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Izumi （いずみ）
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
Spanish
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Other
Spanish
From JapanLiving in Kumamoto, Japan (01:27 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 23, 2021Me 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
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
colaborador Universidad de MonterreyHead 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） Coordinator 長岡技術科学大学 Nagaoka University of TechnologyI worked as a coordinator of Twinning Program with Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.
2014 - 2018
非常勤講師 Part-time Instructor 専門学校湖東カレッジ Coto CollegeFrom 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 Instructor ワシントン外語学院 Washington Institute of LanguageI worked as an instructor of a Japanese teaching certificate program. My classes were linguistics, communication, and exam preparation.
2012 - 2014
assistant teacher Japan Foundation/Booker T. Washington High SchoolFrom 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 Instructor 熊本YMCA学院 Kumamoto YMCABeginner level class using Minna no Nihongo
2010 - 2011
ティーチングアシスタント Teaching Assistant 熊本県立大学 Prefectural University of KumamotoI was in charge of a Japanese class for the diverse exchange students of the university for a year.
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.
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.
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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
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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
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J-LEAP業務委託契約書 Contract 国際交流基金 Japan Foundation 2012
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日本語教育能力検定試験 JLTCT 日本国際教育支援協会 JEES 2015
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
55 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Chat & Learn! 【25 mins/40mins/55mins】にほんごで おしゃべり♪
A1 - C2Conversation Practice260 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
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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 - B1General1,206 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
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中級（ちゅうきゅう）の文法（ぶんぽう）＆語彙（ごい）【55 mins/85 mins】
B1 - B2General121 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
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Customized Lesson 自由（じゆう）レッスン e.g. JLPT, keigo, business Japanese, college-level writing, and kanji 【25 mins/40 mins/55 mins】
A1 - C2General432 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
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191 Reviews
Rebecca
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Izumi is the best teacher! She is very kind and engaging, while also challenging me to push myself and providing meaningful feedback. Her customized lesson option is a great way to cater the lesson to your unique needs. I come back to italki for Izumi! 🌟
Jun 14, 2022
CHAN
171 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Izumi is very professional, and a reliable teacher. She knows so well my shortcomings, and has been very patient with me, allowing me to make progress, slowly but surely. I should have written this note of thanks weeks ago - better late than never!
Learning a language can be really fun, with a good teacher👍
Mar 22, 2022
Jule Obregon
163 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had Izumi sensei for 8 months now, doing 2-3 lessons a week and I say i’m very happy I found her. She explains very good (nuances), she’s fluent in English, she tells you about the culture, and she encourages you to speak more. Looking forward to learning more with her this coming year
Dec 28, 2021
John Boyle
7 Japanese lessons
Excellent lesson. Very helpful and courteous.
Mar 1, 2023
Calvin
1 Japanese lesson
Great personality and energy looking forward to working with Izumi on improving my Japanese skill set.
Feb 8, 2023
Mathias Bader
36 Japanese lessons
とても楽しかったです
Jan 25, 2023
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