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Izumi （いずみ）
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Japanese
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English
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Spanish
10+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
Spanish
10+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Kumamoto, Japan (00:06 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 23, 2021InterestsMusicAnimation & ComicsTravelFoodFashion & Beauty
Hi, guys! My name is Izumi. I'm from Kumamoto, Japan.
I love:
- Cooking...I'm a foodie and I love trying new recipes from all over the world. I'd love to learn if you have a special recipe to share with me! ;)
- Reading...I love reading both in Japanese and in English!
- Dancing...Swing dance (esp. Lindy Hop!) is my passion!
- Anime... These Covid days got me hooked into Anime! My recent favorites are Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia. Yep, I'm a newb. So, come to my lesson and educate me with your favorite anime/manga!
I'm a very friendly person and love to talk about a lot of different things. Can't wait to see you in my lesson!Me as a Teacher
I studied Japanese language education and linguistics both in college and grad school, and I have been a professional Japanese teacher for 10 years+. I used to teach in Oklahoma, USA and in Monterrey, Mexico.
I have taught people from diverse backgrounds such as exchange students, businesspersons, homemakers, high school students, and college students. So, I can customize my curriculum to meet your specific needs. I can also explain confusing and complicated grammar/vocabulary well!
私は大学と大学院で日本語教育と言語学を勉強して、もう10年くらい日本語を教えています。アメリカとメキシコでも教えていました。
今まで、留学生・会社員・主婦／主夫・高校生・大学生など、色々な国・年齢・職業の人に日本語を教えてきたので、みなさんのニーズに合わせた授業ができます。複雑な文法やことばも分かりやすく説明できます。My lessons & teaching style
I will encourage you to speak as much in Japanese as possible during my lessons, but we can always switch to English if you want!
My beginner/intermediate grammar&vocab lessons are based on "Dekiru Nihongo" but you don't need to have the textbook. I will also use various other textbooks and my original materials depending on the lesson options.
*My lesson policy is written on each lesson details page. Please make sure to read it.
レッスン中はできるだけ日本語で話しましょう。でも、英語に切り替えることもできます。
初級／中級の文法・ことばのクラスは『できる日本語』の教科書を使いますが、教科書がなくても大丈夫です。他にもクラスによって色々な教科書やオリジナルの教材を使います。
*私のレッスンポリシーは各レッスンの詳細ページに書いてあります。必ずお読みください。My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Image files
Certificates
Certificate of Presentation - Asociación Mexicana del Idioma Japonés - 2020I presented the JSL program that I worked for at the annual symposium of Mexican Association of Japanese Language.
Certificate verified
委嘱状 Letter of Appointment - 長岡技術科学大学 Nagaoka University of Technology - 2020My work was valued and I got my contract expanded as a coordinator of the Twinning Program
Certificate verified
委嘱状 Letter of Appointment - 長岡技術科学大学 Nagaoka University of Technology - 2019I was a head coordinator/native teacher of Japan-Mexico Twinning Program
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 JLTCT - 日本国際教育支援協会 JEES - 2015
Certificate verified
J-LEAP業務委託契約書 Contract - 国際交流基金 Japan Foundation - 2012
Certificate verified
Education
2010 - 2012
Master's - 日本語日本文学研究科 Japanese Language and Literature日本語教育を専攻
I majored in JSL (Japanese as Second Language) education.
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
colaboradorHead Japanese language teacher of Twinning Program with Nagaoka University of Technology in Niigata, Japan
2018 - 2021
コーディネーター（契約） CoordinatorI worked as a coordinator of Twinning Program with Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.
2014 - 2018
非常勤講師 Part-time InstructorFrom zero level to advanced level, I have taught many students from Nepal, China, Korea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and US for 4 years.
2014 - 2018
非常勤講師 Part-time InstructorI worked as an instructor of a Japanese teaching certificate program. My classes were linguistics, communication, and exam preparation.
2012 - 2014
assistant teacherFrom beginner level to IB (International Baccalaureate) exam prep class, I taught Japanese to high school students.
2010 - 2011
非常勤講師 Part-time InstructorBeginner level class using Minna no Nihongo
2010 - 2011
ティーチングアシスタント Teaching AssistantI was in charge of a Japanese class for the diverse exchange students of the university for a year.
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Rating
147
Students
4,909
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Chat & Learn! 【25 mins/40mins/55mins】にほんごで おしゃべり♪
A1 - C2Conversation636 lessons completed
USD 16.20+
Package with 12% off
Grammar&Vocab for Beginners 【40 mins/55 mins/85 mins】 初級（しょきゅう）文法（ぶんぽう）＆ことば
A1 - B1Language Essentials2,823 lessons completed
USD 22.06+
Package with 13% off
中級（ちゅうきゅう）の文法（ぶんぽう）＆語彙（ごい）【55 mins/85 mins】
B1 - B2Language Essentials452 lessons completed
USD 27.97+
Package with 15% off
Customized Lesson 自由（じゆう）レッスン ex. JLPT, travel Japanese, 敬語 (keigo), business Japanese, reading & writing, 漢字（kanji), etc. 【25 mins/40 mins/55 mins】
A1 - C2Language Essentials893 lessons completed
USD 22.59+
Package with 12% off
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228 Reviews
dez
109 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Izumi's class! Her teaching style works the best for how I learn with very engaging material from a unique textbook. I feel like I've learned and improved exponentially since I started lessons with her. She is very encouraging and conversations are always a lot of fun. I also always appreciate her honest feedback and corrections which helps me learn and understand the language even better! ありがとうございました！
Dec 27, 2023
Mathias Bader
189 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoy my lessons with Izumi very much! We are doing lessons together since 11 months now once a week and I can really feel how my Japanese has improved which makes me very happy. She is always well organized, professional, motivating and just a fun person to be around.
Apr 26, 2023
John Boyle
11 Japanese lessons
Great lesson for my son. He enjoyed it very much.
Aug 17, 2025
jay
277 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
She speaks perfect english and can explain better than other teachers, she’s very patient, energetic, and has good materials for teaching. Been with this teacher for more than 2 years and i see myself staying with her throughout my Japanese language learning journey. Thanks for being patient with me and for being the best teacher
Oct 25, 2023
Stacey
6 Japanese lessons
Goes above and beyond to facilitate learning
Aug 19, 2025
グ***
22 Japanese lessons
Izumiさん is a Very good teacher. She knows how to teach in a fun way and is very kind. Very good English too, so the communication is no problem. There’s no need for textbooks which makes everything easier. いずみさんis Highly Recommended👍🏽
May 27, 2025
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