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Learn Japanese with the teacher Keisuke.
5.0

3,856 Lessons

Keisukeid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Don’t worry about mistakes! Relax, ask questions, and speak real Japanese with confidence. 「間違えたらどうしよう」と緊張して頭が真っ白になった経験はありませんか? AIとは気軽に話せるのに、生身の人間を前にすると言葉に詰まってしまう・・・そんな悩みを持つ生徒さんが、今では自分から堂々と会話を切り出せるようになっています。 語学学習のゴールは「言いたいことが言えること」、そして「相手の話が聞けること」の2つだけです。 そのために最も大切なのは、知識の詰め込みではなく「緊張をほどき、安心して失敗できる環境(Safe Space)」です。心理学・教育学の知見を取り入れ、まるで落ち着いたカフェにいるようなリラックスした空気づくりを徹底しています。 私のレッスンでは、受け身にならず自然に言葉が出てくる「3ステップ実践アプローチ」を取り入れています。 1 - 先生の質問・リアルなフレーズを聞く(日本人が本当によく使う自然な表現をインプット) 2 - 意味を理解して丸ごと覚える(発音やイントネーションのコツも伝授) 3 - 先生に同じ質問を投げ返してみる(自分から会話をリードする練習) 会話は「質問する側」に回ることで一気に主導権を握れます。相手の返答に対する関心が高まり、記憶の定着や「話せた!」という手応えが格段に変わります。 【レッスン外の自学自習も徹底サポート】 「レッスン内だけで終わらない上達サイクル」を作るため、AIツールや音読を活用した「独り言学習」の手順や、YouTube・ポッドキャストを使った効果的なインプット法もお伝えします。自学で準備した表現を、安心できるレッスン空間でどんどん試してください。 ◆ 提供レッスン内容 ・ネイティブとのリラックス・フリートーク(質問力と会話継続力の強化) ・興味に合わせたカスタムトピック(料理・キャンプ飯、音楽、映画、アニメ、歴史など) ・初級〜中級向け基礎レッスン(文法・語彙・発音をバランスよく定着) ・JLPTピンポイント対策(過去問分析と弱点補強) ・毎回のレッスン後フィードバック(使える表現・修正点のまとめをお届け) 毎回のセッションで新しい発見があり、終わった後に「気持ちが軽くなった!」と感じていただける時間をお約束します。まずは肩の力を抜いて、お気軽にお話ししましょう!

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USD 10.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rin Y.
5.0

668 Lessons

Rin Yid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication Hi! I’m Rin, a supportive Japanese teacher focused on building your confidence through relaxed, personalized lessons. 🎵 About Me With a background in phonetics and experience living in the U.S., I offer a multicultural approach. I’m also a Tsugaru shamisen player and language learner (Chinese, Korean). 🍵 Lessons ・Focus: Natural pronunciation and practical, real-life conversation. ・Style: Patient, structured, and tailored to your specific goals. ・Level: Perfect for beginners to advanced learners and travelers. Let's achieve your goals together!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yoko.
5.0

1,198 Lessons

Yokoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Spanish
+2

Profesora nativa con 20 años de experiencia! Textos: Minna no Nihongo/Manabou Nihongo/Marugoto Soy una profesora nativa con mas de 20 años de experiencia en la enseñanza del japonés. Tengo un Certificado de Cursos de Calificación como instructor de Idioma Japonés del Japón y Perú. Actualmente tengo alumnos de 15 hasta 80 años, desde básico hasta intermedio-avanzado. Dicto clases particulares de conversación, orientación para postular a una beca o para recibir entrevistas en japonés. Muchos de mis estudiantes aprobaron desde el N5 al N1 en el examen de Aptitud del Idioma Japonés. *Temas de conversación: vida cotidiana, idioma, viaje, deporte (básquet, natación, ballet), negocios, películas, turismo, gastronomía, vida social, cultura, costumbre y mentalidad japonesa, etc.

