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Melissa
Japanese
Native
English
Other

From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

Japanese teacher with C1 level of English and 7+ years of business experience Hi! I’m Melissa, a native Japanese speaker from Hyogo, now based in Canada. I love helping people feel confident and relaxed when speaking Japanese — whether it’s for daily life, travel, or business. I’ve worked as a marketing manager for over 7 years in both Japan and Canada, so I understand how important it is to adapt language to different situations and cultures. Outside of teaching, I enjoy visiting cafes, trying new foods, and exploring different cultures. I’m looking forward to chatting with you in Japanese! I’m a friendly, patient tutor who believes the best way to learn a language is through enjoyable and meaningful conversations. My lessons are relaxed but focused — I’ll listen carefully to you, correct mistakes gently, and suggest natural expressions that native speakers use. Because I’ve worked in Japanese companies and have lived abroad, I can help you not only with language but also with cultural tips, polite expressions, and business communication skills. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to polish your speaking skills, I’ll create a safe space for you to practice and grow. My lessons focus on fun, natural conversations so you can build confidence and vocabulary quickly. We can talk about daily life, travel, or business situations, and I’ll teach you practical phrases you can use right away. I explain in English when needed (IELTS 7.0 / C1), so beginners are welcome. If you’re interested, I can also teach Kansai dialect for a unique touch!
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Interests

Music
Marketing
Business & Finance
Food
Travel
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Basic conversation
A1-B2
Conversation
116 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
15% off
Based on your timezone (UTC)
5.0
6
Reviews
99%
Attendance
94%
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For beginners·5
Provides materials·1
Patient·2
Student パートーくん
パートーくん
11 Japanese lessons
The speaking lessons with Melissa are really cool and very interesting. We always find cool topics to talk about. Whenever I do not understand a word, Melissa takes the necessary time to explain it in Japanese or English. I really appreciate our classes! :)
Student Psha
Psha
12 Japanese lessons
Today we practiced listening.
Student Craig
Craig
1 Japanese lesson
Great class with Melissa today, she is very patient and was able to answer any question that I had with amazing examples! If you are looking to improve your japanese with a knowledgeable teacher, then I highly recommend Melissa! ありがとうございます
Student KS Wong
KS Wong
15 Japanese lessons
楽しかったです!
Student Psha
Psha
12 Japanese lessons
The teacher wrote all the new words in the chat for review.
Student Chad
Chad
19 Japanese lessons
Had my first lesson with Melissaさん and it was great. She's very friendly, patient and kind. I was a little nervous prior to the lesson but that quickly faded once we met. She asks great questions but also paused regularly so that I had a chance to speak. The lesson was also efficient because whenever I was stuck on a word, she was able to explain it in English very quickly.