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Meg（めぐ）Smile
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationEasy and Comprehensible // TPRS // JLPT prep // Visa Support // Smile😊
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationEasy and Comprehensible // TPRS // JLPT prep // Visa Support // Smile😊
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (12:15 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 1, 2021InterestsHistoryLegal ServicesTravelFoodPets & Animals
Hi, I’m Meg.
I’ve been teaching Japanese for over 12 years and have helped 1,000+ learners. I’m also a certified immigration lawyer (Gyoseishoshi), supporting foreigners in Japan with visas, residency, and company setup.
I combine language and legal knowledge to help people enjoy learning Japanese and live safely in Japan. My lessons focus on practical, natural Japanese and cultural tips.
On YouTube (Simple Japanese Listening with Meg), I share story-based videos for beginners and intermediates. On Instagram, I post info on daily life, visas, and more.
More info:
📘 Japanese learning → meg-smile.com
📘 Visa support → trust-gyosei.com
Let’s enjoy learning together—feel free to reach out!Me as a Teacher
I'm not your teacher, but your supporter.
You will surely improve your Japanese by extensive listening and reading more Japanese in addition to my Lessons!
◇Experience as a teacher
I taught Japanese to more than 1000 international students at a Japanese language school for 8 years.
◇I can teach
・Reading / Storytelling
・Grammar / Conversation
・JLPT（N5 to N2）
・About the culture and history of JapanMy lessons & teaching style
◇Motto
・Easy to understand!
・Enjoyable!
・Relaxing!
◇Advice for you
✔Enjoy my lesson!
My lesson is fun...But that's not all.
+ Easy to understand😊
+ Useful😊
+ Learn about Japanese history, culture and lifestyle😊
✔Make it a habit
Never give up.
You always brush your teeth every day, without needing to try hard.
In the same way, if you can make learning Japanese a habit, you will surely improve your Japanese.
I'm here to help you!
✔Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Are you afraid of making mistakes?
Don’t worry!
Please relax and enjoy our lessons!
いっしょに がんばりましょう!
◇My lesson
TPRS/ComprehensibleInput/Storytelling/ExtensiveReading/Conversation/DirectMethod/GENKI/MinnanoNihongo/smileMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Certificate of incumbency - Japanese language school - 2021Japanese Language School
I gained experience of teaching Japanese at the school which is famous and has a good reputation.
Certificate verified
Certificate of passing - Japan Educational Exchange and Services - 2013The Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Certificate verified
Certificate of Completion - Human Academy - 2013Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test - Japan International Education Support Association - 2013
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2013 - 2017
Part-time lecturer
2017 - 2020
Full-time lecturer
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Faculty of Law/Department of Law
Work Experience
2010 - 2016
Sales AdministrationI worked at a car dealership for 6 years.
Therefore, I can use that experience to teach about work etiquette and honorifics.
2013 - 2017
Part-time lecturer
2017 - 2020
Full-time lecturerI gained experience of teaching Japanese at the school which is famous and has a good reputation.
I can help when Japanese language learners make mistakes.
2024 - Current
Administrative Scrivener（Immigration Services）Administrative Scrivener (Japanese equivalent of an immigration lawyer)
Starting October 2024, I will be opening my own immigration law office. I will assist with obtaining residence status, applying for permanent residency, and naturalization procedures.
5.0
Rating
202
Students
3,391
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Comprehensible Japanese Story Conversation
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,070 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Structured Grammar and Speaking Practice
A1 - C2Language Essentials475 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
JLPT Success Course （N3 / N2 / N1）
B1 - C2Test Preparation190 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 5% off
Survival Japanese – Learn to Speak from Day One
A1 - A2Language Essentials688 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Online Consultation on Residency Status in Japan
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Podcast (50)
Quiz (56)
433 Reviews
Michael
42 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks yet again for another great lesson. It is amazing how Meg sensei is able to explain new words etc. using 100% Japanese in way I'm able to so easily understand. It's so helpful and productive.
Jun 2, 2024
Lindsey
123 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Meg san is such a great teacher! The material she brings to the classes are diverse and effective! Oftentimes, I have to remind myself that our lessons are completely in Japanese because I am at a point now where I can understand!
Jun 9, 2022
Michael
42 Japanese lessons
Nice lesson today. It was a basically a fluent conversation, and I understood almost all of the reading. The improvement is obvious, and it was fun. Arigato!!
Jan 12, 2025
Yuko604
51 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Meg-san is a very encouraging teacher. She provides examples to help sharpen my grammar weak spots. Meg-san is also flexible and is willing to tailor lessons to my needs.
Apr 25, 2024
Michael
42 Japanese lessons
Today I was easily able to follow along with the story text during the lesson, including almost all of the kanji. It was excellent practice and something I wasn't able to do until very recently, so the improvement is obvious. Arigato!!
Jan 18, 2025
Michael
42 Japanese lessons
My reading is getting much faster, and I understand so much more. It's such a big difference from earlier lessons. Thanks Meg sensei!!
Jan 4, 2025
Trial Lesson
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