Test Preparation
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Available 19:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher MUTSUMI.
5.0

101 Lessons

MUTSUMIid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
·Chinese (Mandarin)

Never Run Out of Things to Say! | Japanese Conversation | EN Support Hi! I'm Mutsumi from Japan. 😊 Do you feel nervous speaking Japanese? Don't worry—you don't need to prepare anything for my lessons. One of my biggest strengths is keeping conversations flowing naturally. Even if you don't know what to say, I'll guide the conversation, ask questions, and help you express yourself in natural Japanese. ✨ You'll never have to worry about awkward silence. Many of my students tell me, "The lesson went by so fast!" because we always find something fun to talk about. My goal is to help you speak Japanese naturally and confidently in real-life situations. ✈️ Why study with me? 🌸 Relaxed, natural conversations 🌏 English support available (Chinese support is also available if needed.) ✈️ Former Flight Attendant (Japan & Taiwan) 🗣 Lessons tailored to your level and goals Learn real Japanese that people actually use every day. 🌸 Lesson Options • Free Conversation • Travel Japanese • Role Play • Interview Practice 🌸 Let's talk about... ✈️ Travel 🎬 Movies ☕ Coffee 🍺 Food & Cooking 🖼Art 📚 Books 🌸 Everyday life in Japan or anything you're interested in! 🕘 Lesson Hours (Japan Time) I usually teach between 20:00 PM and 23:30 PM (japan time) Need a different time??Feel free to send me a message! My schedule is sometimes flexible, and I'll do my best to find a time that works for both of us. 😊 ✨ New students are always welcome! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together! 🇯🇵

USD 8.50/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Saki.
5.0

5,361 Lessons

Sakiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Portuguese
·English
+1

Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki✨Easy to talk with🌟Read the reviews from my students! Do you want to start learning Japanese from zero? Do you want to feel comfortable practice speaking? Do you want to prepare for JLPT? Are you looking for teacher who corrects your mistakes? I can help you!! Hello, I'm Saki! ● From Okayama, Japan ● Live in Brazil (my husband is Brazilian ) ● Mom ● Study and Speak English and Portuguese ● I understand how difficult to learn a language and adjust to a new culture because I'm a language learner too and I live abroad. Since 2014, I've taught at language schools and elementary school. I teach online now and my experience as Japanese teacher is over 8 years. I had lessons with many students who have various background and objectives. Lesson with every student makes me grow as teacher. I always try to make lesson more comfortable and productive for each student. I use Google document in any type of lessons. My students say this way is really useful to review. I offer conversation focused lesson (Free talk), beginner grammar lesson (Genki and Minna no Nihongo), Customized lesson for whose who want to prepare for JLPT, use specific materials or textbooks, and Video lesson. If you have any question, feel free to message me.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 11:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Harunori.
4.9

274 Lessons

Harunoriid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+4

日本語教室講師として3年以上務めております。日本を知り楽しむ為の手助けをしたいと思います。I'm a tutor of Japanese language school for more than three years. I would like to help you to enjoy Japan.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Naomi.T.
Naomi.Tid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome Hello! I'm Naomi, a native Japanese teacher from Tokyo 🗼🇯🇵 こんにちは、東京出身のNaomiです🌸 Let's make speaking Japanese something you truly enjoy. 【私について】 これまで世界中の学習者の方々を指導し、多くの高い評価をいただいてきました。心理カウンセラーとしての経験もあり、学習者の不安や苦手意識に寄り添いながら、リラックスして話せる雰囲気づくりを大切にしています。外資系企業での勤務経験もあります。 生徒さんは社会人・大学生・日本企業で働く方など多様で、初心者から上級者まで幅広く担当しています。 レッスンは基本的に日本語で進めますが、初心者の方には必要に応じて英語も使用します。 【レッスンの特徴】 「正しさ」だけでなく「自然さ」と「自信」を重視しています。間違いを恐れず、言葉を"使いながら身につける"完全カスタマイズ制のレッスンです。心理学やカウンセリングの視点から、「どんな学び方がその人に合うか」を一緒に見つけながら進めていきます。 【コース紹介】 📘 初心者の方 『げんき』などの教材を使い、ひらがな・あいさつ・基本文型から丁寧に学びます。 💬 中級〜上級・フリートーク 会話練習・語彙強化・自然な表現の習得を重視します。実際の会話の中でリアルタイムに訂正・解説を行い、よりスムーズで洗練された日本語を目指します。 💼 ビジネス日本語 敬語・メール・接客・面接対策など、実務で即戦力となる表現を練習形式で身につけます。文化的な背景まで一緒に学べます。 📝 宿題に挑戦したい方には、日記や、学んだ文法・漢字を使った作文などを添削します。 【使用教材】 テキスト資料、スライド、記事やニュース、クイズ、宿題など、あなたの目的に合わせて最適なものを用意します。 趣味は旅行とハンドメイドのアクセサリー制作です✨ 異文化のお話ができるのも楽しみにしています。 🎯 レッスンは完全カスタマイズ制。あなたの目標に合わせて進めます。 学ぶことが「楽しい時間」になるよう、温かく丁寧にサポートします🌸 まずは体験レッスンでお会いしましょう! ※成人の方を対象としたレッスンです(18歳以上)

