From JapanLiving in Other, Spain (20:04 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 7, 2020
InterestsReadingTravelFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & ComicsMedical & Healthcare
Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for reading my profile!
My name is Rina Takahashi, I am certificated Japanese teacher for foreigners.
I completed a Japanese language teacher training course 420 hours in Tokyo and came to live in Spain in 2015.
Currently I am flying as a cabin crew for spanish airline while teaching my language and culture.
I love
-Traveling : Taiwan, Galicia, Japan are my favorite!
-Learning foreign languages : Spanish, English, Chinese, Portugues
-Running and Swimming: I LOVE running near the shore.
-Reading: Miyuki Miyabe, Haruki Murakami, Maria Oruña, Harry Potter.
-Anime and Manga: Haikyuu!, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Yu-Yu-Hakusho, the Apothecary Diaries.
Me as a Teacher
I believe that everyone has their own reason for wanting to learn Japanese—whether it’s to learn about the culture, use it for work, or study abroad. Drawing on the language and communication skills I developed as an international flight attendant, I strive to quickly understand each student’s needs and offer lesson plans that match their level and goals.
However, in any class, I place the most importance on giving students time to actively participate and express themselves. I want to help as many people as possible experience the joy of communicating their thoughts in a foreign language and the satisfaction of being understood.
My lessons & teaching style
For beginner students I can use English o Spanish , but for those who want to increase their chances of listening to Japanese, even a direct method is available. I have worked with many kind of textbooks, Minano nihongo, Marugoto,Tsunagunihongo, etc... I am sure that we can find out the best way of learning japanese for you!
Si quieres dar clases en español o inglés, podemos. Si prefieres dar todo en japonés, ¡también! He trabajado con muchos tipos de materiales , por ejemplo, Marugoto, Minnanonihongo, Genki, entre otros. ¡Seguro que encontraremos un método más apropiado para tu nivel y objetivo!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Cambridge B2 - Cambridge - 2019
Certificate verified
DELE C1 - Instituto Cervantes - 2017スペイン語上級
Certificate verified
日本語教師養成講座修了 - インターカルト日本語学校 - 2014日本語教師養成講座420時間修了
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
日本語教師Lingua Estudio - マドリード, Spain
5.0
Rating
235
Students
2,112
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
235
Students
2112
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
140 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Japanese
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,520 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Free Talk Lesson
A1 - C2Conversation266 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
General Japanese for veteran students (2020-2022)
A1 - C2Language Essentials186 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Package with 7% off
Availability
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144 Reviews
Javier Rodera Herrero
13 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hoy hemos corregido tarea, practicado las lecciones y repasado los adjetivos. Rena utiliza constantemente estructuras y vocabulario que sabe que utilizo en el Minna para que pueda practicarlas, y me ha mandado tarea para el próximo día. Todo perfecto.
It was a great lesson. Rina is really friendly. She explains grammar well and in an easy way. Also she challenges me so there’s a good balance in her lessons.
Apr 20, 2020
L. Losada
5 Japanese lessons
Today I had my first class with Rina and it was fantastic. Unfortunately, my camera wasn’t working, so we had to do class without my face showing, but she was very understanding and welcoming.
We discussed my main objectives and the areas I wanted to focus on (reading and listening). After that, Rina presented several books she thought would suit me best and let me choose the one I felt was the best for me.
Once we had a book selected, she tested my knowledge with simple yet pricese questions. This helped us discover that, even though I do understand Japanese, there are certain grammatical aspects that I thought I had acquiered that in reality they were not as clear as I thought.
Also, the class was very dynamic. Reviewing materials that you’ve already studied can sometimes feel boring, but I didn't find it dull at all!
Lastly, Rina showed me a wide range of materials she has prepared, and I’m genuinely excited to use them in class and continue learning Japanese!
Jan 17, 2025
Vonnie
43 Japanese lessons
I just started lessons with Rina and have enjoyed them so far. I appreciate that the lesson is completely in Japanese as it helps with both my listening comprehension and speaking skills. The materials are on level and I know she will help me further my skills over time