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Izumi (いずみ)
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From Japan

Living in Kumamoto, Japan

15+ years of teaching experience! I will be your perfect guide in learning Japanese ;) Hi, guys! I'm Izumi from Kumamoto, Japan. If you love food, books, dance, or anime, we already have something in common! I’m a foodie who’s always up for trying new recipes—so if you have a favorite dish, let’s swap ideas! I read in both Japanese and English, and I’m passionate about swing dance (especially Lindy Hop). I love watching anime —Haikyu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Kaiju No.8 are my current favorites, but I’m always looking for recommendations from students! I’ve lived and taught in the US and Mexico, so I love meeting people from all over the world. I’m friendly, open-minded, and excited to chat about anything you’re interested in. Let’s make learning Japanese fun together—can’t wait to meet you! *My lesson policy is outlined on each lesson details page, so please make sure to read it in advance. こんにちは、みなさん!熊本出身のいずみです。 食べること、本、ダンス、アニメが大好きです!私は新しいレシピに挑戦するのが大好きなので、もしおすすめの料理があればぜひ教えてください。読書も好きで、日本語と英語の両方で読んでいます。また、スウィングダンス(特にリンディーホップ)に夢中です。アニメも大好きで、『ハイキュー!!』『呪術廻戦』『怪獣8号』が最近のお気に入りですが、みなさんのおすすめもぜひ知りたいです! アメリカとメキシコで教えた経験があります。いろいろな国の人と話すことがとても好きです。どんなトピックでも気軽に話せる、フレンドリーなレッスンを大切にしています。 一緒に楽しく日本語を学んでいきましょう。お会いできるのを楽しみにしています! ※レッスンポリシーは各レッスンの詳細ページに記載してあります。事前にご確認をお願いいたします。
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Student John
John
64 Japanese lessons
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Izumi sensei is the best and a true pro! I’ve gotten so much more comfortable with my Japanese from speaking with her over the past couple years. She always engages with my topics of interest and asks questions as well as happy to discuss her own interests and daily life. Plus, her English is very natural, which really helps during explanations. I highly recommend her!
Student Mathias Bader
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.
Pat Lo
31 Japanese lessons
Izumi-san's trial lesson was fantastic. Her friendly demeanor, clear communication, and engaging teaching style made me feel at ease. I'm excited to have signed up for her package and look forward to continuing my Japanese learning journey with her.
Student dez
dez
150 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!
Student Arisa
Arisa
34 Japanese lessons
I’ve had numerous lessons with other teachers and have now been taking classes with Izumi sensei regularly for over six months — and I genuinely look forward to every single lesson! I really appreciate the structured approach, with the focus on grammar coupled with speaking, listening and reading practices, which helps build a strong foundation. The lessons never feel dry or slow. Izumi sensei provides lots of practical examples connected to real-life conversations, writes down expressions and corrections. The homework is great for reinforcing the material. I’m also gaining a deeper appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture and cultural norms, which makes the lessons even more meaningful. Most importantly, Izumi sensei is personable and engaging, making every class something I genuinely enjoy. My only suggestion is to book classes in advance as the timeslots are filling up quickly!
Stacey
39 Japanese lessons
Goes above and beyond to facilitate learning