From JapanLiving in Takatsuki, Japan (15:05 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 29, 2021
InterestsTravel
I was born and raised in Japan. I have lived in the U.S. for three years when I was young. I like foreign languages and foreign cultures. So I would like to know about you and your cultures.
I enjoy working as a Japanese teacher while raising three sons. I like to do Origami and Pen-ji (Pen-ji is when you learn how to write neatly with a pen). It is a lot of fun, and it helps me to relax.
Let's study together, and have fun!
Me as a Teacher
I started teaching Japanese at language school in Osaka in 2008.
There, I gained experience of teaching Japanese to foreign students from all over the world. Now I mainly teach on-line using Skype and Zoom.
I have taught from beginner to advanced.
I am especially good at teaching basic grammar and conversation.
My lessons & teaching style
Lessons currently offered
・basic grammar / conversation (Minna no Nihongo)
・basic writing (hiragana, katakana and kanji)
・free conversation
I teach Japanese mainly in Japanese, and I encourage my students to speak in Japanese as much as possible so that students can enjoy communicating.
Main text for beginners' course is Minna no Nihongo. Depending on your level, we can decide which chapter to start from.
If you have a specific chapter that you want to study, let me know beforehand.
In my lessons I use Power Point and white board.
My teaching material
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
高見 佳奈子 - KEC Japanese Language Institute - 2009
Certificate verified
Kanako Takami - KEC Japanese Language Institute - 2009
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2008 - Current
instructorJapanese language institute - Japan
2020 - Current
instructorhome - Japan
Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor’s - EnglishKansai Gaidai University
Work Experience
2008 - Current
instructorJapanese language institute - Japan
5.0
Rating
1
Students
45
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
1
Students
45
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【55 min】Basic Grammar & Conversation
A1 - A2Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 23.00
【25 min/40min/55min】Conversation Course
B1 - C2Conversation34 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【55分】Japanese Lessons for Travelers
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 19.00
【55分】Japanese for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
A2 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 19.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
32 Reviews
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kana-sensei is the best. I have been doing language exchanges for years but I wasn't making progress. I decided to try italki with Kana-sensei. After about 6 months of meetings working on conversational Japanese, my ability has greatly improved. This is due to her kind motivation and great knowledge, not only of Japanese language, but also on the teaching techniques required for English speakers who are trying to learn it. She is a true professional who works hard to make sure her students succeed in accomplishing their language goals. I highly recommend this teacher!
May 9, 2022
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kana sensei was well-prepared and carefully tailors the content of her lessons to the needs of the students. Her calm demeanor allows the student to speak freely, without stress, greatly increasing the opportunity to improve Japanese speaking skills.
Aug 22, 2021
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
excellent lesson
Jul 4, 2022
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kana-sensei is a caring and understanding teacher. She presents difficult concepts in way that they are easy to understand using many real world examples. Working with her has greatly improved my conversational ability and my comfort in dealing with complex subjects. She provides useful feedback which is targeted to my level, and which I can immediately apply to my learning program. Highest recommendations.
Oct 12, 2021
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
Excellent lesson. The teacher prepared a really nice, interactive lesson to illustrate some complex grammar points.
Aug 1, 2022
William Stenberg
45 Japanese lessons
Kana sensei puts in a lot of time and effort to prepare materials that are tailored to my needs. This makes the learning experience fun as well as productive.