けん Ken ⭐日本語の先生⭐
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けん Ken ⭐日本語の先生⭐
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Have a master's degree in Japanese language education for non-native speakers
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Have a master's degree in Japanese language education for non-native speakers
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Minneapolis, United States (13:13 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 16, 2021InterestsMusicFoodTravel
✨The Zoom application is preferred. If you have the Zoom app, please select it when booking my lesson. It's because screen sharing is more convenient on Zoom. Thank you. If not, we can also use Skype!✨
Hello! I am a certified teacher living in the U.S. I majored in English literature during my undergraduate studies and pursued Japanese language education at the graduate level. Currently, I teach Japanese at a local high school. I love traveling, listening to music, and engaging in some exercises.
🚨There might be a possibility of last-minute rescheduling as I am living with my host family.Me as a Teacher
✏️ I never put any pressure on learners and strive to create a positive atmosphere during our class.
✏️ I can assign homework if you're interested, so please feel free to share your thoughts.
✏️ If you would like to use your own textbook, you are welcome to do so. Don't hesitate to let me know.
✏️ I am very passionate about teaching Japanese.
Even if you cannot attend class suddenly, no worries; we can reschedule our class for another time.My lessons & teaching style
🗒️ 1. Grammar Class: Includes grammar quizzes and creating sentences using new grammatical concepts.
🗒️ 2. Free Talk: You can choose any topic for our class. Through conversation, I will correct grammar and pronunciation. Additionally, I'll introduce some natural and useful expressions.
🗒️ 3. Learning Japanese with Textbooks:
Using textbooks such as Genki, Minna no Nihongo, Quartet, and Dekiru Nihongo, we can efficiently grasp new grammar concepts. The exercises in these books are highly beneficial, and we can chnage the practices to apply for your lifestyle if needed. I am eager to introduce more natural expressions during these lessons if the language feels too "textbook-Japanese."My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
日本語教育能力検定試験 - JEES - 2019資格を取るために、日本語教育に関する知識を学びました。
この資格あると、日本で日本語の先生をすることができます。
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
156
Students
2,586
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
87 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Genki book or日本語初級（にほんご しょきゅう） みんなの日本語 Minna no Nihongo
A1 - B1Language Essentials1,656 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
日本語 中級 みんなの日本語
B1 - C1Language Essentials245 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
Free Conversation クラス
A1 - C2Language Essentials346 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
文法のクラス/ Grammar class
A2 - C1Language Essentials104 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
Quartet
A2 - B2Language Essentials120 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
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213 Reviews
Hunter D
85 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ken Sensei is amazing. He provides very good material and is a wonderful person to talk to. He's always willing to help me understand the material and does so in such a fun and kind way. I certainly recommend Ken Sensei for anyone who is looking for a great teacher. ありがとう！
Oct 22, 2023
Trey37
103 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ken-sensei has been very patient and helpful. It is obvious he enjoys teaching Japanese. He is very flexible and understanding when schedule issues arise.
Sep 22, 2022
James Goding
1 Japanese lesson
First taster lesson was great 👍 definitely booking in for more
May 25, 2025
Yumi S
45 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
けん先生 is the best teacher I’ve ever met throughout my journey in learning Japanese for ~2 years. He’s able to explain new vocabularies and grammar concepts in simple and understandable Japanese. I really appreciate how well-prepared he is for our lessons and they are structured in a way where we can make the most of the time during class to practice both verbal and written Japanese. All of the learning materials are available after lesson and includes everything that we’ve covered in the class. He constantly checks in to make sure that I am keeping up and if I have any questions, he is always happy to help and explains everything in a clear and logical manner. He is genuinely passionate and devoted in teaching. I look forward to continuing my Japanese-learning journey with けん先生！🌟
Jul 2, 2023
Connor McCune
1 Japanese lesson
Really nice, super patient and easy to understand.
May 27, 2025
William Pankey
3 Japanese lessons
Always a great conversation with Ken-san!
Feb 24, 2025
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