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Makiko☆
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
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English
☆Kids Japanese lesson available☆ I am a qualified teacher for both children and adults.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
☆Kids Japanese lesson available☆ I am a qualified teacher for both children and adults.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Anjo, Japan (22:30 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 22, 2022InterestsFoodTravelSports & Fitness
Hello. My name is Makiko from Japan. I live in Aichi prefecture.
I have 3 children and enjoy Japanese traditional events-New Year, the Doll festival, the star festival, viewing the full moon in Sep. And so on with them.
I've been teaching 'Warabe-uta', traditional old kids songs, to children.
My hobbies are traveling (both international and domestic) and eating. I've been to many countries such as the USA, Germany, Turkey, Greek, Thai, Taiwan, New Zealand and so on.
I'm interested in your country and the local food in your country. Please let me know about them :)Me as a Teacher
I have a qualification to teach Japanese for both adults and children.
I completed ”the 420hours of Japanese Teachers' Training Course” and passed ”the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test”.
I enjoy teaching Japanese at Japanese language schools and online.
For children, I completed and passed "AJLC Certificate Course in Japanese Language Teaching to Children" and got the advanced Certificate, too.
I've been teaching Japanese to children mainly online now, but I've been teaching Japanese (and also school subjects) for children who study Japanese in Japan for more than 6 years. I heve also been teaching at an international school. My lessons & teaching style
My lesson has 3 courses.
1. kids lesson for all ages
The lesson is based on AJLC curriculum. (Children will speak not only Japanese words but also in sentences!)
…for younger kids, learn basic Japanese(greetings, colors...) having fun.
…for school kids, how to write Hiragana in addition to conversation.
2. free talk
You can choose a topic you want to talk about
…Japanese culture, food, travel, hobbies, job, anything…
3. text lesson
We use 'minna no nihongo'-text based on grammar or 'irodori'-online text.
…tell me which one you want to use.
**mainly speak only Japanese, but sometimes use English**
**Don't worry if you don't speak well.**
**I'll send you a feedback.**My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
AJLC認定こども日本語指導者 - 一般社団法人国際こども日本語教育協会 - 2022外国語、継承語として日本語を学ぶ幼児から高校生までのこども指導できる技術を身につけられる。
日本語教育に関する講義やワークショップに加えて、講師相手の模擬授業および実技・教案指導７回を経て筆記試験と実技試験を行う資格取得コース。
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2022 - 2023
日本語講師インターナショナルプリスクールに通う年長児に対して、就学のための日本語と学校生活についての知識を教えています。
5.0
Rating
88
Students
1,676
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
61 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Kids(under 18) Japanese lesson
A1 - B2Kids1,033 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Free Talk for adults
A2 - C2Language Essentials146 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Text lesson for beginner (for adults)
A1 - B1Language Essentials38 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Kids(under 18) Japanese lesson for 2 children
A1 - B2Kids397 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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100 Reviews
chris lim
1 Japanese lesson
Makiko sensei really helped me get more comfortable with speaking. I know I’m still terrible and I know virtually zero about grammar but she still was instructive, gave examples, and really helped make the lesson flow well. She also gave me notes on what we were saying (in hiragana) and also we spoke about what kinds of practice I could do to help my progress. I’m going to get more lessons from her! 楽しみです ！
Dec 2, 2025
K. S.
1 Japanese lesson
Makiko sensei is a wonderful teacher. She is fun, patient, and kind. She's well-prepared and knows how to get my 6-year-old son (advanced beginner) to talk in full sentences. I highly recommend her!
Nov 14, 2025
Ho Luciano
243 Japanese lessons
幫太太報名了Makiko老師的會話課一年多，太太從0基礎到可以聽懂日劇和唱歌，學得很快樂。謝謝老師！
Oct 9, 2025
Tina Tanhehco
52 Japanese lessons
Makiko is the best! She makes learning Japanese accessible and fun. She is patient, upbeat, and kind. Our daughter laughs a lot and grows more confident in her Japanese skills each week. Thank you Makiko San!
Nov 17, 2025
MatthewRyan
127 Japanese lessons
Great lesson as always
Oct 21, 2025
Ho Luciano
243 Japanese lessons
暑假最快楽充實的事，就是和Máximo老師一起學習日本語！
Sep 6, 2025
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