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Eri
Community TutorTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |950+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
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 (20:39 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 27, 2021InterestsPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessArtTravel
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 nearly 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
87
Students
950
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
44 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversational Japanese
A2 - C2Conversation736 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 6% off
General Japanaese
A1 - B1Language Essentials164 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
283 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
Michael A
6 Japanese lessons
I just finished my second lesson with Eri this morning. She already has me talking about basic matters in Japanese, and is both encouraging and precise with corrections. Looking forward to more lessons!
Dec 16, 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
Angelica Roth
89 Japanese lessons
The best Japanese teacher ever!!! Eri-sensei is patient, caring, and wonderful to talk to!
Dec 20, 2025
Angelica Roth
89 Japanese lessons
ありがとございました😆💕✨
Nov 27, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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