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Yuko
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKids♪♪Japanese for Kids and Adults ♪♪ I am a qualified Japanese teacher for both kids and adults.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKids♪♪Japanese for Kids and Adults ♪♪ I am a qualified Japanese teacher for both kids and adults.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Nagoya, Japan (10:53 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 22, 2021InterestsTravelFoodMusic
こんにちは！I’m a certified Japanese teacher with a twist—22 years teaching English to kids *and* a pastry chef background! Now, I blend creativity and structure to make Japanese lessons joyful for all ages.
From teaching at a Canadian elementary school to current work at a Japanese language school, I adapt lessons to your goals. My specialty? **Kids** (with playful homework & progress reports) and **adults** craving practical, culture-rich learning.
資格: 日本語教育能力検定試験合格、登録日本語教員、国際こども日本語教育協会上級講師。Let’s bake language skills together—*fun* and *flavorful*! 🎵Me as a Teacher
I promise you'll enjoy learning Japanese with me - not just having fun, but also gaining real confidence.
I've taught kids aged 4 to 18 for over 22 years, so I’m good at making lessons fun and engaging🎵
Let me know your goal first. We'll find the best way to reach it together.
Communication is key, so feel free to share anything you'd like to learn.
I welcome kids and moms living in Japan!
Let's make your life in Japan easier and more joyful!
一人ひとりのペースや興味に合わせて、楽しく、確実に学べるレッスンです。
教科書だけではない、生きた日本語や、学校・日常生活で使える自然な日本語を身につけられます。
初級からじっくり〜趣味の会話やブラッシュアップまで、なんでもご相談ください。
まずは、あなたの「こうなりたい！」を聞かせてください。楽しく自信をつけていきましょう！My lessons & teaching style
Here are my 3 courses.
1: Kids - I use Smily Japanese “にこにこにほんご“a perfect Japanese curriculum designed for kids. We’ll start from simple words, then move on to making sentences, reading, writing, and fun activities.
YES! There will be assignments to help your child grow steadily.
2: Adult - I use “ IRODORI” a free download textbook. You’ll learn basic practical Japanese along with Japanese culture and everyday life situations.
3: Free talk (Intermediate and up) If you can already speak some Japanese, let's enjoy fun, relaxed conversation on various topics!
1: お子様 - “にこにこにほんご“ を使って楽しく学びます。
2: 大人ビギナー - フリーダウンロード教材の「いろどり」を使って、使える日本語を学びます。
3: 中級以上 - フリートーク 楽しく話しましょう。My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Image files
- Audio files
- PDF file
Certificates
AJLC認定こども日本語上級指導者 - 国際こども日本語教育協会 - 2023子供の発達に沿って研究された教材を使って、大人とは違う子供用のアプローチで日本語の4技能”聞く、話す、読む、書く”を楽しく教えるプロの教師です。
Certificate verified
kids Japanese - AJLC - 2023
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021世界中の日本語学校で日本語を教える事が出来ます。
Certificate verified
中学校教諭一種免許状 - 聖徳大学 - 2021中学校で英語を教えることが出来ます。
Certificate verified
高等学校教諭一種免許状 - 聖徳大学 - 2021高校で英語を教えることが出来ます。
Certificate verified
ECC日本語学院修了証書 - ECC日本語学院 - 2020世界中の日本語学校で日本語を教える事ができます。
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定 - JEES - 2020
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定 - JEES - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2020
Bachelor’s - 人文学部英米文化学科
Work Experience
2003 - 2023
講師言語は違いますが、人に教えるという点では共通しているので十分に経験したことを発揮できます。
1997 - 1998
日本語教師公立小学校で１年間１年生から６年生まで教えていました。また、地域のコミュニティスクールでの和食の講師もやっていました。学習者さんが興味を持つポイントなども経験が生きると思います。
2021 - Current
日本語教師日本語学校（告示校）に非常勤講師として就職しました。
5.0
Rating
91
Students
1,510
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
65 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
にほんご で はなそう！ Let's have fun learning Japanese!
A1 - A2Conversation603 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 6% off
いーっぱい！ にほんご で はなそう！
B1 - C2Conversation170 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 6% off
Perfect!! Japanese for kids! / こども の にほんご
A1 - B1Kids589 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 6% off
NEW !! にほんご! for students in China
A1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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54 Reviews
ana
4 Japanese lessons
Yuko san is great. Patient and energetic, the perfect combination to teach my son :)
Sep 13, 2025
Jasmine Jorden
18 Japanese lessons
Yuko sensei has been the best teacher I’ve ever had. She really cares about her students. It shows when she remembers even the smallest details that we’ve talked about. I’m progressing nicely in my ability to conversationally communicate in Japanese. Thanks Yuko Sensei 😊
Aug 31, 2025
Suzanne
15 Japanese lessons
Yuko sensei is a wonderful teacher for my two boys. She's so patient and very clear in her instruction. I love that she has lessons planned and homework so they can continue to practice outside of class. Highly recommend. :)
Aug 4, 2025
ana
4 Japanese lessons
Teacher Yuko is amazing, very engaging, very energetic. My son loved the class and is looking forward for the next one.
Sep 4, 2025
Jamie Gladu
31 Japanese lessons
My daughter loves learning from Yuko! Her lessons are fun, and I am always so impressed at how much she is learning!
Aug 6, 2025
Yoyo （5 yo）
7 Japanese lessons
Another happy lesson with Yuko sensei! Today we reviewed shapes and some hiragana in Japanese. Yuko sensei is always very patient and supportive. My kid enjoyed the lesson very much.
Jul 28, 2025
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