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Learn Japanese with the teacher Gabriel ガブ.
5.0

980 Lessons

Gabriel ガブid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Portuguese
Native
·English
·Spanish
+1

5+ years tutoring on italki, helping language learners with passion and practicality Hi, I'm Gabriel, and I'm a Japanese-Brazilian who grew up in both countries. My main interests are reading, music, traveling, animals, nature, video games, anime, wellness, extreme sports, pop culture, and of course, languages. With a combined experience of 5+ years on italki, working in international environments, and learning 2 languages so far, I bring deep understanding of cultural differences and thought processes—along with understanding the common struggles of learning languages, and how to overcome them. So, whether your goal is to learn in a practical and urgent way, or take your time in diving deep to understand the language and the culture as a whole, I am here to help assisting and guiding you by giving a simpler and clearer perspective to your learning journey. Come practice and learn true Japanese and Portuguese!

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher itoh hisao.
5.0

1,865 Lessons

itoh hisaoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

I study English and Chinese. So I know how hard it is to learn new languages, and I know It's so much fun! I have taught how to use a computer and how to make a website. I have never taught Japanese, but it is fun to teach.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Airi | あいり.
5.0

78 Lessons

Airi | あいりid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨ Hi! I'm Airi 🌸 I am a native Japanese speaker from Japan, and I love helping students enjoy learning Japanese. I studied English linguistics in graduate school, with a particular interest in second language acquisition, pronunciation, education, and cross-cultural communication. My lessons are mainly in Japanese, but if something is difficult to understand, I'm happy to explain it in English. In our first lesson, we'll introduce ourselves and talk about your goals and interests. Then, we'll discuss what you'd like to study and create lessons that are tailored just for you✨ If there's something specific you'd like to learn, please let me know! If you're not sure yet, that's completely okay! We'll figure it out together through our lessons🌱 ✨ Courses ✨ 🌱 Beginner Japanese Learn the basics of Japanese, including self-introductions, greetings, and everyday conversations. Lessons are tailored to your goals and pace. 🗣️ Japanese Conversation Practice (Intermediate & Advanced) Practice Japanese through conversations about daily life, culture, travel, hobbies, and current events. 📝 Japanese Writing Feedback & Interview Preparation (Intermediate & Advanced) • Essays and reports • Application forms and personal statements • School and job interview practice • Study abroad preparation Please send me a message before booking this course. Feel free to send me a message anytime! I look forward to meeting you and supporting your Japanese learning journey 😊🌸

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yoshi Noda.
5.0

51 Lessons

Yoshi Nodaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Over 18 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻‍♂️ I have experience in teaching Japanese in 🇬🇧 London for 3 years, in 🇯🇵 Japan for 8 years and in 🇳🇱 the Netherlands for over 7 years. Qualified to teach all levels of🏅 JLPT exam preparations. 🙌 I will fully support your Japanese learning journey 😋

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Lily🌷through ANIME.
5.0

95 Lessons

Lily🌷through ANIMEid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Other

🎃Oct ANIME : From Up on Poppy Hill(GHIBLI)🎃 Let's learn DAILY CONVERSATION through ANIME Hi ! I'm Lily. I’m a native Japanese speaker from Japan, currently living in Toronto to study English. 📺Watching anime and learning real Japanese through it 🌸 Original lesson materials 📝 Detailed personalized feedback 📚 Lesson slides are sent after class 🌱 Build your confidence step by step 😊 A patient, friendly, and encouraging atmosphere I understand how challenging (and sometimes scary!) it can be to learn a new language, so I always try to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can feel comfortable speaking Japanese. After graduating from university, I worked in sales at a food company, so I can also help you with natural communication and real-life Japanese. 🌷 My lessons Fun and relaxed conversation with detail review Learn useful, natural Japanese through ANIME Japanese dating culture/conversation Build your confidence step by step 📖I especially recommend my lessons for Beginners who feel nervous speaking People who want to practice real conversation Those who want a friendly, supportive teacher 💛 About me I love anime, Ghibli, dogs, and photography! ・Attack on titan ・Haikyu ・Kiki!s derivery service Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together! I’m looking forward to meeting you ✨ こんにちは!リリーです。 日本語ネイティブで、現在は英語を勉強するためにトロントに住んでいます。 私の英語レベルは中級です。 🌿レッスンについて ・楽しくリラックスした会話 ・自然で使える日本語を学ぶ ・少しずつ自信をつけるレッスン 📖こんな方におすすめです ・日本語を話すのが不安な初心者の方 ・会話力を伸ばしたい方 ・やさしくサポートしてくれる先生を探している方 💛好きなこと アニメ、ジブリ、犬、写真

