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12.0k Lessons
Japanese Specialist Shuji
I have 27 years of Japanese teaching experience. I can teach students who are absolute beginners with no Japanese ability to advanced students. I would love to teach you Japanese. I am welcoming new students!

2,150 Lessons
Oyeko(オジェコ)
■The Basics─『いろどり』─You can learn practical conversations in real-life Japanese situations. I became a certified Japanese teacher in 2014. Since then, I have gained a lot of experience teaching including at a language school in Mexico, and more recently online (italki). Now I work at a language school in my hometown, in addition to italki. I love sharing my passion for learning languages and helping my students improve. I have met several excellent students on italki, and I think that by getting to know each other over time, we can personalize your classes. 私は2014年に日本語教師の資格をとりました。それからメキシコの語学学校をはじめ、オンラインで教えるなど多くの経験を積んできました。 今は italki のほか、札幌の語学学校でも日本語を教えています。 私は言語学習に対する情熱を共有し、生徒たちの上達を手助けすることが大好きです。italki でも素晴らしい生徒たちと出会いましたが、時間をかけてお互いを知ることで、レッスンをカスタマイズしていけると思います。

1,218 Lessons
Taka
🗣️Learn Japanese with Bilingual Support & Real-Life Tips 👩🏫 Me as a Teacher "Let’s explore Japanese through culture and conversation!" I'm passionate about teaching and committed to helping each student reach their goals—whether that’s travel, cultural interest, or personal growth. My lessons are relaxed, student-focused, and fun. I offer friendly, detailed feedback, focusing on important expressions and grammar points to help you grow with confidence. Mistakes are welcome—they’re part of the process! 😊

935 Lessons
🌸Marika🌸
🌸Certified Japanese Tutor with 3+ Years’ Experience Making Learning Enjoyable. 🌸GENKI, JLPT I'm a certified teacher and have been teaching online for 4 years. I have a passion for teaching. My teaching style is interactive and includes conversation, collocation lesson, pronunciation practice, beginner grammar lessons, and various materials like animations and news articles. I encourage students to speak as much as they can.

1,957 Lessons
Ryuichi
I believe that the easy point and difficult point in learning Japanese through teaching Japanese to many foreigners living in Japan. However, I’ll make you understand the complex part using the secret way that I got from my experiences. In learning languages, I think it’s essential to enjoy using them and like their culture. Therefore, I’ll give you a class proving both of them. Also, it’s important to make a mistake to speak new languages, don’t be afraid of it, and keep using Japanese! 多くの日本在住の外国人に日本語を教えてきて、日本語の簡単なところと難しい所を理解しているつもりです。しかしながら、今までの経験で得た独自の方法で難しい所を理解させるように努めます。私個人としては言語を学ぶにおいて大切なことはその言葉を使うことを楽しむこととその国の文化を好きになることだと思っているので、その二つを提供できるクラスを行います。また、言語を学ぶにおいて間違えることは大切なことなので、間違いを恐

1,378 Lessons
あいか(Aika)愛香
I love teaching Japanese and meeting people from all over the world🌸 I really enjoy teaching Japanese. I enjoy meeting new students and learning about different cultures and history, I believe the most important thing is that you enjoy yourself while learning Japanese. 私はこの仕事が大好きで、いつも楽しくレッスンしています。講師になりいつも思うことは、生徒さんから学ぶことは多く、勉強になります。 オンラインを通じて様々な国の方たちと、お話しすることはとても素晴らしいことです。 私ののモットーは、日本語を学ぶことを楽しんで頂くということを大切にしています。

2,569 Lessons
Mami
Feel nervous to take a lesson? Don't worry, I guarantee you have an enjoyable lesson :) I studied English in London so if you need additional support in English during my classes, please let me know. I will speak slowly as much as I can so please be relaxed during my lesson.

