Japanese teacher Mel✨

Mel✨

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Fun, Easy to talk to,Certified teacher🇯🇵/🇺🇸,10+ yrs EXP, Explain in🇯🇵/🇺🇸,Group lesson for 2
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (06:40 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 29, 2017
InterestsFoodTravelGaming
Certified, patient, and dedicated to your progress. Let’s make Japanese feel easy and fun! ✅ Certified Japanese/English Teacher with 15000+ Completed Lessons   Completed 420 hours of the Japanese Teacher Training Course ✅ Open-minded, friendly, a good listener, and easy to talk to ✅ 10+ years of teaching experience - Japanese on/offline 🌸 From Tokyo to You — 12 years in the US means I get your language struggles. Specializing in grammar & natural conversation, I’ve helped many learners like you with: ✅ Confidence in speaking (mistakes = progress!) ✅ Flexible lessons — Customize lessons to your preferences/needs
5.0
Rating
415
Students
10693
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
167 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
⭐️STUDENTS AFTER 2021 ⭐️ Grammar/Conversation/JLPT N5,N4,N3
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

4,320 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 9% off
⭐️GROUP LESSON⭐️①Grammar for 2 people ②Conversation for 2 people
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,312 lessons completed
USD 41.00+
Package with 8% off
⭐️Patreon subscriber ⭐️
A1 -  C2

Test Preparation

442 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 6% off
⭐️CONVERSATION practice⭐️
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,721 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 7% off

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Podcast (11)

845 Reviews

Krow
135 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
My friend Danny and I have been taking lessons with Mel-san for a over year now. She is an amazing teacher!!!!! She is always incredibly patient and kind no matter how many mistakes we make. Whenever our studies falter when life gets busy, she is always so understanding and willing to work at any pace. Mel-san will also teach native Japanese grammar or phrases that the textbooks can be outdated on. She is good at creating a fun, but productive environment for learning. We've loved classes with Mel-san!!!!
Nov 17, 2023
Student Kat Lee
Kat Lee
133 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mel 先生 is a really patient and wonderful teacher. Her emphasis on conversational skills has been tremendously helpful in training my brain to become more comfortable and better at using what I’ve learned. Her pacing is also great; I never feel rushed to move past points that I haven’t quite grasped yet. Thank you for another great lesson!
Jan 13, 2023
Kathy Perez
4 Japanese lessons
Mel is an excellent teacher! She chooses the easiest way for me to learn how to say something. She emphasizes important grammar points and I am able to practice them during our conversation lesson. Mel is also a wonderful person. I have enjoyed meeting her!
Feb 13, 2026
Student Linda
Linda
217 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking Japanese lessons with Mel-sensei for about a year and a half, and I would never have made the progress I have without her patient and kind help. She's a wonderful teacher and a kind and patient person, and I recommend her highly!
Sep 28, 2023
Student Mike Ashton
Mike Ashton
252 Japanese lessons
Mel-sensei is by far the best teacher I have worked with on iTalki throughout my Japanese studies. I recently passed JLPT N3, and I genuinely could not have done it without her guidance and support. What truly sets her apart is her extraordinary patience. She never rushes you or shows the slightest frustration when you are struggling with a difficult grammar point or searching for the right word. Because of this, you feel completely comfortable making mistakes and pushing beyond your comfort zone. Another major strength is her attention to detail. She types out key parts of our conversations and corrections in real time, so I leave every lesson with clear, organized notes that I can review and study. This has made a huge difference in my retention and overall improvement. She is a true professional and a genuinely kind person. I highly recommend her to anyone serious about improving their Japanese.
Feb 25, 2026
Kathy Perez
4 Japanese lessons
Excellent lesson! Mel is a very competent teacher!
Jan 30, 2026