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Mika McCalley
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Phoenix, United States (06:45 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 24, 2021InterestsTravelFashion & BeautyArtFilms & TV SeriesPets & Animals
Hi everyone who wants to learn Japanese! こんにちは😃
My name is Mika Mccalley.
I majored in English and American literature and education when I was in college in Japan. I qualify as a junior high and high school English teacher and Japanese language teacher.
I came to the U.S. In 2007 from Sendai city, Miyagi prefecture. I lived in GA for 4 years, 6 months in Florida, moved to Brazil lived there for a year, went back to Japan Tokyo, and then finally came back to Arizona, the U.S. Yes, I moved a lot but all was good. I love traveling around the country, a cat lover, I have 4 cats 🐯
I have high communication skills, open-minded and enthusiastic but very patient and disciplined 😉Me as a Teacher
I’ve been teaching Japanese since I came to the U.S. In 2007. I am a certified Japanese language educator with 17years of experience.
I have taught over 100 students of different age groups, from preschool students to adults, and different levels of students from beginners to advanced levels.
I have helped many students to reach their goals!
Next is your turn. Just tell me why you want to learn Japanese. Are you a big fan of anime, manga, or games? Do you just fall in love with the cool culture in Japan? Or do you need something special needs for the preparation of the JLPT exam, AP Japanese exam, or business Keigo?
I can help you with all your needs! Let's work out together!My lessons & teaching style
Personal lesson only. I will provide you with customized efficient lessons. These are the model patterns of the lesson.
[Badic lesson]
＊Beginners: Hiragana Katakana, Kanji (150), Greetings, Basic conversation, etc.
＊Intermediate: Grammar, Hearing, and Reading Comprehension, Conversation (fluent), etc
＊Advanced ( JLPT 3 to 1 level ): Grammar, Hearing and Reading Comprehension, Conversation (close to native), etc
[Special needs]
・APJapanese intensive cource
・Preparation for the exam JLPT 5 to 1
・Business Japanese (Keigo)
I can create any kind of lesson for you. If you have any questions about the lesson, feel free to contact me. The trial lesson is highly recommended.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
22
Students
368
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
95%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese lesson basic and special needs
A1 - C2Language Essentials368 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
Maren
2 Japanese lessons
Mika-san was very friendly and patient with me. While I'm advanced in listening and reading, I haven't spoken much and frequently trip up or struggle to express myself. I hope to get better at speaking and I think meeting with Mika-san to chat casually will be helpful in my journey. I definitely recommend her as a tutor!
Sep 9, 2025
CushingJennifer
9 Japanese lessons
Jack loved it. He says suberashii!
Apr 17, 2025
Eduardo Torres
57 Japanese lessons
Mikaさん is fun, knowledgeable, and very patient; she is also passionate about teaching Japanese. She quickly understood my learning goals and my style as a student and quickly adjusted the lessons to suit my style. I'm looking forward to continuing my lessons with Mikaさん. ありがとうございます！
Jan 15, 2023
Kevin Murphy
4 Japanese lessons
Mika-san is a very knowledgable teacher and incredibly friendly.
Highly recommend.
Jul 15, 2025
Kimberlee
39 Japanese lessons
We went over my goals and what we should plan on studying during lesson time. Mika was very helpful, speaks clearly, gives examples and small practice exercises, and is very nice. I am looking forward to taking more lessons :)
Jun 30, 2024
Crystal Wise
5 Japanese lessons
Mika-San is the best! She is truly a great teacher !
Jan 11, 2022
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