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Manami
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Native Japanese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience | Anime Enthusiast^^
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Native Japanese Teacher with 10+ Years of Experience | Anime Enthusiast^^
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Melbourne, Australia (07:00 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 13, 2016InterestsAnimation & ComicsMusicArtFoodGaming
Thank you for visiting! ようこそ～！
*I am accepting new students for weekly lessons. Message me to set up a schedule!^^ *
I am a native Japanese speaker with over 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught both online and offline, and I have also worked at a language school. I have learned English and Korean, so I understand how exciting and challenging it can be to learn a new language.
I can help you improve your Japanese skills! If you are serious about learning and want a structured approach, we'll make a great team:) Also, if you're an anime or food enthusiast, you're more than welcome!^^
Textbook I use:
Minna no Nihongo 1&2
Minna no Nihongo Cyukyu 1&2
Genki1&2
Quartet
JLPT
News etc...Me as a Teacher
I'm dedicated to helping you become a confident speaker of Japanese. My lessons may be challenging, but if you are serious about improving and appreciate a structured approach, I am the right teacher for you!
I give homework every lesson, so you can practice and review what you learnt. (Doing homework is very important to build a solid foundation!) Please review the previous lesson and memorise the new vocabulary before the lesson. This will ensure that our sessions are productive and enjoyable.
Many of my students, who started as beginners, are now able to discuss a wide range of topics, from daily activities to world news, at an advanced level. I'm very proud of their progress!^^* My lessons & teaching style
I teach Japanese in Japanese! The best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself and practice speaking as much as possible. I can assist in English or Korean if needed, but don’t worry about making mistakes—I will always correct and guide you!
Lesson Structure:
1. Daily conversation
2. Homework check
3. Vocabulary
4. Grammar
5. Pair work
6. Conversation practice
7. Wrap up
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Please notify me at least 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule or postpone a lesson. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of the lesson, or if you arrive more than 10 minutes late without prior notice, the full lesson fee will be charged. Thank you♡My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
217
Students
5,848
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
149 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Beginner Japanese (55 mins)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,683 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 4% off
Pre-Intermediate Japanese (55 mins)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,648 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 4% off
Free conversation (25/55 mins)
A1 - C2Conversation51 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 4% off
Advanced Japanese (55 mins)
A1 - C2Language Essentials755 lessons completed
USD 34.00
Package with 5% off
Intermediate Japanese (55 mins)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,432 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 5% off
Travel conversaiton (25/55mins)
A1 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Quiz (17)
1,743 Reviews
David Valdes
11 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
My experience learning under Manami Sensei these past couple of weeks has been excellent. Her well-paced instruction and consistent use of interactive pair work has been incredibly beneficial. I feel I've made significant progress and learned a substantial amount in this short time.
Nov 6, 2025
Gurdit Singh
266 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been studying under Sensei for the past two years, and I can say that my Japanese ability has improved by leaps and bounds. More specifically, you will get lots of speaking practice alongside reviewing material in class (reading and grammer practice) and a ton of writing practice outside of class as homework. Essentially her lessons cover all the bases you need (outside of Kanji studying which you may need to do in your own time) to become proficient in Japanese! I would definitely recommend Sensei to anyone that is genuinely looking to study Japanese and become proficient in the language!
Jan 17, 2025
Tia
8 Japanese lessons
She guides the class like no one else and I like the correction she makes so I can pronounce the word better since I don’t have exposure to a lot of Japanese, I am learning all with her!
Nov 12, 2025
Chris
65 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Manami has consistently provided a quality learning experience. She seeks to understand your ability, and caters the lessons accordingly.
She puts a focus on real-world situations through conversational lessons, and is happy to provide homework to reinforce learnings.
I’d highly recommend trying Manami for your Japanese learning journey!
Jan 24, 2025
Tia
8 Japanese lessons
Today, it was the first I could see so much consideration from my teacher and that's why I will continue learning japanese with her. Thanks for the special class today!
Nov 14, 2025
Tia
8 Japanese lessons
Even though I don’t have much time outside of class to review or make consistent progress toward my Japanese goals at the moment, my teacher always supports me with patience and kindness. She adapts perfectly to my schedule, understands my frequent travels, and makes every lesson both fun and productive. Having class at 8 a.m. due to the time difference can be challenging, but I truly hope it will remain sustainable so that we can continue studying together for a long time.
Oct 28, 2025
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