hard studying on my own and book another lesson with Nana sensei to replicate today’s experience. I am very pleased with Nana sensei’s teaching style and I definitely plan to continue learning from her.
Student Alex Sazo Martinez
Alex Sazo Martinez
14 Japanese lessons
Today’s lesson with Nana sensei was extremely fun. We talked about my recent trip and I was able to finally get back on track in my Japanese studies. Due to being in transition of onboarding for another job, and recent travels, I haven’t had much time to study Japanese as dedicated as I was before. I was worried going into the lesson thinking I would make lots of mistakes but Nana sensei put me at ease. I had a fun time as always while also learning from my mistakes and getting real time corrections from Nana sensei. I got the motivation I needed to be able to focus once again. My next in person class is not until next year so I plan on self studying and relying on Nana sensei during our lessons to guide me as I try to use the new grammar. I know I am in great hands. Thank you Nana sensei!