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Monica
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese tutor with global mindset (10 years in USA)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese tutor with global mindset (10 years in USA)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Other, Japan (07:34 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 1, 2020InterestsTravelFashion & BeautyArtEnvironment & NatureFood
Hello! My name is Monica. I'm finally back to Italki!
Hi! I’m Marika, a Japanese tutor currently based in Fukuoka.
I lived in New York for about 10 years. I have several years of experience working in the hospitality and retail industries, where I learned how to communicate naturally and politely with people from all over the world.
As a teacher, I focus on creating relaxed and enjoyable lessons where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself in Japanese — even if you’re a total beginner!
I can also explain everything in English if needed, so don’t worry if your Japanese level is still low.
My goal is to help you enjoy learning Japanese and build the confidence to use it in your dailyMe as a Teacher
I’ve been teaching on italki since 2020 and have truly enjoyed connecting with so many students from around the world.
I always try to create a friendly and supportive learning environment where you can feel relaxed and confident expressing yourself.
My lessons are all about you—your goals, your pace, and your interests.
My background in retail sales has given me a deep appreciation for different perspectives and communication styles.
I tailor each lesson to your needs and interests, whether that means everyday conversation, vocabulary building, or improving pronunciation and fluency. My lessons & teaching style
I want to encourage you to speak as much Japanese as possible!
Making mistakes is an important part of learning—it helps you overcome hesitation and build confidence to express yourself in another language.
My lessons focus on conversation and listening.
I can help you with pronunciation too, as my Japanese accent is neutral and easy to understand.
You’re always welcome to bring any topics you’d like to talk about, or I can prepare some for you.
Please feel free to leave a comment before the lesson so I can plan accordingly!My teaching material
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Image files
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
82
Students
680
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
60 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Japanese for beginner
A1 - A2Language Essentials43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
144 Reviews
アリス
39 Japanese lessons
such an amazing teacher and fun and interesting lessons!! i can’t believe how fast i’m learning and monica san is very helpful and encouraging every time!! i most definitely recommend her class to anyone and everyone, she’s very flexible and patient and i’m looking forward to more lessons!! :)
Jun 16, 2021
Dana
18 Japanese lessons
Super awesome and fun lesson!!
Jun 7, 2021
Jen Vuong
1 Japanese lesson
I really enjoyed my first lesson with Monica! It was fun talking about different topics, and she was very patient. I'd love to use more Japanese next time in our conversation. I look forward to future lessons with her :-)
May 27, 2021
michael berglund
3 Japanese lessons
Monica answered lots of questions I had. I look forward to her being back when she returns.
Jun 9, 2021
Alex
13 Japanese lessons
Best teacher ever!
Jun 1, 2021
Alex
13 Japanese lessons
I’ve been learning with Monica since the beginning of 2021 and it’s been one of the best experiences ever!
May 25, 2021
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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