Intermediate and Advanced Japanese: Speak More Naturally and Confidently!
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Japanese
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Intermediate and Advanced Japanese: Speak More Naturally and Confidently!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (17:18 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2020
InterestsFoodSports & FitnessTechScienceTravel
Hello! My name is Risa. I was born in Tokyo, so I speak standard Japanese. In my free time, I study physics as a student at the Open University in the UK and I also enjoy swimming and cooking. Especially, I love cooking cuisines from all over the world. Please share your country's dish recipes with me!
こんにちは、りさと申します。東京生まれです。2020年からitalkiで日本語を教えています。レッスンでは、私が先生という立場ながら、皆さんから色々な知識や経験をシェアしていただくことが多く、「私が生徒みたいだな〜!」と思う場面がよくあります(笑)。私も皆さんに日本の文化や面白い経験を伝えられるよう、日々頑張ります。
*Between 2020 and 2024, I donated the lesson fees from 300 of my classes to Malala Fund. Thank you so much for taking my classes!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Japanese professionally since 2020. I completed the Japanese language education course online. I specialise in 1:1 classes and I have significant experience teaching intermediate students. I will work with pre-intermediate students who only speak everyday conversation and develop their range so that they can speak on different topics such as social problems, science and art.
My classes will be fun and relaxing and also focus on your progress. I believe in students studying proactively, not me telling students what to do. I am a facilitator rather than an instructor and I guide you in my classes while you work it out for yourself.
My lessons & teaching style
If it is possible, I recommend using a textbook from my list and taking classes twice a week. The rate of improvement is quite different compared to once a week lessons! I give homework as much as you want and you can contact me on chat seven days a week at any time. So, don't leave the part you don't understand until the next lesson: ask me questions and accelerate your independent learning.
Textbooks:
Intermediate: Tobira, Quartet, Doraemon no Dokodemo Nihongo
Advanced: 日本語で考えたくなる科学の問い
My teaching material
Homework Assignments
Certificates
一般講座修了 - The World Japanese Language Centre - 202060時間の日本語教育の学習と、10の課題提出。
Education
2020 - Current
Other - Master of PhysicsThe Open University現在、OUのMaster of Physicsに在籍中。
5.0
Rating
188
Students
2,008
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
188
Students
2008
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
66 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Structured Japanese Lessons Using Textbooks
B1 - C2Language Essentials610 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 25% off
Speaking Challenge: This is a one-time opportunity—each person can join only once!
I really liked the class and the teaching methodology for corrections.
Jul 29, 2025
Travis
66 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks. This time we went over some text books focusing on moments when you want to tell your friend to stop doing something bothersome and some other grammar points. And like always Lisa tailors our lessons so they go smoothly
Lisa is a patient teacher who encourages me to keep speaking, which has helped me feel more confident. I think this is why I chose to take on a conversation challenge on italki—because sometimes what we really need is someone who can support us emotionally, boost our confidence, and offer feedback when needed. That’s something AI can’t truly replace.