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175 Lessons
AKI / IT業界の日本語
Professional Japanese teacher online I've started teaching Japanese in 2011. Until 2 years ago, I used to teach Japanese on italki as a communication tutor. While my absence, I’ve studied Japanese education at university to get a certificate in teaching Japanese, then I'm back again! My students say I’m friendly and patient. But I can be strict too. At least, my potential students must be able to read and write hiragana and katakana correctly. I will not accept students who... - always rely on romanization. - avoid reading and writing kanji. - don't make effort by themselves. - do not turn up without giving me prior notice. - send me sudden rescheduling requests. Rescheduling is acceptable before 12 hours.

308 Lessons
Yoko 葉子
ゆっくりでも だいじょうぶ! たのしく れんしゅうしましょう。 私は東京の日本語学校で日本語を教えていました。 今は、子どもに教えたり、オンラインで大人に教えたりしています。 私の生徒は、初心者(biginner)が おおいです。 日本語を使って日本語を教えています。 みなさんが、わかるように、絵や写真をたくさん使います。 I used to teach Japanese at a language school in Tokyo. Now, I teach children in person and also teach adults online. Most of my students are beginners. I teach Japanese using Japanese. To help you understand, I use a lot of pictures and illustrations. Don’t worry, I understand a little English, so you can ask in English if you like.

55 Lessons
Mily H.
🌸Native Japanese/ Experienced teaching Japanese in English and Spanish🌸 I teach Japanese online for more than 3 years. I also have experience teaching Japanese at universities in Japan and, the university in the US. I can teach Japanese in English or Spanish. I teach children to adults. For beginners and intermediate, I usually use the GENKI textbook. For advanced, we can focus on speaking so we can choose topics for each lesson to discuss. I also love anime. So if you would like to, we can learn Japanese through anime or manga, too. For children, we can learn Japanese in a fun way! We can sing Japanese songs or watch fun short clips to increase your vocabulary! I love teaching the Japanese, about Japan and Japanese culture.

32 Lessons
Junko
Kids English and Japanese teacher for 7years.子供英語教室7年目、日本語も教えています! 日本語講師(にほんごこうし)としての経験(けいけん)は、現在(げんざい)市内(しない)に住ん(す)んでいる外国人(がいこくじん)に、日本語をボランティアで教(おし)えています。 またこどもたちに英語(えいご)と国語(こくご)を現在(げんざい)おしえています。自宅(じたく)で教室(きょうしつ) をひらいて7年目(ねんめ)です。

1,571 Lessons
Hiroka Ford
13年以上の経験があります! The first time I taught Japanese was during my time at university, and I found it to be a truly enjoyable experience. That experience motivated me to pursue teaching as a career. In my teaching, I strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment, and to build strong, respectful relationships with my students—regardless of their proficiency level. Please don’t be afraid of making mistakes; they are an essential and valuable part of the learning journey. 我第一次教授日语是在大学期间,那次经历让我感到非常愉快。也正是因为那次经历,我决定将教学作为自己的职业发展方向。在教学过程中,我始终致力于营造一个支持性强、氛围友好的学习环境,并与学生建立良好且互相尊重的关系,无论他们的语言水平如何。请不要害怕犯错,错误是学习过程中非常重要且宝贵的一部分。

1,717 Lessons
Hikari/ 光
I'M HAPPY IF YOU ENJOY LEARNING JAPANESE✌️LET ME HELP YOU WITH YOUR IMPROVEMENT😊 I have completed 420 hours of teacher training courses and over 3 years of experience teaching. I have a deep passion for the Japanese language in terms of communication and its origins, structure, and beauty. My interest extends beyond teaching; I write novels and essays, which have given me a deeper understanding and mastery of the language. Through my experience, I strive to provide learners with a rich and authentic sense of Japanese. My jobs and lifestyle have provided many opportunities to learn about different cultures, further enriching my understanding and teaching☝️ I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you🤩

3,798 Lessons
Sachie|さっちゃん
✨Awarded Top 1% Japanese tutor on italki in 2022✨ As a community tutor, I can help you to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. I can also give you tips and examples of how to speak more naturally. I am very supportive and I can help you to become a great Japanese speaker with my patient and easy-going personality :) I grew up in Fukuoka and I have been trained in professional speaking and pronunciation at my job at the information service center in the airport so I can teach you Hyojyungo (Tokyo dialect). I can also teach Hakata dialect which is spoken here in Fukuoka.

822 Lessons
Hazuki
Certified Japanese Teacher / Profesora Licenciada I have been teaching Japanese on Italki since 2020. Since I loved this job, I quit my corporate job and completed a 420-hour teaching certification course. As I believe learning should be enjoyable and relaxed, I try to create a fun learning environment. Since I've learned Spanish, I know how hard it is to learn other languages. Let's make your Japanese learning journey enjoyable together!

1,435 Lessons
Yohei
As an active Japanese teacher working in California, I will provide classes that are full of smile! ・I am a licensed Japanese-language teacher, with years of practical work-experience as an Japanese teacher in Japanese kinder garden in Canada. ・I have a TOEIC score of 830; This makes it easy for me to explain concepts in multiple different ways, ensuring that you will be able to clearly understand each lesson.

1,173 Lessons
Seiko.T
I am so excited to be able to help students in their language journey. I have no certification in teaching. However, I've been teaching Japanese on italki as a community tutor since March of 2015. My experience which I've been learning English and Korean language has positive impacts. I understand that learning language can be confusing, but I believe in making learning relaxed and fun. I'm just happy to have the chance to help you along your way.

