Japanese Classes in Melbourne

Beginner‑friendly Japanese lessons with clear English grammar support to help you speak confidently Hi, I’m Chihiro—a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, now based in Australia. With a background as a nurse, I genuinely enjoy supporting people as they learn and grow. I specialize in helping adult beginners start their Japanese journey with confidence. My lessons are friendly, clear, and always tailored to your needs—especially if you appreciate step-by-step explanations in English. Outside teaching, I love learning new languages, practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with animals. I believe that steady progress leads to real results—“Practice makes perfect” is my motto! If you’re looking for a patient, encouraging teacher who understands the challenges of starting something new, I’d love to help you reach your Japanese goals. Looking forward to meeting you soon! またねー :)

Practical Japanese for travel & daily life😊 Relaxed, friendly lessons. No pressure, just progress🌱 Hi! I’m Yukari from Kobe 😊 A qualified Japanese teacher with over 6,500 lessons taught in total. I’m currently based in Australia and have worked as a café manager and barista for 10 years. I’ve also visited 10+ countries and enjoy connecting with people from different cultures. I specialize in beginner grammar & conversation and travel Japanese using textbooks and my own original materials. My lessons are practical, personalized, and focused on helping you speak naturally with confidence. ✨ What you can expect: • Friendly, relaxed, and no-pressure lessons • Clear explanations in English • Strong focus on communication • Kansai dialect available I understand how challenging learning a new language can be, so please don’t be afraid to make mistakes — it’s an important part of the process! 🎯 Lesson options: • Beginner (Minna no Nihongo 1 & 2 / A1–A2, N5–N4) → Around 150 hours per book • Survival Japanese for travelers (Nihongo Fun & Easy) → Practical Japanese for restaurants, shopping, transportation, hotels, and everyday travel situations → Around 36 hours to complete the course → Perfect for short-term learners or people preparing for a trip to Japan → You can also take single lessons to practice specific phrases or situations before your trip I believe the key to learning a language is to enjoy it and keep going. I will support you step by step on your journey 😊 Feel free to message me before booking and tell me about your experience and goals!

Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment! ■ About Me Hi everyone, I’m Mayumi, but you can call me May! I’ve been teaching Japanese in Melbourne, Australia for 10+ years and am proud to be ranked in the top 1% of Japanese teachers on italki. I also have experience as an instructor for Japanese Teacher Training Courses. Before teaching, I worked for 8 years as an Executive Assistant at a major gaming company in Tokyo, so I can help with not only daily conversation, but also Business Japanese, polite expressions, and workplace manners for those planning to live, study, or work in Japan. I’m relaxed, friendly, and easy-going, and I love making your Japanese journey fun and rewarding. ■ Lesson Style I always take time to understand each student’s goals and learning style, then create lessons that match their needs. My classes are enjoyable, stress-free, and easy to follow, helping students feel confident to participate. My teaching style is mainly Japanese-only, adjusted to your level, but English explanations are also available when needed. ■ How I Can Help You I teach a wide range of Japanese skills, from beginner conversation to advanced speaking, Business Japanese, and practical communication. I speak clearly, provide visual materials (especially for beginners), and focus on speaking practice with natural correction to improve fluency and confidence. My goal is that after every lesson, you leave with something useful you can use in real life! I am looking forward to meeting you soon :)

Extensive experience teaching Japanese in English. Beginner to N3 (ゼロ初級～中級). Pair lesson available! こんにちは！ゆきです。 I was born and raised in Osaka, and now I’m based in Melbourne🦘🐨 Do you have these problems when it comes to studying Japanese? ---------------- "I want to practice speaking Japanese but I don’t feel confident expressing what I want to say correctly." "I'm a complete beginner and don’t know where to start." "I’m interested in taking JLPT but don’t want to study just using a textbook and would like to learn in a fun way while talking with a teacher." ---------------- Then please book a trial lesson with me. I will be your teacher—and your guide on your language learning journey :) One of my strengths as a Japanese teacher is that I can teach in English. Most of my students are from places like the United States, Europe, and Australia, and I use English whenever it helps students understand better. Also my husband is British, so we mainly communicate in English. I would like my students to feel relaxed in my lessons so that they can speak Japanese even more spontaneously. So I always make sure my lessons are fun and not too intense. However, if you’re highly motivated and would like a lot of homework, don’t worry—I can give you plenty 😆 I used to be very shy but I love teaching and enjoy communicating with my students through lessons. Teaching is my passion! I like💛 #travel #gaming #osaka #animals #vtuber #hololive #holostars

