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Ayaka Shibasaki
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English
Chinese (Mandarin)
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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 (16:15 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
168
Students
5,071
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
107 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
General Japanese
A1 - B2Language Essentials4,849 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
613 Reviews
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
Another wonderful class! せんせい、ありがとうございます。
Mar 29, 2026
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
I love the practise conversations and the way we build slowly until I can speak without scripts. Just the BEST!
Mar 8, 2026
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
That was a great lesson! ありがとうございます先生。
Feb 8, 2026
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
When I started Japanese with Ayaka Sensei, I just wanted to learn a few phrases to get me by on holidays in Japan. Now I'm studying at uni and with Ayaka Sensei to be a Japanese teacher! She is such a fantastic teacher!
Mar 15, 2026
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
I really love the structure of our lessons, and every time we meet I am challenged to draw on vocabulary I thought I'd forgotten! I love the way it all builds on past lessons. Ayaka sensei is the best!
Mar 1, 2026
thekellysgotojapan
83 Japanese lessons
Ayaka sensei is so patient! Always the very best lessons!!
Feb 1, 2026
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