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Max

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Japanese

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Korean

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Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From JapanLiving in Kobe, Japan (06:13 UTC+09:00)

About Me

italki teacher since May 3, 2021

InterestsBusiness & FinanceTravelFood

Hi! My name is Max. I’m a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, Japan and I can’t wait to be your Japanese teacher. When I was in high school, I had a chance to study abroad. I went to the United States and graduated from high school and university. There, I majored in Linguistics and learned how to teach English. I was working as a recruiter hiring non-Japanese people who are interested in working in Japan and Japanese people who were studying overseas wanting to get a job when they return. I was also a trainer helping people to become a teacher. So, I love traveling! I have lived and worked in LA, Chicago and NYC in the past. I have traveled to many other countries.

Me as a Teacher

I have started teaching as a teaching assistant in Japanese classes when I was going to college. For the last 20 years, I've been helping new employees to get adjusted to their lives in Japan. Teaching basic Japanese was one of the support I was providing. I have helped my friends to pass JLPT. I have also supported foreign tourists as a volunteer guide in Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima. Therefore, I am confident that I can support beginner level students well. I love seeing their smiles when they were able to use the language that they learned with locals. That’s the best thing when you are learning a new language. We will talk a lot in my class. That's the best way to gain confidence.

My lessons & teaching style

When you take a class with me, I will make a customized lesson that is relevant to your needs. My lessons are designed with your goals in mind. I can create lessons to include material that helps you become more confident. For more advanced students, I can create interview practice sessions since I have been in HR for many years. We can practice role-playing in my lesson. Of course, I can choose a textbook if you like, and go over the grammar and vocabulary as well. I can create homework excises that are fun and relevant to your needs. I love helping people achieve their Japanese language goals and I can’t wait to share knowledge with you and have fun at the same time.

My teaching material

Image files
Video files
PDF file
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Text Documents
Quizzes
Flashcards

Certificates

Japanese Lesson Teaching Course (420HRS) - Human Academy - 2022

Certificate verified

Eiken Grade 1 - STEP - 2016

Certificate verified

CTT+ - CompTIA - 2015Trainer Certificate

Certificate verified

Education

1994 - 1997

Bachelor’s - LinguisticsCalifornia State University, FresnoMajored in Linguistics (TESL option)

Work Experience

1997 - 2021

Recruiter@ English Conversation School in Japan - Osaka, JapanAs a recruiter, I was assigned to live and work in New York and Chicago. I have been traveling overseas to hire new candidates, but currently I am based in Japan for more than a year.

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Students

1,319

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5.0

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Students

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Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson

37 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Business Japanese / Interview Practice / Free Conversation (Advanced)

B2 - C2

Language Essentials

331 lessons completed

USD 19.00+

Package with 6% off

Free Conversation with Max

A1 - B2

Conversation

951 lessons completed

USD 14.00+

Package with 8% off

Availability

98 Reviews

Bruno Antony

98 Japanese lessons

I've written a review before but it was some years ago, so I'll update. Max-sensei is an extraordinary teacher: a charismatic who uses his lively personality to get you talking, and knows how to correct you without inhibiting you. He carries my highest recommendation.

Mar 21, 2026

Hugo

17 Japanese lessons

Once again, great lesson with Max. May you wish to practice your conversation freely, your reading, or prepare for JLPT, Max will be resourceful. He also speaks English fluently, which makes his explanations flawless.

Jan 26, 2026

Stephanie Norman

26 Japanese lessons

Max先生 is the most kind and patient teacher I’ve ever had. It only took the trial lesson for me to know that he is the person I want to guide me throughout my learning journey!

Aug 30, 2025

Hugo

17 Japanese lessons

Another great lesson with Max. While many tutors will help by correcting your Japanese as you speak, Max actively pushes your it further by explaining clearly, and inciting you to use new grammar and vocabulary.

Mar 2, 2026