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kayo, JLPT N1 Expert.
5.0

1,470 Lessons

Kayo, JLPT N1 Expertid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

13 Years Experience: JLPT Expert (N1) & Career Coach !! My specialties include: • JLPT Preparation: I have a proven track record of helping students pass their exams. • School-Quality Lessons at Home: You will receive the same high-quality instruction as a professional language school in Japan, all from the comfort of your home. • Visual Learning: I use original, easy-to-understand slides in every lesson. You are more than welcome to take screenshots for your review!

USD 20.00/trial
Available 11:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takumi.
5.0

3,079 Lessons

Takumiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Qualified and experienced Japanese language teacher. I'll support your Japanese learning 😉 わたしはこどもにべんきょうをおしえるしごとをしています。 おしえることがすきで、せかいじゅうのひととおはなししたいとおもっています。 I've worked at a private school and taught children for more than 10 years, so I can provide a kind and enjoyable Japanese learning experience for you. I'm also learning English online, so I understand the difficulty and challenge that comes with learning a new language, and we can communicate in English whenever necessary.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher ことり Kotori.
5.0

6,069 Lessons

ことり Kotoriid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
+2

I’ll help you turn your grammar knowledge into real communication skills. I completed a Japanese Language Teacher Training Program at a Japanese university and have been teaching Japanese online since 2021. I have given over 5,000 online lessons so far. 我在大学完成了日语教师培训课程,并从 2021 年开始在线教授日语。 到目前为止,我已经上过 5,000 多节课。 My specialty is helping students speak Japanese with confidence. Even if you’ve never studied Japanese before, you can start speaking from your very first lesson. I’ll guide you step by step at your own pace. If you know grammar but can’t use it in conversation, I’ll help you turn your grammar knowledge into real communication skills through practical speaking practice. 我的专长是帮助学生自信地说日语。 即使你从未学过日语,也能从第一节课开始就开口说日语。 我会按照你的节奏一步一步引导你。 如果你学过语法却无法在会话中使用,我会通过实际的口语练习,帮你把语法知识转化为真正的沟通能力。 My lessons are suitable for: ✓ Complete beginners ✓ JLPT learners (N5–N2) ✓ Learners who want to improve conversation skills ✓ Anyone who wants to sound more natural in Japanese 我的课程适合: ✓ 完全零基础的初学者 ✓ JLPT 考生(N5~N2) ✓ 想提升会话能力的学习者 ✓ 希望日语说得更自然的人 Every lesson is customized to your goals. Feel free to book a trial lesson! I look forward to meeting you in class! 😊 所有课程都会根据你的目标量身定制。 欢迎预约试听课! 期待在课堂上见到你!😊

USD 15.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher kanya.
5.0

2,188 Lessons

kanyaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+3

Experienced Instructor: 30+ Years Teaching, 12+ Online 大学で30年以上、onlineで12年以上の教育歴 I love composing haiku, Japanese tarditional poems. I write a few haiku every day and share them at haiku meet- ups. I also like traveling, healty diet, well being, movies and bird watching. 学习日语不难。我们一起加油! I have been teaching Japanese since 1995, and I currently teach academic writing at universities in Osaka. If you want to improve your writing or need help with essays, I can support you. I have studied several languages myself—English, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese— so I know the challenges and joys you face. As of April 2026, I have taught more than 2000 lessons on italki, and each lesson has helped me grow as an online instructor. In my lessons, I try to speak less and let you speak more. I use pictures, gestures, and simple Japanese first, and then explain in English when necessary. I want each lesson to feel comfortable and useful for YOU. Tell me your goals, and we will build your learning path together.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rui Ishihara.
5.0

