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Watana
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
English
Korean
French
Swedish
German
Russian
Polish
✅Effective, beginner-friendly lessons with a structured approach! Language learning enthusiast 🌈
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
English
Korean
French
Swedish
German
Russian
Polish
✅Effective, beginner-friendly lessons with a structured approach! Language learning enthusiast 🌈
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Morioka, Japan (23:05 UTC+09:00)
About Me
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Hello, everyone! I currently live in Japan and have been teaching both Japanese and English for more than 7 years.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. I was born in Japan, but moved to Peru where I lived for more than 15 years. I was raised in a multilingual environment, so I fluently speak Standard Japanese, Spanish and English. During my school years, I studied Korean, French, Mandarin, German, and more, and I have also studied in South Korea as an exchange student for one year. I love reading, learning languages (currently Swedish and Polish), and playing with my dog!
比較言語学に興味があり、様々な言語の違いや共通点を見つけるのが好きです。趣味の読書で原文と訳文を比較したり、様々な媒体を通して、常に「ことば」に敏感でありたいと思っています。Me as a Teacher
I am passionate about learning languages and truly understand the challenges that come with it. That’s why I am here—to support you in overcoming those hurdles and help you gain confidence in speaking Japanese. As a dedicated and patient teacher, I will tailor lessons to your needs and learning style. If you want to improve your Japanese, you’ve come to the right place!
Feel free to ask me anything about Japanese language, culture, history, or daily life in Japan! I’m also eager to learn about your country, language and culture, so I look forward to exchanging stories and ideas with you!
生徒のレベルに合わせた会話のペースで、新しい単語や表現を紹介したり、発音矯正のお手伝いをします。生徒のやる気を引き出し、日本語での会話を楽しみながら成長できるよう、少しでも力になれたら嬉しいです。 My lessons & teaching style
In my class, I will help you enhance your Japanese speaking skills through engaging discussions on various topics tailored to your needs. No matter your current level, I’m here to support you in improving your skills and boosting your confidence. If you’re a beginner, we’ll start with the basics of grammar and build from there, making learning enjoyable and effective.
***Please kindly note that I do not accept lesson requests for children under the age of 12.
***Cancellation policy: If a lesson is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, rescheduling is not possible. If the student does not show up for any reason, no refund is given.My teaching material
5.0
Rating
149
Students
2,137
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
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USD 18.00+
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219 Reviews
Will Norton
36 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Watana-sensei is very good about helping me to expand my vocabulary and be more precise in my expressions. Her being fluent in English also helps when there is a particular phrasing I wish to convey with some nuance in Japanese.
Aug 4, 2025
Nan Zhang
82 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Watana San is very friendly and correct me on the spot. Always having great chat with Watana San and able to learn a lot from our conversation. The lesson was full of laughter and informative at the same time. Can't wait for our next lesson. Thank you Watana San.
Oct 17, 2020
Saoirse Newhouse
191 Japanese lessons
わたな先生は、日本語だけではなく、日本文化についても教えてくださいます。とてもかんしゃしています！
Aug 19, 2025
Ely
32 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
When I started lessons with Watana-san, I couldn't understand any Japanese conversations. After a couple of months of (almost) weekly practice, I can now understand quite a bit. This is a testament to her patience & skill as a mentor. I'm very thankful to have learned a lot from her.
Oct 18, 2020
Mathew G
6 Japanese lessons
I have taken several lessons with Watana-sensei and have genuinely enjoyed all of them. Although I’m still at an upper beginner level, these sessions have been extremely helpful and can feel myself improving with every lesson. Watana-sensei is always patient and understanding, and always takes the time to provide thoughtful feedback at the end of each sessions, even when we run slightly over time.
Oct 20, 2025
Saoirse Newhouse
191 Japanese lessons
わたな先生はいつも優しく質問を答えます😊
Jun 29, 2025
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