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Ayaka Shibasaki
Professional TeacherTeaches
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Native
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English
Chinese (Mandarin)
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
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English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (17:59 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 29, 2020InterestsMedical & HealthcareWritingFood
Hi! I'm Ayaka. Nice to meet you.
I like to sing songs, playing sanshin (an Okinawan instrument) and playing with animals!
I majored in international relations in university and have experience studying abroad in America and Hong Kong. I worked for a Japanese company for a few years before I started my career as a Japanese language teacher.
I'm excited to talk with people all over the world with italki!
【Note】From November 2025, my lesson slots might become more limited, or I may need to take a long break from teaching on italki, as I'll be focusing on childcare.
はじめまして、あやかです。
歌を歌うこと、三線を弾くこと、動物と遊ぶことが大好きです。
大学では国際関係学の勉強をして、アメリカと香港で留学をしたことがあります。日本の会社で働いたこともあります。italkiでみなさんと繋がれることにワクワクしています！Me as a Teacher
I think when you study a language, it is important to enjoy and not to give up on it.
I'll do my best to support you so that you can feel relaxed while enjoy learning, and achieve your goal.
I'll not only teach Japanese language but also help figure out how to study effectively and keep your motivation high.
語学は「楽しむこと」と「続けること」が大切だと思っています。
生徒さんが目標達成のために、楽しく勉強を続けられるように、一生懸命サポートしていきます。
日本語を教えることはもちろんですが、勉強方法やモチベーションについても相談できるような、生徒さんに近い存在になりたいと思っています。 My lessons & teaching style
I like to structure my lessons around my students goals, whether you want to focus more on conversation or more on grammar and reading.
I'll give you lots of chances practicing actual conversation using useful grammar and vocabulary!
<Textbooks>
For beginners:"Minna no nihongo 1・2" "Genki 1・2"
For Intermediates:"Chukyu e ikou" "Chukyu o manabou"
*It's okay if you don't have these textbooks.
みなさんの希望や目標に合わせてレッスンを作ります。
リラックスした雰囲気で、楽しみましょう！
新しい文法や言葉を紹介しますから、実際に使えるようにたくさん練習します。
＜教科書＞
初級『みんなの日本語Ⅰ・Ⅱ』
中級『中級へ行こう』『中級を学ぼう』
＊教科書がなくてもOK
＊中級以上は要相談My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - JEES - 2018
Certificate verified
a certificate of completion - ICLC - 2018This is the certificate for Japanese teacher training course.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - 2020
常勤講師
2020 - 2024
フリーランス
Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor’s - International relations
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
full time teacher
5.0
Rating
166
Students
4,962
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
105 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
General Japanese
A1 - B2Language Essentials4,742 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Conversational Japanese
B1 - C1Conversation115 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Group lesson for two people
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
603 Reviews
thekellysgotojapan
74 Japanese lessons
So much fun learning with Ayaka sensei.
Nov 11, 2025
thekellysgotojapan
74 Japanese lessons
That was such a fun and clever lesson! ありがとうございます。
Oct 30, 2025
thekellysgotojapan
74 Japanese lessons
I just came back from Japan and the language skills I have gained studying with Ayaka Sensei helped me communicate with local people, opening lots of new wonderful experiences and friendships. Ayaka Sensei continues to give me the skills and confidence to communicate in Japanese and I can't wait to keep developing my skills!
Oct 14, 2025
Hayato
41 Japanese lessons
Ayaka-san is the best Nihongo no sensei ever! Her lesson plans are always so engaging and thoughtful. She is also very kind and patient. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Japanese whether you are starting from scratch or wanting to strengthen your existing skills!
Oct 31, 2025
thekellysgotojapan
74 Japanese lessons
Thank you for another wonderful lesson Ayaka sensei.
Oct 21, 2025
thekellysgotojapan
74 Japanese lessons
I get so much more out of my time with Ayaka sensei than I do studying at uni. She is an absolutely fantastic teacher.
Oct 2, 2025
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