Certified JAPANESE teacher with 4-yrs of experience (Can learn JP songs, too!)
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
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Test Preparation
Certified JAPANESE teacher with 4-yrs of experience (Can learn JP songs, too!)
About Me
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From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (16:11 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 7, 2021
InterestsFashion & BeautyPets & AnimalsReadingFilms & TV SeriesMusic
Hello, my name is Mayumi. I live in Japan. I am a bilingual (Japanese and English) and certified Japanese tutor. I can teach Japanese in English from beginner to intermediate level. Those who just want to enjoy the conversation are also welcome! I love watching Korean and Chinese TV series, and so on. I'm talkative and can be your good friend. I'm looking for learners who seriously(, but slowly is ok) want to learn Japanese. Thank you!
Hello, I am a bilingual (Japanese and English) and certified Japanese tutor. I got a qualification as a Japanese teacher from the experience of working in a foreign company for more than 10 years, and now I am teaching Japanese everyday. I started to learn English after I graduated the Univercity (when I was 28..), so I can understand how hard to naturally speak another language!
For my lesson, from basic to upper intermediate level are especially welcome! (JLPT target: N2 to N5) . Only conversation is also welcome! I can teach dependes on your level and needs. In my lesson, YOU CAN USE ENGLISH ANYTIME.
Firstly, I will introduce basic rules of Japanese for you to roughly capture the whole image of Japanese grammar. If you understand these rules, you can easily start learning! Then we will use a texbook, and add new grammars, vocabularies and phrases. I will ask MANY questions before and during the lesson for you to deepen understanding. From N5 to N2 level of students are especially welcome. Those who want to enjoy conversation casually are...
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
My creations
Certificates
Japanese Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2020
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency - Japanese Educational Exchanges and Services - 2020
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency - Japanese Educational Exchanges and Services - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
Japanese tutorPreply.com and iTalki.com - Kanagawa, Japan
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - SociologyHosei University
5.0
Rating
54
Students
669
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
54
Students
669
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
30 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【N2 to N5】 Focus on grammar with advanced speaking lesson!
A1 - B2Language Essentials503 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
【N2 to N5】Casual conversation with long sentences!
B1 - C2Conversation128 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
【Short course】Prepare for a trip to Japan!
A1 - B1Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
【For B1 and above 】Learn Japanese Songs and review grammars!
B1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Quiz (111)
29 Reviews
Anthony Allen
3 Japanese lessons
Mayumi Sensei is very motivating and her English explanation of Japanese is easy to understand. I will be definitely using her for my permanent tutor learning Japanese language
May 13, 2026
Austonio Bryant
1 Japanese lesson
I learned a more useful information in 30 minutes of this lesson than I have studying for hours by myself. She’s definitely a qualified teacher and will help you maximize the time you have for studying!
Apr 24, 2025
Bill
25 Japanese lessons
I'd recommend taking a lesson with Mayumi Sensei to anyone! She has been a fantastic teacher since my first lesson with her! The first few lessons she evaluated my Japanese level and I've been improving ever since! I truly feel like I'm learning real Japanese versus just memorizing things out of a textbook. The homework she provides is also very helpful for preparing for my next lesson and to review grammar points that we have already covered. Book your lesson now! You won't regret it!
Apr 10, 2024
Vee
13 Japanese lessons
She was great! After our first meeting I knew she would be the best fit in helping me learn Japanese that I immediately booked follow-up classes
Mar 27, 2026
Sergee
55 Japanese lessons
Mayumi-san is an excellent teacher, have taken more 20 lessons so far, will continue taking her classes. Her English is quite good with fluidity, explains the grammar and commonly used expressions clearly, overall I would rate her communication skill as top-notch. Gives encouragements, while also giving enough space to feel motivated.