Hello, I’m Kelly.
I am currently a community tutor on italki and a certified professional Japanese teacher. I completed a teacher training course and passed the national Japanese language teaching exam in Japan.
I worked as a broadcaster for over 10 years, focusing on clear communication. Based on this, I can help you improve your pronunciation, accent, and natural sentence structure.
I am also a certified Mental Health Social Worker, so I understand the importance of feeling safe and comfortable when learning a new language.
Learning a language takes courage, so I’m here to support you step by step.
Let’s build your confidence together and celebrate every small “I did it!” 😊
Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I focus on what you are already doing well.
In language learning, we often focus only on mistakes. However, there is always progress. I will point out your strengths while giving clear and gentle corrections when needed.
I believe both accuracy and emotional safety are important for real growth.
私は「できている部分を見つける」ことを大切にしています。
日本語学習では、間違いに目が向きがちですが、実は伸びている部分もたくさんあります。そこを丁寧にお伝えしながら、必要な修正はやさしく、具体的にフィードバックします。
「安心感」と「正確さ」、その両方を大切にする講師でありたいと思っています。
My lessons & teaching style
Lessons may include:
• Relaxed conversation practice
• Clear feedback on pronunciation and accent
• Improving natural expressions
• Customized lessons based on your goals
My goal is not only to teach knowledge, but to help you use Japanese with confidence in real situations.
・リラックスした会話練習
・発音・アクセントの丁寧なフィードバック
・自然な表現への言い換え練習
・目的に合わせたカスタマイズレッスン
ただ知識を増やすのではなく、「使える日本語」を身につけることを目指します。
小さな成功体験を積み重ねながら、少しずつ自信を育てていきましょう。