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Tom Sensei
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Teaches
Japanese
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English
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Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher helps you improve your Japanese.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Latin
Other
Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher helps you improve your Japanese.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (00:51 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2020InterestsHistoryReadingMusicSports & FitnessAnimation & Comics
Greetings. I am Tom, a nationally registered Japanese language teacher from Japan. With over 15 years of professional experience spanning both the IT sector and educational institutions, I specialize in teaching practical Japanese with a wide range of knowledge in grammar and Japanese culture.
Please access to my educational YouTube channel 'nihongo Tom' (https://www.youtube.com/@nihongo_tom/videos)
My interests :
Studying Japanese history, reading both Japanese and world literature, visiting shrines and temples (collecting Goshuin stamps in booklet), playing guitar (flamenco), watching animes, running, travel, and learning foreign languages, etc.Me as a Teacher
I have taught students from different countries for more than 3,500 lessons on italki as well as one-on-one lessons for business persons working in Japan. My teaching philosophy centers on helping each student develop four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in a balanced way through personalized lessons tailored to individual goals.
<Certification>
・Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher (Mar. 2025)
・Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (Dec. 2020)
・Completed 420 hour Japanese Teacher's Course (Mar. 2020)My lessons & teaching style
Practice makes perfect. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. It's part of learning. Let's enjoy the process!!
I may be a little strict for improvement. If you want me to point out areas for improvement, this is the place for you. I am a coach who wants to help students improve their Japanese. I will point out grammatical errors and pronunciation as necessary.
Cancellation/Reschedule policy: my policy reflects the italki restriction. Rescheduling lessons must be completed on the system at least 24 hours before their start time.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
301
Students
3,718
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
165 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversational Practice
A1 - C2Conversation1,099 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Reading Lesson
A2 - C2Language Essentials364 lessons completed
USD 24.50+
Package with 5% off
Textbook / customized Lesson (Please choose one from the following courses)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,733 lessons completed
USD 24.50+
Package with 5% off
Let's start Japanese with "TOBIRA BEGINNING JAPANESE Ⅰ&Ⅱ（初級日本語 とびら）" for introductory and beginner levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials332 lessons completed
USD 24.50+
Package with 5% off
Tailored lesson (consultation is required beforehand)
A1 - A2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (25)
536 Reviews
Jesse
275 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
いつも教えていただきありがとうございます！ このレッスンもすごく楽しかったです！ Thank you, for yet another great lesson!
May 23, 2022
Bruno Antony
148 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
itsumo no you ni, mijiakasugimashita.
Nov 2, 2021
Huzaifah
8 Japanese lessons
Another interesting topic discussed with Tom Sensei. I'm always looking forward for the lessons as not only did I get to improve on my speaking and reading, I also get to know the current affairs in Japan (of course and the associated vocabularies too!). いつもありがとうございます。
Jul 12, 2025
Dave Reinemann
197 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another enjoyable and beneficial lesson from Tom Sensei. I highly recommend his lessons to anyone at any level looking to improve their Japanese in an effective manner.
Apr 25, 2022
Huzaifah
8 Japanese lessons
今日は先生がまた面白い記事を紹介してくれました。抹茶・煎茶・てん茶の違いについて学ぶことができました。それに、抹茶に関わる日本国内の問題についても理解が深まりました。I'm always looking forward for the lessons! ありがとうございます。
Aug 4, 2025
Michael c.
29 Japanese lessons
Very good at explaining the grammar points when I make mistakes. Very patient and understanding. Looking forward to more lessons as I progress.
Mar 26, 2025
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