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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🌸 🛫 Travel Japanese & everyday conversation 🍵 Kyoto/Kansai culture & expressions 😊 Beginner-friendly, with English support I currently live in New York. I have also lived in Hong Kong. I'm from Kyoto, so I can teach you not only standard Japanese but also Kansai and Kyoto dialect! 🌟 What we can learn together Basic Japanese for everyday situations Travel Japanese Grammar and useful expressions Conversation skills and fluency Japanese culture and social customs Travel and real-life situations Kansai and Kyoto dialect My lessons are relaxed and supportive, but I will also help you notice unnatural expressions and find more natural ways to say what you want to say. I am also studying English myself, so I understand how frustrating it can feel when you know what you want to say but can't find the right words. I can use simple English when needed. 📝 A little about me I have 8 years of experience working at a university in Japan, where I communicated with students and their families every day. I also have teaching-related qualifications as a kindergarten teacher, elementary school teacher, and childcare worker. These experiences have helped me develop a patient and clear way of explaining things and adapting to each learner's needs. I enjoy traveling, reading, movies, manga, and anime. I've traveled to 17 countries, and I love hearing about your countries and cultures too. I look forward to meeting you! 😊
My teaching material
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Animation & Comics
Fashion & Beauty
Reading
Travel
Environment & Nature
Trial Lesson
6 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
🌸 Japanese for Complete Beginners(初心者向けの日本語)
A1-A2
Language Essentials
40 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
✈️ Travel Japanese(旅行のための日本語)
A1-C1
Conversation
8 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
🍵🇯🇵 Japanese Culture & Kyoto(日本の文化と京都)
B1-C1
Conversation
6 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
10% off
🌟 Free Talk(フリートーク)
A1-C1
Conversation
35 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
9% off
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Kai Gerriets
13 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!
Student David Tang
David Tang
23 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 Ryan Broushet
Ryan Broushet
5 Japanese lessons
Aya Sensei is always very good at remembering your life and your goals for studying Japanese. She asks great questions and gives really good explanations! You'll have fun too!
Student pure
pure
4 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 Adam
Adam
5 Japanese lessons
As a total beginner to Japanese, I took ~6 Aya over the last couple months to help prepare for my vacation to Japan. Her lessons were a really great introduction to Japanese in general and for learning about travel-specific Japanese practice We did a mixture of general learning and roleplay specifically tailored to situations I would encounter while travelling (e.g.: ordering something at a restaurant, asking for directions). I definitely recommend lessons from Aya for anyone looking to learn some Japanese
Student Bonnie Drucker
Bonnie Drucker
3 Japanese lessons
she was willing to work with my goals