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Yukari | ゆかり
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Certified teacher and translator - Become fluent through fun and interactive lessons!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Certified teacher and translator - Become fluent through fun and interactive lessons!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Germany (14:58 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 19, 2019InterestsTravelPets & AnimalsFood
I am a native Japanese teacher and translator living in Germany. I've also lived in the UK and France, and I enjoy discovering foreign cultures and their unique ways. I also appreciate Japanese traditions such as tea ceremony (茶道) and calligraphy (書道).
Teaching on italki since 2019, I love sharing my passion for languages with my students and accompanying them on their journey.
Language learning is a long (but rewarding!) process that can be hard to navigate on your own. I will help and guide you to the best of my abilities, drawing on my experience of learning languages completely different from my own, and teaching students from all over the world.Me as a Teacher
I offer Japanese lessons for all levels, using my original materials, designed to help you learn Japanese in a fun and engaging way, incorporating varied topics and activities.
Certified in 2005, I mix different techniques I find effective, based on precise bilingual instructions and comprehensible input.
I'll help you build on grammar, as well as your understanding of real-life Japanese language, society and culture, so that you will be able to express yourself with confidence and feel like yourself in that language.
☆Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (IIEL)
☆Kanji Kentei Level 2
☆Teaching in English (C2 proficiency) and French (DALF C1) My lessons & teaching style
Complete beginners can start from learning the Japanese characters with me (Hiragana & Katakana). It will be a bilingual lesson, so don't worry if you don't speak a word of Japanese! I'll help you achieve fluency from level 0.
From pre-intermediate level, we'll focus on applying your knowledge to more spontaneous conversations. We might also revisit some grammar points you struggle with, or introduce some new ones. I encourage you to speak as much Japanese as possible, but when necessary I can guide you efficiently and clarify fine details in your language.
Book a sample lesson or write me a message and we will plan our lessons together. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon!My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese - IIEL, University of Cambridge Local Exam Syndicate - 2005
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
108
Students
2,014
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
73 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Japanese for all levels (50mins / 80mins) - Cours de japonais général
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,865 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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30 mins conversation
A1 - C2Conversation65 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
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Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
154 Reviews
Pierrick Varin
2 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
First lesson was really great! I've been playing with Duolingo for a year (yeah I know ..) and somehow, in 30 minutes, I already got more! Highly appreciated!
Jan 16, 2026
Denise
4 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yukari is a great teacher. She is very patient if you are, like me, a rather slow learner. She adjusts the lessons to your needs, is super friendly and very knowledgeable if you have questions about various subjects surrounding Japan etc. I'm always looking forward to my lessons, can very much recommend!
Oct 19, 2020
Nicole Vigh
4 Japanese lessons
Highly recommend for the visual learner! Arrives prepared for the lesson.
Jan 27, 2026
Bob kenny
127 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Over one year and I am still excited for every lesson! Yukari-san is simply outstanding.
May 25, 2022
Nicole Vigh
4 Japanese lessons
So fun to see my progress in a few lessons!
Feb 10, 2026
Nicole Vigh
4 Japanese lessons
Exactly what I was looking for. Lessons were perfect for a visual learner like myself!
Jan 23, 2026
Trial Lesson
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