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher yuko maeda.
5.0

41 Lessons

yuko maedaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^ 《指導経験》 ・高校で国語(日本語)の指導(15年以上) ・日本語学校で留学生を対象に日本語の指導 ・大学や専門学校への進学指導 ・企業などへの就職指導 ・論文、作文、資格試験指導の経験あり ※役所で公文書作成の経験あり

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher ⭐Shunsuke Kimura.
5.0

2,389 Lessons

⭐Shunsuke Kimuraid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Portuguese
·Spanish
+5

スペイン在住の日本語教師 I am passionate about teaching Japanese and want to use my years of experience to provide the best learning experience for my students. My background has been in Japanese language education for a long time. I have taught students at a wide range of levels, from beginner to advanced. Additionally, I have extensive experience working in multicultural environments where I can accommodate students from different countries and cultures. This allows us to know how to promote more effective learning while respecting language differences and cultural backgrounds.

USD 23.00/trial
Available 02:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Siti Nurmaisyah.
5.0

650 Lessons

Siti Nurmaisyahid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Indonesian
Native
·English
+2

Professional Indonesia Language Tutor with 29 years experience I graduated from The English Literature and Translation Faculty of The University in Indonesia. I learned Japanese language and Culture for 5 years as well, and have some certificates for Japanese proficiency tests. I've joined the classes, seminars, and workshops many times for several years. I have been teaching Indonesian, and Japanese for 28 years. I have experience teaching students from many countries of various ages, children, teenagers, and adults. I also have experience teaching students in-house training programs.

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

483 Lessons

Hanaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

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.

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

2,480 Lessons

Machaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

REAL JAPANESE WITH ME!! Officially Certified & Registered Teacher✨ Teaching over 300 learners😊 🇯🇵 Learn REAL Japanese with a certified Japanese teacher! All levels are welcome! ✔ Beginners ✔ Intermediate ✔ Advanced Hi! I'm Masaharu, a officially registered Japanese teacher currently teaching at a Japanese language school in Japan. Please call me Macha or Masa😊 I have taught over 300 learners and helped students improve their conversation, JLPT preparation, and natural Japanese expressions. If you want to speak Japanese naturally and confidently, my lessons are for you! I love anime, games, and JPOP, and would love to hear all kinds of recommendations from you guys! Learning a foreign language can be very difficult. Learning a language becomes more enjoyable when you are into the country and its culture. I myself have had the experience of learning languages, starting with English and then learning other languages as well. When you learn a new language, it is exciting to receive the feeling that your world is gradually expanding inside you! Although mainly focus on a conversation, I will be flexible and adjust our lessons to meet everyone's individual needs! I will teach a wide range of topics such as daily & business conversation, preparation for JLPT and other exams, and frank expressions, as well as deepening your understanding of Japanese culture. We will also talk a lot about anime, manga, food, and other aspects of Japanese culture that you like! I look forward to having a good time talking with you guys! 皆さんとお話しできることを楽しみにしてます😄

