The best online Japanese speaking tutors

🇺🇸➡︎🇯🇵➡︎🇩🇪🎓PhD in Econ(経済学博士)📚Ex-Lecturer(元大学講師)💼Senior Advisor(企業戦略顧問)⭐️Top 1% since 2020🧠INTJ-T 🌏 California (～2011) ▶︎ Hokkaido & Tokyo (～2021) ▶︎ Frankfurt, Germany (2020～Now) 🌐 English / 日本語 / 中文: Native | Deutsch: C1 | 한국어: B2 💼 Ex-Consultant @ Mitsubishi Research Institute 🧑🏻‍🏫 Former Researcher & University Lecturer in Tokyo 📊 Senior Advisor in IT Consulting | Former Executive | Investor | CFP | World Traveler | Foodie ⭐️ Top 1% italki Tutor since 2020 Hi, I’m Lester! 🌴 Originally from California and now based in Frankfurt, Germany. After spending a decade in Japan, I built a career across consulting, academia, education, and IT. In 2026, I stepped down from my executive role at a Tokyo-based IT consulting firm and now serve as a Senior Advisor. 🎓 Education Ph.D. in Economics, Tokyo (2018–2021) M.A. in Economics, Tokyo (2016–2018) B.A. in Financial Engineering, Hokkaido (2011–2015) 🏅 Qualifications TEFL Certified | Certified Financial Planner Securities Sales Representative | Japanese Kanji Educator JLPT N1: 180/180 | J.TEST Special A: 1000/1000 🎁 All students receive 5–10 minutes of extra lesson time plus detailed study feedback. 👨🏻‍🏫 Lessons ✍🏻 Academic English & Japanese 📚 Research, Thesis Writing & Publication Support 💼 Business English & Japanese 👔 Interview & Presentation Preparation 🗣️ Conversation, Grammar, TOEFL, IELTS & JLPT 🌸 Life & Cross-Cultural Counseling ✨ My approach: 20% explanation, 80% active practice. Patient, supportive, professional, and culturally aware, I help students build practical skills and real confidence.

Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Intermediate Learners & Children | English Support Hi, I'm Keiko! I'm a registered Japanese teacher in Japan and a nationally licensed childcare worker. I have teaching experience in both Japan and Singapore. I help beginners, intermediate learners, children, and heritage Japanese learners build confidence and enjoy learning Japanese. Whether you're learning for travel, daily life, work, or simply for fun, I'll support you step by step. I can also provide explanations in English whenever needed. In my lessons, you'll learn practical Japanese while exploring Japanese culture, seasonal traditions, and everyday life. Let's start with a trial lesson! I'd love to hear about your goals and help you find the best way to improve your Japanese. I look forward to meeting you!

✨ Speak Japanese Naturally | Relaxed Lessons for Adult Learners✨ こんにちは！😊 Want to speak Japanese more naturally and confidently? I offer relaxed and friendly Japanese lessons for adult learners who want to enjoy speaking Japanese without pressure ✨ Whether you want conversation practice, JLPT preparation, or useful Japanese for travel and daily life, I’ll create lessons that match your level and goals. 🌸Mistakes are always welcome here 🌸 I know learning a new language can feel stressful sometimes, so I focus on creating a calm and comfortable atmosphere where you can relax and speak at your own pace. I’m a certified native Japanese teacher with over 420 hours of professional training and experience teaching students from different backgrounds. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in the travel industry, so I also enjoy sharing useful real-life Japanese and fun cultural tips about Japan ✈️ 🌸 My lessons are great for learners who: ・feel nervous speaking Japanese ・want natural conversation practice ・prefer relaxed and friendly lessons ・want practical Japanese they can really use 🍜 About me: I love movies, music, cafés, food culture, and traveling. I enjoy fun conversations and helping students feel more confident using Japanese 😊 📚 Please note: My lessons are designed for adult learners only. I currently do not teach children. Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together ✨

Hello! I’m Mizuka, a Japanese language teacher with a passion for connecting language, psychology, and culture. My four years studying in the United States, majoring in Psychology and exploring Linguistics and Communication, gave me a unique perspective on how language shapes our understanding of the world. If you’re curious about the deeper meanings behind Japanese expressions and cultural nuances, I’d love to share my insights with you. Let’s discover Japanese together!