226 Lessons
Taka (たか)
あなたのスタイルに柔軟に対応するのが私のレッスンスタイル If you are new to Japan, are you full of anxiety and looking for more than understanding yourself? And do you want to master Japanese and use it for your life and work? Also, if you want to work in Japan in the future, or if you want to return to Japan and get a job at a Japanese company, do you want to learn Japanese grammar and Chinese characters and get good points on the test? .. Thus, different learners have different purposes. I would like to work on the lesson with a thorough understanding. And work while having fun.

1,082 Lessons
Kozue
はなして、まなぼう 話して学ぼう 私は教えることを通して、誰かを助けることが好きです。また、生徒の力が伸びていくのを見ることが大好きです。私は20年間英語を勉強しているので、他の言葉を身に付ける難しさがよくわかります。私はみなさんの悩みを聞きながら、日本語や日本文化を理解できるように手助けをしたいと思います。 I like to help people through teaching. I love seeing my students ability increase. I have been studying English for twenty years; I understand how difficult it is to learn another language. I would like to listen to your concerns and help you to understand the Japanese language and culture.

60 Lessons
Rie
Time for a new beginning? Learn Japanese with a friendly teacher and traveller! I am reliable, conscientious and determined to assist you to learn to your fullest potential. When learners need help, I am someone who is patient and caring to support my students every step of the way, no matter how difficult it is. My goal as a teacher is to help my student improve to the best of my ability, however large or small the progression. Persistence is key. Hopefully my friendly manner and positivity, with the knowledge and experience of teaching, will help guide you to becoming more fluent in Japanese. Feel free to ask me anything if you have any questions.

913 Lessons
まいさん (Mai san)
I taught elementary students for 38 years. Let's enjoy learning Japanese! I am currently a licensed Japanese teacher. But I want to gain various experiences as a community tutor in italki. During our lessons, I use several Japanese textbooks. For example; Minna no Nihongo, GENKI, FUN&EASY, TOBIRA, IRODORI(Web), and JLPT. I can respond as much as possible to the needs of learners from beginners to advanced. 今、日本語教師の勉強を終わり、日本語教師のプロの資格を取りました。 このitalkiのコミニュティーチューターでいろいろ経験を積みます。 日本語の教科書は、「みんなの日本語」「げんき」「FUN&EASY」「とびら」「いろどり(web)」などをそろえています。学習者に合わせて、対応していきます。学習者の要望にできるだけ対応します。(初級から上級まで)それだけ、自由が利くということです。 教師としての経験を生かして、楽しくわかりやすいレッスンをします。

39 Lessons
Misao
Government-Licensed | 460+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸 I’m a certified Japanese teacher 🇯🇵 with over 460 lessons taught on italki and other platforms. I’ve worked with learners from beginner to advanced levels, tailoring lessons to fit each student’s goals and pace. 🔸National Japanese Language Teacher Exam (Dec 2024 – 1st cohort) 🔸420-hour Japanese teacher training course (Jan 2024) 🔸Experience in business, university, local government, radio 🎤, and farming 🌱 My diverse background helps me support learners with various goals—from daily conversation to business communication. I value clear instruction, thoughtful feedback, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere. Let’s improve your Japanese step by step, with confidence and care 😊

7,539 Lessons
Yuki
Japanese teacher with 15+ years of experience. Clear grammar explanations! Hello! I obtained my certification as a Japanese teacher in 2009 and taught at a Japanese language school in Melbourne from 2010 to 2016. After returning to Japan in 2016, I started teaching on italki, where I've conducted over 6,800 lessons for more than 300 students. My lessons cover all levels, from beginner to advanced, and are tailored to meet students' needs, including JLPT preparation, travel phrases, and everyday conversation. I use plenty of illustrations and sometimes English to help beginners feel comfortable. I always strive to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment with a friendly approach. I look forward to meeting you in our lessons!

