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Kara (BEd & BA Ling)
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationCertified teacher who not only knows English but also knows how to teach Japanese to English speaker
Teaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationCertified teacher who not only knows English but also knows how to teach Japanese to English speaker
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Australia (04:48 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 9, 2013InterestsReadingTravelFoodWritingArt
I am a bilingual Japanese teacher qualified in Australia. I offer native fluency and deep cultural insight, providing authentic and culturally relevant learning materials. I can explain Japanese grammar clearly in English — something teachers without training in English-language instruction, AI tools, and self-study resources often struggle to do. My Western educational background also helps me bridge cultural and linguistic gaps for English-speaking learners.
I have been teaching on italki since 2013, supporting students from absolute beginners to advanced levels (N5–N1), especially those who take an active role in learning. Thanks to my students, I have become one of the most experienced Japanese teachers on italki.
I offer two types of lessons
Informal Tutoring (Developing verbal communication skills without textbooks or set plans)
A relaxed space to practise speaking. I correct errors during conversation. This course is only for learners who are already comfortable speaking Japanese.
Professional Structured Lessons (Developing verbal communication skills while building a strong foundation through lesson plans and learning materials)
Using textbooks, Japanese educational resources, and news articles. I also assist with homework, proofreading, and exam preparation.
The ability to recognise hiragana is essential.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
@japanesequiz - Instagram - 2020I am a qualified Japanese teacher who has taught 780 lessons for preparing JLPT since 2013. I also share JLPT quizzes on Instagram, and around 4500 people follow the account (https://www.instagram.com/japanesequiz/). They demonstrate that I am capable of guiding students in preparing for JLPT.
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Education - Griffith University - 2006
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Applied Linguistics - Griffith University - 2006
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Education - Griffith University - 2006
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2006 - 2016
School TeacherI am qualified in LOTE(Japanese), SOSE, and Maths. I have taught Japanese from Year 4 to Year 12 and SOSE and Maths from Year 7 to Year 9 in both the public and private education systems in SEQ, Australia.
Education
2001 - 2006
Bachelor’s - EducationA major teaching area: Languages Other Than English (LOTE)- Japanese
A minor teaching area: Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
2008 - 2009
Master's - Educational Studies in The Field of Mathematics
2001 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Arts in Lauguages and Applied Linguistics
5.0
Rating
1,010
Students
14.9k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
English
Trial Lesson
644 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Informal Tutoring for B1+ Learners 55min(Via Teams!)
B1 - C2Conversation1,569 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 14% off
Reading News Articles and Books and/or Writing in Japanese 55 min (Via Teams!)
B1 - C2Language Essentials719 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
Personalised Lessons 55min (Via Teams!)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,976 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
General Japanese with Genki OR Minna no Nihongo text book 55min(Via Teams!)
A1 - B1Language Essentials6,966 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 14% off
Group Lesson 55min(Via Teams!)
A1 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 14% off
JLPT or other exam preparation 55min(Via Teams!)
A2 - C2Test Preparation891 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (3)
Quiz (6)
3,250 Reviews
All
English
Japanese
Eileen
41 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kara sensei is a great Japanese teacher! In classes, we talk in Japanese for a while before diving into the textbook, which gives a lot of practical practice. Kara is very positive and joyful and makes learning Japanese very fun and enjoyable! I'd definitely recommend taking classes with her.
Aug 1, 2023
Mila
98 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This lesson we did a lot of talking and started reading a passage in Ch17.
I got an A in GCSE Japanese!
Aug 31, 2018
Kiersten Lortz
190 Japanese lessons
Kana was gracious with me this week because she knows February is my busiest month of the year. It's with her help that I was able to pass the JLPT N5 in December. I'm excited to aim for the N4 this coming year.
Feb 24, 2026
Sally
70 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
What a wonderful class. We talked the entire time. Kara sensei constantly wrote notes on the chat for me. At the end she said that we had reviewed lessons 1-6 in the book. What a wonderful way to teach. Reviewing material without the student even knowing it. Her class is so much fun. Thank you, Kara sensei.
Feb 9, 2021
Kelly
2 Japanese lessons
Enjoyed my class with Kara sensei who was very lively and engaging. Her explanations were also clear and easy to understand.
Apr 24, 2026
Mattin
14 Japanese lessons
My conversation class was perfect! She made sure to correct all my mistakes to make my conversation more natural, while explaining me everything (down to my pronunciation) in a fun and engaging way!
Looking forward to book my next lesson!
Feb 3, 2026
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