Japanese teacher Shu

Shu

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Korean
Certified teacher who has 3 certifications on Japanese education: 2 exams and 420 hours of training
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (16:53 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 7, 2021
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTechArtAnimation & ComicsMusic
Hello😃 I am Shu(しゅう). I am Japanese and living in Tokyo. I like movies, music and drawing picutures very much. I like to learn language as well. I learned how to speak in English without studying or living in foreign country. I know beauties and difficulties of learning languages. I would love to share the tips with you in my class. My major in university was Japanese linguistics and I learned how to teach Japanese for foreign students. I also have 3 certification of Japanese teaching. I completed 420 hours of training as a Japanese teacher and passed the Japanese teaching ability exams of Jees and Zenyokyo. I have experience in working as a programmar and a secretary of a politician.
5.0
Rating
447
Students
5136
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
308 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Let's study with the textbook"GENKI" or "みんなの日本語(minna no nihongo)"
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

3,518 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 8% off
Free conversation
A1 -  C2

Conversation

404 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Customizable Class
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

350 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 8% off
Let's study with the action-oriented apprach textbook such as 「まるごと」and 「いろどり」
A2 -  B2

Language Essentials

180 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 5% off
Trial Class (For those who have used up all the trial lessons)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

6 lessons completed
USD 10.00+

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Quiz (32)

321 Reviews

Cody Lum
16 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shu is a very kind teacher. He meets you at whatever level of Japanese you're at and is very patient with you. If you don't understand something, he is quick to help you understand by showing examples, explaining it in more detail, or spelling it out in Kana for you. When you do get something right, he is very encouraging. He also shows in interest in your interests, and uses those in his lessons to help connect with you the language. He trained me quite well for the N5 test! He is very easy to talk to, and is also flexible with his schedule which is incredibly helpful.
Jul 9, 2024
Student Elliot
Elliot
139 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
ありがとうございます,しゅう先生!あなたのレッスンはとてもたのしいですね。 Shu's lessons are fantastic, and I am always learning and pushing my limits in a great way. Today we did 2 new grammars but still Shu was incredibly patient with me as we worked through them. I really enjoy these classes and will continue to come back. Thanks Shu!
Jul 9, 2023
Student Kyande (yahn-day)
Kyande (yahn-day)
4 Japanese lessons
Shu is a great teacher! He was very thorough and detailed in his instruction and I am looking forward to my next lesson!
Jan 21, 2026
DanZ
71 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had lessons with Shu Sensei for 1.5 years now, and have improved significantly in terms of my overall Japanese speaking, writing, and reading capabilities. Shu Sensei has always been incredibly patient, thorough in his explanations, and always knows how to make you feel comfortable with expressing yourself. Looking back at the homework I wrote at the start of my lessons to what I write now, I can really see just how much I've improved under Shu Sensei's guidance. When I travel to Japan etc. I'm also shocked by just how much better I've gotten at speaking/listening, mostly due to my lessons with Shu Sensei. I thus highly recommend him to everyone!
Jul 6, 2024
Student David Cooper
David Cooper
1 Japanese lesson
シュウさんはとても親切です。彼と将来話したいつもりです
Jan 28, 2026
Student PRIYA SHASHANK
PRIYA SHASHANK
13 Japanese lessons
The teacher is very patient and I enjoy the conversation practice. Grammar topics were explained very well and the teacher gave me enough practice to clarify the concepts. Overall, I learned a lot during the class, and I’m already looking forward to my next class.
Dec 13, 2025
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