日本語を話すことへの不安を無くし、自信を持つための時間 こんにちは。 私の名前は りょうた です。 愛媛県出身です。 私の好きなことは旅行やスポーツ観戦、読書、散歩などです。 旅行中に現地の人と話したり、スタジアムで野球を観たり、コーヒーを飲みながら本を読んだり、緑が多い場所で散歩することがとても好きです。 また、私も言語学習者です。英語とベトナム語を勉強しています。 ですので、時々、オンラインレッスンを利用します。学習した単語を自然に使えなかったり、忘れたりして、レッスンでうまく話せなかった経験が何度もあります。 これらの経験を活かして、日本語を話すことへの不安を感じさせない雰囲気を作り、自信を持って話せるようにサポートします。 ＊日本語教育能力検定試験合格

GENKI／Travel Japanese／Japanese Study Coaching (Build a Daily Study Habit)✏️ Hi, I'm Kanako! I'm a professional Japanese teacher based in Tokyo, and I've been teaching Japanese since 2020. Before becoming a teacher, I lived in Canada for three years for study and work. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling around Japan, discovering local food, trying new recipes, and baking. If you love Japan, Japanese food, or travel, I'm sure we'll have plenty to talk about! In my lessons, I create a relaxed and supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace. I don't rush my students, and I enjoy getting to know them personally. My lessons usually start with free conversation and a quick review of homework or a quiz. Then, we'll learn new grammar and practice using it in conversation. I encourage you to think for yourself and give hints when needed, while providing lesson notes and support along the way. Many of my students have continued studying with me for years. They often describe me as patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. You may notice that some of my reviews are older. I took some time away from italki during maternity leave and focused on teaching outside the platform. I'm now gradually reopening my schedule and accepting a limited number of students again. If you're looking for a patient and supportive teacher who will respect your pace while gently guiding you toward your goals, I'd love to meet you! I look forward to seeing you in class!

我非常喜欢看动画和漫画👀✨ 我最喜欢的动画作品是《进击的巨人》《排球》《鬼灭之刃》《咒术回战》和《王者天下》 みなさん、こんにちは！ 私の名前は明日香(あすか)です。 私は東京出身、東京在住の日本人です。 2021年11月より約5年間italkiで日本語を教えています。 2022年3月に日本語教師養成講座を卒業し、プロの日本語教師として日本語を教えています。 大学時代は経済学を学びました。アメリカの大学に一年間留学した経験があります。 大学を卒業してからはアパレル企業に入社し8年以上勤めました。 話せる言葉は日本語と英語です。現在はスペイン語を学んでおり、 まだビギナーレベルですが楽しく勉強をしています。 私の趣味はたくさんありますが、1番は旅行をすることです。 いままで20カ国以上の国を旅した経験があります。 その中で1番興味を持ったのがスペインの建築で、スペイン語を勉強するきっかけになりました。 他にも漫画やアニメ、映画を見るのが好きです。 1番好きなのはハイキューですが、ワンピースや進撃の巨人など有名な作品はほとんど読んでいます。 マンガやアニメが好きでしたらぜひお話ししましょう！ 物事を始めるとのめり込むタイプなので、少しオタク気質かもしれません。 生徒さんのおすすめでゲームを始めたり、新しいドラマやアニメを見ることがとても楽しいです！ ぜひみなさんの好きなこと！を教えてください！！ オンラインで世界中の人と繋がれるこのサービスに興味があります。 みなさんとお話しできるのを楽しみにしています！ ※初めてのレッスンの場合、授業開始前にメッセージをお願いいたします。 2021年11月よりチューターとして日本語教師を始めました。 2022年の3月に日本語教師養成講座を卒業し、プロの日本語教師になりました。 日本語を楽しく、少しずつでも続けたいと思える授業をしていきます。 ぜひ興味を持ったらコメントからお待ちしております！ 授業はいくつかのスタイルがあります。 ①フリートークのクラス ②漢字のクラス ③ライティングのクラス ④初級者の文法クラス ⑤旅行のクラス 文法レッスンに関してはPPTを共有して授業ができればと考えております。 現状ではまだ決まったスタイルを考えておりませんが、 生徒の方の知りたいことややりたいことを事前に伺い対応ができればと思っております。 またゼロからスタートとする方の関しては、発音や会話から日本語を教えていきたいです。 ⭐︎キャンセルポリシー⭐︎ 授業時間が開始してから10分以上経ってもクラスルームに生徒がいない場合は 欠席となり、その場合のリスケジュール、返金は致しません。 ※24時間前まで時間変更やキャンセルが可能です。 それ以降のキャンセルや授業に欠席した場合料金が発生するのでご注意ください。 I require 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel a lesson. If less than this time is given or you do not attend the lesson it will still be necessary for you to pay for the lesson, as I will be unable to give your lesson time to another student. Thank you for your understanding.

