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Maki
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
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
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Nagano, Japan (13:47 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！
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。
I can teach at any level, from beginner to business level. I teach in Japanese according to the learner's level, so ev...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.
Certificate verified
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
135
Students
1,270
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation class 会話
A1 - C2Conversation213 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 3% off
Japanese for beginners 初級日本語
A1 - B1Language Essentials453 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 3% off
Pronunciation lesson 発音の指導と矯正
B1 - C2Language Essentials116 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Package with 2% off
Intermediate and Advanced Japanese 中上級日本語
B1 - C2Language Essentials90 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 3% off
Business Japanese ビジネス日本語
B2 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 3% off
JLPT preparation 日本語能力試験対策
A2 - C2Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 3% off
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My creations
Podcast (3)
Quiz (11)
69 Reviews
Kengseng
36 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is great to have Maki sensei in my Japanese learning journey. I have been taking Japanese lessons with Maki sensei and she is great at listening and understanding her students. Patient and calm, sensei makes her students feel understood and creates a calm environment for learners to make mistakes and to try their best without feeling pressured. I would definitely recommend Maki to other Japanese learners :)
Mar 14, 2026
Jeffrey Mei
16 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maki-sensei is a great teacher and so patient when explaining grammar points. She is very good at keeping the level of Japanese suitable for my beginner level and making me feel like I understand what she is saying! The lessons are almost entirely in Japanese so you are really being immersed.
Jul 1, 2025
Ashley
11 Japanese lessons
Class with Maki-sensei is always so enjoyable! I learn a lot without feeling pressured. I was really intimidated by the idea of starting lessons in Japanese, but it has been such a great experience and I feel very safe making mistakes. I know Maki-sensei will help me find what I was actually trying to say and help me find even more ways I could say something! Thank you, Maki-sensei!
Jun 30, 2025
Caitlin
13 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This is my third lesson with Maki-san and I am having so much fun! :) She is very warm, caring, and patient, and makes me feel comfortable in pushing my comfort zone. An hour passes by very quickly, since she always has something interesting to talk about! Maki-san also speaks slowly and clearly and brings useful materials to every class (pictures, diagrams, vocabulary lists) that help me learn. I feel like I am making great progress and look forward to continuing to take lessons with her.
Aug 19, 2025
Ashley
11 Japanese lessons
Maki-sensei is always so helpful and upbeat! Each class, I get a lot of practice with vocabulary and grammar. Maki-sensei explains things well with lots of examples, and is very patient when I'm struggling to understand something. She provides a really great learning environment and I definitely recommend Maki-sensei as a teacher!
Jul 7, 2025
Ashley
11 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
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