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2,391 Lessons
I believe talking with a native speaker is the best way to master a foreign language. I'm always happy to help you learn Japanese with a relaxed and fun speaking lesson! My friends say I am friendly and an excellent listener. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me anytime!
9 Lessons
Certified Japanese Teacher 🌸 Beginners & Travel Japanese | Former Flight Attendant ✈️ Hello! I’m Keiko, a certified Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience 🌸 I have taught over 300 international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo and completed 3,000+ online lessons. Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I worked as a flight attendant for 9 years ✈️ I also lived in the U.S. for 3 years, so I understand the challenges of learning a foreign language. Travel and language learning are my hobbies. I study English, Spanish, and Chinese. 【Qualifications】 ・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2019) ・Completed 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course (2020) ・Certified Japanese Language Teacher (National License – 2025) ・TOEIC 845 (English) ・HSK Level 2 (Chinese) ・Bachelor’s degree in Literature 【Do you want to learn beginner Japanese grammar?】 I teach beginner grammar using GENKI and Irodori. We study sentence patterns, verb forms, pronunciation, and useful daily expressions step by step. Beginners are very welcome ☺️ Mistakes help you learn! 【Do you want to travel to Japan?】 Let’s practice useful Japanese for travel together! You can learn simple expressions for: 1. Greetings and self-introduction 2. Asking directions 3. Ordering food 4. Shopping 5. Trains and buses 6. Hotels 7. Sightseeing 8. Emergencies 9. Making friends 10. Travel role play I teach kindly and patiently. Let’s meet in a trial lesson first 😊 初心者の方も安心してご参加ください🌸一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸
5,116 Lessons
I think when you study a language, it is important to enjoy and not to give up on it. I'll do my best to support you so that you can feel relaxed while enjoy learning, and achieve your goal. I'll not only teach Japanese language but also help figure out how to study effectively and keep your motivation high. 語学は「楽しむこと」と「続けること」が大切だと思っています。 生徒さんが目標達成のために、楽しく勉強を続けられるように、一生懸命サポートしていきます。 日本語を教えることはもちろんですが、勉強方法やモチベーションについても相談できるような、生徒さんに近い存在になりたいと思っています。
1,887 Lessons
20+ years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 9000+ online lessons Hi! I’m Nami, native Japanese from Osaka now living in Spain. 1. I began my professional journey as a Japanese language teacher 20 years ago. 2. I have extensive experience working in language schools, conducting both group and private lessons. 3. I have successfully delivered over 9,000 lessons online to students worldwide. 4. I have taught a diverse range of students, from as young as 4 years old to 76 years old. 5. I specialize in beginner-level Japanese and practical conversation courses. My Teaching Method; 1. We will start with Japanese characters Hiragana and Katakana. Knowing Japanese characters will help you pronounce each word correctly and understand the grammar easily. 2. We will use textbooks and workbooks, which are well structured and based on conversational Japanese. I will provide you PDF files of the textbook. The textbook has a lot of exercises so you can practice grammar in different situations. 3. We will also have a conversation using the grammar we learned in the previous lessons. 4. My lessons cover all Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. * If you already know some Japanese, let me know your Japanese level and learning experience. I'm looking forward to starting Japanese lessons with you :)
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher! As a teacher, I am friendly, patient, and easy to talk to. I create a relaxed and comfortable environment where you can speak without worrying about making mistakes. I believe making mistakes is an important part of learning, so I will support you step by step at your own pace. My goal is to help you feel confident and enjoy using Japanese in real conversations.
1,009 Lessons
Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |1000+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture Choosing a teacher can feel overwhelming, so here’s a little about me and how I can support your learning:) I’m a native Japanese speaker from Kobe, now based in the UK. As a language learner myself, I understand the challenges of mastering a new language. I provide clear explanations so you understand both how to use Japanese and the logic behind it. With over 5 years of teaching experience and 1000+ lessons delivered, I help students gain confidence through practical conversation in a supportive environment. My lessons are tailored to your level and goals. Beginners: I help you build a strong foundation using my original materials based on Genki and Irodori. ● Reading Hiragana and Katakana ● Self-introduction ● Numbers and basic greetings ● Basic grammar Intermediate: Lessons can be split into conversation and grammar practice. ● Use news and real-life topics ● Focus on grammar you want to improve ● Practise until it feels natural Advanced & Business Japanese: Communicate confidently in professional situations. ● Improve pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary ● Understand news and articles ● Emails / meetings / presentations ● Interview preparation ● Natural and polite expressions If you’re interested, I can introduce Kansai dialect to add more personality to your Japanese. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, expressive, and confident using Japanese in real situations. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your Japanese journey!