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher コウキ|Koki.
4.9

44 Lessons

コウキ|Kokiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

A Japanese Graduate Student Teach You Japanese! こんにちは!東京生まれ育ち、スポーツ科学(スポーツ社会学)のPhD取得を目指す大学院生です。日本語ネイティブで、英語(B2レベル)でもサポート可能。 私のレッスンはこんな方におすすめです: 1)アカデミックな日本語(ディスカッション・大学院レベルの会話)を必要とする方 2)細かい文法・表現の修正を通じて、自然な日本語を習得したい方 言語学習の楽しさと挑戦を、一緒に乗り越えましょう! Born and raised in Tokyo, I’m a grad student majoring in Sport Sciences (Sport Sociology). Native Japanese speaker with B2 English proficiency. I specialize in: 1) Academic Japanese (grad-level or university-level discussions/conversations) 2) Precision-focused learning (grammar/vocabulary refinement beyond casual talk) Let’s turn challenges into achievements—with fun! 私は日頃から英語の勉強をしているため、言語習得の難しさをよく知っています。しかしながら、その楽しさも同じように理解しています。私は、このITALKIを通して、日本語の面白さや話すことの楽しさ、達成感をみなさんと感じられるようにサポートします。 Since I have been studying English continuously, I truly understand how hard language acquisition is. However, at the same time, I am really sure about how interesting it is. I could support you guys by finding a way to make speaking Japanese interesting and fun, and to build a sense of achievement, through italki, and I would.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Arute(あるて).
5.0

123 Lessons

Arute(あるて)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

Friendly Native Japanese Teacher | Conversation & Travel Japanese I believe it is important to create an environment where students feel comfortable speaking. In language learning, speaking without being afraid of mistakes is essential. In my lessons, I create a relaxed atmosphere so students can naturally use Japanese. My teaching style is mainly conversation-based. I help students learn Japanese they can actually use in daily life, including natural expressions used by native speakers. Since I am also learning languages, I understand how frustrating it can be when words don’t come out. That’s why we review mistakes and practice better expressions together. My goal is to make learning Japanese enjoyable and motivating for every student.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 02:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher xiaofeng Zheng.
5.0

1,066 Lessons

xiaofeng Zhengid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·English
·Korean

I have been teaching Chinese and Japanese for almost five years. I will do my best to help you with your Chinese or Japanese. If you are interested in Chinese or Japanese culture, then we can talk more about that in our lessons, If you want to practice speaking then I will make some good dialogues for you that fit your levels and needs. To learn a new language you need to be patient with yourself and take time to learn step by step. A good language teacher could help you keep learning and I hope I could be that one.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aya 落落.
5.0

