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Chihiro
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Beginner Japanese Lessons with Chihiro |Travel Talk & Real-Life Practice
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Beginner Japanese Lessons with Chihiro |Travel Talk & Real-Life Practice
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Australia (00:43 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Invalid DateInterestsTravelTechFoodPets & AnimalsEnvironment & Nature
Hi, I’m Chihiro—a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now living in Australia since 2016.
I used to work as a nurse because I’ve always loved helping people. Now, I live with my husband and our furry babies, enjoying a peaceful life surrounded by nature.
I love animals, walking in the outdoors, and trying new things. In fact, I’m currently learning Mandarin just for fun and to better understand Chinese culture. I’d love to explore even more languages in the future!
My favorite phrase is “Practice makes perfect”—because it’s true!
Nice to meet you, and I hope to see you soon in one of my lessons.
またねー :)Me as a Teacher
Hi! I’m Chihiro, a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now living in Australia.
I’ve taught Japanese online for over 400 hours, supporting learners of all levels with personalized, friendly lessons.
My teaching goes beyond grammar—I help you understand culture, manners, and real-life expressions that make Japanese truly meaningful.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or preparing for JLPT, I’ll guide you step by step.
I also offer specialized lessons for travel, casual conversation.
Students often describe me as patient, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I personalize each lesson to match your pace and goals, so you can learn comfortably and confidently. My lessons & teaching style
Each lesson is designed to be relaxed, supportive, and effective. You’ll receive all materials in advance (vocab sheets, worksheets, etc.), and we’ll begin by reviewing what you learned last time. Then we’ll check new vocabulary, explore grammar with visual slides, and practice speaking in realistic, everyday situations. Lessons can be explained in English if needed, and kanji, listening, and reading support is available—especially helpful for JLPT prep!
If you prefer a fast-paced or demanding style, my lessons may not be ideal—but if you enjoy thoughtful conversation and gentle growth, I’d be happy to support your journey.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
44
Students
174
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
32 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
[25/40/55min] Japanese lesson for beginner
A1 - A2Language Essentials132 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
[25/40/55min]Topic free conversation for intermediate
B1 - B2Conversation9 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 4% off
Beginners Group lessons for 2ppl
A1 - A2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
Beginners Group lessons for 3ppl
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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10 Reviews
Chrissy
4 Japanese lessons
I find that the lessons with Chihiro-san are very relaxed and she gives enough time to practice.I also like the conversational style and the relaxed atmosphere. She also gives a lot of practice material, so for me as a visual learner pretty good. : )
Dec 28, 2025
Aidan
3 Japanese lessons
Chihiro is very patient and is great with conversation. I'm new to using italki so I felt very nervous going into my first lesson. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out. Even though I made plenty of mistakes, I felt more confident in myself by the end of the lesson!
Dec 12, 2025
Chalee
3 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございました。楽しいかったです☺️
Dec 5, 2025
Arben Limani
3 Japanese lessons
Today’s lesson focused on telling time in Japanese. I practiced with real life examples with Chihiro-san such as explaining opening and closing times.
Dec 15, 2025
Brett Mezen
23 Japanese lessons
As an older (61yrs) language learner Chihiro has been great. She has a relaxed casual style that puts my output anxiousness at ease. She guides me and explains grammar and vocabulary well and keeps me stretching to understand more of the language. When I get a new grammar concept or new vocab correct she is truly happy which shows her passion to teach and care for her students. I can’t wait for my next Japan trip to put what she has helped me learn into my daily conversations.
Dec 11, 2025
Guido Danger
5 Japanese lessons
Happy with the lessons- she pushes me to learn- Good teaching style
Dec 5, 2025
Trial Lesson
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