Japanese teacher Ellie 〈Eri えり〉

Ellie 〈Eri えり〉

Community Tutor
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
📚Confused by similar Japanese? I help you understand the difference clearly
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (18:14 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 28, 2021
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelReadingMedical & HealthcareAnimation & Comics
Who I work with: 🌟Beginners who want to start speaking from the beginning 🌟Learners who want to move beyond self-study 🌟Those planning to study or work in Japan 🌟Learners who want to speak natural Japanese 💡Beginners ✨Original materials (grammar + conversation)  →grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and reading ✨Start speaking from Lesson 1 ✨Start from hiragana — you will naturally pick up kanji as we go 💡Intermediate ✨Speak with correct grammar ✨Learn natural Japanese, not direct translation ✨From writing-style Japanese to natural, native-like conversation ✨Casual / Keigo lessons available ✨Understand nuance differences Even if expressions seem similar, there is always a difference
5.0
Rating
83
Students
472
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
33 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
🔶 Natural Japanese: Conversation & Grammar (Intermediate–Advanced) ⭐ Recommended
B1 -  C1

Language Essentials

270 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
🌸 Beginner Japanese: Build Your Foundation ⭐ Recommended
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

70 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
🔷 Advanced Conversation (For Existing Students Only)
C2

Conversation

97 lessons completed
USD 20.50
Package with 3% off
🌟Trial Japanese Lesson🌟 — Level Check & Conversation
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

2 lessons completed
USD 8.00+

Availability

My creations
Vocabulary (79)
Quiz (14)

80 Reviews

Laura
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sometimes it's a little hard to explain why a teacher is really, really good. Eri-sensei is smart and obviously experienced. She is also always engaged in the lesson and in making sure the student is learning. She somehow manages to do this while making the lessons enjoyable and not stressful which is truly an art.
Mar 16, 2026
Student Rob Nice
Rob Nice
14 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
さすがえり先生!she makes her own lesson material and I think she should publish it. Seriously, I've been self studying for 4 years and tried so many different books and online resources. Her material is so helpful and interesting! Conversations are natural and fun and I learn so much every time!
Jan 10, 2023
Laura
7 Japanese lessons
Elllie's manages to created a lesson that is focused and relaxed at the same time. I think of myself as an upper level beginner. Some of my skills might be getting close to intermediate. I think Ellie would be a good teacher for any level of student. I recommend her highly.
Feb 20, 2026
Student Ryan
Ryan
116 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
100回目のレッスンを受けました! えり先生には、もうすぐ3年間、優しくて真面目に教えていただいています。 参考になる資料を作ってくださったり、私の言ったことを直してくださったりしながら、リラックスして学べる環境を作ってくださって、本当に感謝しています。 毎回の会話が楽しくて、たくさん学べています。 これからもよろしくお願いします!
Feb 17, 2026
Laura
7 Japanese lessons
Ellie/Eri is a very good teacher. She gets me to struggle through grammar lessons which I appreciate so, so much. I need to do this and it would be easier for her to just let me completely slack off, but she gets me improve and motivates me to keep studying Japanese.
Mar 5, 2026
Laura
7 Japanese lessons
This was my first lesson with Ellie. The lesson was enjoyable. Ellie is very focused on helping the student improve which I appreciate. I would recommend her to other students.
Feb 12, 2026