Visited 19 hours ago
Tomo
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Lao
Vietnamese
Korean
Other
Russian
🌸 Fun & Effective Japanese | 7 Years Experience | Beginners Welcome
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Lao
Vietnamese
Korean
Other
Russian
🌸 Fun & Effective Japanese | 7 Years Experience | Beginners Welcome
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (12:50 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 5, 2025InterestsFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & ComicsArtFoodMedical & Healthcare
Hello, I’m Tomo! 🌸
I’m a certified Japanese teacher with 7 years of classroom experience, teaching students from over 20 countries across Singapore, Russia, Vietnam, and Laos 🌍.
I’ve also worked on a government project training Japanese teachers and have taught at language schools and universities.
Now I teach online, focusing on quality over quantity — giving personalized attention to each student and creating lessons that truly match their goals.
I love connecting with people from all backgrounds, and students often say, “You don’t seem Japanese at all!” 😁
I believe language learning should be fun and effective ✨Me as a Teacher
I’m passionate about teaching, and here’s what makes my lessons work:
🎯 Personalized & beginner-friendly
Each class is tailored to your goals and learning style—never one-size-fits-all.
💬 Practical conversation focus
We use textbooks as a guide, but the priority is conversation. You’ll learn practical Japanese you can actually use.
✨ Relaxed but effective
Students say, “I can laugh while learning even difficult grammar!” My relaxed approach helps you feel safe making mistakes — that’s when real learning happens.
📈 Real results
Students have passed JLPT exams, landed jobs using Japanese, and gained confidence in real-life conversations. My lessons & teaching style
🌟 I offer several lesson types, and we can figure out the best fit together during your trial lesson.
My lessons include:
📚 Customized Lessons
Tell me your goals, and I’ll design lessons just for you. We move at your pace.
🗣️ Conversation + Grammar
We balance structure with speaking practice so you can use Japanese naturally.
📝 Google Docs Notes
I share lesson notes after each class so you can review anytime.
🌟 Beginner-Friendly
I support beginners in English. For intermediate and advanced learners, we use Japanese as much as possible.
💡 Trial Lesson Available
Not sure if we’re a good match? Try a trial lesson—no pressure.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
日本語教師養成講座修了証書 - 広島YMCA - 2011
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2010
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2025 - Current
Online Japanese Tutor | Global |Provide online Japanese lessons for learners from beginner to advanced levels.
Lessons focus on practical conversation, grammar, and real-life usage, not rote memorization.
2025 - Current
Japanese language teacher in U.S. base
2017 - 2019
Japanese Language Instructor | Vietnam- Taught Japanese to Vietnamese learners from zero beginner to JLPT level.
- Conducted regular classes focusing on grammar, reading, and conversation.
- Provided direct instruction to students preparing to work in Japan.
2015 - 2017
Japanese lecturerTaught Japanese language courses at a Vietnamese national university.
Responsible for lesson planning, curriculum creation, and textbook selection.
Provided direct instruction from beginner to intermediate levels.
Supported Vietnamese learners aiming for study or employment opportunities related to Japan.
2013 - 2014
Japanese Language InstructorDispatched by the Japan–Russia Friendship Center.
Taught Japanese at two universities in St. Petersburg.
Conducted courses focusing on grammar, reading, and conversation skills.
2011 - 2013
Full-time Japanese teacherTaught Japanese to multinational learners at a private language school.
Conducted 25–30 classes per week, including general Japanese and business Japanese.
Delivered corporate Japanese training programs for ANA staff.
Adapted teaching methods for learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Fine art, oil painting
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Japan–Vietnam Government ProjectManaged a large-scale Japanese language education program for 200+ learners.
Designed curriculum and class structure from beginner level.
Supervised and trained 40+ instructors.
Achieved over 80% JLPT pass rate within one year.
2019 - 2022
Japanese Language Course CoordinatorDispatched by the Japan Foundation to the Laos Japan Center.
Managed Japanese language courses and coordinated cultural exchange programs.
Worked closely with local educational institutions and government bodies.
Designed programs that combined Japanese language education with cultural understanding.
Oversaw course planning, instructor coordination, and program evaluation.
2015 - 2017
Japanese Language Education SpecialistDeveloped Japanese language curricula tailored to Vietnamese university students.
Selected teaching materials and trained local Vietnamese instructors.
Contributed to the long-term sustainability of Japanese language education programs.
5.0
Rating
7
Students
40
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
💬 Conversation Practice
A2 - C1Conversation6 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
📘 Basic Japanese 🌸
A1 - A2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
🎯 Custom Japanese Lesson
A1 - C1Conversation31 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
7 Reviews
Maura
5 Japanese lessons
She is a very nice and wonderful teacher. We laughed a lot and I felt comfortable speaking with her :)
Dec 10, 2025
Scott
8 Japanese lessons
I am currently preparing for the JLPT exam, and Tomo 先生 has been incredibly supportive throughout my studies. She patiently explains grammar patterns and new vocabulary, and also offers valuable advice. Her lessons are structured and she creates lesson materials for class. She takes the time to write detailed notes for me to review after class. I truly appreciate her dedication and guidance; it has made a difference in my learning.
Dec 5, 2025
Scott
8 Japanese lessons
Tomo is an extremely friendly and approachable teacher. She is very patient and always ensures her students fully understand the material. She is open to different approaches and adapts her teaching to suit each student’s learning style. Tomo is encouraging and reassuring, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
Nov 29, 2025
Scott
8 Japanese lessons
Thank you again, Tomo, for another excellent lesson. Much of what she reviewed with me before the JLPT actually appeared on the exam, which shows just how experienced she is and how well she understands the test. She always makes sure I fully understand each point before moving on. On top of that, she’s genuinely funny and makes every lesson enjoyable!
Dec 9, 2025
フウシン Sheen
6 Japanese lessons
Tomo sennsei is very experienced, super patient, warm hearted and supportive.
She’s truly an untypical Japanese person, you can abruptly tell by her smile and enthusiasm . Thanks to that, The atmosphere of the class is very relaxed and alive.
On above of that, due to sufficient teaching experiences, she can also customize perfectly based on my pace and needs, so that I clearly feel that everything we talked about is easy to understand and remember.
Definitely recommend!
Dec 3, 2025
Austin
6 Japanese lessons
Tomo-san is an amazing teacher and so fun to talk with! I had such a fun time 🎉 I will definitely be doing more lessons!
Nov 29, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
This teacher isn't accepting lesson requests. You can try to contact the teacher to arrange a lesson.
Your final payment will be made in USD
This teacher isn't accepting lesson requests. You can try to contact the teacher to arrange a lesson.