1,683 Lessons
Tutihashi Satoshi土橋諭
I usually analyze the student's profile to be able to teach in the best possible way. I am very patient and attentive. As a Community tutor, I like to teach taking questions from students. My teaching method focuses on practicing conversation, using casual language to simulate daily conversation. Vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and grammar are taught naturally as the conversation evolves.

1,036 Lessons
Cindy
I can speak Japanese friendly and casual, also can speak polite. you can choose which one you like. 日本語が母国語ではない方とランゲージエクスチェンジを頻繁にしているので、小さな日本語のミスも指摘することができます。 日本語は多様な表現があるので、関心のある方には類義語もたくさん紹介することができます。 語学学習は辛いことも楽しいこともたくさんあります。 外国語のマスターはとても長い道ですが、楽しい長旅になるようサポートします!

405 Lessons
Yuka Nakai
☆If you want to improve your Japanese Speaking skills, Welcome!☆ After I graduated from university, I studied abroad in New Zealand for an year. While studying I also did private tutoring, teaching Japanese. Sometimes to use English to help with word association. I also worked at a Japanese language centre. I provide easy/simple words and tasks to get you to enjoy participating in the class and created a comfortable atmosphere to encourage discussion. So please don’t hesitate to give my lesson a try so we can enjoy some good Japanese conversation!

782 Lessons
Yuko Ondrejka
Anime and Kendo, Japanese swordsmanship oriented experienced teacher from background of interpreter I believe that mastering both martial arts and language is a journey marked by trial and error. Teaching Japanese, especially to Europeans, presents unique challenges, but I thrive on making the process enjoyable. I focus on transforming complex grammar into engaging and understandable activities, ensuring that learning is fun at its core. My lessons blend language with elements of Japanese culture, including Anime and Kendo, creating a vibrant atmosphere that encourages fluency and cultural appreciation. Join me in exploring the beauty of the Japanese language and its rich culture through a dynamic and entertaining approach!

2,773 Lessons
Ako
Friendly teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience Although I'm not a professional teacher/linguist I have lots of experiences in teaching Japanese on italki. As a language learner I understand the importance of choosing a right teacher and I hope I'm the one for you!

3,274 Lessons
Anri
HAPPY SALE Package 8% Discount 💓 Special passion for teaching the Japanese pitch accent. 💓 My passion lies in drawing out the learner's ability to learn autonomously. The purpose of my sessions is to support the curiosity and power that you originally possess. Leave it to me. Many people enjoy the process of learning Japanese itself. At the same time, the strengths of my lessons are a relaxed mood like talking with friends, and teaching Japanese pitch accents! Japanese sounds like a native speaker just by making the accent correct. I can teach you the accent properly. Please read the feedbacks from my students to feel their excitement. I believe that you will be able to discover the joy of communication, expressing yourself vividly, through our session times.

641 Lessons
Hanami
Over 4 years & +600 lessons on italki | Mistakes are welcome in my class💝 Let's learn together! Lesson Style Examples: The lesson with A2/B1 Level Person (45 mins) ・General Conversation about our daily lives ・Read an article from NHK Web News Easy (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/) together ・Go over the article again and review vocabulary and grammar The lesson with A0/A1 Person (60 mins) ・General conversation with suggested phrases ・Go over the phrases and vocabulary that we will cover today ・Conversation role-play practice ・A bit of grammar for basic conversation ・Practice grammar The lesson with B1/B2 Person (60 mins) ・General conversation ・Presentation (homework) from the student on specific topic ・Discussion based on the presentation ・Small reading and questions

47 Lessons
Miyuki
🌸あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをします。日本語を使って「できる」を増やしましょう🌸 ・I have been teaching Japanese online since April 2024. ・Practice speaking many new words and expressions. ・The lessons will be conducted in a relaxed atmosphere and at your pace. ・2024年4月からオンラインで日本語を教えています。 ・会話をしながら、新しい言葉や表現を練習しましょう。 ・あなたのペースに合わせて、リラックスした雰囲気の中でレッスンをしましょう。

755 Lessons
Koko
Certified “Japanese language teaching competency test” teacher over 5 years I’ve completed 420 hours above that is authorized by Agency for Cultural Affairs and also I have a license of “Japanese language teaching competency test” I’ve been teaching Japanese to business persons who are from UK, Ireland, India, US, China since February 2019.I’m good at teaching JLPT test and like to teach “respectful style of speech”. Of course daily casual conversations also available.

1,230 Lessons
IMAMURA Saori
5月の日本は、木々の葉が大きくなり、緑色がとても美しい季節です。外に出かけたくなる時期です。皆さんはどんな風に過ごしますか?ぜひ一緒にお話ししましょう。 現在、日本語学校でも、日本語を教えています。 私は、忍耐強く 、前向きで親しみやすい性格です。 そして私も英語を勉強しています。ですので、結果が出なかったり、うまく話せなくて、がっかりする気持ちがわかります。 続けて練習することと、あきらめない気持ちが、上達する鍵です。 何度でも一緒に、練習しましょう! I teach Japanese at a language school currently. I am patience and positive, friendly teacher. And I've instructed seminar participants and trained new recruiters as for more than 5 years. I can understand your feeling as you aren’t satisfied with your leaning result or progress, since I’ve learned English, too. I believe that sustainability and never give up mind are key to learn. So I will politely answer your questions even if you ask me the same question again and again. And I will support you until you understand!