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Aki(あき)
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
A Nationally Certified Japanese Teacher with Over 1,100 Lessons of Experience ***【登録日本語教員】
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
A Nationally Certified Japanese Teacher with Over 1,100 Lessons of Experience ***【登録日本語教員】
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (04:33 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 28, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodTravelFashion & BeautyReading
A professional Japanese teacher with 9+ years of experience teach practical language skills! Most of my students are repeat customers and have been studying with me for several years. I adore sharing Japanese culture—food, traditions, even fashion—because language is alive with culture. I’ve traveled to 13+ countries (and your homeland someday!), and my joy is connecting with students worldwide. I try to make lessons feel like chatting with a friend!
9年以上の経験を持つプロの日本語教師が、実践的な言語スキルを指導します！生徒さんのほとんどはリピーターで、何年も学習を続けています。私は日本の文化（食事、伝統、ファッションなど）についてお話しすることが大好きです。なぜなら、言語は文化と密接に結びついていますからね。今まで13カ国以上を訪問してきて（いつかあなたの国にも行きたいです！）世界中の生徒さんとつながることが一番の喜びです。友達と会話するような楽しいレッスンを心がけています！Me as a Teacher
After graduating, I worked in the Marketing department of a clothing company in Japan. After getting married and having two daughters, I started studying to become a Japanese teacher, qualifying 2015.In addition to online lessons, I have also taught classes at Japanese language schools. Currently, I am teaching children at an elementary school. I have taught Japanese to people of various nationalities and age groups. Teaching Japanese is more than just a job for me; it is a great joy.
大学卒業後はファッションの会社でマーケティングの仕事をしていましたが、結婚、出産後に会社を辞め、日本語教師を目指しました。勉強して2015年に日本語教師の資格を取りました。オンラインレッスンだけでなく日本語学校でクラスを持ち直接指導した経験もあります。また今現在小学校で子供たちに日本語を教えています。様々な国籍や年齢の人々に日本語を教えてきました。日本語を教えることは私にとって仕事でもあり生きがいでもあります。My lessons & teaching style
I know everyone feels nervous on their first lesson, so I use simple Japanese and try to make the lessons relaxed and enjoyable. I believe that learning Japanese language involves understanding Japanese culture, and I love talking about it! Don't you think Japan is totally different from other countries? Tradition, food, fashion, music, the way of thinking are all important aspects of Japanese culture. Let's learn Japanese together and talk a lot! I'll advise you on the best way to improve your skills.
初めてのレッスンは緊張しますね。その気持ちはとてもよく分かるので、皆さんがリラックスして楽しくレッスンできるよう心がけています。日本語を学ぶ事は日本文化を学ぶ事だと思います。日本は他の国と全然違いますよね？伝統、食べ物、ファッション、音楽、考え方など、どれも日本の重要な側面ですから、私と一緒に勉強してたくさんお話ししましょう！スキルアップのための方法もアドバイスできますよ。My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Registered Japanese Language Teacher - Ministry of Education - 2025
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - 日本語教育能力検定試験 - 2016
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course - Human Academy - 2016
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - International Law
Work Experience
2015 - 2022
非常勤講師 TeacherI worked at a Japanese Language School as a part-time lecturer.
約7年間、日本語学校で教えました。初級クラスの担任を受け持ったこともあります。
2016年からオンラインレッスンも始めました。企業研修なども行いました。
2020 - Current
非常勤講師 TeacherI'm teaching Japanese for students with foreign roots at various elementary school.
小学校で、外国にルーツのある子どもたちへの日本語指導をしています。
4.9
Rating
97
Students
1,181
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
46 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversation Practice for begginners
A1 - C2Conversation209 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Learning Japanese step by step
A1 - B1Language Essentials158 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation practice for Intermediate students
B1 - C2Conversation406 lessons completed
USD 22.00
Hiragana & Katakana Mastery Course
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 10% off
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91 Reviews
Lucy Lin
92 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Love my conversations with Aki. She has given me a big boost in confidence speaking Japanese!!
Jun 20, 2023
Anthony A
164 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had several lessons with Aki sensei, and I can say without a doubt, that she is one of the best language teachers I've had. She cross references material from several sources, and makes difficult topics easy to understand. Thank you Aki sensei!
Sep 20, 2021
Lucy Lin
92 Japanese lessons
I've been with Aki for 2 years, and my conversation skills keep improving week after week! She knows how to pace your conversation to make it both learning experience as well as fun! Really happy my husband found her, and both of us are loving it with her.
Oct 10, 2024
Hadley Nunes
15 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Aki is a wonderful sensei, she is great at teaching at my pace of learning and also helps relate what we study to my interests which is helpful and fun! I’ve made a lot of progress so far and look forward to learning more with her.
Mar 16, 2022
Angel Parsons
2 Japanese lessons
Aki is the best! He style of teaching is approachable and also precise and to the point. I get a lot of learning done with her. Thank you Aki!
Sep 1, 2025
Jean e
11 Japanese lessons
She is amazing !
Oct 4, 2024
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