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Monica
English
Japanese
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian

From Japan

Living in Tokyo, Japan

Welcomes students at all levels—from complete beginners to those with some experience and beyond! Hello, passionate Japanese learners! 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. In our lessons, we’ll talk about daily life, culture, and anything you are passionate about — while having fun learning Japanese together! I believe learning a new language is an amazing journey that opens up your world. 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
285 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Conversation practice
A2-B1
Conversation
5 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Based on your timezone (UTC)
5.0
211
Reviews
100%
Attendance
99%
Respond
Patient·4
Structured lessons·3
Pronunciation·1
For beginners·150
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
21 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございます 楽しいレソンでした。
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.
R S
3 Japanese lessons
Really kind and patient, teacher Monica knows exactly how to work with students and explain everything, the most important part for me is the patience and I can ask anything whenever I need another explanation. I highly recommend, and look forward to our next lesson.
Student ProskinDavid
ProskinDavid
21 Japanese lessons
楽しいレッスンですね。ありがとうございます!