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Ayaka
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Japanese
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English
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😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,600+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,600+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (12:13 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2025InterestsSports & FitnessTravelFoodMedical & HealthcareAnimation & Comics
Still can't speak despite studying? That's who I teach. 😊
I'm Ayaka, a bilingual tutor from Osaka with 1,600+ lessons. I help beginners go from "where do I start?" to real conversations in Japanese — and I can help you too.
My 3-step approach:
📚 Build — GENKI-based grammar, step-by-step, so nothing feels random
🗣️ Speak — every grammar point goes straight into real conversation practice
📝 Review — personalized feedback notes after each lesson so you never forget
Why choose me:
✅ I learned English & Spanish myself — I truly understand where beginners struggle
✅ A safe space to make mistakes — because that's exactly how you grow
✅ Original teaching materials used live every lesson
✅ Message support between lessons — stuck on a phrase? Just ask!
I use GENKI as my core textbook — structured learning always works better than random studying. Don't have GENKI yet? No problem — I'll guide you on which volume to get! Already using a different textbook? I can adapt to what you have.
🟦 From Study to Speaking — Immediately
Every grammar point goes straight into real conversation practice, turning passive knowledge into active, usable Japanese.
🎯 Fully Tailored to You
Total beginner or returning learner — I adjust the pace and content to fit your goals. Whether you want to travel Japan, enjoy anime, pass JLPT, or simply hold a conversation, I'll guide you every step.
👉 Book a trial lesson today and let's start your Japanese journey together! 🌸My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
- PDF file
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Rating
176
Students
810
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
98 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
【40mins / 55mins】 📚 Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Structured Japanese (A1–B1)
A1 - B1Language Essentials481 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
【25mins / 40mins / 55mins】🗣️ Real Japanese Conversations | Speak Naturally & Build Fluency (A2–C2)
A2 - C2Conversation198 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
【25mins 40mis 55mins】✈️ Travel-Ready Japanese | Speak Confidently in Japan from Lesson 1 (A1–A2)
A1 - A2Conversation33 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
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89 Reviews
Joshua Eibeck
9 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayaka-San always listens and provides valuable feedback during and after the lesson. She lets me talk, while not interrupting too often, but she still corrects mistakes from time to time. I feel like i can make mistakes and improve thanks to Ayaka-sans efforts.
Apr 3, 2026
Micah Hubbard
18 Japanese lessons
What a great lesson with Ayaka-san. I absolutely recommend signing up for these lessons. She is simply the best, and speaking with a native Japanese speaker is an absolute game-changer. Do yourself a favor and start your Japanese lessons with Ayaka-san.
May 22, 2026
Rachel Bryer
5 Japanese lessons
I had another great lesson with Ayaka today. I feel very prepared for my trip to Japan and look forward to more lessons in the future!
May 22, 2026
Micah Hubbard
18 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always a very helpful lesson with Ayaka Sensei. if you are on the fence or just looking around you cannot go wrong with booking a lesson with Ayaka Sensei. encouragment, explanations and fun times only. simply the best!
Feb 28, 2026
Prasad Wimalasiri
2 Japanese lessons
I really appreciated how comfortable and flexible the teacher was with the wide range of topics I brought into conversation, including food, global travel destinations, and Japanese work culture. The lessons felt natural and engaging, and I never felt restricted to a fixed script or textbook discussion.
What I valued most was that I genuinely felt my Japanese ability improve through these conversations. The relaxed atmosphere made it much easier to speak more freely and confidently in Japanese.
May 22, 2026
Rachel Bryer
5 Japanese lessons
I look forward to my lessons with Ayaka! I learn a lot each time and she makes the lessons comfortable. I feel more prepared for my trip to Japan.
May 20, 2026
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