Japanese teacher Yukari

Yukari

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
French
English
Specialties
Test Preparation
Creative & Curious Japanese Tutor | Ex-Editor and Marketing Professional
From JapanLiving in Paris, France (10:37 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 17, 2022
InterestsSports & FitnessArtScienceWriting
Hello! I’m Yukari. I’m a qualified Japanese teacher. I grew up in Tokyo and Yokohama. I speak standard Japanese. I started my professional life as an editor in a publishing company and wrote a book as a ghostwriter. Since I moved to France where I live now, I have worked in marketing. My interests in language, communication and interacting with other people from all over the world led me to become a teacher. I have a curious mind. The fields that interest me include but are not limited to science, art and architecture. Outside of teaching, my life is filled with yoga practice, playing the piano and swimming. When I go on holiday, I like embracing nature by hiking, sea swimming or skiing.
5.0
Rating
303
Students
4723
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
180 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
■■ Personalised General Japanese 一般日本語コース ■■ (Beginner to Proficient)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

3,335 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 7% off
■■ Conversation (Speaking and Fluency) 会話コース ■■ (Intermediate to Proficient)
B1 -  C2

Conversation

1,129 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 7% off
■■ Writing 文章作成コース ■■ (Intermediate - Proficient))
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

77 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 7% off
■■ Pronunciation 発音コース ■■ (Elementary to Proficient)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

2 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 7% off
■■ Lessons for Two People 学習者2名のコース■■ (Elementary to Proficient)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 7% off

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212 Reviews

Student Tia
Tia
1 Japanese lesson
Yukari-sensei fait preuve d’une remarquable intelligence émotionnelle, alliée à une bienveillance authentique. Dès notre première rencontre, j’ai perçu une approche à la fois rigoureuse et humaine, fondée sur une solide expérience pédagogique. Après avoir exploré plusieurs options, j’ai enfin trouvé une professeure dont la méthode me correspond vraiment (le + est qu'elle parle français). Elle sait créer un cadre clair, rassurant et stimulant ^^ un véritable atout pour ceux qui ont besoin d’un accompagnement ajusté. Tout est expliqué avec précision, à un rythme adapté, dans une atmosphère qui donne envie d’apprendre. Il n’est pas étonnant qu’elle soit si demandée : petit conseil ; pensez à réserver à l’avance.
Nov 5, 2025
Student Massimiliano Colonna
Massimiliano Colonna
67 Japanese lessons
Every lesson with Yukari-sensei is such a pleasure. She always takes the time to explain in detail the grammar points that I'm unfamiliar with, introduces me to new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions every week, and gives me ample opportunity to practice conversation at various levels of formality. Plus, every lesson is a lot of fun, thanks to Yukari-sensei's many interests and sense of humor. 先生、本当にありがとうございます!
Oct 17, 2025
Student Kelly Greene
Kelly Greene
20 Japanese lessons
This lesson as per usual was excellent!!
Jul 12, 2025
Student Johnny Tillotson
Johnny Tillotson
99 Japanese lessons
The most exceptional teacher, Yukari-san is super professional, hugely encouraging and an absolute joy to learn Japanese with. In the space of about a year, I can really see the progression now and my confidence is much improved. I cannot recommend her enough. ありがとうございます
Oct 22, 2025
Student Zhini
Zhini
50 Japanese lessons
I highly recommend Yukari-san’s personalized Japanese classes, especially for learners seeking to move from intermediate or low-advanced to truly advanced or even superior levels. As a language pedagogy professional, I rarely feel compelled to leave reviews on iTalki, but I am consistently impressed by the quality of the materials Yukari prepares. Her ability to extract useful expressions and structures from texts is superb, and she beautifully weaves them into discussions on engaging topics. The materials she creates for a single one-hour class could easily sustain a week of study in a college-level program—the richness and thoroughness are simply remarkable. While her classes are strongly form-focused, the authenticity and natural flow of conversation are never sacrificed. I train nearly 40 Chinese/Japanese teachers at college level every year, and I would place Yukari’s pedagogical effectiveness in the top 5%.
Sep 5, 2025
Student Johnny Tillotson
Johnny Tillotson
99 Japanese lessons
毎日のクラスが楽しいです。ありがとうございます!
May 2, 2025
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