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Meijunejuly
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationTechnologyAnime otaku and pro Japanese teacher here! I speak English and teach from beginner to advanced(N5-N1
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationTechnologyAnime otaku and pro Japanese teacher here! I speak English and teach from beginner to advanced(N5-N1
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (13:40 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Invalid DateInterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesGamingArtAnimation & Comics
こんにちは～🐼I’m Mei 🐼
I decided to become a Japanese teacher after reading NARUTO in high school (ask me the rest in class!) I’m a huge anime and manga otaku and love both classics and new series.
My lessons are for you if you:
Want to talk about anime/manga in Japanese
Feel nervous but want a teacher who speaks English
Are a beginner wanting to start from hiragana
Want grammar or pronunciation practice
Want sentence corrections with clear explanations
Or just want to chat in Japanese for fun!
About me:
From Kyoto, Studied in NZ & the US (5 years abroad).
I’ve taught more than 350 students, both online and at a school.
I'm cheerful, quirky, and love karaoke🎤,anime, and some American cartoonsMe as a Teacher
For three years, I taught at a Japanese language school accredited by the Ministry of Justice, where I managed four classes of about 20 students each. Since 2020, partly due to the pandemic, I have been teaching Japanese online. (I've had 2500＋ online lessons with 160 students in total!) With over 5 years of study-abroad experience and professional work using English, I can explain even subtle nuances and complex grammar points in English.
I’ve taught complete beginners as well as learners from N5 to N1. With my experience teaching grammar and vocabulary at a Japanese language school, I can support students at all levels! My lessons & teaching style
★Grammar Lessons
●みんなの日本語・げんき: Vocab list sent before each chapter. Homework included, with listening and grammar tests at the end.
●いろどり/まるごと: Focus on grammar and daily conversation in Japan.
●ひらがな・カタカナ :Fun apps to remember characters before starting lessons.
※Lessons are 90% in Japanese! Key phrases like“しゅくだい” (homework) are taught first.
★Conversation Lessons
Examples:
Casual chat / Polite(Keigo) conversations
Interview style
Show & Tell
Guessing game
Watch/listen together
※You will receive notes
★Extras:
Help with pronunciation and intonation.
Send audio recordings for feedback and correction.
【Cancellation Policy】
Cancellations made within 12 hours of the lesson are non-refundable.My teaching material
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Audio files
Certificates
420時間日本語教師養成講座 - Human Academy - 2019
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - JEES - 2019
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2019
Certificate verified
Information Technology Passport Examination - Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan - 2019
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2022
part-time teacher
2020 - 2025
free lancerI was teaching at a school while simultaneously conducting online classes.
I've already had more than 2500 online lessons!
Education
2008 - 2011
Other - EnglishUsed to go to this school as an international student
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - International StudiesUsing English to learn cultures and traditions.
2012 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Languages
Work Experience
2015 - 2018
Sales team leader
2019 - 2022
Part time teacherFor three years, I taught at this school accredited by the Ministry of Justice.
I used to manage four classes of about 20 students each every year (taught more than 200 students in total!).
5.0
Rating
29
Students
330
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Japanese Grammar【Beginner～Advanced】
A1 - C1Language Essentials246 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 25% off
【Deep/Otaku talk in Japanese】Anime, Manga, tv shows anything!
A1 - C2Conversation53 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 25% off
【Reading/Writing】in Japanese!
B1 - C2Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
18 Reviews
Patrick
12 Japanese lessons
Another good lesson with Mei sensei.
Recommended tutor.
Feb 20, 2026
Joshua B. Tweedie
14 Japanese lessons
fantastic! couldn't have asked for a better teacher/connection to japanese culture!
Feb 3, 2026
Megan Collins
7 Japanese lessons
Always a great lesson with Mei sensei!!!
Jan 9, 2026
Joshua B. Tweedie
14 Japanese lessons
Mei is the best! a great teacher and a good person!
Feb 12, 2026
Joshua B. Tweedie
14 Japanese lessons
Mei is not just my favorite teacher but one of my favorite people! Just chatting with her is its own reward!
Jan 23, 2026
Joshua B. Tweedie
14 Japanese lessons
mei is the best!!
Dec 16, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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