Megumi Na
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Megumi Na
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
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Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsTop 1% tutor in 2022 | JLPT📚 Business💼 Conversation🎙️ Dialects🗾 Shadowing🎧 | For all levels
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsTop 1% tutor in 2022 | JLPT📚 Business💼 Conversation🎙️ Dialects🗾 Shadowing🎧 | For all levels
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (01:37 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 14, 2021InterestsEnvironment & NatureFoodTravelFilms & TV SeriesReading
I'm Megumi, a Japanese tutor from Tohoku🇯🇵 with 7+ years of experience and 3,000+ lessons taught. Ranked in the top 1% on italki in 2022, I offer structured, goal-focused lessons for JLPT learners (N5–N1), professionals, and motivated beginners.
Lessons combine textbooks📚 and real-world content, covering grammar, business Japanese, test prep, and conversation. I also share culture, history, and etiquette for practical fluency.
My love of travel✈️ and reading📖 keeps lessons fresh and engaging. Whether for exams, work💼, or travel🧳, I tailor lessons to help you grow with clarity and confidence.Me as a Teacher
With over 7 years’ experience teaching 3,000+ lessons on italki, I provide personalized Japanese lessons tailored precisely to your goals and level. I support all JLPT levels (N5–N1) and have helped over 90% of my students pass their exams ✅. I also help learners gain confidence in grammar, vocabulary, business communication, and real-life conversation.
Lessons include cultural insights and etiquette for natural understanding 🌸. Whether you want to pass exams, improve business Japanese 💼, or prepare for travel ✈️, I create effective lessons that help you grow steadily and enjoyably.
I’m committed to helping you progress with clear, practical strategies tailored to your learning style.My lessons & teaching style
What You’ll Gain from My Lessons
My lessons offer personalized support to help you speak natural, beautiful Japanese.
1. More Than Audiobooks
Bring your favorite story—I’ll read it aloud to guide your rhythm, tone, and flow.
2. Shadowing for Fluency
Use my voice to shadow and build pronunciation that sounds truly native.
3. Dialects & Real Talk
Curious about dialects or casual speech? Let’s explore how real people speak.
4. Writing with Clarity
With experience teaching essays to native speakers, I’ll help sharpen your expression.
5. Cultural & Travel Tips
Discover local traditions, festivals, and hidden gems across Japan.
6. Textbooks Supported
Genki, Minna no Nihongo and more.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
italki - italki - 2024Many of my students have made amazing progress in their Japanese language skills. Now, they want to go beyond basic Japanese and learn Japanese that can be used in business situations. Furthermore, through my lessons, they have been able to reach the JLPT N2 level, which is essential in the business world. Many students are looking to find employment in Japan, so I'd like to use all of the skills and experience I've built up until now help them develop the necessary Japanese proficiency .
italki - italki - 2024I have been teaching grammar, listening, and reading on italki since 2021. I mainly use the textbooks "Genki" and "Minna no Nihongo" to help students acquire the basics of Japanese through essay corrections and instruction on correct Japanese expressions. Through my lessons, many students have become interested in and passed Japanese language exams such as the JLPT. I would like to use this experience to specialize in teaching exam subjects, such as JLPT preparation using test categories.
italki - italki - 2024After 4 years of professionally teaching Japanese children at 明光義塾 cram school, I started working as a private tutor in Japan. I have taught Japanese and English. I also gained a lot of experience on italki since 2021 over 2500 lessons. With my wealth of experience, I would love to support for children. My former students have grown up and have successfully landed great jobs in Japan.
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
なしI have been teaching Japanese as a community teacher on italki since 2021. My students range from teenagers to adults, and I have given a wide range of lessons from business to JLPT exams. I am still giving lessons in the same way, and as of August 2024, the total number of lessons is approaching 2,500.
Education
1993 - 1997
Bachelor’s - 経済学I transferred from a business college to university in 1995 and majored in economics. I took the international relations course and learned business English. After graduating from university, I worked as a newspaper writer for four years and after that I worked as an university administrator, and since 2017 I have contributed to the education industry as a professional instructor of Japanese (essays, business, grammar, etc.) and English at a cram school and from my house.
Work Experience
2015 - 2023
講師 先生 tutorSince 2015, I have been teaching Japanese, essay, English, and mathematics to many Japanese students as a professional teacher. I can use my previous teaching experience with italki. I am also currently studying hard to obtain a national certification as a Japanese language teacher.
5.0
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426
Students
3,529
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
231 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
会話（かいわ）練習 Free talk and conversation practice- and sometimes includes dialect
A1 - C1Conversation1,234 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 22% off
Advanced Japanese （作文、ロールプレイング、討論、日本文化、歴史、シャドーイング、N1-N3レベル）
A1 - C1Language Essentials217 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 17% off
Basic Japanese for grammar, reading, listening, speaking,shadowing,writing,N5-4level)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,810 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 20% off
Preparation for JLPT
A1 - C2Test Preparation17 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 19% off
Basic Japanese for kids
A2 - C2Kids16 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
Business Japanese【Interviews, meetings, presentations, honorific language, etc.】
A2 - C2Business4 lessons completed
USD 60.00+
Package with 23% off
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533 Reviews
Jimmy
28 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Megumi-sensei is a wonderful teacher. She is kind and encouraging, and her lessons are always interesting and fun. Megumi provides the perfect amount of challenges to keep me motivated but also at ease, and I truly feel like I’m improving thanks to her guidance. She also shares her own Japan travelogues as part of the lesson materials, and these are especially interesting to read, since she highlights regional festivals and legends. I highly recommended Megumi-sensei for all levels of students!
Sep 24, 2024
Jorinna Gunkel
185 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Megumi-san has helped for some time now. In the beginning, I struggled with both speaking and writing and while I learned the rough strokes of many aspects of Japanese grammar, applying them naturally in the right context was difficult. Now, writing messages and diaries has become easy and I can definitely make myself understood. Hence, we have recently started working on my casual vocabulary to go beyond the content typically taught in language classes. This is really a lot of fun! Suddenly, nuances become a lot clearer and it feels like I can get another step closer to truly understanding Japanese language. Thanks, Megumi-san for being patient and encouraging!
Aug 7, 2024
Anton Vermeer
67 Japanese lessons
Conversation practice was really enjoyable again today. I’m gaining more confidence each time, and it’s thanks to the comfortable and supportive environment Megumi creates!
Jun 12, 2025
Richard Sun
99 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Megumi先生のクラスは非常に面白く、日本の文化と自国の文化の違いを会話から理解することができるだけでなく、その違いの原因についての考えも得ることができます。先生の英語も素晴らしいです。複雑な文法や理解が難しい単語については、先生が交差して説明してくれて、初心者にとって非常に助かります。今年の7月にN2試験を受け、合格しました。先生のクラスに参加していただけて光栄です！私の会話、単語、文法の能力がすべて強化されました。どうもありがとうございます！
Megumi's class is very interesting, as it not only allows you to understand the differences between Japanese culture and your own culture through dialogue, but also provides insights into the reasons for these differences. Her English is also excellent. For complex grammar and difficult vocabulary, Megumi explains by cross-referencing, which is very helpful for beginners. I took the JLPT-N2 in July this year and passed smoothly. I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend this class! My conversation, vocabulary, and grammar skills have all been strengthened. Thank you very much!
Aug 27, 2024
Jennifer F.
28 Japanese lessons
Love the lessons. Love learning more about life in Japan. Thank you very much :-)
Jun 13, 2025
Aya - chan
11 Japanese lessons
Excellent as always!
Jun 11, 2025
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