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Kaoru Yamamoto
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCustomized lesson for your ideal goal(15+ years experience for teaching Japanese)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCustomized lesson for your ideal goal(15+ years experience for teaching Japanese)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (11:39 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2021InterestsTravelMusicFoodFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & Comics
'Failure is the mother of success' (失敗こそ成功の母: Shippai koso Seikou no Haha), this is my professional philosophy. With 15+ years teaching Japanese experience, I specialize in supporting learners overcome the fear of mistakes through my unique learning approach. Though I learned English entirely in Japan (my only overseas experience is 3 days-trip in Hawaii!), as you can see my video, I can teach and correct your Japanese with proven methodologies for explaining Japanese concepts clearly using English scaffolding. As I could learn English in Japan, absolutely you also could learn Japanese wherever you are as long as you prepare for overcoming mistakes and failure! Are you ready?😊Me as a Teacher
A true ハリポタ世代, I can make lessons alive with pop culture like music,anime, manga. Not only that kind of things, JNPT and business speaking are also my professional filed---That’s why I can flexibly customize the lesson based on your request.
I have been engaged with teaching Japanese since my high school days.
My first teacher experience was volunteer for New comer class in language center.
Learning together with new comers for 3 years; basically Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and daily conversation.
In my university days, I was a support teacher in International School; teaching culture and training for pronunciation. Letters in Japanese from students are one of most precious things in my life.My lessons & teaching style
Customized Japanese Lessons Tailored to Your Interests
Let's speak sophisticated Japanese!!
Our first lesson will be a trial session where we assess your current level and discuss your goals. Together, we'll create a personalized learning plan to help you achieve your ideal proficiency.
Learning Materials: Instead of traditional textbooks, we'll use dynamic and engaging materials that match your interests. However, if you're preparing for the JLPT, I can certainly support you with that as well.
Interactive Content: We'll incorporate materials such as:
Music: Analyzing J-POP lyrics
Movies & Animation: Studying opening and ending themes
Daily Conversations: Enhancing your speaking skillsMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Letter of recommendation - Career in past - 2018I worked as staff of 5 star hotel Grand Hyatt Tokyo and also one of the top 5 pharmaceutical company as EA of CFO. I now currently working at top1 pharmaceutical company, Takeda pharmaceutical company.
These are the recommendation letter from my direct reports(Manager at Hyatt and also CFO at Eisai). I believe it would be good enough certification for teaching actual business in Japan based on actual business career.
Certificate of Graduation - Keisen University - 2015I graduated University and gain the bachelor degree for literae humaniores(language communication) which including how to teach language.
Based on the degree, I have taught how to pass JLPT test L5-L1 for Japanese leaners for more than 8 years.
This degree and my experience as a teacher would be good enough to teach JLPT.
I can teach students which point would be catch question, which grammar would invite confusion, easy to misunderstand from the perspective of listening, writing and readin
Teaching experience
2011 - 2024
staff1, High school days as volunteer
New comer children's class at local language support center as volunteer staff
Starting with learning hiragana, katakana and kanji with new comers and also support them so that they can feel comfortable in local school and make friends.
2. University day as part-time teacher
Based on the volunteer staff experience, starting part-time job at international school.
Clear Pronunciation, daily conversation etc.
3. Online teaching
Custom-made learning plan
Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Language CommunicationEnglish communication and linguistic.
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
staffMy first career was staff in Hyatt group.
I worked with people who have different backgrounds. I have learned how to do effective communication in actual not only academic perspective. I often teach Japanese for
colleague for good enough, professional service.
2016 - 2020
SecretaryCFO Secretary and belonged to Investment Relationship department.
Learned correct, elegant Japanese as professional secretary.
Learned not only English/Japanese language communication but also financial things .
5.0
Rating
153
Students
2,277
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
77 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Well balanced lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,585 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Free conversation (For Advanced learner)
C1 - C2Conversation564 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
Netflix learning
A2 - C2Language Essentials51 lessons completed
USD 51.00+
Package with 6% off
Intensive Course1
A1 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Intensive Course2
B2 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 95.00
Free Conversation (For Beginners)
A1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Quiz (1)
280 Reviews
Jasmin
53 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I already had more than 50 lessons with Kaoru and I take so much out of each lesson. Kaoru is positive, optimistic, patient and motivating. Kaoru always responds to my wishes and implements them so quickly in our lesson that I am surprised every time. So I was able to prepare perfectly for my Japan trip, for an event, for concerts etc. and thanks to her I also passed my JLPT exam last year, where she continues to help me with grammar for the next exam. In class, Kaoru encourages you to speak Japanese too, and gives you enough time to think and also helps you along. I am not afraid that I might say something wrong or make mistakes. Like, you only learn from mistakes, right ;-) Learning Japanese on my own is not easy, but with her help it is much more fun and within a year I have learned so many new things that I would not have learned from a textbook or anywhere else. I can recommend Kaoru to anyone who is tired of boring textbooks and who needs some support in their self-study.
Jul 2, 2023
Julia Trenka
63 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Those lessons help me so much with self-study. They are super fun, interactive, informative and fit my needs perfectly. Every week I look forward to the lessons and they always leave me feeling like my time was well invested! I learn a lot - each lesson has enough structure to prevent me from feeling lost but enough flexibility to keep it entertaining and interactive. They are just perfect for me. Thank you so much, Kaoru-sensei! ^^
Mar 5, 2022
David
12 Japanese lessons
Wonderful eacher, I couldn't recommend her more! So energetic and organised!
Aug 4, 2025
Teva
18 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This is the 2nd lesson I've had. I've had about 9 italki teachers, both professional and community tutor, and no one has been bad but I can confidently say that Kaoru pays the most attention to detail by far of anyone I've talked to. She'll make specialized lessons based on your interests and will actually type out what you say so that you have a record of your mistakes and how to correct them, along with any new words or sentence suggestions.
Mar 9, 2022
joy s.i.
12 Japanese lessons
I've progressed leaps and bounds since I started learning with Yamamoto-san. The targeted and themed lessons are really helpful!
Sep 9, 2025
Pete
2 Japanese lessons
I’ve taken many Japanese lessons over the years, but I’ve never got such good results and so much positive energy in the first lesson! I will definitely be continuing my learning with Yamamoto-sensei!
Jul 29, 2025
Trial Lesson
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