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CHIKAKO
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
French
[NEW YEAR SALE] PACKAGE FOR FREE TALK | Qualified Japanese teacher ｜Japanese from Zero｜
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
French
[NEW YEAR SALE] PACKAGE FOR FREE TALK | Qualified Japanese teacher ｜Japanese from Zero｜
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Fukuoka, Japan (05:48 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 16, 2021InterestsTravelMedical & HealthcareFood
Konnnichiwa everyone! My name is Chikako. I graduated from a university in Fukuoka, where I majored in Cultural Studies. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a cabin crew member, which helped me develop strong communication skills and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity. I have also lived in Macau for 3 years and in France for 4 years, experiences that broadened my understanding of different languages and cultures. In addition to teaching, I work as a healing therapist. This work allows me to connect with people on a deeper level and support their emotional well-being — also value greatly in my approach to teaching.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I focus on creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for students who are new to Japanese. My main focus is on beginners, especially absolute beginners who may feel nervous about speaking or making mistakes. In my lessons, I don’t rely heavily on textbooks or complicated grammar explanations. Instead, I teach simple and practical verb patterns and encourage students to use them immediately to create their own sentences. Because of this approach, many students are able to start speaking Japanese and feel real progress even within a one-hour lesson‼︎ My goal is to help you enjoy learning Japanese and feel confident taking your next step. My lessons & teaching style
🟢 Free Conversation Lesson | This lesson is relaxed and student-centered. I’m open-minded so You can talk about any topic you like — I help you express your ideas in simple, natural Japanese, and I give corrections gently and clearly when needed. Students of all levels can enjoy speaking freely and building confidence.
🟢 Grammar & Sentence-Making Lesson | This lesson focuses on using grammar to speak, not memorizing rules. I show you the method, in an easy-to-understand way. Instead of long explanations, you will use grammar immediately to make your own sentences. This lesson is ideal for beginners who want a clear structure.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
Certificates
日本語教師一般養成講座60時間 - the world Japanese language center - 2021日本語教授法
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2018
Bachelor’s - 国際文化学部
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
客室乗務員異文化コミュニケーション能力
5.0
Rating
141
Students
1,702
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Grammar lesson
A1 - B2Language Essentials344 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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Free conversation
A1 - B2Conversation46 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
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A1 - C1Conversation18 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
183 Reviews
Jon
67 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございます！
Feb 17, 2026
Yiwen Xiong
1 Japanese lesson
ちかこさんのレッスンはとても楽しいです！
Jan 26, 2026
Mark
1 Japanese lesson
Chikako was friendly and easy to talk with during our conversation session. She was patient with providing time to think of words and work through phrasings, but always ready and willing to provide help and feedback. I enjoyed talking with Chikako and hope to talk with her again. Thanks, Chikako!
Feb 20, 2025
Andrew
1 Japanese lesson
I enjoyed the conversation lesson. It was very engaging and comfortable, and I felt encouraged to speak more Japanese.
Chikako-san explained new words very clearly and helped me understand how to use them naturally.
Feb 12, 2026
Li-Kai Wu
25 Japanese lessons
Chikako先生 gives you full attention when you speak and really internalizes what you say before sharing her thoughts. I've only had about 6 lessons with her but I already feel my Japanese improving. She gently teaches and corrects your errors, but most importantly, she makes the conversations really entertaining, engaging, and invigorating! There is no doubt I will continue to take more lessons with her! 先生いつもありがとうございます! 🙏🤓
Dec 22, 2025
Juan
1 Japanese lesson
Chikako sensei has opened my mind to a new way of learning verb conjugation.
Feb 13, 2025
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