84 Lessons

Rui Ishiharaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner! Hi! I'm Rui 😊 I was born and raised in Tokyo, and now I live in Brighton, England. 🌸Personalized lessons designed just for you 🗺Learn Japanese at your own pace with fun, engaging, and patient guidance. 🗾Discover the language, culture, people and real life in Japan - not just textbook Japanese. 🔤Clear English support for beginners. I’m good at fun lessons using slides/ anime characters! Especially for kids’ Japanese lessons, leave it to me 👦👧 I majored in English communication and have experience volunteering to teach Japanese since my student days. I’m usually a mum raising children. I also love anime and manga like Disney, One Piece, and Slam Dunk! I love traveling and chatting, so I’d be happy to enjoy learning Japanese with kids and beginners from all over the world. Kids who love Pokémon or anime, and of course adults too! Let’s go on a Japanese language adventure together! Hi! るいです😊 東京生まれ・東京育ち、今はイギリスのBrightonに住んでいます。 アニメのキャラクターを使った楽しいレッスンが得意です!特に子ども向け日本語レッスンはおまかせください👦👧 英語コミュニケーション専攻、学生時代から日本語を教えるボランティア経験あり。 普段は子育て中のママ。ディズニーやワンピース、スラムダンクなどアニメ・マンガも大好き! 旅行やおしゃべりも大好きなので、世界中のお子さんや初心者の方と楽しく日本語を学べたら嬉しいです。 ポケモン好き・アニメ好きなお子さん、もちろん大人の方も!ぜひ一緒に日本語で冒険しましょう!

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomoko.
5.0

8,493 Lessons

Tomokoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Russian

I completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course! ★JLPT/conversation//grammar/reading★ わたしは、オンラインで日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えた経験(けいけん)があります。 今(いま)まで、アメリカ・ロシア・ベトナム・中国(ちゅうごく)など、沢山(たくさん)の国(くに)の学生(がくせい)に日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えました。 ★日本語教師養成講座420時間修了済 I have experience teaching Japanese online. So far, I have taught Japanese to students in countries like United States, Russia, Vietnam , China and so on. ★Completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours above.) У меня есть опыт преподавания японского онлайн. До сих пор я преподавала японский язык студентом во многих странах ,таких как США, Россия, Вьетнам, Китай. ★Завершены все требования курса подготовки учителей японского языка (420 часов выше).

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yasuhito Tanaka.
5.0

1,684 Lessons

Yasuhito Tanakaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+4

10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします!(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.) わたしは10年間日本語をおしえています。 (I have been teaching Japanese for 10 years.) 中国で3年間、インドで3年間おしえていました。 (I was teaching for 3 years in China and 3 years in India.) アニメがすきでべんきょうしている人や日本ではたらきたい人、JLPT(N5〜N1)にごうかくしたい人などにおしえたことがあります。 (I have taught to people who like anime and are studying, who want to work in Japan, and who want to pass the JLPT(N5~N1).) みなさんは、どうして日本語をべんきょうしていますか? (Why are you studying Japanese? ) どんな練習(れんしゅう)がしたいですか? (What kind of practice do you want to do?) ぜひ、わたしにおしえてください! (Please tell me!) いっしょにたのしく日本語をべんきょうしましょう! (Let's enjoy studying Japanese together!)

BusinessTest Preparation
USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Misaki.
5.0

487 Lessons

Misakiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Yeares of experience: 5 years+ I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me! こんにちは!日本語教師のMISAKIです😊 日本の北海道に住んでいます。北海道には美味しい食べ物や、美しい景色がたくさんあります⛄ 私の趣味は旅行、ドラマやアニメを見ること、そして読書(小説やマンガ)です。カナダ・フランス・オーストラリア・台湾・韓国など、様々な国へ行ったことがあります。いろいろな国の文化や食べ物などに興味があります✨ レッスンでは、フリートーク、テキストを使った授業、JLPT対策、日常会話など、生徒さんの目的に合わせたレッスンをします(^^) たくさんの初級レベルの学生を教えた経験もあるので、日本語の勉強を始めたばかりの方も安心してください。“やさしい日本語”を使って話しますから、少しずつ日本語に慣れましょう! もちろん長く日本語を勉強している方ともたくさん話せたらうれしいです! I will speak using “easy Japanese,” so let’s get accustomed to Japanese little by little! Of course, I would be happy to talk a lot with those who have been studying Japanese for a long time. I think that each of us has a different purpose of studying, so we would like to decide what kind of study you want to do together. Introduce texts and themes that align with your objectives. JLPT preparation (N5~N3) is also accepted. Let's pass the exam together! Free talk about anime, manga, travel, etc. is also welcome. I will also introduce words that can be used at daily conversation. Let's have a lot of fun and talk! I have passed the Japanese Teaching Competency Test and have completed a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course. After that, I volunteered to give private lessons and taught at a Japanese school. I have worked with students at different levels and from different countries. ⚠️Cancellations for lessons after 24 hours cannot be accepted. Please be aware.⚠️

USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher ケンア.
ケンアid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Spanish
+6

Japanese/English/Spanish Various experiences 28824 hours(face-to-face classes) 1184 hours(online). Hello everyone! My name is Ken, originally from Tokyo. I speak English, Spanish, and Japanese. I had various experiences which might help you with your area of interests. I am teaching japanese 30008 hours, and counting. I have taught Japanese for many years, both in universities and high schools, Japanese companies, Japanese associations/schools and private classes/home tutoring, in more than 20 years, and in several countries. I have used textbooks, such as "Minna no Nihongo" I, II, "Genki" I, II, "Marugoto" A1, A2-1, A2-2, "Basic Kanji Book " Vol.1,2, and others, to teach Japanese using Spanish, to more than 3000 students. Having worked for several international Japanese companies, I am also proficient in business-like Japanese. In addition, I have translated books. Since I was young, I have practiced pronunciation for actors in Japan and various countries, so I can teach Japanese with clear and easy-to-understand pronunciation for beginners. I am a member of SAG-AFTRA (Screen and Television Actors Guild of America and Federation of Radio Artists), with an honorable withdrawal. My teaching style is based on following the textbook. I teach Japanese using basic level textbooks from page 0. *Except that Japanese writing. My Japanese classes are designed for long-term students who enjoy learning through structured textbook exercises focused on grammatical structures. *These classes are not intended for conversation-only classes. Thank you and I hope to meet you soon!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 19:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuka S..
5.0

4,049 Lessons

Yuka S.id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
+2

日本語講師10年↑📚 4000回以上のレッスン👩‍🏫 日本語学校勤務6年半🏫 日本語教師資格有り✏️ JLPT N5〜N1 OK🇯🇵 初めまして!こんにちは🇯🇵Yukaです。 🌷2016年から10年の経験 🌷体系的なレッスン 🌷N5〜N1まで対応可能 🌷日本語学校・オンラインの経験 🌷中国語OK・英語少しOK 話す・聞くを重視したアウトプットを多く取り入れたレッスンで、短期間での成長を感じられるレッスンです! 宿題では、書く✍️・読む📚ことを多く取り入れ、レッスンでは話す🗣️・聞く👂を多く、4技能バランスよく勉強できます。 中国語の勉強のために台湾に留学した経験もあり、今も毎日中国語を使って日本語を教えたり、プライベートでも中国語に触れる機会が多くあります! ⚠️付款與出席政策⚠️ 如需更改課程時間,請在課程開始前至少12小時與我聯絡。 如果您遲到超過10分鐘,課程將不會進行,也不會補課或重新安排。課程預約時間開始後,無論任何理由都不接受改期/時間要求。 請自行掌握您的預約時間。請記住,這可能原本是其他人的學習時間。 但如果您有任何問題,請立即與我聯絡。根據情況,可能可以重新安排課程。 感謝您的理解! ⚠︎INPORTANT NOTICE /重要通知⚠︎ - If you are booking a lesson for the first time, please send me a message with your information, such as what you want to study./第一次上課的學生,請務必傳給我你想學習以及關於你的具體信息。 - I need your information to do trial lessons efficiently. /為了順利上課和備課,我需要你的信息 Thank you for your cooperation./謝謝你的配合 📜Course|課程 ▶︎ 総合(General)Grammar/Listening/Writing/Speaking - Textbook|課本 L TRY! 文法から伸ばす日本語 N5-N1 L新完全マスター(文法) ▶︎日本語能力検定対策(JLPT) - 課本 L TRY! 文法から伸ばす日本語 N5-N1 L 新完全マスター(文法) 1- Slow course / 慢速課程 (如:一堂課(60分鐘)裡會學2-3個文法) 2- Fast course / 快速課程 (預習為主:一堂課(60分鐘)裡老師會解釋重要的部分➕做題)   ▶︎日常会話(daily conversation) - 自由對話 - 主題對話 ▶︎旅行日本語(Travel Japanese) ▶︎EJU対策 (聴解・聴読解・読解・記述) 私のレッスンでは、教科書を読むことよりも会話と聞き取りに重点を置いています。 生徒の積極性や自主的な学習にフォーカスをしているので、塾のように先生が一方的に説明して問題を解くようなやり方ではありません。 在我的課程中,較重視口說和聽力能力的培養。 我的教學理念以學生的自主性和自立型學習為核心。我將自己定位為學習夥伴,在課堂上引導和支持學生,幫助他們培養自主有效學習的能力。