889 Lessons
早稲田大学を卒業した後、公務員をしていました。2019年に日本語教育能力検定試験に合格し、日本語教師として日本語を教えています。日本語の他には、上級レベルの韓国語と、基本的な英語を話すことができます。また、ベトナム語も少しできます。みなさんが無理なく日本語学習を続けていけるように、全力でサポートいたします! I graduated from the Faculty of Education of Waseda University. Before I became a Japanese language teacher, I had been a government employee. I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 2019, and teach Japanese as a Japanese language teacher. I can speak not only Japanese, but also Korean(advanced level) ,English(intermediate level), and also can speak a bit of Vietnamese. I will try my best to support you!
50 Lessons
I used to teach preschoolers, age between 3 to 5, in Canada. Having taught in Canadian daycares and kindergartens, I'm happy to offer lessons for children as well as adults. People have told me that my lessons are easy to follow and very friendly. Feel free to reach out anytime!
3,707 Lessons
MA in Second language acquisition, Japanese/English bilingual I have been teaching on italk for over 5 years. I was a kindergarten teacher at an international school before I move to Spain. I have a teacher permit to teach English to high school students in Japan. italki で5年(ねん)ほど、先生(せんせい)をしています。 日本(にほん)で幼稚園(ようちえん)の先生をしていた経験(けいけん)があります。高校(こうこう)の教員免許(きょういんめんきょ)も持(も)っています。
870 Lessons
All level students are welcome😊✨ ☆Currently teaching Japanese and service management at a junior college. ☆Certified Japanese language teacher. ☆Providing lessons on italki since 2021. I have experiences to teach Japanese to my colleagues, business people, assistant English teachers in Japan and people studying Japanese for pleasure. My lesson is suitable for all level students who love Japanese culture, people, history or willing to traveling to Japan.
1,296 Lessons
I've been teaching in italki for almost ten years. I can't imagine my life without it already!haha I am very relaxed and friendly person. Hope I can be your perfect teacher!!
8,654 Lessons
🌏 Multilingual Tutor EN / KR / JP / 中文 | 8500+ lessons | 6 yrs exp | Adult & Kids | Friendly tutor ✨ WE LEARN BEST WHEN WE FEEL COMFORTABLE ✨😌👂🗣️🚀 With my lessons, you will: ✅ Improve your casual conversation skills ✅ Build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing ✅ Expand your vocabulary and language knowledge through engaging stories and real-life topics ✅ Improve your pronunciation and speak more naturally and confidently I pay special attention to pronunciation and natural speaking patterns, helping you sound clearer, more natural, and confident when speaking Korean.
