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Aya
Japanese
Native
English
Italian
Indonesian

From Japan

Living in Brescia, Italy

Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher Hello! / Ciao! / こんにちは! I was born in Japan, grew up in Indonesia, studied in the US, and currently live in Italy. Having lived across different cultures, I truly understand the joys and challenges of learning a new language. When I’m not teaching, I love hiking in the Alps, traveling, and enjoying great food! 【 Why Learn with Me? 】 Teaching is my passion. I have extensive experience in various institutions, both online and offline, helping absolute beginners to upper-intermediate students. Whether you want to master daily conversations or focus on academic study, I am here to guide you. 【 What My Lessons Are Like 】 Active Speaking & Real Progress: I encourage you to talk a lot! But we won't just be chatting—every lesson is structured so you always learn something new and gain the confidence to use it in real life. Tailored & Stress-Free: If you don't have any specific requests, we can use textbooks to start. I will ask level-appropriate questions, so don't worry if you aren't confident yet. Multilingual Support: My lessons are immersive, but if you ever have trouble expressing yourself, I can fully support you in English or Italian. Let’s make your Japanese journey fun and rewarding. Book a trial lesson today, and let's start together!
My teaching material
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  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
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Basic Japanese
A1-A2
Language Essentials
1,112 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
18% off
Intermediate Japanese
B1-B2
Language Essentials
83 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
18% off
O-chat in Japanese / 日本語茶屋
A2-C2
Conversation
101 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
4% off
Let's learn Hiragana and Katakana!
A1
Language Essentials
5 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Japanese Conversation Lesson for Two
A1-B2
Language Essentials
26 lessons completed
USD 47.00+
8% off
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Student Jack
Jack
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today marks my 10th lesson with Aya-sensei. Every lesson has been an absolute joy with lots of learning, patience and discussions. I always look forward to our lessons & I am motivated to do my best in class. Aya-sensei provides many ways of learning Japanese from quizes (often featuring very surprising, but always enjoyable character cameos from across pop culture), roleplaying scenarios to practice spoken conversation and reading and writing exercises. I highly recommend Aya-sensei as your next tutor for learning Japanese!!
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.
Student sabrina
sabrina
9 Japanese lessons
Lessons with Aya-sensei are always a lot of fun, and she gives me time to put my thoughts into words and explains new vocabulary to me. At the end, she goes over my major mistakes with me, which helps me pay more attention to them in the future.
Zoey Knittel
45 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! 🌸✨
Zoey Knittel
45 Japanese lessons
A year and a half ago, I couldn't read a single hiragana character and I traveled around Japan saying どぞ instead of ども. Now I'm reading, writing, speaking, and actually understanding Japanese in real time. That transformation is thanks to Aya Sensei. ありがとございます Her teaching style is creative and fun. She's patient, encouraging, and brings real warmth to every session. A personal bonus: Aya Sensei loves animals, which means some of our best conversations have been about our inu and neko! If you're serious about learning Japanese and want a teacher who's as kind as she is skilled, Aya Sensei is the best.
Evina
35 Japanese lessons
Aya-sensei is a wonderful and welcoming teacher. She is supportive, understanding and flexible. She cheers you on when you succeed, and gently corrects mistakes without interrupting your train of thought. She makes grammar engaging through conversation, and her explanations incorporate both language rules and cultural elements. She creates a comfortable environment, making it a safe space to try even when you are unsure of your vocabulary and grammar structures. いつもありがとうございます!