Japanese teacher 山下明美 Akemi Yamashita

山下明美 Akemi Yamashita

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
10 years' experience in various countries, communicating in English or Spanish
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (00:50 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 1, 2022
InterestsHistoryAnimation & ComicsTravel
Currently I'm living in Mexico, but I'm Japanese and my mother tongue is Japanese. I love traveling and I am a former tour escort and backpacker. Countries I have been to include India, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Spain, France, Italy and Turkey. I have also been to Taiwan. I also like anime and manga. 趣味は旅行。元添乗員で、バックパッカーです。 行ったことがある国は、インド、ミャンマー、ネパール、ブータン、タイ、マレーシア、カンボジア、ラオス、インドネシア、オーストラリア、カナダ、メキシコ、グアテマラ、ベリーズ、ニカラグア、ホンジュラス、コスタリカ、エクアドル、ペルー、ボリビア、スペイン、フランス、イタリア、トルコ。台湾にも行きました。 アニメや漫画も好きです。
5.0
Rating
166
Students
1890
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
40 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
From 0 level: まったくの初心者 『みんなの日本語 初級1』Minna-no-Nihongo
A1

Language Essentials

985 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Elementary level and more 『みんなの日本語』Minna-no-Nihongo
A2

Language Essentials

434 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Free Talk: フリートーク
A2 -  C2

Conversation

431 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off

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121 Reviews

Student Jermaine Tucker
Jermaine Tucker
17 Japanese lessons
Akemi-sensei instructor embodies a humanistic and learner-centered approach to language teaching. Her calm, thoughtful presence immediately establishes trust, which is foundational for meaningful learning. She demonstrates strong reflective teaching practices, adapting lessons based on learner responses rather than rigidly following a script. Her background and interest in becoming a mangaka subtly influence her teaching style, bringing creativity and narrative thinking into language instruction—an approach that supports dual coding theory and deeper cognitive processing. She excels at pacing, allowing learners the time they need to process language without pressure, which is particularly effective for adult learners. From an educational standpoint, her kindness and intentionality foster intrinsic motivation and sustained engagement, making her an excellent instructor for learners who value depth, clarity, and thoughtful guidance.
Jan 15, 2026
Lu Heok Hui
103 Japanese lessons
tq sensei for the interesting lesson.
Sep 15, 2025
Shailyn Rincon
2 Japanese lessons
レッスンありがとうございました。今日はとても勉強になりました。たくさん質問をしていただいて、自分の文法や語彙の弱点がよく分かりました。少し難しかったですが、その分とてもやりがいがありました。いただいたQuizletや資料も活用して、もっと復習しようと思います。これからもよろしくお願いいたします。
Jul 5, 2025
Student Jack Kostylo
Jack Kostylo
4 Japanese lessons
She is a very skilled teacher with a clear and flexible structure tailored to what little I know. It feels like school in a good way. I’m very grateful.
Jan 3, 2026
Shailyn Rincon
2 Japanese lessons
本日のレッスン、ありがとうございました。文法の復習を丁寧にサポートしてくださり、自分が改善すべき点、特に動詞の活用を改めて認識することができました。私にとって少し難しかったですが、とても有意義なレッスンで、もっと勉強しようという気持ちになりました。ご親切に教えていただき、役立つ資料もシェアしてくださり、本当にありがとうございます。また次回のレッスンを楽しみにしています。
Jul 10, 2025
Jasmine
1 Japanese lesson
Very knowledgeable, patient and kind!
Jul 3, 2025
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