Japanese teacher Maki

Maki

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Italian
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 3,700+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome!
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (11:32 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 7, 2020
InterestsReadingHistoryWritingMedical & HealthcareTravel
【Let’s make our lessons fun and effective!】 I'm Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher. Depending on your goals and level, I can flexibly support conversation, grammar, and writing practice.
 I use the direct method: learning Japanese in Japanese. This approach is very effective for developing real communication skills. ✅Build your speaking confidence ✅Improve your pronunciation and accent ✅I provide a safe place for your mistakes ★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 Certifications ・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 ・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 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.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Flashcards
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Homework Assignments
  • Quizzes
5.0
Rating
235
Students
3151
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
125 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
【Beginner】Minna no Nihongo（Master Grammar Basics）（90min/60min/30min）
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

2,123 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Writing Skills Development（Express Yourself Clearly in Japanese）
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

48 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 13% off
Free Conversation（Speak Japanese with Confidence）
A2 -  C1

Language Essentials

676 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 13% off
Customized Lesson（Learn Japanese your way）
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

179 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off

Availability

154 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
Student Rehan Utomo
Rehan Utomo
1 Japanese lesson
I felt a good feeling of structure, both within the lesson and plans for how to further improve my Japanese.
Mar 18, 2026
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
14 Japanese lessons
Another amazing lesson. I am learning so much. Maki~Sensei is the best.
May 15, 2026
Kevin
14 Japanese lessons
It was a great experience. Maki-Sensei was very patient with me as I stumbled through the conversation. Thank you again.
Oct 3, 2025
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