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Fuka(ふうか)
Japanese
Native
English
Spanish

From Japan

Living in Taipei, Taiwan

Currently in Taiwan 🗣️Speak from day one - beginners welcome 💛 Practical Japanese Hi! I am Fuka. I love traveling and meeting new people, trying new things and learning about different cultures. I always wanted to see the world for as long as I can remember. That was my motivation to learn English. Not to study it, but to USE it. So even though I didn’t get to study English or travel outside of Japan as a child, I loved watching movies and TV shows in English and dreamed of adventuring around the world on my own, using English to make it possible. Now I am a teacher here on italki and also a digital nomad for the past few years. I enjoy both being outdoors and a couch potato, talking with people, taking photos, chasing sunsets, surfing and feeding random cats. I’m not big on studying per se. I believe we get good at what we are motivated to do. Language learning is not a simple process, and there are lots of ways to do it. If your focus is conversation and practical use, my lessons would be perfect for you. I do have teacher certification as a Japanese instructor. And I can also help explain passages and patterns in English. I will use conversation starters and textbooks to get you speaking, but your italki time is your time. We will talk about issues and do practical exercises that you are interested in.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

History
Travel
Films & TV Series
Food
Pets & Animals
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Personalized conversation lesson (30/45/60min)
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Fundamentals of Japanese: Vocabulary & Grammar with Structure (30/45/60/90 min)
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Chloe
31 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fuka-sensei is an amazing teacher, she takes time to explain the topics, and works at a great pace. She gives plenty of time for figuring out the answers to the questions, and is very patient overall. She also gives plenty of examples for any questions we may have for her. She is a great teacher that is helping us reach our goals to learn Japanese.
Student Rob
Rob
866 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my 180th lesson with Fuka sensei. Fuka sensei was the first sensei I booked on iTalki and she has always been a massive influence on my Japanese studies. Fuka sensei has helped me enormously ever since our first lesson. Her encouragement, gentle corrections, exemplary conduct, wonderfully cheerful and bright personality is heaven sent. I couldn't ask for anything more from Fuka sensei, she ticks each and every box of what a good sensei should be. I always look forward to each and every one of our lessons as I know they'll always be enjoyable, educational and I'll come out with a humongous smile of satisfaction. 本当にありがとうございました。また木曜日に。
Student Alex Ringrose
Alex Ringrose
15 Japanese lessons
I've had several lessons with Fuka sensei now and each time I come away feeling fulfilled. She is great at keeping the conversation going if I get stuck and is always open to clarifying questions when I'm unsure whether I'm using the correct Japanese or not. I can feel myself improving little by little and I always look forward to the next lesson.
Nick Schneider
22 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I came into the lesson very nervous about speaking. I've been studying for months, but can't seem to put any thoughts into words. Fuka-sensei listened to my concerns and helped come up with a plan to help me speak comfortably. I am incredibly excited to take my Japanese to a conversational level with her!
Gavin Minami
5 Japanese lessons
I enjoyed my first lesson. I am looking forward to future lessons with Fuka sensei.
Kamau Lyon
19 Japanese lessons
Fūka-san has all the aspects of a good teacher, but it goes much further than that. She helps so casually and without effort that you forget you're learning, with the session becoming a rare opportunity to share human experiences in a comfortable and fun setting. I can't recommend this gem of a person enough