Certified Japanese Teacher |Grammar & Conversation | Minna no Nihongo |Beginners Welcome 🌸 Hello! I'm Hiromi. I'm a certified Japanese teacher and currently teach at a Japanese language school in Japan. I help students from beginner to intermediate levels achieve their learning goals. 📚 Grammar Lessons I can teach using: Minna no Nihongo (みんなの日本語) Chūkyū e Ikō / Chūkyū o Manabō (中級へ行こう・中級を学ぼう) JLPT preparation (N5–N3) Your own textbook Each lesson is customized to your level, goals, and learning style, so you can learn Japanese in the way that works best for you. 🗣 Conversation Lessons Let's practice speaking Japanese in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere! We can practice: Daily conversation Free talk Role plays Pronunciation Natural expressions I'll help you speak Japanese more naturally and confidently. 🌸 Trial Lesson In the trial lesson, we will: Introduce ourselves Check your Japanese level Talk about your learning goals Discuss how you'd like your lessons to be structured I'm looking forward to meeting you! 🇯🇵 日本語 🌸 こんにちは！ひろみです。 私は登録日本語教員です。 現在、日本の日本語学校で教えています。 初心者から中級者まで、一人ひとりの目標に合わせてサポートします。 📚 文法レッスン 対応教材 ・みんなの日本語 ・中級へ行こう／中級を学ぼう ・JLPT対策（N5〜N3） ・その他、ご希望の教材 あなたのレベルや目標、学習スタイルに合わせて、一人ひとりに合ったレッスンをご提供します。 🗣 会話レッスン リラックスした雰囲気で、楽しく日本語を話しましょう！ ・日常会話 ・フリートーク ・ロールプレイ ・発音練習 ・自然な日本語表現 会話の中で、より自然で伝わりやすい日本語が話せるようサポートします。 🌸 体験レッスン 体験レッスンでは、 ・自己紹介 ・レベルチェック ・学習目標の確認 ・レッスンの進め方についてご相談 を行います。 一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！ お会いできることを楽しみにしています！🌸

