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Eri
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Native Japanese Speaker | Focus on Communication & Cultural Immersion
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Native Japanese Speaker | Focus on Communication & Cultural Immersion
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (04:26 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 27, 2021InterestsPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessArtTravel
Choosing a teacher online can feel overwhelming, but since you’re here, maybe it’s a little bit of fate! Why not take it as a sign and book a lesson? Beginners are very welcome!
I’m Eri, a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, Japan, currently living in the UK. I’ve also lived in Australia and Canada, and travelled to over 25 countries, which helps me connect Japanese culture with a global perspective.
I enjoy reading, watching films, camping, and walking in nature. I speak standard Japanese, but I can also teach Kansai dialect, full of humour and warmth. I keep lessons relaxed and fun, helping you learn by talking, laughing, and making mistakes:)Me as a Teacher
This year marks my 4th year teaching Japanese on italki. Many of my students have described me as kind, patient, friendly, and easy to understand. I’m also fortunate to have several long-term students.
For beginners, I use English to assist in understanding, but for intermediate and advanced learners, I primarily teach in Japanese, switching to English only when necessary. Having learned multiple languages myself, I understand firsthand the challenges of language acquisition. So don't worry about making mistakes. Let's learn together at your own pace!My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is focused on conversation however I use some textbooks (Genki & Irodori) for the beginners to practice basic Japanese phrases and grammar.
●For the beginners: We will start off with basic everyday phrases, Hiragana & Katakana, pronunciation and vocabulary.
●For the intermediate and advanced level : We will choose a topic to talk about and then review the grammar or new vocabulary.
★Things I can help my student with include
* General Japanese – Basic Japanese( listening, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary)
* Conversational skills(Casual conversation, Travel Japanese, Business conversation, Job interview practice)
* Pronunciation
* Writing
* Reading
* Slang and idiomsMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
85
Students
872
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversational Japanese
A2 - C2Conversation676 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 6% off
General Japanaese
A1 - B1Language Essentials147 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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268 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
Aishwarya (アイシャ)
14 Japanese lessons
Eri Sensei is an excellent teacher!
We always have great conversation, and I learn a lot of new vocabulary each time. Sensei always sends me the list of words we discussed afterward, which is very helpful for me to look back on. I highly recommend taking lessons with her. 次のレッスンも楽しみにしています！! Thank you, Eri Sensei. I look forward to the next lesson!
Jul 15, 2025
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! :)
Nov 29, 2023
Jamila Rodrigues
21 Japanese lessons
I have been learning with Eri for about two months now and I am very happy with the experience. Eri listens, corrects properly, has a lot of patience and has a great sense of humour which helps to lesson to flow! Totally recommend her to students!
Aug 19, 2025
アヌプマ
4 Japanese lessons
Eri sensei very well understood my requirements for doing the class. She is very polite and soft spoken. She encouraged and made me try speaking in Japanese by asking lot of questions. I am looking forward to practice Japanese conversations with her.
Jun 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
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