Japanese teacher Sachiko Kakinuma

Sachiko Kakinuma

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Teaches
Japanese
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English
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I'm a professional commentator. I'll change your pronunciation dramatically if you need.
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (09:41 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 18, 2019
InterestsTravelSports & FitnessFood
Hello, everyone! I'm Sachi. I'm a native Japanese speaker who was born and raised in Saitama prefecture. When I turned 18, I moved to Nagano prefecture, where I went to college. I worked for HONDA motor company for 2 years. Then I started my career as a sports commentator & a speaking strategist. Since I have a lot of professional speaking experience, I can give you a lot of specific tips on Japanese pronunciation, such as how to position your tongue properly when you speak Japanese. As for many hobbies, I love traveling overseas, and during my free time, I like to go on walks and watch sports. Let's enjoy studying with me!! I have taught a lot of language and pronunciation lessons for beginning students, pageant contestants, and all sorts of other students, both as a professional commentator and as a speaking trainer. With my experience, I'm confident I can teach you to explain your opinions to someone, how to use improve your pronunciation, and how to speak Japanese more fluently. 私はアナウンサーとして、スピーキングトレーナーとして、初心者の方や、コンテスタントなどへ沢山のトレーニング経験があります。 どのように自分の意見を伝えるか、スムーズに話すにはどうしたらいいか。 私は間違いなくたくさんの素晴らしい経験と日本語のスキルをあなたに伝えることができるでしょう。 ※Sorry, I don't have a class for children. ◆Improve your pronunciation ◆Focus on your gramma in the free conversation ◆Free conversation ◆Discussion which is based on the web site or any topics ◆Focus on your purpose and so on
My teaching material
  • Articles and news
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
5.0
Rating
313
Students
2087
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
93 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
☆Improving your conversation skill☆
A1 -  C2

Conversation

1,705 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
☆focusing on your pronunciation☆
B2 -  C2

Language Essentials

287 lessons completed
USD 13.00+

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Podcast (9)

836 Reviews

Vaughn Miles
146 Japanese lessons
Taking a lesson with Sachiko San is a real treat. Always fun and educational. I think it is extremely beneficial to have a teacher that has learned, or is learning, a language as they can more fully understand a student perspective. Sachiko San has that perspective which I appreciate.
Apr 23, 2026
Vaughn Miles
146 Japanese lessons
A lesson with Sachiko San is a treat for many reasons, but most of all she is just very easy to talk with. She is patient, helpful, and encouraging which makes for an hour of comfortable conversation.
Apr 15, 2026
Vaughn Miles
146 Japanese lessons
Really the value of the lesson comes down to the teacher. Sachiko San is a great conversationalist and the real deal.
Apr 2, 2026
Student Lucia Wong
Lucia Wong
106 Japanese lessons
Today I shared my Nagoya trip with Sachiko san. I can't believe that I used one lesson to share my trip 🤭 I also learned some words that not usually used! Thank you so much!! Please enjoy your holiday ❤️
Apr 21, 2026
Student Ivan
Ivan
23 Japanese lessons
「テンパる」など色々な面白い言葉を教えてくれてありがとうございます!いい勉強になります。
Apr 7, 2026
Student Ivan
Ivan
23 Japanese lessons
いつも訂正を送ってくれて正しい日本語を教えてくれてありがとうございます!いつかペラペラになりたいのでSachiさんの助けが心強いです!
Mar 31, 2026