🌸対面レッスン２年以上の経験有🌸実用会話🌸Goal-Oriented🌸N3以上 ✅対話型　✅自然な日本語へ　✅EJT記述対策　✅大学入試大学入試小論文・面接対策　✅大学院小論文・研究計画・面接対策　✅必要に応じて英語でのサポートも可能 入試対策・実用会話に特化 千葉県出身、企業秘書・翻訳・接客経験あり。 日本語学習の目標達成を全力でサポートします。 中級者から上級者まで、あなたのレベルや目的に合わせて柔軟に対応。 「自信が持てる日本語」を一緒に身につけましょう！ 🍀一般の日本語会話レッスンでは ・実用的な会話をマスターすること ・リスニングのコツをつかむこと ・聞き取りやすい発話と発音 ・自然な表現が使えるようになること に重点を置いてレッスンをしています。 言葉に含まれる文化的なニュアンスを理解し、学習者が自信を持って日本語を話せるようサポートします。できる限りリラックスして話せる環境を整え、レッスン中に一語でも多く発話するよう導き、学習者の能力を向上させていきます。 また"どのように"使うかだけでなく、"なぜ "それが必要的かつ効果的なのかも示し、最終的には、日本的な発想で言葉を発せるようにしていきます。学習者が目指すゴールへ着実に進歩することを重視しています。 🍀個人レッスンの利点を最大限に生かすため、学習者が何を望んでいるのかを最初に確認いたします。トライアルレッスンで希望の詳細を引き出した後、そのニーズを満たす内容の授業内容を学習者のレベルに合わせてカスタマイズし提供いたします。対象年齢は15歳以上です。 🍀小論文や面接対策の希望者には試験戦略と合格するためのコツを教えます。 モチベーションを保ちながら勉強を続けられるよう伴走しますので安心してくださいね。 🍀会話のみでもOK。 中級以上の会話レッスンは基本的に日本語のみで話しますが、文法や語彙の詳細を英語で説明してほしい方には対応いたします。

Native Japanese Tutor | 14+ Yrs Global Business Experience | English Support Available Konnichiwa! Welcome to my profile! 🌸 Are you looking to boost your Japanese speaking confidence, master business Japanese, or transition from textbook grammar to natural conversation? I offer customized, engaging Japanese lessons with full English support for all levels! 🌟 Why Learn with Me? 14+ Years of Global Business Experience: Worked in multinational companies across Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, using Japanese and English daily. Strong Academic & Professional Background: Hold Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Engineering (Tokyo) and a USCPA license. Cross-Cultural Mindset: Worked with professionals from 15+ countries, so I understand the unique challenges learners face. Standard Japanese: Learn clear, natural, Tokyo-accented Japanese. 🎯 My Teaching Style Constructive & Positive Feedback: I listen carefully, spot mistakes in real-time, and offer gentle corrections so you learn confidently. Tailored & Goal-Oriented: We set clear goals together and adapt every session to your interests and pace. 📚 Lesson Offerings ＞Natural Conversation Practice (All Levels) Transition from textbook grammar to natural, fluent conversation through practical speaking practice. ＞Structured Lessons (GENKI / Minna no Nihongo) Build a solid foundation in grammar, Kanji, and polite Japanese (Keigo). ＞Business Japanese & Professional Support Learn workplace etiquette, practical business phrasing, email writing, and interview prep.

Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English Do you understand some Japanese, but struggle to speak naturally in real conversations? I help beginner and intermediate learners build practical Japanese that they can actually use in daily life, travel, and work. My lessons are especially suitable for learners who want to: • speak more confidently in everyday situations • communicate with Japanese people at work • improve listening and speaking skills • prepare for travel or life in Japan • understand Japanese grammar clearly with English support I can explain difficult grammar and expressions in English when needed, so you do not have to worry if you are still a beginner. In my lessons, I focus on both input and output. We will learn useful words and expressions, and then practice using them in real conversations. I also adjust each lesson to your goals and level. If you already know some Japanese, we will build on what you know instead of starting completely from zero. During a trial lesson, I will check your current level, ask about your goals, and show you how we can build a practical study plan together. You do not need to speak perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning. If you want to become more confident using Japanese in real life, I would be happy to support you. 😊