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

1,745 Lessons
Nami
17 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 7000+ online lessons I started to teach Japanese 17 years ago. I worked as a Japanese teacher at a language school. I've taught Japanese in group and private lessons. I’ve taught more than 7000 lessons online. My youngest student is 4 years old and my eldest student is 76 years old. I'm specializing in beginners and conversation courses. 約17年前に、日本語の授業を始めました。2年間、スペインの塾で、日本語講師を務めました。 子供から大人まで、幅広い年齢層の方に、グループレッスンや個人レッスンで日本語を教えた経験があります。オンラインでは7000授業以上教えています。初級と会話レッスンに特化しています。

114 Lessons
Mayumi
母国を離れて生活しているので、まだまだ私自身が語学勉強中、外国語習得の難しさや、ここを知りたい!と思うポイントを生徒さんと共感しながらレッスンを進めていけると思っています! また家庭で子供に日本語学習をさせているので、子供向けのレッスンも可能です。以前は語学パートナーを組んで日本語を学習したい学生さんとともに私はドイツ語を学んだこともあります。

866 Lessons
miharu
リラックスして楽しく学べる日本語レッスン🌿 2024年から日本語教師として働いており、これまでに多くの学生と楽しく日本語を学んできました。 現在は日本語学校で、初級〜中級レベルのクラスを担当しています。文法をわかりやすく、そして楽しく教えることが得意です。最近は「ビジネス日本語」や「JLPT N5〜N3」レベルの授業も担当しています。もし興味があれば、お気軽にご連絡ください。 I've been teaching Japanese since 2024 and have worked with many students in a fun and friendly way.Currently, I teach beginner to intermediate level classes at a Japanese language school.I'm good at explaining grammar clearly and making lessons enjoyable.Recently, I’ve also been teaching Business Japanese and JLPT preparation (N5 to N3 levels).If you're interested, feel free to contact me!

959 Lessons
Conatsu
🌸WELCOME¦🔥Best Pick🔥#中級会話 #IntermediateConversation▸Learn through 100+ activities¦👩🏻🏫6年 Call me Nattie╏🏅Certified Teacher╏🏅Completed Phonetics Course╏🏅6 Years of Experience╏ 🔹Qualified teacher with 6 years of experience 🔹Completed a "phonetics" course at university 🔹Have taught more than 500 students since 2018 🔹Teach at three companies 🔹Teach at a Japanese language school with about 400,000 YouTube subscribers 🔹Work in TV production besides teaching 🔹Have worked at a newspaper and design company 🔹Speak Korean 일상대화 가능 🔹Fun and easy-to-understand 📢 Group Lessons Now Available! I have been selected as one of the few teachers who can offer group lessons. Group lessons will be held with one student. ㅤㅤ🌐 https://www.italki.com/group-class/8470553/japanese

3,129 Lessons
Doy|Teen/Adult
🇯🇵🌟 Genki & Quartet | Kids & Teens class with FUN| 16+ years of teaching experience Professional Certified Teacher with Experience (teens, Adults lesson & Group lesson) 👩🏫 Immersive learning 🎙️ Direct teaching method ---> I teach Japanese in Japanese. So you have LOTS of chance to speak in the lesson!!! 直接法✨ (But I also speak English and Spanish) 📚GENKI & QUARTET げんき カルテット expert (Tobira, Minna no nihongo is also available) 📈 many visual materials 図や写真を使用 👄 focus on Speaking 会話を重視 ⏰ Time 60min --> 55min , 30min -->25min Class example : Speaking (20min) × Grammar (20min) × Reading (15min) 💻 ZOOM Camera ON 📣📣Cancelation Policy 📣📣 Please cancel/reschedule the class 24hrs prior to the class. Otherwise class will be fully charged with any reason.

937 Lessons
Aya
Travelling to Japan? Beginners welcome! CELTA certified trilingual teacher Teaching is my passion. I've taught in various institutions, online and offline. I have a lot of experience teaching beginner to intermediate students in Japanese and in English. I can help you improve your daily conversation skills and/or academic study.