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さくら Sakura
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Conversation, JLPT, Travel, Free Talk courses | Eng ok!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Conversation, JLPT, Travel, Free Talk courses | Eng ok!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (00:18 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 14, 2026InterestsFilms & 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😊Me as a Teacher
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. My lessons & teaching style
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 to speak.
My online lessons offer four classes:
🌟“Daily Conversation,” 🌟“JLPT Preparation,” 🌟“Travel Conversation,” and 🌟“Free Talk.”
You can choose a class based on your goals and level. I’ll flexibly adjust learning content and pace according to your requests. For beginners, I’ll use English, so please do not hesitate to join. Also, please let us know if you have any specific textbooks or materials you would like to use.
I'd be happy to help you with your Japanese studies. Let's have fun learning together🇯🇵📚My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
修士課程修了証書 - ハワイ大学 - 2022ハワイ大学の東アジア言語文学学部の日本語専攻で、2022年8月に修士課程修了。
Certificate verified
日本語教員養成課程修了証書 - 関西外国語大学 - 2014
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2015
日本語ティーチングアシスタント (Japanese Teaching Assistant)
2015 - 2016
日本語ティーチングアシスタント (Japanese Teaching Assistant)
2016 - 2018
非常勤日本語講師 (Part-time Japanese Language Instructor)
2023 - 2025
常勤日本語講師 (Full-time Japanese Language Instructor)
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - 外国語学部 英米語学科 (BA. in English)
2020 - 2022
Master's - 東アジア言語文学 (MA. in East Asian Languages&Literatures)
5.0
Rating
11
Students
48
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
6 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
🌞 Daily Conversation / Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Genki Textbook I, II)
A1 - A2Language Essentials31 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
📗 JLPT Preparation Course (N5-N3)
A1 - B1Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
✈️ Travel Japanese Course
A1 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
💬 Free Talk Course（Intermediate, N3 and above）
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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Quiz (1)
7 Reviews
Dávid Vince Simon
7 Japanese lessons
She is very well-prepared teacher with patience and kindness. I recommend her!!
Apr 4, 2026
Anthony (Auchericou)
2 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
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
7 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
8 Japanese lessons
Sakura is a great teacher with a nice & friendly personality. She has a very organised teaching style.
Jan 26, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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