Japanese teacher Aya

Aya

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Indonesian
Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher
From JapanLiving in Brescia, Italy (16:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 24, 2020
InterestsPets & AnimalsFoodSports & Fitness
I was born in Japan, grew up in Indonesia, educated in the US and currently living in Italy. I love traveling and hiking. In the past few years, I’ve been exploring the Alps and the beautiful cities and villages in Italy. I also love eating good food and meeting people!
5.0
Rating
53
Students
930
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
38 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Basic Japanese
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

711 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 11% off
Intermediate Japanese
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

82 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 11% off
O-chat in Japanese / 日本語茶屋
A2 -  C2

Conversation

79 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Japanese Conversation Lesson for Two
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

15 lessons completed
USD 46.00+
Package with 9% off

Availability

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67 Reviews

Student Leif
Leif
15 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aya-san provides excellent feedback on lessons and homework — always meaningful and relatable. She is very attentive and often refers back to previous lessons and our past conversations to offer deeper explanations. I’m currently finding it a bit challenging to internalise vocabulary. Each sentence feels like a puzzle where I need to hold each word in memory before I can place them in the correct order. It’s a slow process for me, and I truly appreciate the space I’m given to think. Aya-san is incredibly patient and supportive. あや-さん、ありがとうございます。
May 6, 2025
Student Johan Staaf
Johan Staaf
170 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been studying with Aya-sensei every week for over half a year now. I'm continually impressed with Aya-sensei's ability to always challenge me without making it too difficult or too easy. Progress is steady and I can sincerely recommend Aya-sensei to anyone who wishes to improve their Japanese.
Feb 19, 2021
Student Leif
Leif
15 Japanese lessons
Second lesson with Aya-sensei was excellent. We began a review of "homework" that included very helpful advice and corrections, then kept focus on reading and speaking as planned. Aya kept the lesson clear and focused, with just the right level of challenge. I'm slowly gaining confidence and feeling much more motivated than I did with my self-study previously. あや先生、ありがとうございました!レッスンはとてもすばらしです。
Apr 17, 2025
Student Zoey Knittel
Zoey Knittel
17 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aya Sensei is an incredible teacher! She creates a warm and encouraging learning environment, tailoring each lesson to our pace and interests. Her explanations are clear, her patience is endless, and she makes learning Japanese both effective and fun. We've seen real progress in our skills thanks to her thoughtful guidance. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Japanese! 🌸✨
Feb 28, 2025
Student Alesio Gjuzi
Alesio Gjuzi
6 Japanese lessons
Mi sono trovato davvero bene con Aya sensei. È chiara nelle spiegazioni, riesce a rendere semplice anche le cose più complesse e si vede che ha passione per quello che fa. Le lezioni sono ben organizzate, se qualcosa non è chiaro, si ferma, spiega di nuovo, trova un altro modo e riesce a mantenere viva l’attenzione. E' molto solare e rende le lezioni molto più leggere .Personalmente sento che sto imparando tanto, e con piacere. La consiglio davvero a chiunque voglia iniziare a studiare giapponese con il piede giusto.
May 29, 2025
Student Leif
Leif
15 Japanese lessons
I had my first Japanese lesson with Ayo this morning and it was a fantastic experience. She came well-prepared, was very encouraging and has an excellent teaching style that made me feel at ease. I really appreciated how she gave me time to think, try, and even fail gracefully — which helped build my confidence further. She also followed up with helpful suggestions for how to progress. Overall, a great start and I’m already looking forward to the next lesson!
Apr 15, 2025
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