Japanese teacher さくら Sakura

さくら Sakura

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Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Conversation, JLPT, Travel, Free Talk courses | Eng ok!
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (13:20 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 14, 2026
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesArtTravelMusicEnvironment & Nature
Hi! I'm Sakura, a professional Japanese teacher from Okinawa, Japan. I've taught Japanese in Okinawa, the US, and Hungary. I specialize in conversation practice for learners of all levels, and I also offer JLPT preparation lessons. My lessons focus on helping students naturally use Japanese in real conversations while building a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary step-by-step. 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. So, I'd be thrilled to share our cultures😊 At university, I majored in English, studying both English and Japanese language education. Subsequently, I specialized in Japanese language pedagogy at the University of Hawaii, completing a master's degree. Regarding my Japanese teaching experience, I worked at Japanese language schools in Okinawa, instructing learners from beginner to advanced levels in classes such as daily conversation, grammar, reading, writing, and JLPT preparation classes. Furthermore, I have experience working as a Japanese teaching assistant at universities in the US and Hungary, where I taught classes and organized Japanese cultural events. Through these educational experiences, I place great importance on respecting each learner's background and goals, and creating a comfortable atmosphere where they feel safe ...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
15
Students
81
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
8 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
🌞 Daily Conversation / Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Genki Textbook I, II)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

56 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
📗 JLPT Preparation Course (N5-N3)
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

12 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
✈️ Travel Japanese Course
A1 -  B1

Conversation

0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
💬 Free Talk Course（Intermediate, N3 and above）
B1 -  C2

Conversation

5 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off

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7 Reviews

Dávid Vince Simon
8 Japanese lessons
She is very well-prepared teacher with patience and kindness. I recommend her!!
Apr 4, 2026
Student Anthony (Auchericou)
Anthony (Auchericou)
5 Japanese lessons
Sakura m'a directement mis en confiance et m'a beaucoup aidé dans mon apprentissage, je suis plus que motivé a reprendre des leçons avec elle pour me perfectionné. J'ai du mal avec les hiragana et donc elle fait l'effort d'écrire en Romaji et Hiragana pour que je comprenne
Mar 22, 2026
Student Elisa
Elisa
1 Japanese lesson
It was a really nice first lesson. We did a pratice JLPT exam to check what I still find difficult, which was really useful. Also Sakura先生 was patient and explained really well. ありがとうございます！：））
Jan 26, 2026
Dávid Vince Simon
8 Japanese lessons
Amazing
Mar 25, 2026
ジェフ
2 Japanese lessons
Had my first lesson with 桜先生. Because speaking is my biggest flaw, I requested a free-talk lesson. She asked a lot of questions, which was an excellent exercise. She corrected my biggest mistakes whilst also letting me finish my explanations. This was perfect for staying in the flow and also learning nuances and grammar issues. 桜先生 spoke clearly and really kept the conversation going. Would definitely recommend booking lessons with her for improving your 会話 skills! Looking forward to the next lesson.
Mar 4, 2026
Jozsef
12 Japanese lessons
Sakura is a great teacher with a nice & friendly personality. She has a very organised teaching style.
Jan 26, 2026
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