Maki
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Maki
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Japanese
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Chinese (Mandarin)
English
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Nagano, Japan (20:14 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 9, 2021InterestsMarketingTravelMedical & HealthcareAnimation & ComicsTech
Hello!
I live in Nagano, Japan.
My hobby is traveling. I've been to Canada, the US, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. In Japan, I love visiting breweries, wineries, and hot springs.
I also love anime and manga, and watch them often.
I also make MIZUHIKI accessories.
I am curious and would love to share your experiences with language, culture, hobbies, etc., so you can have fun learning Japanese with me!
こんにちは！
私は日本の長野に住んでいます。
日本語教師として20年以上の経験があり、学習者の目的やレベルに合わせたカリキュラムを作るのが得意です。
趣味は旅行です。海外ではカナダ、アメリカ、中国、フィリピン、ベトナム、タイ、インドネシアに行きました。日本ではブルワリーやワイナリー、そして温泉をめぐるのが大好きです。
アニメと漫画もとても好きで、よく見ています。
水引アクセサリーも作っています。
私は好奇心がとても強いので、皆さんの国の言語や文化、趣味について共感しながら楽しくレッスンできますよ！Me as a Teacher
I majored in Japanese language education at my university. Since graduating from university, I have been teaching Japanese in China for three years and in Japan for over 17 years, including online.
I love teaching Japanese. I can teach conversation, composition, kanji, test preparation, business Japanese, pronunciation, anything.
I also have a YouTube "日本語まきちゃんねる".
I am good at creating a Japanese study plan that suits your goals and level.
I try to make it easy for you to understand and enjoy learning in class.
私は大学(日本語教育学)を卒業してから、中国で3年間、日本ではオンラインも含めて17年以上日本語を教えています。私は日本語を教えるのが大好きで、会話、作文、漢字、試験対策、ビジネス日本語、発音、何でも教えることができます。
私は学習者の目的やレベルに合った日本語学習を組み立てるのが得意です。授業ではわかりやすく、そして楽しく学べるように心がけています。My lessons & teaching style
I can teach at any level, from beginner to business level. I teach in Japanese according to the learner's level, so even beginners can learn with confidence. You can ask questions in English or Chinese, but I use Japanese as much as possible. I plan lessons at the learner's request, to be able to speak, to pass the test, and so on.
I think Japanese is one of the tools to make your dreams come true. Let me help you realize your dreams.
Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!
初級からビジネスレベルまで、どんなレベルでも対応できます。学習者のレベルに合わせた日本語で教えるので、初心者でも安心して学べます。英語や中国語で質問してもいいですが、できるだけ日本語で話します。話せるようになるため、試験に合格するためなど、学習者のリクエストに応じて授業を組み立てます。
日本語は、あなたの夢を叶えるための一つのツールだと思います。私にあなたの夢を実現するお手伝いをさせてください。一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Audio files
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Proof of Major in Japanese Language Education - Daito Bunka University - 2003As one of the proofs of the qualification of a Japanese language teacher, it is necessary to graduate from the university with a major in Japanese language education. I graduated from university with a major in Japanese language education. Those who have this qualification can work as Japanese language teachers.
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Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Japanese Language Education
Work Experience
2003 - 2006
Foreign Teacher(Japanese teacher)After graduating from university, I taught Japanese to Chinese university students in China. I was the only Japanese teacher, so I had to devise a teaching method, prepare what I needed for class, and do everything myself. The hardships and experiences of that time are all my confidence and foundation now.
2007 - 2012
Full-time lecturerI taught Japanese to international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. They go on to university and graduate school in Japan. I had to teach them from beginner level Japanese and let them pass college and graduate school. So I learned how to teach to pass the Japanese language exam, how to write a letter of reasons for applying for graduate school, how to choose a school, etc.
2012 - 2019
Full-time lecturer, Head of TeachingI also taught Japanese at a Japanese language school in my hometown of Nagano. In addition to teaching Japanese, I also taught everyday life and part-time jobs. I also served as head of teaching, managing other teachers and schedules, and planning and managing events.
2019 - 2021
Head of teaching, PrincipalAtago Japanese Language School is a Japanese language school that opened in 2019. I was hired there as head of teaching and then principal. While teaching Japanese as a teacher, I strongly felt my responsibility as a principal as a company that runs schools and schools. A new visa was created in 2019, so I needed to learn about it as well and think about the usefulness it would bring to them.
2021 - Current
Japanese teacherWhile selling apples(Nagano's famous fruits) from autumn to winter, I also teach Japanese, mainly online.
5.0
Rating
114
Students
973
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
86 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation class 会話
A1 - C2Conversation159 lessons completed
USD 35.00
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Japanese for beginners 初級日本語
A1 - B1Language Essentials303 lessons completed
USD 35.00
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Pronunciation lesson 発音の指導と矯正
B1 - C2Language Essentials110 lessons completed
USD 50.00
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Intermediate and Advanced Japanese 中上級日本語
B1 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 40.00
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Business Japanese ビジネス日本語
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 3% off
JLPT preparation 日本語能力試験対策
A2 - C2Language Essentials38 lessons completed
USD 35.00
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64 Reviews
jeremy
21 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had lots of opportunities to speak with Maki sensei's guidance, despite being a beginner. Maki sensei is very patient and would correct every mistake I made. Great lessons overall
Jun 10, 2025
Adriana Lara
1 Japanese lesson
Teacher’s pick
Maki took me as a student as a complete beginner. I don’t understand hiragana or katakana, and within 30 minutes she taught me the sounds of the vowels and why and how hiragana and katakana are used. She was very kind and encouraging and made sure to correct my pronunciation if I was incorrect.
Aug 1, 2024
Ashley
8 Japanese lessons
Maki-sensei is always patient and supportive. I really appreciate how she helps me find what I'm trying to say if I'm struggling and encourages me to try new vocabulary. She's very easy to talk to and provides a safe place to make mistakes. The slides she uses are very helpful and prompt fun conversation.
Jun 2, 2025
Ashley
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
My first lesson with Maki went so well! She was very patient and understanding. I've studied Japanese before and she was so kind about everything I've forgotten and came up with a plan for helping me re-learn and improve. I'm looking forward to my next lesson!
Apr 28, 2025
Ashley
8 Japanese lessons
Maki-sensei is always so patient and takes the time to help me find the words I need, providing new words to help me express myself when I don't have the vocabulary. Her practice scenarios are very helpful when reviewing as well as learning new vocab and grammar. She's very encouraging when I'm struggling with something and I appreciate how supportive she is, especially when I have questions. Thank you, Maki-sensei!
Jun 16, 2025
Ashley
8 Japanese lessons
Maki-sensei is always very patient as I try to express myself and is very helpful. I'm learning so much each session and am feeling much more confident in using what I know. I'm more comfortable in making mistakes because I know she'll help me find what I'm trying to say.
May 19, 2025
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