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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 love hiking, traveling, reading and writing. 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 - want to make steady progress in Japanese - want to become more confident - want to use Japanese in real-life conversations What I offer: 🔰 Beginner Japanese with Genki - Build a strong foundation with Genki 1 & 2 - Understand grammar and vocabulary with clear explanations - Put what you learn into practice through speaking - Practice using Japanese in real-life situations 💬 Conversation Practice • Talk about topics that interest you • Learn natural expressions and word choices You can review the expressions we learn anytime using a shared Google Doc. English and German support is also available. Don’t worry about making mistakes! Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together and build your confidence :)
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Interests

Writing
Travel
Sports & Fitness
Medical & Healthcare
Environment & Nature
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
🔰 Beginner Japanese – Speaking-Focused Lessons with Genki 📕 (For Adults)
A1-A2
Conversation
240 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
8% off
💬 Conversation Practice (For Adults) 💬
A2-C2
Conversation
513 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
8% off
Japanese for Travelers & Hikers ✈️
A1-A2
Conversation
5 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
8% off
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Student Sarahy
Sarahy
26 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
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 Nia Chappell
Nia Chappell
18 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 Frederik Schneider
Frederik Schneider
4 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 👍🏻
Student natalia
natalia
37 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
19 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.
Tom Qu
2 Japanese lessons
First lesson with Yuka is very enjoyable. I’m beginner to Japanese but Yuka made me feel comfortable enough to speak!