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AKI | N1/N2 Reading
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
French
Specialties
Test PreparationJLPT N1/N2 Reading Strategy｜Structured Exam Preparation
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
French
Specialties
Test PreparationJLPT N1/N2 Reading Strategy｜Structured Exam Preparation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (00:53 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 7, 2021InterestsReadingTechWritingMedical & HealthcareMarketing
Hi, I’m AKI – a certified Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience.
I specialize in JLPT N1 and N2 reading strategy and exam preparation.
Many learners can understand Japanese,
but struggle with how to approach long reading passages efficiently.
In my lessons, you will learn:
- How to identify key sentences quickly
- How to analyze question patterns
- How to eliminate wrong answers logically
- How to manage time during the reading section
I have successfully guided students to pass both JLPT N2 and N1.
If you are serious about passing N1 or N2,
I will create a structured study plan based on your exam schedule.Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is analytical, structured, and goal-oriented.
Students say I explain grammar clearly,
but what makes my lessons different is the strategy training for JLPT reading.
We don’t just read.
We break down the structure of the text.
We learn how exam questions are created.
We practice solving efficiently.
Advanced Japanese is abstract and layered.
I teach you how to navigate that complexity.
Mistakes are welcome — they are clues to improve your score. My lessons & teaching style
This is my specialty.
Many learners struggle not because they lack vocabulary,
but because they struggle with abstract and logical texts.
In my lessons, we focus on:
- How to understand abstract concepts in Japanese
- How to identify the author’s argument and perspective
- How to analyze paragraph structure
- How to interpret implicit meanings
- How to build logical connections between sentences
Reading is not just about speed.
It is about understanding structure and reasoning.
Through structured practice, you will learn
how advanced Japanese texts are constructed —
and how to read them confidently.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
The Japanese Language Teacher Training Program - Otemae University - 2021
Certificate verified
The Japanese Language Teacher Training Program - Otemae University - 2021This certificate proves that I completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program at Otemae University in 2021.
It is an official qualification recognized in Japan for teaching Japanese as a foreign language, including JLPT and other proficiency test preparation.
Certificate verified
Education
2018 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Psychology and Japanese language education
Work Experience
2011 - Current
Japanese language teacherI've started teaching Japanese because my ex-husband was a foreigner. He came from Tunisia and his Japanese level was absolutely zero. But I taught him Japanese from writing hiragana and katakana. Now he's working for a company in Kobe.
I used to teach Japanese on italki around 2017. I was just a community tutor, but most of my students required me at higher level of Japanese grammar or vocabulary, not only a free-conversation. So I decided to get a certificate of teaching Japanese.
2010 - 2022
Web designerWeb design and contents writing
2002 - 2007
Technical supportApple Service & Support
2019 - 2021
Movie Creator
2022 - 2024
Web designerBuilding websites for foreign branch offices
4.9
Rating
51
Students
218
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
★会話の練習（Conversation Practice）
B1 - C2Conversation16 lessons completed
USD 20.00
★初級日本語（Beginner Japanese | JLPT N5–N4）
A1 - A2Language Essentials106 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
★上級日本語（Advanced Japanese｜JLPT N1/N2, reading comprehension）
B1 - C2Language Essentials52 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
★日本語の添削（Japanese proofreading）
B2 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 10% off
★中級日本語（Intermediate Japanese｜JLPT N3, reading comprehension）
B2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
プレゼンテーションの練習（Japanese Presentation Practice｜Academic & Professional）
B2 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Availability
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Quiz (87)
47 Reviews
Félicie Zufferey
32 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always enjoy my lessons with Aki-sensei and feel like I learn a lot. She is cheerful and professional and the lessons are well-balanced between grammar and conversation. I would totally recommend her as a teacher !
Mar 10, 2022
Yasmine Achgaf (ヤスミン
2 Japanese lessons
We had a great lesson where I could train myself to explain design project I did during my job. It was a bit difficult since I don’t know enough vocabulary but Aki was here to help me and learnt me the good words to use for my presentation and how to present a design project during an interview !
Aug 28, 2025
Ashley
2 Japanese lessons
今日のレッスン、ありがとうございます。
AKIさんはメールの修正を教えって頂きました！
本当に助かりました。
また、よろしくお願いいたします！
Oct 17, 2024
Adeza
47 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Had a very productive lesson with Aki sensei today. Today we focused in all grammar points in Genki 1's Chapter 4.
There are times that I find it confusing, but Aki sensei is patient with me. And corrects my mistakes and give me some tips in how can I say it naturally.
Looking forward with my next lesson with her.
Jul 6, 2021
Robert
2 Japanese lessons
Great lesson!
Apr 25, 2025
Marina Takano
1 Japanese lesson
Aki-san is a wonderful classic teacher. I had a trial lesson and it was great. We practiced grammar topics that I had requested before, we also had a nice talk about daily life things. Very nice and professional atmosphere. Highly recommend the teacher.
Jul 24, 2024
Trial Lesson
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