Japanese teacher Mana

Mana

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Certified Japanese Teacher | Communicative classes in a relaxed environment
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (19:14 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 21, 2020
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Hi! My name is Mana and I’m from Kobe, Japan. Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I used to work at companies in Tokyo. I have also lived in Mexico. I like traveling, cooking, walking and learning languages. I love the cultural exchange of talking with people from all over the world. I’m looking forward to seeing you in the class! こんにちは!私の名前は、Manaです。 私は日本の神戸出身です。以前は東京で働いていました。 メキシコに住んでいたことがあります。 私の趣味は、旅行、料理、散歩、言語を学ぶことです。 世界中の文化に興味があり、いろいろな国の人と話すことが大好きです。 みなさんとお話しできるのを楽しみにしています! I have taught Japanese to people of different backgrounds. I have a teaching certificate in Japanese. As I’m also a language learner, I have tried different approaches and have experienced difficulties and the joy of leaning languages. That have been helping me conduct customized classes for each person. アジアや中南米、ヨーロッパなど、様々なバックグラウンドを持つ人に日本語を教えた経験があります。 日本語教師の資格 (日本語教育能力検定)を持っています。 私自身も言語学習者の1人として、いろいろな学習方法を試したり、様々な困難や喜びを経験してきました。そのため、学習者の求めることを理解し、一人ひとりに合わせたレッスンが可能です。 My classes are interactive and you can practice Japanese in relaxed environment. If you don't speak Japanese well, don’t worry! Let's enjoy talking in Japanese! My classes can cater to your personal needs. Please feel free to share which skill you would like to focus. (grammar, vocabulary, phrases for traveling, reading, etc.) Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I worked in Sales so I can also teach Business Japanese if you are interested. I would be happy if I can help you with achieving your goal for Japanese together! 私のレッスンでは、...
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Rating
781
Students
6824
Lessons
100%
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672 Reviews

Student Teree
Teree
105 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mana-San is incredibly patient. I’m struggling but she corrects what I say and explains why. She is knowledgeable, very pleasant to work with and again patient. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to study Japanese grammar or improve their conversational skills.
Feb 25, 2025
Student Justin
Justin
122 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mana Sensei is a great teacher. I’ve learned so much from her. She is very kind but also corrects me and helps me with my grammar and pronunciation. She is very knowledgeable and will work with you at the level you need.
Jan 26, 2024
David Chow
24 Japanese lessons
Always fun to learn with Mana!
Apr 7, 2026
Student Andrew
Andrew
50 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
There are many fantastic teachers on this platform and Mana-san sits atop them all! She's thoughtful, patient, kind, and deeply knowledgeable about language learning. She provides multiple modes of instruction -- books, exercises she's made, conversation, roleplaying, cultural exchanges, etc. -- and meets the individual where they're at. Lessons with Mana-san are fun, engaging, and challenging. I found Japanese to be difficult, but through it all, Mana-san maintained a light-hearted, encouraging demeanor, especially as the rigor and complexity increased. There has yet to be a question that she did not have an answer for, and the methods she employs for breaking down new concepts are invaluable. Her English fluency has also been hugely helpful, as we're able to dig into more nuanced aspects of each language. I can't recommend studying with Mana-san enough! She's the best! ありがとございました!
Apr 25, 2024
David Chow
24 Japanese lessons
Mana is awesome
May 2, 2026
David Chow
24 Japanese lessons
Mana is great!
Mar 24, 2026