USD 25.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Nao Maeda.
Nao Maedaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Italian

Learn Real-Life Japanese with a Native Speaker | Culture, Conversation & Everyday Life Hello! I'm Nao, a native Japanese speaker from Japan, currently living in the UK. I believe learning a language is about more than just memorizing grammar and vocabulary—it's also about discovering the culture and way of thinking behind the language. That's why I aim to create relaxed, enjoyable conversation lessons where you can learn Japanese at your own pace. Before moving to the UK, I worked as a fashion designer in Tokyo, so I'd be happy to chat about fashion and design as well! I also love talking about Japanese culture, food, travel, sports, and everyday life. Whether you're learning Japanese for travel, work, anime and manga, or simply as a hobby, I'd love to help you build your confidence and improve your conversational Japanese in a natural way. Since I'm also living abroad and learning a foreign language myself, I understand both the excitement and the challenges of language learning. I can support you in English whenever needed, so beginners are very welcome. I'm looking forward to meeting you and enjoying the journey of learning Japanese together!

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Celine Eckwright.
5.0

5,369 Lessons

Celine Eckwrightid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
English
Native
·German
Native
·French
·Spanish

An FBI-inspired method to help you speak sooner I was born in Germany and moved to the United States when I was twenty. I have been teaching while pursuing my acting career in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Germany. I have taught adults and children from many backgrounds for more than 25 years. I teach German and English at all levels, and beginners in French and Japanese. My teaching is clear, encouraging, and structured. Students describe me as patient, positive, and easy to understand. I want you to feel safe speaking, making mistakes, and improving step by step. What makes my approach special is that I use language-learning principles inspired by how institutions such as the CIA and FBI train languages: quick recall, immediate sentence building, and active speaking from the beginning. The key is not just memorizing words, but using them instantly. We practice vocabulary through interval recall while forming real sentences, so your brain learns to retrieve the language naturally. I also use pictures for simple prompt-and-response conversations. This helps even beginners speak from the start: I show or describe something, ask guided questions, and help you answer in complete sentences. CANCELLATION POLICY I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please use the italki system to reschedule or cancel lessons with more than 24 hours’ notice. Please do not request rescheduling within 24 hours. If you cannot attend, let me know and schedule a new lesson online. I appreciate you and value your time.

USD 29.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mayu.
5.0

967 Lessons

Mayuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Only for girls ♪ Certified and experiemced Japanese teacher for all levels ★注: 女性の生徒のみ募集しています★ 私は日本語教師になるための420時間コースを修了した日本語教師です。2017年からフルタイムでオンラインレッスンをしてきました。たくさんの生徒さんに教えてきた経験から、あなたのために効果的なレッスンをします。特に中級以上の女性のみなさんに、女性的な、あなたらしい日本語の話し方をコーチングします。 日本で多くの働いた経験がありますので丁寧な日本語、ビジネス用語も教えることもできます。もちろんカジュアルな日本語も。初心者には最初は英語を使いながら「みんなのにほんご」「げんき」などのテキストや、さまざまなソースを使って楽しく効果的なレッスンします。すべてのレベルの方を、確実にもっと日本語を話せるようにお手伝いします。 私は日本で生まれ育ちましたが、現在はイギリス人の夫と愛猫のさとと、イギリスに住んでいます。レッスンでいろんな話をしましょう。みなさんと、新しく勉強をはじめることを楽しみにしていますけ

