From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (19:24 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 19, 2025
InterestsAnimation & ComicsFoodTravelFashion & BeautyFilms & TV Series
Hi, I’m Maiko from Japan.
I specialize in teaching adult learners who already have basic Japanese and want to improve their speaking skills through conversation.
My main students are adults around JLPT N3 level and above who want to speak more naturally and confidently in real-life situations.
My lessons are conversation-focused and topic-based, using daily life, travel, work, anime, and Japanese culture.
Rather than heavy grammar, I help you learn by speaking and getting used to natural expressions.
I create relaxed and practical lessons so you can enjoy learning and make steady progress.
Please note:
I teach adult learners only.
I do not teach students under 18 or complete beginners.
日常会話を中心に、実際に使える日本語を練習します。
会話の中で、自然な言い方・発音・表現の使い方を一緒に確認し、より自然に話せるようサポートします。
文法の細かい説明よりも、「話して慣れる」ことを大切にしたレッスンです。
※対象:25歳以上/JLPT N3前後以上
※18歳未満・完全初心者の方は対応していません。
My lessons focus on daily conversation and practical Japanese.
Through real conversation, I help you improve natural expressions, pronunciation, and how to use words correctly in context.
Rather than heavy grammar explanations, you will learn by speaking and getting used to natural Japanese.
For adult learners around JLPT N3 level and above.
I do not teach students under 18 or complete beginners.
My teaching material
Articles and news
PDF file
Text Documents
Test templates and examples
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
日本語講師preply - JapanExperienced tutor with 450+ combined lessons on Preply & Italki!
Education
2001 - 2004
Other - 商業高校高等学校
5.0
Rating
31
Students
133
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
31
Students
133
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 8.60+
For New Students 🩷(1st-15th lesson)Let's change your brain language.
A1 - C2Conversation127 lessons completed
USD 8.69+
Package with 8% off
🏆Loyal Student Special (60 min)🏆
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (6)
Quiz (5)
10 Reviews
Alex.
26 Japanese lessons
まいこ先生 continues to be the most fun teacher on iTalki. Every lesson is fun and I always have a smile on my face afterwards!
Dec 24, 2025
Adam Beck
2 Japanese lessons
I really enjoyed my lesson with Maiko-san. She's a very curious and talkative person, and we had an engaging conversation. She was also very helpful when it came to catching and clarifying my errors, even providing me with a PDF of notes after the lesson. She's an excellent teacher.
Dec 21, 2025
Paula
1 Japanese lesson
I had a very fun lesson with Michael先生!She is very energetic and easy to talk to, as well as encouraging.
Oct 4, 2025
羽ゆうyu
6 Japanese lessons
老师很热情活泼,给很多说话的机会,这个很重要!
Dec 24, 2025
Alex
7 Japanese lessons
It's always lovely and fun 💜
I cannot wait til my next lesson!! 🙇♂️
Nov 1, 2025
Alex
7 Japanese lessons
Always bringing that contagious positive energy 😍 🙇♂️