Science, Physics, and Culture for Intermediate Learners Hello! My name is Risa. I was born in Tokyo, so I speak standard Japanese. In my free time, I study physics as a student at the Open University in the UK and I also enjoy swimming and cooking. I have been teaching Japanese professionally since 2020. I completed the Japanese language education course online. I specialise in 1:1 lessons and I have significant experience teaching intermediate students.I will work with pre-intermediate students who only speak everyday conversation and develop their range so that they can speak on different topics such as social problems, science and art. My lessons will be fun and relaxing and also focus on your progress. I believe in students studying proactively, not me telling students what to do. I am a facilitator rather than an instructor and I guide you in my lessons while you work it out for yourself. I give homework as much as you want and you can contact me on chat seven days a week at any time. So, don't leave the part you don't understand until the next lesson: ask me questions and accelerate your independent learning. *From 2020 to 2024, I donated the equivalent of 300 lesson fees to the Malala Fund. Thank you very much for taking my lessons and for your support. Textbooks: TOBIRA Beginning 1&2 QUARTET 1&2 TOBIRA: Intermediate Japanese 1&2 日本語で考えたくなる 科学の問い〈上〉〈下〉

A Safe Space to Make Mistakes & Grow Confidence! With 15 years of experience in the medical field, I provide careful and supportive lessons while understanding and addressing your concerns. I create a safe environment where you can make mistakes and build confidence step by step. I have over one and a half years of experience as a Japanese teacher. 【What you can gain from my lessons】 ・Improve your speaking skills naturally through fun conversations. ・Gain confidence in speaking Japanese. ・Learn efficiently with methods tailored to you. 【My strengths】 ・Personalized support based on your pace. ・Simple English support when needed. ・I understand the challenges of language learning and support you emotionally. ・Support for basic medical conversations and terminology is also available. I will do my best to help you improve your Japanese! Let’s relax and enjoy the lesson! ※I'm sorry, but I do not accept students under the age of 18 for lessons. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the lesson time and no-shows will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding.

I also have the newly established national license to teach Japanese. I also work on JLPT analysis. I provide online Japanese lessons and also teach at a Japanese language school. I tailor my lessons to each learner’s level. I have experience creating JLPT test-preparation textbooks and hold the Registered Japanese Language Teacher license, the national certification issued by Japan’s Ministry of Education. I am also familiar with Japanese used in the travel and tourism industry. I believe vocabulary, grammar, and expressive ability are essential—and enjoying the learning process is just as important. I look forward to teaching Japanese actively and engagingly.

資格を持った日本語教師 I have worked as a Modern and Classical Japanese teacher for Japanese high school students since 2019. Also, I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and working as a Japanese language teacher for foreigners at a Japanese language school. So, I teach Japanese both for Japanese high school students and foreigners. In other words, I am a Japanese language expert! 大学卒業後から現在に至るまで、日本の高校生に対して5年間、国語の読解と作文の授業を担当していました。 現代文だけでなく、古文の授業も担当していました。 また、2023年に日本語教育能力検定試験に合格したことを機に、日本語学校で日本語教師としても働きはじめました。 2026年現在も日本語教師の仕事を続けており、外国語としての日本語だけでなく、母語としての現代日本語、古典日本語にも精通しています。 In my lessons, we will use Japanese as much as possible, depending on your level, because using Japanese a lot is the way to improve! Of course, if you have any questions, you can ask me in English. 基本的に、授業内ではできるだけ日本語を使います。 わからないことがあったときは、英語での質問も受け付けます。しかし、日本語を話せるようになるために重要なのは、できるだけ日本語を使うことです。そのため、できる限り日本語で質問しようという姿勢を歓迎します。 I enjoy exercising, reading, writing, watching movies and teaching Japanese! Also, I love chatting! Let's talk together! Tell me about you in Japanese! 趣味はスポーツをすることや読書、音楽を聴くこと、旅行、語学学習などです。 日本語でいろいろなお話ができるのを楽しみにしています！

I started teaching Japanese at language school in Osaka in 2008. There, I gained experience of teaching Japanese to foreign students from all over the world. Now I mainly teach on-line using Skype and Zoom. I have taught from beginner to advanced. I am especially good at teaching basic grammar and conversation.