505 Lessons

Aya 落落id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·English
·Korean
+1

7年教学经验 🍓 欢迎初学者 🌸 翻转课堂由你来说 嗨,同学,这是你在找的老师吗 🙋🏻‍♀️ 日语是专业的——四年制师范大学日语专业毕业 🙋🏻‍♀️ 沟通是流利的——母语中文,语法讲解一清二楚 🙋🏻‍♀️ 体系是成熟的——7年教学经验沉淀,熟练的结构化教学 🙋🏻‍♀️ 课堂是专属于你的——拒绝填鸭式教育,你的课堂你来发言 这个老师是专业带证的哦 🏆 JLPT日本语能力水平测试N1——重要‼️ 🏆 高级中学日语教师资格证——重要‼️ 🏆 日本国际人才商务实务检定证 🏆 普通话水平测试二甲 🏆 国际中文教师证 🏆 商务英语口语证 🏆 英语四级 这个老师不是教两年就跑的哦 📍 2019年-2022年,广州易语科技,高级教师,累计授课1600+堂 📍 2022年-2024年,Amazing Talker,进阶教师,累计授课500+堂 📍 2024年-2025年,线下,一对一私教,累计授课500+堂 📍 2025年- 现在,italki,职业教师,100%好评! 我们的约定 🌸 Aya接受任何原因的【迟到/取消/退课】,未出席就一定不收取任何费用,尽管安心来约~^_^ 🌸 【迟到5分钟以内】是完全理解的,我们会延迟并完整上满整堂课~ 🌸 【迟到5分钟以上】则自动取消,也一定不收取任何费用~ 🌸 【经常迟到/取消】会消耗老师大量精力,就很难再接受课程预约啦~ 🌸 我们的课堂只使用【voov腾讯会议】,双方都需要开视频和麦克风沟通哈~ 我为什么学 🎈 【N5:初级/A1/入门】——口语上,能大致表达自己的意思。 🎈 【N4:初级/A2/小学】——口语上,能大致听懂别人的意思。【日本旅游】 🎈 【N3:中级/B1/初中】——口语上,能进行基本的双向交流。【日本生活/高考日语】 🎈 【N2:中级/B2/高中】——口语上,习得惯用表达。书面上,能基本理解长难句。【一般日企/考研日语】 🎈 【N1:高级/C1/大学】——口语上,习得大量词汇。书面上,能准确输出长难句。【大型日企/专业日语】 我该找谁学 🚗 【入门: 五十音】——@找外教学发音 🚗 【N5:初级语法】——@找中教学语法 🚗 【N4:初级语法】——@找中教学语法 🚗 【N3:中级语法】——@找中教学语法 ➕@找外教练口语 🚗 【N2:中级语法】——@找中教考JLPT➕@找外教练口语/作文➕@自学 🚗 【N1:高级语法】——@找中教考JLPT➕@找外教练口语/作文➕@自学 怎么找老师 🍀 【看学生粘性】 总课时数÷总学生数=平均学生粘性 即平均每位学生会跟着这位老师学多久 即便实际教学中会因为各种各样的原因,导致学生粘性有波动 平均学生粘性,依然是检验一个教师是否得到学生喜爱的最显目的指标 0-5:差 5-8:良 8-12:优 12-∞:极优 🍀 【看教学方向】 学语法:找中教——讲解清晰、无沟通障碍 学口语:找外教——口音准确、用词地道 注1:小学生可找性格活泼的中教。有效沟通放第一,能抓住孩子的注意力放第二 注2:成人最好是N5/N4打语法框架,等到N3再找外教 预定试听课前一定先私信Aya哦! 我们聊聊你的阶段与需求,看看Aya的课程是否适合你。 如果适合,那么,我们的试听课是免!费!的!哦! 超期待你的联系!(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

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USD 29.00/trial
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Learn Japanese with the teacher Miki🔰.
5.0

10 Lessons

Miki🔰id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰 I’m here to fully support you on your learning journey. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I’m also learning English, so I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language. I’m a friendly person, and my lessons are casual and fun.🌏✨

USD 11.00/trial
Available 08:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Taka.
5.0

90 Lessons

Takaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
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レッスン形式について 私のレッスンは、オンラインでの完全マンツーマン形式です。1回のレッスンは30分(実質25分)の設定が基本で、生徒さんの希望に合わせて日時や頻度を自由に調整できます。Teamsなどのビデオ通話ツールを使い、自宅から気軽に受講できる形です。初級者から上級者、ビジネス日本語や文化体験まで、多様なニーズに応じた柔軟なレッスンが可能です。 教え方について ●生徒さん一人一人の目標・レベルに合わせて完全カスタマイズした指導を行います。 ●会話を中心に、生徒さんが実際に話す時間を多く取り、発音や文法の間違いはリアルタイムで丁寧に修正します。 ●初心者にはひらがな・カタカナの読み書きや挨拶、自己紹介から丁寧に指導します。 ●中級以上にはビジネス日本語、敬語、JLPT対策など専門的内容も対応可能です。 ●日本文化や書道の知識も織り交ぜながら、楽しく学べる環境づくりを心掛けています。 ●レッスンの終わりには「できた!」という達成感が持てるよう、小さな目標設定と成果確認を重視します。 ●必要に応じて日本語と英語を使い分け、初心者や海外の方も安心して学べるようサポートします。 このように、マンツーマンのオンライン環境で、生徒さんが楽しく確実に日本語力を伸ばせるように、丁寧かつ柔軟な指導を心がけています。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Tamayo.
5.0

