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About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2022
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Hi, I’m Etsuko! Born and raised in Fukui Prefecture, famous for its dinosaur museum, I bring 35 years of teaching experience to every lesson. Inspired by my lively granddaughters, I rediscovered the joy and depth of the Japanese language—even as a native speaker! If you’re curious about Japanese, especially as a beginner or kanji learner, I’m here to guide you. Let’s explore the fascinating world of Japanese together and enjoy every step!
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Certificates
TOEIC Listening & Reading OFFICIAL Score - ETS - 2023最新の結果です。
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合格証書 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021
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日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2021
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教員免許更新講習修了確認証明書 - 福井県教育委員会 - 2015日本の学校で生徒を教える資格
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Teaching experience
2022 - Current
professional teacheritalki - Ono, Japan
1985 - 2024
teacherelementary school & junior high school - Ono, Japan
5.0
Rating
253
Students
3,438
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
253
Students
3438
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
98 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
【Conversation and Grammar Practice 「いろどり」「まるごと」「Genki」】Elementary, Intermediate
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,859 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 4% off
【Practice through Pictures and Role-plays】Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
A2 - C2Language Essentials654 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 4% off
【Free Talk 】for Intermediate and advanced
B1 - B2Language Essentials400 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 4% off
★Kanji characters for beginners (Let's learn the origins of kanji and make sentences!)
A1 - B1Language Essentials59 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 4% off
【Preparation for JLPT】N3-N1 Intermediate, Advanced
A2 - C2Test Preparation138 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 4% off
Lessons with homework checks during off-hours
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 27.00
Package with 4% off
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Vocabulary (4)
Podcast (2)
Quiz (2)
364 Reviews
Coytheboy
72 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have studied with her for almost one year. Well worth every penny. I could not have asked for a better teacher. I have had 5 Japanese teachers altogether. 4 of the 5 were university professors. None of the prior teachers/professors could hold a candle to her teaching ability.
Jun 5, 2025
Javi
116 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's really fun being able to express myself now more in Japanese. Thank you so much! I really enjoy our conversations in Japanese. I'm excited to see how far our conversations will go in a year from now!!
Dec 16, 2024
Marti Homs Soler
2 Japanese lessons
I had so much fun that the trial lesson flew by! She is very kind and encouraging, and I will definitely repeat. You should try her classes, you will learn a lot.
Apr 11, 2026
Christina
78 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today’s class was quite good where Etsuko-sensei brought additional materials to help me better understand the grammar. N2 grammar can be very confusing so the supporting materials made it easier to grasp the concepts and nuisances across similar grammar structures.
Apr 29, 2025
James Thoms
1 Japanese lesson
Etsuko is a great teacher!
She is very understanding and adapts to my own pace. We did a lot of exercises. she is very knowledgeable and prepared.
I had a lot of fun too! Over the years, having tutors and being a tutor myself, I can tell you that you can't really find teachers better than Etsuko.
I can't wait for my next lesson!
Apr 27, 2026
Juangel Hernandez
25 Japanese lessons
As always todays lesson was amazing! Thank you for your time sensei!