Hana Banana

Hana is a very bubbly person that creates a wonderful space to engage in language learning. As someone who is not yet proficient in Japanese and tends to be naturally more passive in conversation, Hana intuitively understands this and remains proactive throughout by asking questions and providing clear and concise explanations of things I don’t understand. Conversation is an art, a dance if you will, and despite the challenging nature of speaking in a second language, I can think of few partners that would be better than Hana. いつもありがとう。☺️

Hana is an exceptional teacher who quickly puts you at ease and is extremely attentive to making the lessons engaging. I learn new vocabulary every time I have a lesson with her. After over 2 years of taking classes with Hana, not only have I improved my Japanese proficiency and gained confidence in speaking, but we have also developed a strong friendship. Now, every lesson feels like catching up with a friend in a Tokyo café. I cannot recommend her teaching enough!

Exceptional teacher who truly cares about student progress! Hana's punctuality and professionalism immediately impressed me. What stands out is her ability to immerse me in Japanese conversation while seamlessly switching to flawless English explanations—perfect for accelerated learning. Her attention to detail is remarkable: she caught grammar mistakes I didn't realize I was making and recorded audio so I could practice with authentic native pronunciation. That extra step shows genuine investment in student success. Hana took time to understand my personal goals and customize a lesson schedule around them. Despite minor technical issues, her warm, encouraging smile kept everything flowing smoothly, creating a space where mistakes feel like learning opportunities, not failures. Small suggestion: Google Docs for vocabulary tracking would be helpful. Bottom line: If you want a skilled translator, patient corrector, and motivating guide in one, Hana delivers. Highly recommend!

I love Hana!! I enjoy her lessons and learning with her. She reviews her materials very well and I also enjoy the conversation lessons with her. I want to have more lessons with her : )

I like Hana-sensei's style of teaching a lot! Her lessons are engaging and the friendly environment lets me feel less nervous about learning and practicing my Japanese. I've learned something new in every lesson so far, and I'm looking forward to more lessons in the future! はな先生今日も教えてくれてありがとうございました！

はな先生、今日はありがとうございました。またお話できて嬉しかったです。またね!