Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |950+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture
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Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |950+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (07:27 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 27, 2021
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Choosing a teacher can be tricky, but here is why we might be a great match! I am a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, currently living in the UK. Having lived in Australia and Canada and travelled to 25+ countries, I understand the excitement and hurdles of learning a new language from a global perspective.
・Global Perspective: Based in the UK, I bridge the gap between English and Japanese logic to help you understand why we say what we say.
・Background: 5 years of teaching experience with 950+ lessons delivered.
・Vibe: Patient, friendly, and nature-loving. I create a safe space where making mistakes is part of the fun.
Me as a Teacher
With five years on italki, I’ve helped hundreds of students find their "Japanese voice." My teaching philosophy is simple: Confidence comes from conversation.
・Tailored Approach: I bridge the gap between English and Japanese logic, making complex grammar easy to grasp.
・Proven Track Record: I have a high retention rate with long-term students who enjoy my patient and encouraging style.
・Beginner Friendly: Don’t worry if you’re starting from zero! I use English to support you until you feel ready to fly in Japanese.
My lessons & teaching style
I focus on Practical Conversation—the real Japanese used by locals.
・For Beginners: Using original materials with Genki or Irodori, we’ll build a solid foundation. Within months, you’ll handle daily life and travel with ease.
・For Intermediate/Advanced: We dive into deep discussions to polish your phrasing and the nuances that textbooks miss.
・Kansai Dialect: Want to sound more expressive? I’ll teach you the warm rhythm and humour of Kansai-ben.
What I offer:
・Real-world Fluency: Slang, idioms, and natural pronunciation.
・Business & Interviews: Professional Japanese tailored to your needs.
・Culture & Connection: Understanding the "why" behind the language.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
5.0
Rating
90
Students
970
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
90
Students
970
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
46 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversational Japanese
A2 - C2Conversation750 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 6% off
General Japanaese
A1 - B1Language Essentials168 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
NEW!! 3-Month Intensive: Master Travel Japanese in 10 Lessons
A1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
288 Reviews
Harshada Desai
5 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I just finished my first conversation lesson with Eri Sensei. I also did a trial lesson with her before this. Both lessons were excellent. Eri Sensei is very patient, understanding and kind. She is also very detail-oriented and diligent. She clarified all my doubts and made sure I understood everything. After the end of each lesson, she also sends a doc which has all sentences we discussed which is a big plus. Looking forward to more lessons with Eri Sensei.
Dec 23, 2024
Daniel Yamashiro
28 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Eri-sensei is always very kind and patient in her lessons and will guide you to an answer instead of telling you it outright, which is always a great and rewarding way to learn. She writes plenty of notes to study during the lesson which I always really appreciate and look back on. She is very encouraging and never makes me feel nervous to use the language or back away from challenges I may face in Japanese. Please, book her lessons!!
Oct 30, 2023
Angelica Roth
95 Japanese lessons
Thank you for another fun conversation practice. :)
Mar 6, 2026
Mitchie MV Caisson
46 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Eri has helped me after not practicing Japanese for a few months. She encouraged me with materials which were tailored to my specific needs and I left the lesson feeling more confident in my speaking ability. What's more, Eri provided me with materials for my own self study. I instantly feel better and want to learn more when I take lessons with Eri.
Highly recommended! :)