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AMI
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From JapanLiving in Auckland, New Zealand (16:57 UTC+13:00)
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italki teacher since Oct 16, 2019InterestsMedical & HealthcareAnimation & ComicsPets & AnimalsTravelFood
こんにちは！横浜出身のAmiです。言語聴覚士として10年間、言語のサポートに携わり、2016年からは日本語教師としてUK・NZ・アイルランドで多国籍な生徒さん（13～60歳）に教えてきました。言語学を学び、現在はイタリア語習得中！異文化や旅行、現地の食を通した学びを大切にしています。「正しい発音」や「自然な会話」に重点を置いたレッスンが得意です。一緒に楽しく日本語をブラッシュアップしましょう！
Hello! I'm Ami, originally from Yokohama. I’d been working as a speech-language-hearing therapist for 10 years, supporting communication. Since 2016, I've been teaching Japanese as a Japanese language teacher to a multinational students (ages 13-60) in UK, Ireland and NZ. I studied linguistics and am currently learning Italian! I value learning through different cultures, travel, and local cuisine. I specialize in lessons that focus on "corrrrect pronunciation" and "natural conversation".Me as a Teacher
2016年に日本語教師の資格取得以降、ロンドン、オークランドにてオフライン、オンラインにて13歳から60歳までの初級から上級レベルの生徒さん100人以上に教えてきました。生徒さんの国籍は様々でニュージーランド人、イギリス人、アメリカ人、フランス人、イタリア人、スペイン人、ポーランド人、ロシア人、中国人等の生徒さんに教えてきました。
またJLPTや大学の試験対策、日常会話、ビジネス会話を教えてきました。
外国語を学ぶのは難しいですが、皆様の日本語上達に向け、手助けできたら幸いです。
I have worked as a qualified Japanese teacher for 10 years in London, Ireland and NZ. I have given lessons to students who are from 13 - 60 years old, from completely beginners to advanced. and they are from NZ, UK, USA, France, Italy, Spain, other European countries, China, etc.
I have taught more than 200 students with different aims.
I know learning language is really difficult, but I'm here for you. I'd love to help you to improve your Japanese! My lessons & teaching style
レッスン形式は生徒さんの希望に沿う形にしており、教科書や新聞記事中心のレッスン、会話中心のレッスン、旅行会話中心のレッスン、JLPTや大学の試験対策などを行うことができます。教材は生徒さんのレベルに合わせ、決めています。
また言語聴覚士でもあるため、生徒さんの発音には特に注意をしており、正しい発音へと導けるように努力しています。
My lesson styles depend on students.
At first, I ask students how they would like to learn Japanese and what their aims or goals to learn Japanese are. Then, I suggest how we could have lessons. I can give lesson based on textbookds, exam preparetions such as JLPT or university exams, or conversations like daily conversation or travel conversation.
We can discus lesson styles anytime.
Also, as a speech therapist, I always try to help student's pronouniation!
If you have any questions, please ask me anytime!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate - Lodon College of Education Graduate School - 2016Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
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Postgraduate Cerficate - London College of Education - 2016This certificate allows me to teach anyone(both adults and children) who would like to learn Japanese. Also, I can teach anyt type of Japanese lessons including Japanese exams such as JLPT, GCSE, A level, or universty exams.
Certificate verified
Education
2001 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Linguistics with English StudiesI studied Linguistics and English languaage. I also studeid IPA.
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
Speech TherapistIt helped me to improve my communication and session skills.
2011 - 2015
Speech TherapistIt helped me to improve my communcation and sesson skills.
2007 - 2011
Speech TherapistIt helped me to improve my communication skiils and session skills.
Also, I became to be able to assess pronouniciation and correct it.
2016 - 2019
private tutorI gave face to face lessons or online lessons.
I have taught Japanese to students from not only British but also other European, American, or Chinese, and also various levels of students with many different purposes .
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Rating
149
Students
1,087
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
80 lessons completed
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Japanese lesson
A1 - C1Language Essentials580 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
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Japanese conversation class
A1 - C1Conversation226 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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JLPT preparation
A1 - B2Test Preparation177 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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Reading practice
A1 - C1Language Essentials7 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Japanese lesson for 2 students
A1 - B2Language Essentials17 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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132 Reviews
felicityh
67 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ami-sensei has been a great teacher for me. Language learning definitely does not come naturally for me, but in our lessons I never feel stupid and I feel like I'm making steady progress and actually retaining the things I learn.
Jan 24, 2021
Helen
1 Japanese lesson
Ami sensei is very kind, she texted me vocab while we are chatting so I can learn instantly.
Sep 26, 2025
Zackery
27 Japanese lessons
I Love the lessons, she is always very patient with me and makes sure I understand everything. Couldnt have asked for a better sensei.
Jan 19, 2025
tomo
1 Japanese lesson
先生の授業が面白くて楽しかったです。いろいろな話題についてコミュニケーションがスムーズに取れたとともに、日本語だけでなく日本文化にも触れる機会が多かったです。またチャンスがあれば、先生のもとで勉強したいと思います。
Nov 16, 2025
Tim
10 Japanese lessons
Another enjoyable conversation with Ami sensei. She listens carefully and is very patient with my mistakes. I find it useful when she types corrections in the chat and I like to review them after the lesson.
Mar 16, 2025
joe dawson
10 Japanese lessons
Very kind, took into account the info I gave before the lesson and used it to structure it. Is accommodating to lower levels of Japanese and in conversation covers a wide range of topics. I would definitely recommend this teacher
Jul 6, 2024
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