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Kara (BEd & BA Ling)
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationEx-school 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 PreparationEx-school teacher who not only knows English but also knows how to teach Japanese to English speaker
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Other, Australia (10:57 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 9, 2013InterestsTravelFoodArtReading
I am a professional bilingual Japanese–English language teacher with an international background. Born and raised in Japan, I offer native fluency and deep cultural insight. My education in Australia(B.A. in Linguistics&B.Ed) provides me with a Western perspective on language acquisition. This unique combination allows me to bridge the gap for English speakers learning Japanese. I explain complex grammar points clearly in English while providing authentic, culturally relevant learning materials.
“No shows” and rescheduled or cancelled less than 24 hours before the booking start time will be charged at the full price. Please remember every lesson requires a good amount of preparation.Me as a Teacher
I am a professional Japanese teacher and have been teaching with italki since 2013. I can assist absolute beginner to highly advanced level students (including N5-N1 preparation), who are willing to manage aspects of their own learning. Thanks to many of my students, I have been become one of the most experienced Japanese teachers at italki.
I use PPT and Word documents to explain grammar points, etc. in English. My native language is Japanese, but I am trained and qualified to teach in Australia and I feel more comfortable explaining Japanese in English. This approach can be especially helpful for English-speaking students. For advanced learners, I may use little to no English. My lessons & teaching style
Informal Tutoring (WITHOUT Textbooks, Set Topics, or Lesson Plans): This is a relaxed space to practise speaking Japanese. We can talk about any topic that interests us, and I will correct any errors during our conversation. Due to the advanced nature of this course, it is only suitable for INTERMEDIATE+ learners who are already comfortable speaking Japanese
Professional lessons (WITH Lesson Plans and Textbooks/Resources): These are structured lessons using textbooks, resources from the Japanese education system, and newspaper articles.
I can assist with:
・ Homework and assignments
・ Proofreading and reviewing
・ Exam preparation, etc.
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
1,003
Students
14.8k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Japanese
Trial Lesson
641 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
PACKAGE deal for the regular students(3+ a week) 55min(Via Teams!)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,956 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 50% off
英語の学習/留学相談 55分（日本人向け英語コーチ、Teams使用、トライアル無）
A1 - B1Language Essentials8 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
初めての時事英語 55分（Teams使用）
B1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
日本語教師サポート 55分（Teams使用、トライアル無）
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 120.00
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (3)
Quiz (6)
3,249 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
Mattin
9 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
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
Kiersten Lortz
186 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
Nick Mathers
7 Japanese lessons
Great first lesson. Kara is friendly and easy to talk to, and we set a plan for future learning.
Jan 26, 2026
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