594 Lessons

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Speaks :Japanese
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Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese Nice to meet you! My name is Tamayo. I have five years of teaching experience. I have taught at Japanese public elementary schools, a bilingual international school using both Japanese and English, and as an online Japanese teacher. Some learners may struggle with studying kanji, but there are many different learning methods, and together we can find the one that suits you best. Since I can also speak English and German, I can explain even subtle nuances of Japanese in your language. I am interested in movies, history, and traditional culture, so let’s enjoy learning Japanese while improving your conversational skills together! 初次见面!我叫Tamayo。我有五年的教学经验,曾在日本公立小学、日英双语国际学校,以及线上日语课程中担任教师。 我知道有些学习者会觉得汉字学习很困难,不过学习方法有很多种,我们可以一起找到最适合你的方式。因为我也会说英语和德语,所以我也可以用你的语言来讲解日语中细微的语感和表达差异。 我对电影、历史以及传统文化很感兴趣,希望我们能在轻松愉快的氛围中,一边享受学习日语,一边提升会话能力! 初めまして。Tamayoです。これまで、5年間の教員経験があります。日本の公立小学校、日本語と英語のバイリンガルインターナショナルスクール、そしてオンラインの日本語教員として教えてきました。漢字の学習で苦労されている人もいるかと思いますが、様々な学習方法があり、あなたにピッタリの学習方法で乗り越えられます。英語やドイツ語も話せるので日本語の細かいニュアンスまであなたの言語で教えることもできます。映画や歴史、伝統文化に興味があるので、楽しみながら会話力も伸ばしていきましょう。

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USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuka-ゆか.
5.0

1,970 Lessons

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Speaks :Japanese
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★I’ve been teaching Japanese professionally in Tokyo since 2013 YouTube→Yuka-Nami Japaneasy Channel In private lessons, group lessons, online lessons, I've been teaching from beginner to advance level. My specialty is teaching beginner Japanese :) I am a language teacher, but I don't think "I am a teacher". I want to give you tips about learning Japanese and I want you to use it and have fun your life with your Japanese language.

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,322,100 customer reviews

  • 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!

  • Monte Huskey

    Learning Japanese

    こうすけさん has been extremely helpful over the course of three months. For the past year and a half, I went through Genki I and II by myself and it never felt like the grammar was sticking like it should, even with the use of Bunpro to help reinforce. Since my lessons have started, the constant review and reinforcement has given me much more confidence in my output and overall understanding of the Japanese language.

  • Melissa Bray

    Melissa Bray

    Learning Japanese

    Happy 100th lesson! I've never regretted a single lesson with Shoko-sensei. I've learned so much. I'm not farther along due to my own lack of studying, but I love our weekly/biweekly sessions and I always leave feeling confident in what I just learned. Her explanations are incredible and adaptable. Here's to 100 more - and by then maybe I will write in all Japanese!!!

  • Keven

    Learning Japanese

    I have taken eight lessons with Yumi Sensei now. She continues to exceed my expectations in every way. She has a very pleasant and easy-going personality and made me feel comfortable from the very first lesson. she encourages me to learn the fundamentals of the language but is also flexible enough to tailor each lesson to my specific needs. because of Yumi Sensei's excellent teaching style, my confidence and skill is building. I will definitely continue taking lessons. 👍😊

  • Jenny L

    Learning Japanese

    Ryo-san is a wonderful sensei! He is calm, friendly, and always well-prepared for our lessons. As a beginner, I was initially a bit shy to speak Japanese, but he was incredibly patient with me. I highly appreciate his detailed feedback, great learning materials, and tailored homework exercises. He perfectly adapts every lesson to my individual needs. I can highly recommend Ryo sensei!

