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Ayaka
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
From Hiragana to Conversation | Proven Method for Absolute Beginners(1000+ Lessons)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
From Hiragana to Conversation | Proven Method for Absolute Beginners(1000+ Lessons)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (12:54 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2025InterestsSports & FitnessTravelFoodMedical & HealthcareAnimation & Comics
Can't speak Japanese despite trying apps and textbooks? You're not alone.
I'm Ayaka 😊, a bilingual tutor from Osaka specializing in absolute beginners.
With over 1,000 lessons taught, I've helped students go from zero knowledge to confidently speaking Japanese in just a few months.
I speak English (and a little Spanish) and have lived abroad, so I deeply understand the challenges of learning a new language. My approach is patient, personalized, and designed to make Japanese feel natural—not overwhelming.Me as a Teacher
💡 Why Choose Me as Your Tutor?
700+ lessons of proven experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds. My focus is ensuring your clear understanding and consistent progress.
Engaging, customized lessons that align with your unique learning preferences and goals.
A friendly, supportive environment designed to build your confidence in Japanese from day one.
💙To those who view my profile
I also faced many obstacles in language learning. Because I continued, I truly understand the fun and difficulty of the journey. I will support you on your Japanese journey by providing a clear, reliable path tailored to your pace. Let's learn together!
Embark on your journey to confidence! My lessons & teaching style
- Textbook Core (GENKI): Lessons use the **"GENKI" textbook** to build strong, usable grammar. GENKI explains grammar in English, ideal for beginners. I recommend acquiring GENKI, but we can use other textbooks.
- Skill Application: We immediately apply new grammar points to practical conversation, ensuring fluency.
- Customized Pacing: From beginner to advanced, we provide careful support tailored to your level. I utilize efficient learning methods gained from my own experience learning languages.
- 24-Hour Support: You can ask questions about our lessons 24 hours a day!My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
- PDF file
5.0
Rating
111
Students
474
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
59 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
【40mins / 55mins】 Engaging and carefully structured textbook classes filled with fun (A1~)
A1 - B1Language Essentials259 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 15% off
【25mins / 40mins / 55mins】Japanese Conversation Lessons
A2 - C2Conversation137 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
【25mins 40mis 55mins】Travel Japanese Course
A1 - A2Conversation19 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
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Vocabulary (3)
Quiz (19)
66 Reviews
natalia
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ayaka-san’s lessons are always patient, clear, and encouraging, and she makes the process feel enjoyable instead of stressful. Thanks to her, I feel more confident and excited about using Japanese during my trips!
Sep 14, 2025
Gilbert Escobar
44 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
At the beginning of the lesson, I clearly had trouble with conjugation and te form, but at the end of the lesson, I was able to conjugate so much better and make sentences from my own thoughts! Amazing what an awesome teacher can do!
Jul 24, 2025
Katie S
6 Japanese lessons
Another fruitful lesson with Ayaka sensee! I am so thankful that I came across Ayaka sensee. I feel that I keep making progress lesson by lesson and I enjoy my lessons with Ayaka sensee so much! She explains everything patiently, teaches very well and she is very encouraging too!
Nov 15, 2025
Thomas R.
14 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is a pleasure learning Japanese with Ayaka-sensei, and I can honestly say she’s one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Her lessons are always well-structured, engaging, and tailored to my level and goals. She creates a very supportive and encouraging environment where I feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions.
Jul 31, 2025
Snehal Somalraju
6 Japanese lessons
I really enjoy taking lessons from Ayaka-san.
She has made me feel prepared for my trip to Japan through her travel lessons and often contains useful material which I cannot easily find online.
She is very well-prepared before our lessons and provides very helpful feedback after lessons.
Nov 20, 2025
Jeffrey Price
1 Japanese lesson
Awesome teacher. Stop reading reviews and book the class!
Nov 3, 2025
Trial Lesson
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