1,319 Lessons
Certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience both online and at school みなさん こんにちは わたしは みきです。 🌸大阪(おおさか)に 住(す)んでいます。 🌸大阪(おおさか)の日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)で 働(はたら)いています。 🌸2022年からオンラインで日本語を 教えています。 🌸大学時代(だいがくじだい)、フィリピンに 1年 交換留学(こうかんりゅうがく)しました。 🌸ボランティアで アフリカのブルキナファソに 行きました。 🌸フランス語を 勉強(べんきょう)して いました。 🌸日本のアニメや漫画(まんが)が 好(す)きです。 Hi everyone! 🌸I’m native Japanese living in Osaka with 3 children. 🌸I'm now working for Japanese Language School in Osaka. 🌸I started to teach online since 2022. 🌸I like Japanese history, culture and animation. My favorite is Attack On Titan and Damon Slayer. 🌸I have studied French and Chinese so I understand how learning foreign language is like I am a qualified teacher of Japanese and I have been teaching Japanese online privately. My goal is to offer students chance to "Output" as much as possible. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and have fun communicating in Japanese! 🌸日本語教師(きょうし)養成講座(ようせいこうざ)受講済み(じゅこうずみ)。 🌸日本語教育(きょういく)能力(のうりょく)検定試験(けんていしけん) 合格(ごうかく)。
278 Lessons
You can master REAL Casual or Business JAPANESE conversations with me! 自然な日本語で楽しく会話しましょう! When I was in college, I volunteered as a language partner for international students and taught Japanese. 大学生の時、留学生のパートナーとしてボランティアで日本語を教えていました。 I worked for a Japanese company for six years, so I can teach business Japanese. 日本の企業で6年間働いていたので、ビジネスの日本語も教えることができます。 With my experience in human resources, I can also support job hunting and interview preparation. 人事の経験を活かして、就職活動や面接準備のサポートもできます。 Of course, I'm good at casual Japanese. もちろん、カジュアルな日本語も得意です。 I'm from Osaka, but I can teach both Kansai dialect and standard Japanese. 大阪人ですが、関西弁と標準語を教えれます。
3,342 Lessons
🍀500+ reviews and a high retention rate | JLPT specialist Welcome to enriching Japanese lessons with an experienced professional instructor! First, please take a look at my introductory video. 😊 ようこそ!経験豊富(けいけんほうふ)なプロ講師(こうし)による充実(じゅうじつ)の日本語レッスンへ!まずは紹介(しょうかい)ビデオを見てね。 👑 10+ years teaching Japanese 🏫 1,000+ students in classroom 🏫 8+ years with int'l students 🔨 1+ year with technical interns 🏦 10+ years in finance 🦌 Based in Nara, Japan [Important Notes ] To guarantee high-quality lessons, I limit my classes to a maximum of 4 students per day. Once the daily limit is reached, the time slots will be closed. Please note that all lessons are conducted via ZOOM. 高品質なレッスンを保証するため、1日のレッスンは4人までです。定員になったら、タイムスロットを閉じます。レッスンはZOOMを使います。
1,405 Lessons
I passed a Japanese teaching skill Test^^ 私は日本人の中でも、いつもゆっくりを話す方なので、聞き取りやすいと思います! I am a very laid back person. I speak slower than average Japanese people. みなさんのペースに合わせて楽しくやさしく、レッスンを行いたいと思います。 I can adapt my teaching style and lesson content to meet your needs.
53 Lessons
🥇 Friendly & Professional Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally with Confidence 🌸 🎓 Completed a 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course 📘 Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test 🗾 Japanese Language Teacher registered with MEXT 🗣️ More than 2 years experience of Japanese teaching online 🏫 Part-time Japanese teacher at a Ministry of Justice–approved school
84 Lessons
I have been teaching Japanese for 7years at Japanese language school in Japan. 日本語教師(にほんごきょうし)の資格(しかく)を持(も)っています。 日本の日本語学校で 約(やく)7年間(ねんかん)、日本語を 教(おし)えています。 I have a professional qualification of Japanese teacher. Also, I have been teaching Japanese for 7years at Japanese language school in Japan.
297 Lessons
I got my Japanese teaching license in June 2021. Because I have already finished the 420 hours Advanced Skills of Teaching Japanese Language Course. Additionally, I have already kept teaching Japanese online since a couple of years ago. I also have taught students who learn social welfare services as I am a social worker for 15 years. Our lesson will require us to speak in Japanese as much as possible. If you need to ask any questions in English, it's ok. But you should try it in our lesson! I really would like to help you improve your Japanese skills. Always welcome your request about our lesson!
450 Lessons
Patient Japanese Tutor 😊 English OK | Conversation & Structured Lessons | GENKI・Irodori・Quartet ★As a Teacher★ If you’re interested in learning Japanese, I’d be happy to talk with you! 🌸 I offer lessons that match your level and goals, so you can enjoy learning at your own pace. 📌 I’ll share “lesson memo” after each lesson, so you can review easily. 📌 I can use English to support you, especially if you’re a beginner. 📌 My lessons are gentle, patient, and always tailored to your pace. If you want conversation practice, feel free to talk about anything — your daily life, your thoughts, or even your worries. Planning a trip to Japan? Let’s study useful Japanese for travelers too ✈️
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