  • Akash Ramaswamy

    Learning Japanese

    Tatsuya san is so so good at maintaining the flow of a conversation, all while guiding me through sentence construction, grammar, and new vocabulary at the same time! Not once are there any awkward pauses as he creates a comfortable environment for me try speaking and make mistakes. It's really quite impressive. I would highly highly recommend!

  • Corie Wallace

    Learning Japanese

    I had weekly lessons with Ayako leading up to a trip to Japan. Ayako was lovely to study with. She is kind and energetic, and very thoughtful when planning tailored lessons. She took input about what I wanted to learn, then taught me things I didn't even know I needed. I plan to study the lesson recap PDFs she provided before my trip, and make a cheat sheet from it. I hope to continue studying with Ayako after I return from Japan.

  • Andreas

    Learning Japanese

    242 Stunden mit Sachiko als Lehrerin - wie die Zeit vergehen kann. Der Unterricht findet auf sehr gutem Deutsch und Japanisch statt - mittlerweile sogar mehr auf japanisch als auf deutsch. Die Dialoge sind meist auf Ereignissen der letzten Woche, wodurch man auch neue Vokabel kennen lernt. Sachiko ist immer pünktlich, gut vorbereitet, und steckt mit ihrer guten Laune immer an. Der Unterricht folgt einem "Lehrplan" analog einem Lehrbuch. Es wird aber nicht nur stumpf das Buch abgearbeitet sondern Grammatik / Kulturelles wird durch eigene, verständlichere Folien / Bilder erklärt. Zu Beginn jeder Unterrichtstunde gibt es einen Dialog / Sprechübung, in der man über Urlaubsbilder, Geschehnisse aus der letzten Woche o.Ä. spricht. Ansonsten sprechen die Zahlen für sich: Anzahl Studenten vs Anzahl Stunden: viele Studenten nehmen mehr als nur 1-3 Stunden bei ihr. 5 Sterne Bewertung bei > 7100 Stunden - findet mal eine 5 Sterne Google-Bewertung mit über 7100 Bewertungen.

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Do I need a tutor to learn Japanese?

You can learn Japanese without a tutor using free apps, textbooks, and online videos, but it usually takes much longer. Self-study often lacks real speaking practice, immediate feedback, and clear guidance, which makes it harder to stay motivated and progress confidently.Hiring a Japanese language tutor is worth it because they provide personalised lessons, real-time correction on pronunciation and grammar, and structured learning designed around your goals, whether that’s everyday conversation, business Japanese, or passing the JLPT exam.

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Consistency is key. Short, regular lessons are usually more effective than longer, infrequent sessions. Your learning style also matters: some students do well with more intensive lessons, while others prefer a slower, steady pace. A private Japanese tutor can help you design a schedule that fits your lifestyle, and lessons can be adjusted as your goals evolve.

Do italki's Japanese tutors offer free online Japanese lessons?

While italki Japanese tutors don’t offer completely free lessons, many provide trial lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Each student can book up to three trial lessons (one per tutor), giving you the chance to experience different Japanese teaching styles before committing. These trial lessons let you try a Japanese lesson online, assess the tutor’s approach, discuss your goals, and see if their style suits you. It’s a low-risk way to find the right Japanese teacher for your needs.

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Finding a Japanese tutor for beginners is simple. When browsing tutor profiles, filter by specialization (such as “beginners”), watch introduction videos, and read reviews from other students.

Starting as a complete beginner can even be an advantage, since your Japanese instructor will guide you toward good pronunciation and grammar habits from the very beginning.

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The main difference between an italki community tutor and a professional tutor lies in their qualifications, teaching style, and focus.Professional tutors are certified teachers with formal training. They offer structured lessons with prepared materials, covering grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep. They provide study resources and detailed feedback during online Japanese lessons, making them ideal for beginners or students seeking systematic learning.

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Private online Japanese lessons with a dedicated Japanese language instructor make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable than group classes or self-study. Your lessons are customized to your level, goals, and interests, be it mastering kanji, improving pronunciation, preparing for the JLPT, or speaking confidently in daily conversation.

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Hiring a Japanese tutor on italki is simple and straightforward. Here’s how to get started:

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