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Japanese
Native
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Korean
Thai
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Thai
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Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Kobe, Japan (21:01 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 3, 2021InterestsBusiness & 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 - LinguisticsMajored in Linguistics (TESL option)
Work Experience
1997 - 2021
RecruiterAs 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.
5.0
Rating
51
Students
1,122
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Business Japanese / Interview Practice / Free Conversation (Advanced)
B2 - C2Language Essentials318 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
Free Conversation with Max
A1 - B2Conversation776 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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94 Reviews
Stephanie Norman
3 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
Jennifer
45 Japanese lessons
昨日のレッスンはいつものように楽しかったです！最近、あまり日本語を勉強する余裕がないんですけどMax先生はいつも親切で優しい。あと、レッスンの話題は面白いです！また次回を楽しみにしています。
Jul 25, 2025
Jennifer
45 Japanese lessons
Max先生とのレッスンはいつも楽しくて、いろいろ習っています！トピックも勉強する方法も面白いです。Max先生のおかげさまで自分の日本語力は進んでいます！
May 30, 2025
J***
9 Japanese lessons
Max san is awesome! I would recommend him to anyone!
Aug 20, 2025
Jeremy Torrez
9 Japanese lessons
Max was great and very informative. He is fluent in English, which is extremely helpful for an English native speaker that is new to Japanese. He is a lot of fun as well and very detailed to helping with what my needs are for future travel to Japan. I would recommend him to anyone.
Jul 23, 2025
Marc Lapierre
12 Japanese lessons
Max is a great teacher that takes an interest in why you really want to learn Japanese, and tailors his lessons directly to those goals. Every lesson ends with notes to study and practice, and with a plan for the next lesson. Max is also very friendly and even made himself available to us during our trip to Japan in case we had any problems or questions. Overall I can highly recommend learning Japanese with Max; even in short lessons I always learn something new.
May 3, 2025
Trial Lesson
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