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Mana
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Korean
Let's improve your spoken Japanese with your coach 🇯🇵
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Korean
Let's improve your spoken Japanese with your coach 🇯🇵
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Yokohama, Japan (12:32 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021InterestsTravelFoodReadingArtFilms & TV Series
Hi everyone, I’m Mana!
I was born and raised in Tokyo 🗼 and studied abroad in Irvine, California. I also briefly studied Fashion Business in Paris, and I’m soon relocating to Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺.
I’m a Japanese tutor and also a life coach — which means I bring patience, curiosity, and encouragement into every lesson. My classes are relaxed and conversational, designed for learners who want to actually speak Japanese and enjoy the process.
こんにちは、まなです！
東京生まれ＆育ち、横浜在住です。
大学時代にカリフォルニアに留学してから語学の勉強が大好きになりました。
パリでファッションを学んだ経験もあり、さまざまな文化や考え方に触れるのが大好きです🤍
ネイティブと気軽に日本語を話してみたい方、ぜひ一緒に会話しましょう〜！Me as a Teacher
I’m your conversation partner. When I studied abroad, I knew grammar but couldn’t speak. What helped me was having people who encouraged me to talk freely without worrying about mistakes. That’s the same space I want to give you.
In our lessons, you’ll practice speaking naturally, with gentle corrections only when needed. Thanks to my coaching background, I’m good at asking questions that help you express yourself more deeply. My goal is simple: to make Japanese feel enjoyable, natural, and part of your real life.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are :
- Conversation-focused: practice speaking freely without stress
- Gentle corrections: only when mistakes repeat
- Flexible & fun: bring any topic you enjoy (daily life, travel, work, culture, movies, etc.)
- Coaching touch: I’ll ask good questions so you can express more than you expected
We'd be a great fit if you're someone who
- wants to speak naturally without overthinking grammar
- is curious about Japanese culture, lifestyle, and daily life (not only anime or textbooks)
- is a busy professional or student seeking relaxed, consistent practice
- Beginners are also welcome — no pressure, no judgment 🤍5.0
Rating
27
Students
129
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversation Practice in Japanese
A2 - C2Conversation122 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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Quiz (5)
16 Reviews
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mana was super friendly, patient, and knows her stuff. She made me feel comfortable right away and answered all my questions clearly. Can't wait for our next lesson. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to work on their Japanese. Thanks, Mana!
Aug 11, 2023
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
今日もありがとうございました！いつも通りに本当に楽しい会話ができました！
Sep 22, 2023
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
いつものように楽しい会話をありがとうございます！今回はギターの話をするのを忘れてしまいましたね。次回、ギターについて話しましょう！
Sep 8, 2023
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
今日もありがとうございました！旅行の話が楽しかったです。来週楽しみにしてます！
Oct 6, 2023
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
今日もありがとうございました！いつも通り、まなさんとの話が楽しかったです。歌舞伎に興味が湧きました！今度、その京都の寺についてちゃんと調べて、まなさんに教えます！
Sep 15, 2023
Thomas
11 Japanese lessons
まなさんと話してくれていつも通り楽しかったです。来週のギータの話ましょう！楽しみにしてます:) ありがとうございます！
Sep 1, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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