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Shino Yokomine
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Specialties
KidsExperienced Japanese teacher with cultural insight and advanced English skill.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Specialties
KidsExperienced Japanese teacher with cultural insight and advanced English skill.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Fukuoka, Japan (09:39 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2020InterestsTravelHistorySports & FitnessFood
みなさん、こんにちは！しのせんせい です。どうぞよろしく☺️
シンガポールと ドイツと イギリスに すんだことが あります。
りょうりと バレーボールが だいすきです。
Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, I've lived in Singapore, Germany, and the UK over the past decade.
I'm passionate about playing volleyball, cooking, and of course, eating!
わたしのポッドキャストです↓
https://open.spotify.com/show/0yVgVSxZjOR5wioOdziTDW?si=Lyboj6BwRfK3IfAKd-bPgg
Me as a Teacher
With over 10 years of teaching experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with students from all over the world. I spent nearly 3 years teaching at the largest Japanese language school in Singapore, where I led classes from beginner to advanced levels, including group lessons, one-on-one sessions, and JLPT preparation courses for N5 and N4.
My teaching approach is based on the Direct Method (teaching Japanese in Japanese), which is challenging but highly effective, but I am also fluent in English so you don’t need to worry about any language barriers.
In addition to my school experience, I’ve been teaching private lessons—both online and offline—for over a decade. On iTalki since 2020. My lessons & teaching style
I’m most familiar with the Minna no Nihongo (みんなのにほんご) textbook and Genki (げんき) , and very happy to tailor lessons to your preference with any other learning materials.
The more specific you can be about your motivations and goals for learning Japanese, the better I can assist you in designing personalized classes. Feel free to tell me about yourself—I’d be delighted to support you on your learning journey!
Looking forward to e-meeting you soon! :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching to Children - Association of Japanese Language for Children - 2021Completed a training course by AJLC (Association of Japanese Language for Children) and obtained certification as a Japanese language teacher for children.
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching for Children - AJLC - 2021I completed specialized training to teach Japanese to children. During the course, I developed skills in creating engaging and age-appropriate lessons, using interactive methods to make learning fun and effective for young learners.
Certificate verified
Completion of Training Course - Human Academy - 2013Completed 420 hour Japanese Language Teacher Training course covering grammar, linguistics, phonetics, teaching methods and cross-cultural understanding.
Certificate verified
Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Social ScienceMajored in International Relations and Peace Studies, with one third of all classes and entire thesis in English.
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Japanese Language SchoolTaught basic to advanced level Japanese to both groups and individuals from a broad range of nationalities, ages and backgrounds, preparing students for JLPT exams.
2015 - 2020
Private
5.0
Rating
101
Students
2,479
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
52 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational
B1 - C2Conversation601 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Japanese for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,497 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 14% off
Japanese for Intermediate
B1 - B2Language Essentials256 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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My creations
Podcast (1)
176 Reviews
charlie
19 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
My trial lesson with Shino sensei was an enjoyable experience for me. She carried easy conversation in Japanese geared to my current level. I felt at ease with her because of her pleasant personality.
I look forward to taking lessons with her. Thank you, sensei.
Jul 29, 2025
Ian
436 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shino is an amazing teacher. She grades her language brilliantly, her lessons are the perfect balance of fun and challenging. She's always happy and upbeat. Her English is amazing but she only uses it if she really really has to. I strongly recommend her!
Jun 2, 2021
Ben
9 Japanese lessons
しのせんせいとレッスン楽しかったです。ありがとうございます！
Nov 15, 2024
James
27 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shino Sensei is EXTREMELY patient and personable. You really couldn't ask for a better teacher to help build confidence in learning a new language.
Jul 2, 2022
Edyl Ortiz
1 Japanese lesson
Her explanation on topics was great and it felt like there was no miscommunication during the lesson.
Jan 9, 2026
James
27 Japanese lessons
Shino Sensei never disappoints! Having a teacher like Shino is a blessing. Anyone hesitant about taking on Japanese should cast all doubts aside and grow with Shino Sensei.
Nov 4, 2022
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