Yuka
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Yuka
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Japanese
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English
Certified, native, experienced, and supportive teacher YUKA
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Certified, native, experienced, and supportive teacher YUKA
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Portland, United States (11:27 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 11, 2024InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFashion & BeautyTravelSports & FitnessFood
Konnichiwa! I’m Yuka, a native Japanese teacher specializing in conversational and business Japanese. With 5+ years of teaching experience—and a background in HR—I help students speak confidently, whether for travel, work, or daily life. My 15 years of Kendo taught me discipline and patience, which I bring to every lesson. I also love exploring cultures through cooking (ask me for recipe tips!). Let’s make learning Japanese fun and effective—just like my students do!Me as a Teacher
Since 2019, I’ve been teaching Japanese both online and in-person, covering everything from everyday conversations to business discussions. My background in HR also allows me to help with formal business communication. I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language—I’ve experienced it myself with English. That’s why I’m dedicated to supporting and motivating you every step of the way.
My students often tell me they enjoy my classes because I’m patient and make learning fun. I focus on active participation and our progress together. Let’s make your Japanese learning journey an enjoyable one!My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, we mainly use the grammar patterns from "Minna no Nihongo" and focus on lots of conversation practice. With the help of original supplementary materials, you will see your conversational skills improve rapidly. I also offer lessons tailored to your goals, whether it's improving conversational skills, learning business Japanese, or preparing for interviews. Let's grow together and move towards becoming the person you want to be! I’m genuinely looking forward to talking with you in class!My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
- Quizzes
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
Certificates
日本語教育能力検定 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2019
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
Japanese instructor
2019 - 2020
Japanese instructor
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - 国際社会学部国際社会学科
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Human Resources
5.0
Rating
16
Students
239
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
【55 min】Elementary grammar＋Conversation (homework is included)
A1 - A2Conversation219 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 13% off
【55 min】Preparation for a trip to Japan
A1 - A2Conversation5 lessons completed
USD 32.00
【55 min】Informal Tutoring ※Upper Intermidiate and proficient level
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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22 Reviews
Geoffrey Noh
16 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
ユカさん continues to provide very well structured lessons. She not only thoroughly explains each lesson's grammar point, but also facilitates dialogue to improve my ability to speak Japanese!
Jun 11, 2025
Tobi
69 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka Sensei is a wonderful instructor! She is attentive, kind, and patient. She is very responsive and communicative on Italki. Her classes are well structured, and I look forward to taking more lessons together.
Nov 8, 2024
Geoffrey Noh
16 Japanese lessons
ユカさん was very patient and thorough, explaining everything clearly and making the lesson engaging. I feel much more confident in my Japanese after these last few classes and look forward to the next one!
Mar 22, 2025
Joshua
20 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuka is a great teacher. Her lessons are well structured and she is very patient and easy to understand in both English and Japanese. She can quickly adapt a lesson if I already learned some of it before hand, and does a good job reviewing previous lessons and tying them into the next.
Dec 18, 2024
Sheba
13 Japanese lessons
I really enjoyed learning Japanese with Yuka san. Very knowledgeable and patient with her students.
May 1, 2025
Geoffrey Noh
16 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson with ユカーさん! She continues to facilitate the lessons incredibly well, and the structure of our classes has really solidified my understand of new grammar points
Feb 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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