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Yuka
Japanese
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English
German
Portuguese

From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

Natural Japanese & Supportive Lessons 🌿 Speak Japanese with Confidence! Hello! I'm Yuka. I was born in Osaka and now live in Nagano, surrounded by mountains. I lived in the U.S. for 3 years to study dance and English and am currently learning German, so I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language. Even if you understand the grammar and vocabulary, speaking can still be difficult. That’s why in my lessons, we practice speaking a lot. I create a comfortable place where you can feel safe, make mistakes, and express yourself. I worked as a Pilates instructor for 10 years in Tokyo, teaching many international clients. I also worked as a web writer for 6 years and as a local guide in Kobe. My lessons are a great fit if you: • Are a beginner and want step-by-step guidance • Have studied Japanese but still struggle to speak • Want to become more confident expressing yourself in Japanese • Want to use Japanese in real-life conversations What I offer: 🔰 Beginner Japanese with Genki • Build a strong foundation with Genki 1 & 2 • Learn grammar and vocabulary, then use them right away • Practice speaking with what you learn • Free conversation practice 💬 Conversation Practice • Talk about topics that interest you • Learn natural expressions and word choices My lessons are tailored to your level, goals, and needs. English and German support is also available. Don’t worry about making mistakes! I’ll gently correct you and help you find the expressions you want to use. Let’s enjoy Japanese and speak confidently!
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Trial Lesson
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USD 6.50+
🔰 Beginner Japanese – Speaking-Focused Lessons with Genki 📕 (For Adults)
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Conversation
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USD 11.00+
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💬 Conversation Practice (For Adults) 💬
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Conversation
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USD 9.00+
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Japanese for Travelers & Hikers ✈️
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Student Lisa
Lisa
10 Japanese lessons
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This was my third lesson with Yuka Sensei, and I really loved all of them. She does a great mix of free "smalltalk" and guided talk centered around a grammar point, without it feeling like an excercise. She is good at explaining and gently correcting mistakes I make with words. I am already looking forward to my next lesson next week. :)
Student Nia Chappell
Nia Chappell
17 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka is a great teacher, especially if you are a complete beginner. She does not have a problem taking the lesson at your pace or repeating herself for you. I have taken another good lesson with her and though I am very new to Japanese, she knows a lot about the language beyond just being a native speaker so I recommend her for learners at any level.
Student Sarahy
Sarahy
25 Japanese lessons
Classes with Yuka are always enjoyable and I feel like I make progress during our lessons without being stressed! New topics don't feel overwhelming to cover and our free talk conversations make incorporating the new material practical and a good place to ask any questions I still have :)
Student natalia
natalia
36 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Had other fun lesson with Yuka-san! I really like that Yuka-san matches your learning speed and supports you throughout. It’s a comfortable environment to learn and make mistakes.
Student Graham Jerabek
Graham Jerabek
18 Japanese lessons
Yuka-san is super patient and good at asking questions. She is a really good teacher and I look forward to when I make enough progress that I can have a more fluent conversation. Fortunately, she is inspiring me to get to that point.
Student Frederik Schneider
Frederik Schneider
3 Japanese lessons
I really enjoy the lessons with yuka-san. She speaks easy japanese so that i can understand it well. And if i dont, she explains it in a simple way. She also writes down the words or expressions that i dont know or find difficult. And asks interesting questions. Its just fun to talk with her! Definitely recommend 👍🏻