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Yako Kimura
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Japanese
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French
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Express Yourself Naturally in Japanese！
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
French
English
Dutch
Express Yourself Naturally in Japanese！
From JapanLiving in Amsterdam, Netherlands (01:00 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 3, 2018InterestsEnvironment & NatureArtPets & AnimalsReadingTravel
My name is Yako. I’m passionate about connecting with people and exploring cultural and social topics. Having lived in several countries and learned their languages, I truly understand the challenges and frustrations of expressing yourself in a new language. That’s why I’m here—to support you in speaking Japanese confidently and comfortably.
I specialize in helping students find their voice in Japanese, drawing from my background in theatre and performing arts. My approach is friendly and encouraging, and I love sharing practical tips and vocabulary to help you communicate your feelings and ideas.
If you want to improve your conversational skills and express yourself naturally, I’m excited to guide you. Let’s discover the joy of Japanese together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
5.0
Rating
366
Students
5,244
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
177 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Pronunciation and Vocal Expression Training ( use texts and scripts) 発音・言葉遣い・表現
A1 - C2Conversation552 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Speaking Skills/Conversational Japanese Lessons (with prompt written feedback)
A2 - C2Conversation1,348 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Textbook Based Lessons (Genki /みんなの日本語 /とびら/JLPT/Traveler's Japanese..etc)
A1 - C1Language Essentials1,688 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Availability
865 Reviews
Paulina
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yako-sensei is so sweet and helpful! She helped me speak in grammatically correct sentences and was quick to stop and explain the words she used when I didn't understand. I felt completely comfortable speaking and making mistakes because I knew that she would help me speak better.
ありがとうございました、木村先生！
Jan 24, 2023
Azul (Blue)
14 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another wonderful class and a great opportunity to practice my accent and conversation. I recently discovered Kimura sensei's podcast on spotify, and I like hearing it during work. She has such a pleasant voice! Thank you again for your patience and kind words.
Nov 11, 2021
Olga
3 Japanese lessons
Merci beaucoup à Yako-Sensei pour ses explications claires et sa bienveillance.
May 6, 2026
Chris
93 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Long-term Japanese language learner here. I can't recommend Yako highly enough: she's knowledgdable, professional, and always tailors lessons to the needs of her students. On top of that, she's also just a fun person to talk to!
Apr 26, 2022
AbbadiAmel
1 Japanese lesson
Super pédagogie
May 17, 2026
Ashley
3 Japanese lessons
Yako-san helped me prepare for my interview in Japanese. She was sooo helpful with giving me real advice and links. I will do my best!
May 6, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
Your final payment will be made in USD
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