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Monica
Japanese
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian

From Japan

Living in Cebu, Philippines

Welcomes students at all levels—from complete beginners to those with some experience and beyond! Hello, future Japanese speakers! I’m Monica — feel free to call me Moni-sensei :) I’m from Yokohama, near Tokyo. I’ve lived in several countries including the UK, Nepal, and the Philippines. I love learning about different cultures and languages, and I’m currently studying Chinese mandarin and French. I believe learning a new language is an amazing journey that opens up your world. In our lessons, we’ll talk about daily life, culture, and anything you are passionate about — while having fun learning Japanese together! I also love sharing about Japanese culture, so you’ll get more out of your lessons and enjoy your future time in Japan even more! I’ve been teaching Japanese for 6 years since getting my teaching certificate in Tokyo, and I also volunteered as a tutor before that. Since I’ve learned foreign languages myself, I understand how difficult it can feel at first, so I always try to make lessons fun and comfortable. I create personalized lesson plans based on your goals and level. I offer conversation practice, grammar, JLPT preparation, and more. For first-time students, I recommend a trial lesson or a 30-minute conversation lesson. We’ll do a quick level check and discuss your study plan together :) You’ll mainly need textbooks like Genki, Try N3, or Tobira depending on your level, and I’ll provide extra materials online. I look forward to meeting you soon!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Audio files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Pets & Animals
Art
History
Reading
Travel
Trial Lesson
246 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
30% off
Japanese from ZERO with GENKI 1&2 (Beginners)
A1-A2
Language Essentials
1,439 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
12% off
Conversation Practice (Intermediate & Advanced levels)
A2-C2
Conversation
183 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Upper Intermediate (N2) lessons with TOBIRA
B1-B2
Language Essentials
2 lessons completed
USD 32.00
7% off
Reading, listening and discussions with NHK online news (Intermediate ~ advanced)
A2-C1
Language Essentials
6 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Beginner / Intermediate Class for 2 students
A1-B1
Language Essentials
24 lessons completed
USD 41.00+
18% off
Brush up basic grammar (pre-intermediate / N3 level)
A2-B1
Language Essentials
1 lessons completed
USD 32.00
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Structured lessons·3
Pronunciation·1
For beginners·143
Student Remi
Remi
12 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Manaka sensei knows the material very well. I'm taking her class to review the Genki textbook, and the lessons are going swimmingly! Definitely recommend her lessons especially if you feel rusty & want to brush up a bit.
Student Bjoern
Bjoern
1 Japanese lesson
Teacher’s pick
Manaka-san is a FANTASTIC teacher! If you are looking for an excellent Japanese teacher to study search no further. She is VERY patient and KIND correcting all my mistakes and explains everything very clearly to me. She goes above and beyond when it comes to teaching! Very awesome teacher! Alot of fun! とても楽しかった!
Student ProskinDavid
ProskinDavid
10 Japanese lessons
My lessons consistently help me so much beyond my own studies. ありがとうごあざいます、モニカ先生!
Student Chris Cukman
Chris Cukman
78 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been studying Japanese since the start of February this year and without Manaka Sensei i wouldn't be anywhere near where i am. I still have a very long way to go, but i honestly couldn't image having a better teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable, very patient and she adapts lessons to your needs. She is very organised, professional and polite. Thank you sooooo much Manaka Sensei!!! I look forward to many more lessons to come.
Student Sammy Abukmeil
Sammy Abukmeil
3 Japanese lessons
Excellent first lesson, exactly what I needed to hear in terms of how I can improve my speaking ability. I've already booked my next lesson! :D
Student ProskinDavid
ProskinDavid
10 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson. I feel I am making good progress and going beyond just what’s written in the book. Monica answers my questions and helps me understand and get lots of practice in my skills.