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Aya🌸
Japanese
Native
English
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From Japan

Living in New York, United States

🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸 Hello! I'm Aya 🌟 I was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, and I currently live in New York. I have also lived in Hong Kong, so I understand the challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. I worked at a university in Japan for 8 years, communicating with students and their families every day. I supported them by explaining things clearly and providing guidance based on their needs. I have qualifications as a kindergarten teacher, elementary school teacher, and childcare worker. I love teaching and helping people learn. I am also studying English myself. After moving abroad, I experienced times when I couldn't express what I wanted to say or felt embarrassed about mistakes. Because of this, I understand the feelings of Japanese learners. In my lessons, I create a relaxed environment where you can speak without worrying about mistakes. Beginners are welcome! I can use simple English when needed. For intermediate and advanced learners, we can practice: ・Natural Japanese expressions ・Conversation skills ・Japanese culture and manners ・Travel Japanese As I am from Kyoto, I also speak Kansai dialect. If you are interested in Kansai-ben or Kyoto-style expressions, please let me know! I enjoy traveling, reading, movies, manga, and anime. I have traveled to 17 countries and love listening to your cultural experiences. I hope my lessons feel like chatting with a Japanese friend while working toward your goals. I look forward to meeting you😊!
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Animation & Comics
Fashion & Beauty
Reading
Travel
Environment & Nature
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners(初心者向けの日本語)
A1-A2
Language Essentials
13 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
✈️ Travel Japanese(旅行のための日本語)
A1-C1
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
🍵🇯🇵 Japanese Culture & Kyoto(日本の文化と京都)
B1-C1
Conversation
1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
🌟 Free Talk(フリートーク)
A1-C1
Conversation
17 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
9% off
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Kai Gerriets
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was my second Lesson with Aya and it was really fantastic! Even thought part of this was a review for me, she explained everything so clearly and simply that i was able to understand a lot. She answered all my questions, listens attentively and even built directly on what we discussed in our lesson before. Aya is extremely friendly, helpful, laughs a lot and is very likable ( the Vibe with her is really easy and comfortable ). I hope to take lessons with her a long time and i am confident i will make great progress. I am definitely looking forward to the year ahead with her!
David Tang
9 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
あやさんはとてもいい先生です!先生はいつも優しくて、話しやすいです。 She is fun and easy to talk to. Whenever I don't understand something, she takes the time to explain it clearly. I am looking forward to having her as my teacher for as long as I can and also sharing my language journey with her :D I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Japanese! You won't regret it!
Student Adam
Adam
1 Japanese lesson
Aya was great, she asked me some questions to understand my background and goals a bit better then we dove into a powerpoint where we went over some basic vocabulary and using it in different situations
Student pure
pure
3 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aya先生は、友達と話しているような雰囲気でレッスンをしてくださって、最初は少し緊張していた私も、先生との会話を通してだんだんリラックスでき、自然に日本語を話せるようになりました。 私が話した日本語の間違いも先生が丁寧に記録して、直すのを手伝ってくださいました。また、自分で間違いに気づいて直せたときには、先生が褒めてくださって、もっと日本語を話してみようという勇気が出ました。 とても素敵な先生です!😊
Student Bonnie Drucker
Bonnie Drucker
1 Japanese lesson
she was willing to work with my goals
Student Daniel Gallarda
Daniel Gallarda
12 Japanese lessons
Aya Sensei has been a wonderful teacher for my wife and I to practice Japanese! She has been very patient with us and gives us great recommendations on japanese movies ands festivals to check out. We highly recommend!