🎖️資格を持った日本語教師で10年以上の経験があります👩🏻‍🏫 私の出身は千葉県で、趣味は旅行✈、料理🍳、菓子作り🍪、裁縫🧵、読書📚、映画鑑賞📽️です。今までを6か国を旅行したことがあります。 料理やお菓子は、色々な国のレシピを作ってみるのが好きです。裁縫は、トートバッグや洋服を作ったことがあり、最近は小物を作るのが好きです。読書と映画鑑賞は寝る前のリラックスタイムに楽しんでいます。 これらに加えて、最近は日本語学習者向けにインスタグラムなどで日本語学習に役立つ投稿をすることに力を入れています☺️ 私は日本語教育の資格を持ち、10年間の指導経験があります。日本で大学を卒業した後、ヒューマンアカデミーに通い、日本語教師養成講座（420時間）を修了して資格を取得しました👩🏻‍🏫 2015年から2019年まで千葉県の日本語学校で常勤講師として働き、留学生に日本語を教えていました。その後、オーストラリアの日本語学校でも教えました。コロナウイルスのパンデミック以降はオンラインで日本語を教え続けています💻 私は言語学習を通じて世界中の人々とつながることがとても楽しく、だからこそ日本語を教えることに情熱を持っています。皆さんの日本語学習の目標達成をお手伝いできることを楽しみにしています🌎 一般的な日本語を学びたい方には、主に「みんなの日本語」シリーズを使ってレッスンを行っていますが、ご希望の教科書があればそちらも対応いたします📚 JLPT対策をご希望の方には、N5からN1まで全レベルのレッスンを提供しています。聴解、読解、文法、語彙、漢字など試験のすべての分野を網羅した豊富な教材を用意しており、レッスン中は画面共有をしてご覧いただけます😊 ご希望があれば、一般的な日本語学習とJLPT対策を1回のレッスン内で組み合わせることなども可能です✨

🌸Women Only 🐣Beginners welcome! 🗣️Daily conversation practice ✈️ Travel Prep Learn Japanese at YOUR pace! 🌸 You may have been studying Japanese on your own through apps or YouTube. Now, let’s take the next step and actually use Japanese in conversation. My lessons are designed around you — your level, your goals, and what you want to learn that day. 💬 What you can expect from my lessons: ✨ Lessons tailored to you Tell me what you want to learn, and I’ll customize the lesson to your needs and interests. 🐣 Learn at your own pace Whether you are a complete beginner or already know some Japanese, we can go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. 🗣️ Build confidence through conversation Let’s use the Japanese you already know and gradually expand your speaking skills. 📝 Lesson summaries after class After the lesson, I provide a clear summary of what we studied. You can use it as a reference between lessons and review what you learned at your own pace. 😊 A relaxed and friendly atmosphere Learning a new language can feel scary at first. My goal is to create a comfortable space where you can make mistakes, ask questions, and enjoy speaking Japanese. ✈️ Travel & Everyday Japanese Learn natural expressions that you can use when traveling in Japan, shopping, asking for directions, eating at restaurants, or having everyday conversations. Your first “I understood!” or “I was able to say it!” can become the confidence that motivates you to keep learning. 🌱 I look forward to meeting you! 😊

多くの国を訪問し、文化や言葉の違いを学んできました。日本に興味のある人たちに日本語も教えてきました。オーストラリアでは、高校での日本語の授業にアシスタントとして働いていたこともあります。私自身も多言語を学んできたからこそ、異国語を学ぶことの難しさを知っています。分かりやすく、言葉を学ぶことに飽きない、楽しい授業をしていきたいと思います。 I have 4 years of experience working in various roles from language teacher in a one-on-one session to group session, culture, and travel advisor. I went above what was expected and made sure to promote each student’s comfort. I have a passion for elevating knowledge of culture and languages, and I am enthusiastic about getting to know each student and figuring out how best to serve their needs. I have worked one-on-one, and in group online settings as a language in Language School and culture teacher in an IT company.