Japanese language skills; 5+ years of experience as a Korean instructor; It's been about 5 year since I taught at Italki. I can use Korean at the level of a native speaker and have daily conversations in English. However, my English is not at a level where I can understand basic Korean grammar or detailed explanations to students, so make sure to check this part before applying for the course! Japanese is a little more free to talk and explain. 저는 아이토키에서 가르친 지 5년 정도 되었습니다.물론, 저는 한국어를 원어민 수준으로 사용할 수 있고 영어로 일상 대화를 할 수 있습니다. 하지만, 저의 영어 실력은 학생에게 기본적인 한국어 문법이나 상세한 설명을 이해할 수 있는 수준이 아니므로, 강좌를 신청하기 전에 이 부분을 꼭 확인하세요! Italkiで今まで約 5年位授業をして来ました. 韓国語は当然ネイティブレベルで駆使し、英語は日常会話が可能です。 ただし、英語の実力は基礎的な韓国語文法や詳しい説明が可能なレベルではないので、授業申し込みの前に必ず確認してください！ 日本語ではもうちょっと自由に会話が可能で文法説明も可能です。

Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia Hello. My name is Mai. I have been interested in languages since I was a child and have been studying foreign languages for many years. As language learning isn’t always plain sailing, I believe I can empathise with how learners feel. In Japan, I taught introductory, beginner and intermediate Japanese courses as part of a training programme. As these were short courses, I worked intensively with the students. In Malaysia, I worked as an assistant to a local teacher at a secondary school. I provided one-to-one tuition to transfer students who had no prior experience of learning Japanese. Currently, I teach mainly online. In my lessons, I cater to learners seeking both short-term and long-term study programmes. Making the most of the benefits of one-to-one tuition, I focus primarily on conversation whilst also covering grammar, reading and writing. I also offer lessons tailored to specific purposes, such as JLPT, Japanese for customer service, academic Japanese and job interviews in Japanese. I will tailor the learning approach to suit your individual needs. Please feel free to get in touch.

バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。 私はセールスエンジニアとして長年、 技術と営業の橋渡し役を務めてきました。 ビジネスの最前線で「難しいことをわかりやすく伝える」 「相手の立場に立って考える」ことを 磨き続けた経験が今の私の強みとなっています。 現在は地域の国際交流センターで 日本語交流ボランティアとして活動しながら オンライン講師をしています。 毎回、外国人の方々と向き合う中で 「生きた日本語」を常にアップデートし、 教科書では学べないリアルな表現を伝えたいと思っています。 得意分野はビジネス敬語・面接対策・ JLPT対策・そしてバーチャルマップを使った日本旅行レッスンです。 「日本語で誰かの人生を豊かにしたい」という思いで 日々の指導に臨んでいます。

🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬 Hi! I’m Yuki 😊 安心して話せる、リラックスした雰囲気のレッスンを大切にしています🌱 Speaking a new language can feel scary sometimes, but don’t worry — まちがえても大丈夫！You don’t need perfect Japanese. Let’s enjoy speaking together 💬 My lessons are great for people who want to: ✔️ Practice conversation in a relaxed way ✔️ Improve speaking confidence ✔️ Learn natural Japanese expressions ✔️ Keep their Japanese active ✔️ Prepare for travel in Japan 🇯🇵 I especially enjoy helping students who want to focus on communication rather than formal study or JLPT preparation. 会話を通して、自然な日本語を身につけましょう✨ 💬 Lesson style ・Friendly and easy to talk to 😊 ・Gentle corrections and natural expressions ・No pressure — mistakes are welcome! ・Free talk, topics, manga, and situation practice OK 📚 I love meeting people from different backgrounds and hearing about their cultures, hobbies, work, and experiences 🌏 In our lessons, I’ll support you step by step so you can speak more naturally and confidently in Japanese. PerfectじゃなくてOK！リラックスして、たくさん話しましょう 😊 I’m looking forward to meeting you! お会いできるのを楽しみにしています✨