Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessons🇯🇵
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Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessons🇯🇵
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Australia (01:02 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 26, 2025
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Hi, I'm Emika. I was born and raised in Kagoshima and I am currently based in Australia🇦🇺 I completed a course in Australia focused on teaching Japanese in English, and I've been teaching students from absolute beginners to advanced learners. I focus on creating a comfortable and supportive environment where you can speak with confidence and improve naturally. I tailor each lesson to your goals whether you want to focus on conversation, grammar, or exam preparation.
If you're looking for a friendly and patient teacher who will support your learning step by step, I’d love to work with you. Please check out my courses on my profile, and let's start your Japanese learning journey together!✈️
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese to students from all over the world for several years, and I truly enjoy helping learners grow with confidence. In my lessons, I start with English support at the beginner level, then gradually move into Japanese as you become more comfortable. I create a relaxed and friendly space where you can speak freely and make mistakes without worry🐈 My lessons focus on real conversations, practical grammar, and useful vocabulary you can use right away. Even if you are just starting or feel unsure about your Japanese, I will support you step by step and help you achieve your goals at your own pace. Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!🌟
My lessons & teaching style
Everyone has a different level and goal, so I offer three courses that meet your needs!🎯
📖 Hiragana & Katakana Course:
Perfect for beginners. We’ll focus on mastering Hiragana and Katakana through fun, interactive lessons.
📖 Japanese Basics & JLPT N5~N4 Course:
For those want to learn basic Japanese or pass JLPT N5 & N4.
We'll use my original slides which are based on Japanese textbooks and gain basic knowledges about Japanese grammars.
📖 Informal Tutoring:
No set lessons—focus on what you want! We can practice conversation or work on specific areas you need help with.
Learning should be fun and motivating!
I’m here to help you every step of the way. Let’s enjoy learning together!😊
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Emika Arai - The World Japanese Language Centre - 2025
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2025 - Current
Japanese TutorOnline - Australia
Education
2018 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Global InnovationToyo University
Work Experience
2025 - Current
Japanese TutorOnline - Australia
5.0
Rating
78
Students
875
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
78
Students
875
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
30 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Hiragana & Katakana - Let's learn from the characters!
A1Language Essentials123 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 5% off
Japanese Grammar with GENKI & Minna no Nihongo 🌟
A1 - B1Language Essentials606 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversation & informal tutoring - 日本語で話そう!
B2 - C2Conversation104 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
Pair Lesson - Let's learn Japanese with your partner!
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
JLPT N5/ N4Pass Course 📖✏️
A1 - B1Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
56 Reviews
Riya
1 Japanese lesson
Teacher’s pick
I had a trial lesson with Emika. She is very proactive and messaged me beforehand the lesson about where I am at with my Japanese studies and what resources I use to study. She is very organised and has a structured lesson plan with slides where she helped me improve my pronounciation and introduced adjectives. Highly reccommend booking in with Emika!
Sep 5, 2025
Tammy
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Emika-san is really patient and kind, and it is a pleasure to be her student! Her lessons are engaging and super helpful for practicing grammar and sentence structures. I feel comfortable speaking Japanese with her even when I make mistakes because I know Emika-san will give me feedback and encouragement.
May 24, 2025
RenHao Xiao
11 Japanese lessons
Emika is friendly, kind, and professional!
Emika さんは、優しくて プロフェッショナルです!
Apr 9, 2026
Matthew
22 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking lessons with Emika-sensei for a while now, and I have to say she is one of the best teachers on iTalki! She's excellent at the key things that make a teacher good: speaking slowly and clearly, explaining things in an understandable way, facilitating the conversation, and providing feedback on the most natural ways to say things. But more than that, I just find our conversations to be really FUN! That makes me look forward to our lessons, and it never feels like "work". She's just a really genuine person and takes an interest in our conversations. I've been improving so much and I'd highly recommend Emika-sensei to anyone who is serious about, or just wants to have fun, learning!
Aug 23, 2025
Erin Frazer
14 Japanese lessons
Emika-sensei is a wonderful teacher! She is always on time, friendly and respectful. Her lessons are well prepared using textbooks, her own slides, audio and video material. I have learned hiragana and katakana thanks to her lessons and am advancing in grammar and speech. She takes time each lesson to revise and match the student's pace of learning. I highly recommend Emika-sensei!!
Apr 9, 2026
David Del Rio
7 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson that brought me closer to a fuller understanding of Japanese language and nuances. ありがとうございます!🤩