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shun.
5.0

81 Lessons

Shunid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
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Certified Japanese Teacher with 2 Years Exp 🌸 Fun & Relaxed Lessons! 👋 Hi there! I’m Shun. Your Japanese teacher living in Poland & Osaka. Having lived in 4 countries (Japan, Philippines, Poland, Australia), I deeply understand the struggles of language barriers. My goal isn't just to teach you "words"—I want to be your bridge to a whole new world! I’m also a big fan of anime, gaming, and outdoor adventures! Here is what I love: ・🎬 Anime: Naruto, Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, Fairy Tail, and Mashle etc ・🎮 Games: PUBG Mobile, MLBB, PlayStation 2, and PSP. I also love the Nintendo 64—especially Super Smash Bros. (Fun fact: No one can beat me when I use Kirby! 👑). ・🎣 Hobbies: Fishing and exploring the world. I’ve travelled to 22 countries so far! I would love to learn all about your culture, your interests, and you. Let’s have a great chat in our lesson! 🌟 Why Choose Me? ・Certified Background: Minored in Japanese Language Education. ・Multicultural Insight. ・All-Around Support. 🎯 My Lesson Features ・Personalized learning materials (my students love them!) ・Think in Japanese ・Sound Like a Native ・Lock in Learning ✉️ Message to My Students: 🔰 For Beginners: Don't be nervous! I am super patient and laid-back. We will start with simple, useful phrases at your own comfortable pace. 🚀 For Advanced: Let’s perfect your Japanese! We will focus on natural nuances, casual slang, business Keigo, and sounding exactly like a native. Let’s learn Japanese together! See you in class! 😉   Yoroshiku! よろしくー!!🥋 Shun

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どんどん話せる!話すのが楽しい!! For those who are studying Japanese from level 0, lessons are given in English or French. Then we will gradually increase the number of Japanese words used in the lessons. にほんごが すこし わかるひとは できるだけ にほんごで レッスン(れっすん)をします。 でも ひつような ときは えいごか フランスご(B1レベル)で せつめいします。 ごがくを べんきょうして 話(はな)せるようになる 一番(いちばん)の方法(ほうほう)は、 何度(なんど)も聞(き)いたり話(はな)したりすること! べんきょうした言葉(ことば)、文法(ぶんぽう)を 何度(なんど)も いってもらえるように、 たのしく おもしろいレッスンを しています。 しぜんに みんなが たくさん話(はなし)をしてしまうような、リラックス(りらっくす)して はなせる ふんいきづくりを こころがけています。 まちがいを こわがらずに 日本語で 話してみようという 前向(まえむ)きな気持(きも)ちになれますと思(おも)います。

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,330,596 customer reviews

  • Annie Jiang

    Annie Jiang

    Learning Japanese

    We went through more reading strategies today. It was really hopeful to know how to read faster for different types of questions. Chieko’s lesson is always very structured where we go through the theory before diving into the practical and wrapping up with a summary. She’s also very encouraging despite me not being 100% sure and guessing answers which makes me feel at ease. When there is a word I don’t know she also encourages me think what it means as there are probably plenty of words in the JLPT that I won’t know.

  • Debbie

    Learning Japanese

    Dear Hana Sensei, It has been a true honor and privilege to take lessons with Hana sensei. She has gotten me more in touch with my Japanese cultural heritage dating back to when my Japanese grandfather first journeyed from Hiroshima to California in 1900. She has been my inspiration to learn Japanese at a higher level continue my learning journey. Currently, I have taken more than 105 weekly lessons. During these lessons, I have learned about Japanese culture, customs, daily life, and how to communicate in Japanese! I have enjoyed my lessons so much that I am striving to one day take the JLPT examination, a comprehensive Japanese language proficiency test. Thank so much for making learning Japanese exceptionally fun and rewarding! I can’t wait for next week’s learning experience! Take care. ~ Debbie

  • reem

    reem

    Learning Japanese

    This is my second (and certainly not last) "Refining Your Japanese: Mastering Natural Expression" class. I took this class because I wanted detailed feedback on the mistakes I frequently make. During the first class, we talked and decided on the type of conversation I wanted, and I chose mostly freestyle unless I have no topics. The class is very fun but extremely helpful! While we're talking, sensei is writing everything I say. After 20 minutes or so, before I change the topic, we go over what I've said and correct it one by one. Sensei gives color-coded feedback and explanation when needed! Soyoko sensei's feedback is extremely detailed, exactly what I wanted and more! Thank you sensei! see you next class :D

  • Nathan D.

