I will support your Japanese learning at your own pace, with warmth and dedication 📚🌟
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Japanese
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I will support your Japanese learning at your own pace, with warmth and dedication 📚🌟
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (10:23 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 9, 2021
InterestsTravelMusicFilms & TV SeriesFoodEnvironment & Nature
Hi everyone! My name is Nao, Nice to meet you!
I live in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, a place known for its delicious rice and sake 🌾🍙🍶. I've also lived in Tokyo for 10 years and in the United States for 4 years. Currently, I am living near the beach, enjoying a relaxed life in the countryside, playing drums in a band, and surfing 🏝️✨.
I love art and nature, especially films, music, beaches, and mountains 🎬🎵🌊⛰️. I love listening to people and discovering new worlds through their stories 🤩. I have around 10 years of experience in work support 💁♀️.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
🔥My Teaching Strengths🔥
⚫︎ 3 years of experience as an online Japanese teacher ✏️
⚫︎ I provide careful support to help you achieve your goals, whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner 🏆
⚫︎ I create personalized curriculums tailored to each student's personality, goals, and lifestyle 📝
⚫︎ While teaching, I constantly incorporate your feedback to offer engaging and dynamic lessons that won't get boring! 🕺
⚫︎ I can help you plan your trips together! ⛩️🗾
⚫︎ I can explain in English as well! 🌎
My lessons & teaching style
📚Beginner to Intermediate:
⚫︎ Reading and writing Hiragana and Katakana
⚫︎ Basic vocabulary and grammar
⚫︎ Common greetings, self-introductions, and daily conversation phrases
⚫︎ Accurate pronunciation and intonation
➡️ Enjoy basic conversations and even make Japanese friends! 👯
📚Intermediate to Advanced:
⚫︎ Smoother pronunciation
⚫︎ Lively Japanese expressions for enjoying daily conversations
⚫︎ Keigo, polite language, and expressions suitable for different situations
⚫︎ Interview practice and resume/CV proofreading
➡️ Expand your vocabulary and expressions, and gain confidence in expressing yourself clearly! 💁♀️
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
111
Students
334
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
111
Students
334
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Let's talk in Japanese! (50min / 25min)
A1 - C1Conversation297 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Quiz (12)
46 Reviews
Max Lewis
5 Japanese lessons
Nao-sensei has a very bright personality and feels very easy to talk to, and speaks to me in an easy to understand way! I look forward to our future lessons!
Oct 17, 2025
Tony Harris
9 Japanese lessons
Nao is so amazing. She is very well informed and easy to learn from. I was a little nervous at first but she has a calm demeanor that makes you feel relaxed as well. She answers every question I have and then describes the answers. She walks through the questions and helps pronunciation when needed. She comes prepared each lesson and I always leave knowing more. I look forward to continuing the lessons and reaching my goals.
Aug 17, 2025
Chun (チュン)
1 Japanese lesson
Nao sensei is very nice and easy-going teacher. We talked like friends and it was a great conversation. また次回!
May 31, 2025
Autumn
3 Japanese lessons
Naoさん was very patient and understanding. Even though I was nervous and could barely form sentences, she was reassuring and kind the whole lesson. I’m looking forward to my next lesson with her.
Oct 11, 2025
Florence
12 Japanese lessons
Je prends des cours avec Nao sensei depuis mon arrivée au Japon, elle m'aide beaucoup à progresser à l'oral. Et même si je ne suis pas encore confiante pour parler en Japonais, je suis toujours à l'aise pendant ses leçons. Nao sensei est très gentille et patiente, je la recommande vivement ! Et, si vous parlez un peu anglais, elle pourra vous aider pour comprendre le vocabulaire ou vous traduire des mots pendant la conversation.
Jun 13, 2025
Louis Tan
1 Japanese lesson
Had a relaxed and fun first trial lesson with Nao sensei. She was cheerful and polite, making me feel at home during the class considering it was a first meet-up.