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さくら Sakura
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From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok! I'm Sakura, a professional Japanese teacher from Okinawa. I specialize in conversation practice for learners of all levels and also offer JLPT preparation. My lessons focus on helping students naturally use Japanese in real conversations while building a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary 📚 I’m from Okinawa, a beautiful island in southern Japan known for its unique culture, language, and peaceful lifestyle. I love traveling and have visited over 20 countries. I really like exploring different cultures and talking with people from all over the world. I'd be thrilled to share our cultures 😊 At university, I majored in English and studied English and Japanese language education. I later earned a master’s degree in Japanese language pedagogy from the University of Hawaii. I’ve taught Japanese to beginner-to-advanced learners at language schools in Okinawa, in conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and JLPT preparation. I also worked as a Japanese TA at universities in the US and Hungary. Through these experiences, I value respecting each learner's background and goals and creating a comfortable atmosphere where they feel confident speaking Japanese! My online lessons offer 4 courses: Daily Conversation, JLPT Prep, Travel Conversation, and Free Conversation. You can choose a course based on your goals and level. I’ll flexibly adjust the content and pace to meet your needs. I'd be happy to help you with your Japanese studies. Let's have fun learning together 🇯🇵✨
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Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
🌞 Daily Conversation / Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Genki Textbook I, II)
A1-A2
Language Essentials
165 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
10% off
📗 JLPT Preparation Course (N5-N3)
A1-B1
Language Essentials
18 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
10% off
✈️ Travel Japanese Course
A1-B1
Conversation
41 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
10% off
💬 Free Conversation Course(Intermediate, N3 and above)
B1-C2
Conversation
31 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
10% off
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Henry Keskitalo
32 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sakura-san is a wonderful teacher. I've been taking lessons with her regularly for the past couple of months, and I've been very impressed by how well she has adapted to my current level. I had already been studying Japanese for several months, so I was able to quickly pick up where I had left off with Sakura-san. She quickly identified my weak points, filled in the gaps from my Genki I studies, and has been an excellent teacher to continue through Genki II with. Her explanations are thorough and rigorous while still leaving plenty of room for questions, and she does a great job of making difficult grammar points easy to understand. Overall, I highly recommend Sakura-san to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and adaptable Japanese teacher.
Zak
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sakura was very supportive and patient. Her examples are easy to understand. She speaks very clearly and listens attentively. Sakura seems very flexible in helping me work out a study structure that I can easily follow.
Student Anthony (Auchericou)
Anthony (Auchericou)
11 Japanese lessons
C’était ma 9ᵉ leçon avec Sakura Sensei, et je suis ravi d’avoir cette professeure ! J’ai énormément progressé en japonais, tout en avançant à mon rythme. Elle donne beaucoup de motivation pour apprendre et est d’une grande gentillesse. Je suis bientôt paré pour mon futur voyage et, peut-être, me lancer dans le JLPT N5 à l’avenir !
Student Eugene
Eugene
20 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been having lessons with Sakura sensei for about a month or so now, and it’s been really great. She is most helpful, patient and has been great for improving my Japanese. She provides useful feedback on my speaking, vocab and grammar usage, and in a way that builds my confidence in speaking. I always look forward to my sessions with her; before I know it, the hour has flown by. If you are looking to improve your speaking abilities with a patient and helpful teacher, please seriously consider her. 😊
Ferlynn Soo
2 Japanese lessons
Enjoyed my trial session with Sakura and looking forward to more conversation sessions with her. :)
Student Amy Louise
Amy Louise
1 Japanese lesson
Sakura-sensei is kind and engaging. She is quick to adapt to your level of understanding, and pays attention to areas that need improving. Highly recommend!