English teacher Ken

Ken

Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Japanese
Speaks
French
Spanish
5+ years of teaching experience and fully bilingual in Japanese and English
From CanadaLiving in Calgary, Canada (11:32 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 18, 2017
InterestsMusicGamingFilms & TV SeriesTechFood
I am a Canadian that grew up speaking both English and Japanese, I've always been 'that guy' to ask how to say 'so and so' in Japanese or English I love cooking and trying new foods. I also love to introduce people to new dishes. I was a big comic nerd through the 90s (Xmen, Punisher, Spawn) and watching the rise of comic book based movies My name is Ken and I am here to help you learn Japanese and help minimize your accent in English.
5.0
Rating
613
Students
6582
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

English
Japanese
Trial Lesson
324 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
*CLOSED* * only for existing students before 2021 *
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

583 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English * new students *
A1 -  B1

Conversation

175 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off

Availability

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798 Reviews

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English
Japanese
Student Louise
Louise
70 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Highly recommended! Ken is simply fantastic. He has a natural gift for teaching and can explain what appear to be the most complex things in memorable and easy-to-digest gems. Before, I was even not able to converse with English speakers, while, after learning with Ken, guess what, I’m giving lectures in English!!! Classes with Ken have been so worthwhile!!!
Nov 8, 2021
Student Skyeweldon@gmail.com
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ken has been an absolutely incredible teacher all the way from minute 1. This is a great example for “Functional Japanese”. He knows how people speak Japanese, great ways to practice, as well as making it enjoyable. Learning from Ken is not a chore. If you are attempting to learn Japanese I HIGHLY recommend Ken. Fun, efficient and rewarding.
Sep 2, 2019
Jemma
1 English lesson
very patient, and keep asking my needs. Looking forward to studying with Ken.
Oct 20, 2025
Student Spencer
Spencer
327 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ken has been a very patient teacher for over a year and half now. He has challenged me to take the JLPT and is always very encouraging. By far, he is the best Italki teacher I've had!
Feb 25, 2020
Student Cassandra
Cassandra
101 Japanese lessons
Ken-sensei is always easy to talk to and explains grammar/vocabulary choices thoroughly.
Feb 8, 2026
Student Charles Kendall
Charles Kendall
65 Japanese lessons
Ken Sensei teaches by using examples and gently guiding me to find the answer myself. He gives helpful hints, remembers his students, and truly cares about people. I believe he is one of the most genuine and trustworthy people I’ve ever met. I feel lucky to be his student. けんせいんせいのレッスンはたのしいです。せんせいはしんせつで、がくせいをたいせつにします。
Aug 7, 2025
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