🏆italki Teacher Excellence Reward (Aug)🌸All levels,JLPT,Group🌸17yrs EXP🌸12,000＋lessons taught " Consistency is the key to improvement ! I help my students stay motivated and enjoy learning Japanese " こんにちは。Hi, I’m Makiko 😊 I’m a Japanese teacher with 17 years of teaching experience. I also taught at a language school in Australia for 13 years. Many of my students have taken over 100 lessons with me and made great progress. All of my students who took the JLPT last year achieved excellent results! I grew up surrounded by nature in Shizuoka and later worked as a graphic designer at an advertising agency in Tokyo. This experience helped me develop creative and enjoyable ways to make learning fun and effective. I currently live in Australia with my family and our dog. I’ve travelled to various countries in Europe, Asia, and the USA, which has given me a deeper understanding of different cultures. I truly enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds. どうぞ よろしく おねがいします 🙇 ★ Feel free to book a trial lesson anytime! 【What You Can Expect from My Lessons】 ✅ Communication-focused ✅ Clear grammar explanations ✅ Practice in grammar, vocabulary, kanji, reading, listening & writing ✅ Homework with feedback ✅ English support available if needed ✅ Screen sharing + whiteboard lessons 【About Me as a Teacher】 🟢 Certified Japanese teacher since 2009 🟢 Over 12,000 lessons taught 🟢 Experienced in: ⚫︎ General Japanese (Beginner to Advanced) ⚫︎ JLPT preparation (N1–N5) ⚫︎ High school VCE(AUS) exam prep ⚫︎ Speech contest support ⚫︎ Students from teenagers to seniors

Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience I'm a qualified and professional teacher of English, Italian and Japanese with over 25 years of teaching experience. I have completed university teaching qualifications, the CELTA certificate and adult teaching qualifications. I have taught thousands of students English, Italian and Japanese with great results. I teach students from the age of 7 years old to adults. I teach students of English at an Intermediate to Advanced level including General English, Business English, IELTS and Speaking. I offer Italian lessons to BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE students. I offer Japanese lessons to BEGINNER students or those with a basic knowledge of Japanese only. My lessons are offered to children aged 7 to adults of all ages. Learn with a highly experienced teacher who knows how to help you to achieve to your potential in the language in the most effective and efficient way. The focus of the lessons is on communicating naturally in the target language, with an emphasis on speaking, grammar, correct pronunciation and writing. Please send me a message to inquire about times that may not show as available on my calendar.

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH ME🚀!! Feedback from every lesson is highly praised👩🏻‍💻❣️ KANA | Experienced JAPANESE Teacher🇯🇵 ・I’m from Saitama in Japan 🌱 ・Currently living in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺🐨 ・I have a positive and energetic personality 💫 ・People often say I’m friendly, patient and easy to talk to 🥰 ・I like sports, traveling, camping, animals, nature, food, and coffee 🧡 ・My hobbies are reading and studying Spanish 📖 👩🏻‍💻My lessons are perfect for a person who... ・thinks Japanese is difficult... 🫣 ・wants to practice daily conversation in Japanese in a fun way🤗 ・wants to have discussions in Japanese🗣️ ・prepares for a trip to Japan🧳 ・prepares for the JLPT📝(N5〜N1) ・wants to enjoy life in Japan comfortably🗼 ・is interested in Japanese culture and history👘 ・loves Japan🇯🇵 🤝I always support and encourage you with my 120%❣️ 📗All levels are welcome!! from complete beginner to fluently advanced learner🤩 About My Lesson👩‍💻✨ 📚Provide lessons with an original curriculum that suits YOU 💻Use various materials such as textbooks, website and my special texts 🥳Make an useful and fun lesson 🌱Kindly correct any mistakes 🙋Can always ask questions 👘Tell natural ways to say or expressions 🎓explain until you understand 🗒Give homework if you would like 🗾Propose a Japan travel plan that suits your needs ⛩Support during your trip in Japan 🙌After taking my lessons, you will... ・grow fond of Japanese🤩 ・gain confident in speaking Japanese💪 ・become more familiar with Japan🇯🇵 ➡︎➡︎YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS🚀!!💫

Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience Hello! My name is Rei. I am a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, Japan. And I currently live in Australia with my Australian partner. I have experience working as a Japanese tutor in Victoria, Australia, where I taught around 10 local students through private lessons. At university, I completed teacher training courses and gained over 6 years of experience teaching students of different ages and levels as a cram school tutor. I also help my Australian partner learn Japanese in our daily life, which has given me valuable experience explaining Japanese in simple, practical, and easy-to-understand ways. I love meeting new people and sharing Japanese language and culture. Through my lessons, I hope more people will think: “Japanese is fun!” “I want to visit Japan!” “I want to learn more about Japanese culture!” As someone who is currently learning English and living abroad, I understand both the challenges and excitement of learning a new language. My goal is to create a relaxed and supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and building confidence. Lessons can be tailored to your goals, whether you are learning Japanese for travel, conversation, work, or personal interest. Beginners are very welcome, and simple English support is available if needed. I look forward to helping you achieve your Japanese learning goals. Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!