    Nathan D.

    Learning Japanese

    Kyouko is an amazing Japanese teacher! She has been of great assistance helping me to develop confidence in my speaking. She truly cares about her student's progress and has developed materials and roleplaying exercises tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend her as a teacher.

  • Mikołaj

    Mikołaj

    Learning Japanese

    Lessons with Anri先生 are very good. She is always prepared and never late to our classes. I often feel encouraged to try my best and speak even if I am not sure if I am correct. In case of any mistakes, the are explained in understandable way. The atmosphere is also very friendly. I really enjoy our lessons, I feel motivated to continue my learning and I can see my level raising from lesson to lesson. Highly recommended!

  • KIM CHANWOO

    KIM CHANWOO

    Learning Japanese

    11번째 수업을 마쳤는데, 매번 성과를 느끼고 있습니다. 다소 부족한 어휘력 탓에 서투르게 표현해도 찰떡같이 이해해 주십니다. 문법적인 질문에도 세심하게 답해 주셔서 도움이 됩니다. 단순히 회화 횟수를 채우는 것을 넘어, 저의 실력을 한 단계 도약시켰다고 생각합니다. 하즈키 선생님은 일본어 공부 향상을 도와줄 수 있는 좋은 튜터입니다. 앞으로도 수업은 계속 이어받을 생각입니다.

  • Kelvin Perez

    Kelvin Perez

    Learning Japanese

    独学でJLPT N1に合格した後、次はどうやってネイティブレベルに近づいていけばいいのか相談したくて、こうすけ先生を選びました。 最初のレッスンでは、一緒に自分の改善点や癖を見つけ、今後のレッスンプランを立てていただきました。また、レッスンプランに沿って進めるだけでなく、日本での日々の生活の中で感じた疑問や、日本語についての質問にも柔軟に答えていただいています。 毎回楽しく話しながら、自分でも少しずつ「ネイティブレベル」という大きな目標に近づいていると感じています。 初心者だけではなく、すでにN2やN1レベルの上級日本語を身につけている方にも、こうすけ先生のレッスンをおすすめします!

  • Kayhan

    Kayhan

    Learning Japanese

    As always, we started our lesson with conversation practice. Yukie-sensei is so helpful when I’m trying to form sentences correctly. She also takes notes on our conversations and sends them after each lesson, which is really useful for reviewing! Today, she used drawings to explain the difference between に (ni) and へ (e), which made it so much easier to understand. I really appreciate the care she puts into her explanations and how she makes grammar practice fun and engaging.

  • wei-han Chang

    Learning Japanese

    先生の親しみやすさとプロ意識がとても好きです!いつもリラックスした雰囲気で、文章の修正やネイティブらしい自然なニュアンスを教えてくださいます。 レッスンでは日本語のちょっとしたコツだけでなく、日本人の思考パターンに合わせた文章の書き方や、相手に伝わりやすいコミュニケーションの方法まで学べます。 単に日本語を鍛えるだけでなく、「自分が本当に伝えたいことは何なのか」を深く理解し、その中から重要なポイントを絞り込んで相手に伝えるプロセスを学べました。 自分の考えをどうすれば効果的に伝えられるかを知ることができ、語学の学習以上にとても大切な学びが得られる素晴らしいレッスンです!

  • Dylan L

    Learning Japanese

    Today was my 50th lesson with Kurumi-Sensei! It's been really helpful that she's so consistent that I've been able to form a habit of chatting with her and studying together twice a week. Being able to chat with her about everyday things gives me a lot of chances and experience to become more accustomed to hearing and using the exact everyday type of words and grammar structures that I'd want to use instead of just rote memorizing pre-approved standard expressions. Then when we have less to talk about, or are otherwise done with a chat, we progress to studying from the textbook where I can get more concentrated practice on how to use different grammar structures and how to phrase different types of ideas that I may have just been struggling to convey in conversation. It's a really helpful balance and I feel much more confident stumbling my way through practicing speaking, with Kurumi-Sensei's encouragement. いつも本当にありがとうございます!これからもよろしくお願いします!

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