Momo
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Momo
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Learn Japanese with Fun, Energy, and Personalized Guidance
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Learn Japanese with Fun, Energy, and Personalized Guidance
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Gold Coast-Tweed Heads, Australia (20:54 UTC-10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 7, 2017InterestsMusicTravelMedical & Healthcare
Hello, I’m Momo! I was born and raised in Japan and now live in Hawaii after spending 4 years in Australia and 2 years in San Francisco. Besides working as an online Japanese teacher, I’m a special program teacher at an elementary school, where I teach STEM LEGO, cooking (Japanese, Hawaiian, and Western food), photography, and Pokémon card language.
I love traveling, experiencing new cultures, surfing, working out, and meeting new people. My classes are fun, safe spaces to learn, make mistakes, and grow. I focus on creating a high-energy, productive environment tailored to your goals, whether you’re learning Japanese language or culture.Me as a Teacher
I’m passionate about helping students achieve their Japanese language goals. Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your skills, I offer personalized lessons to fit your needs.
As a non-native English speaker, I understand how easy it is to make mistakes without noticing them. That’s why I focus on correcting all your errors—big or small—something you won’t often get in casual conversations.
In my lessons, I provide clear explanations and practical tips to help you use Japanese naturally. I strive to create a supportive environment where you can learn confidently and ask questions freely.My lessons & teaching style
Lesson Focus:
• Develop conversational skills in both formal and informal Japanese.
• Work with textbooks like Genki (or your preferred choice).
• Improve reading, writing, and Kanji comprehension (Hiragana and Katakana).
Post-Lesson Support:
• Feel free to message me with any questions.
• I provide notes during lessons for reference and review.
• If needed, I can assign homework or tests to reinforce learning.
Classroom Goals:
I aim to create a fun and productive environment tailored to your learning needs. Whether you’re focusing on speaking, reading, writing, or culture, I’ll help you reach your goals!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
469
Students
3,281
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
227 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Tutoring for all levels.
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,902 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
How to relate better to your Japanese boyfriend/girlfriend/in-laws etc
A1 - C2Conversation126 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
How to travel in Japan
A1 - C2Language Essentials26 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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538 Reviews
Al T.
199 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another fantastic lesson with Momo-san! I always get plenty of listening and speaking practice in her lessons without fear of making mistakes or being judge. We laugh together when I mix up words or get expressions wrong. Momo-san is always patient and easy to talk to no matter what the subject. We always chat about anything and everything. I would highly recommend anyone who's starting out learning Japanese or an advance speaker to try taking lessons from her.
Dec 24, 2020
Edward
37 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
WOW. What an eye-opener! I really appreciated Momo's help in navigating how to better interact with my Japanese in-laws! She went into details on customs, greetings and tips on how to impress them! As helpful as her language lessons were, I think this was incredibly helpful in a different way!
Oct 24, 2020
Bradley Wargo
5 Japanese lessons
Thanks for another fun class!
Sep 20, 2024
Anna
81 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
After today's lesson I thought about how much progress I have already made so far. Before I was too nervous when speaking and had problems expressing myself in Japanese, but now I have learned to relax. Now with Momo's corrections, advice and encouragement, I am learning how to speak naturally in Japanese. ありがとうございました！
Dec 13, 2020
Justin
19 Japanese lessons
Amazing teacher! Always lead lots!
Nov 30, 2024
Bradley Wargo
5 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson. Mom does well explaining nuances between words and making sure you get practice in with the different sentence structures
Sep 17, 2024
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