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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Italian
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 3,500+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Italian
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 3,500+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (19:12 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 7, 2020InterestsReadingHistoryWritingMedical & HealthcareTravel
【Let’s make our lessons fun and effective!】I'm Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher. In my lessons, I use the direct method: learning Japanese in Japanese. This approach is very effective for developing real communication skills. Depending on your goals and level, I can flexibly support conversation, grammar, and writing practice.
★I teach students at all levels for adults
★Don’t worry! Absolute Beginners are welcome
★Please request a 30-min-lesson for the first session
Don’t hesitate to reach out before booking. Let me know your goals, level, and learning background — and we’ll find the best way to work together. I’ll support your pace and learning style.Me as a Teacher
・Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher
・Completed a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course
・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
・Taught international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo (part-time instructor)
・Experienced in various settings: online, private lessons, and volunteer teaching in the community
・Professional background as an editor and proofreader — highly recommended for writing-focused lessons
(A bit about me)
My hobbies include reading, hiking, studying history, playing the piano, cooking, and traveling. Recently, I have been especially enjoying Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold.My lessons & teaching style
★Don’t worry! Absolute Beginners are welcome (Hiragana/Katakana/Minna no Nihongo Book)
In my classes you can:
✅Improve your pronunciation and accent
✅Increase your vocabulary range
✅Improve your comprehension and use of grammar
✅Talk about the topics that you wish to talk about
✅Build your speaking confidence
What I can do for you:
✅provide a safe place for your mistakes
✅make you feel at ease in talking comfortably
✅Error correction
✅Feedback(grammar, pronunciation and accent, word choice and expression）
✅Adapt and adjust lessons in accordance to your level and needs
✅Correct writing content using sophisticated expressions upon my experience as an editor and a proofreaderMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher - MEXT, Government of Japan - 2025To be certified as a Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher, candidates must pass the Japanese Language Teacher Examination, a national exam that evaluates whether they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to teach Japanese. They must also complete a practical training course in which they practice teaching in a Japanese language classroom.
Certificate verified
Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges Services - 2019日本国内で日本語学校に就業する場合、一般的に必要な要件
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course 420h+ - 文化庁 - 2019文化庁指定の届出講座、420時間以上の日本語教師養成講座を修了。日本国内の日本語学校に就業する場合、一般的に必要な日本語教師の資格です。
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
218
Students
2,850
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
112 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
【Beginner】Minna no Nihongo（Master Grammar Basics）（90min/60min/30min）
A1 - B1Language Essentials1,916 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Writing Skills Development（Express Yourself Clearly in Japanese）
A2 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 13% off
Free Conversation（Speak Japanese with Confidence）
A2 - C1Language Essentials656 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 13% off
Reading Skills Development（Reading Comprehension）
A2 - C2Language Essentials118 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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152 Reviews
AmeliaShu
31 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maki-san showed me today the beauty of language—something I have always felt but never fully put into words. Today’s lesson was so rich and sparkling that I feel a new life awakening in my mind.
Feb 17, 2025
jordi
112 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent conversational partner that provides constructive feedback. She made a lot of effort in preparing for the lesson. I would highly recommend her services.
Aug 11, 2020
Veronica Tran
32 Japanese lessons
Maki sensei is a great and encouraging teacher who knows how to tailor a lesson to your focuses, I’ve been taking lessons with her the last couple of months and plan on continuing! Thanks Maki sensei
Aug 6, 2025
Ken
522 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
400+ Lesson and still going strong. The encouragement from she has shown towards me has been outstanding, don't be afraid to make mistakes because you can only learn from them. Give her a try and see how it goes for you.
May 19, 2023
Kevin
1 Japanese lesson
It was a great experience. Maki-Sensei was very patient with me as I stumbled through the conversation. Thank you again.
Oct 3, 2025
Vic
3 Japanese lessons
Maki sensei is helpful and encouraging. I'm a beginner and really appreciated her patience. I learned a lot in one lesson, and I look forward to the next. Thank you Maki 先生
Mar 14, 2025
Trial Lesson
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