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Learn Japanese with the teacher Akiko.
5.0

52 Lessons

Akikoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·German
+1

英語・ドイツ語でサポート!ゆっくりフリートーク / Japanese for Beginners (English & German OK!) こんにちは、ドイツ在住の日本語講師・あきこです。初めてのフリートークに不安を感じている方や、初めから日本語を学びたい方、ビジネス日本語を学びたい方を、サポートいたします。 大学では日本の文化、地域史、文学を専攻しました。日本についての幅広いテーマについて一緒にお話ししましょう。 日本の外資系企業で17年間の、会計や総務の業務に従事した経験があり、実践的なビジネス日本語や会計用語、接客、クレーム対応、工場見学のロールプレイにも対応可能です。また、採用面接の経験も豊富ですので、面接のロールプレイもご希望に応じて行えます。英語・ドイツ語でのサポートも可能ですので、初心者の方も安心してご参加いただけます。間違えても大丈夫です。あなたのペースに合わせて、自然に日本語が話せるよう一緒に練習しましょう。お会いできるのを楽しみにしております。

USD 5.00/trial
Available 03:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yoshiko.
5.0

292 Lessons

Yoshikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·French
+2

- I'm good at teaching grammar in English in an easy-to-understand manner - I'm good at teaching pronunciation - Many of my students passed JLPT N5-N1 - My personality is bright and super patient as a teacher

USD 26.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuu.
5.0

1,467 Lessons

Yuuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

I love the Japanese language. Let's be friends :) ☆日本語教育能力検定試験合格 ☆日本語教師養成講座(420+H)修了 日本の専門学校(デザイン系・観光系)の留学生クラスで、2年間日本語を教えました。 ・JLPT対策(N1〜N3) ・就職対策(面接や履歴書の書き方など) ・自然で美しい文章の書き方 ・ニュースについて話し合って会話力をアップ 現在、個人レッスンとしてオンラインで海外の日本語学習者に日本語を教えています。 ・日本語の作文の添削 ・ビデオ通話や音声通話で会話力をアップ ・JLPT対策(問題提供・添削・解説)  →→多くの学生がN1に合格しました!

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mei.
Meiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます はじめまして。海外生活や異文化交流に役立つ自然な日本語会話を分かりやすく丁寧にお教えします。日常会話を中心に、受講者一人ひとりのレベルや目的に合わせてサポートいたします。英語でのフォローも可能ですので、日本語初心者の方や英語話者の方も安心してご参加いただけます。旅行や日常生活ですぐに使える日本語を身につけたい方、大歓迎です。リラックスした雰囲気の中で、目標に合わせて楽しく日本語を学んでいきましょう。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuki.
5.0

1,041 Lessons

Yukiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Turkish
+1

Türkçe biliyorum!! Hi, I’m Yuki, a certified Japanese teacher from Tokyo. I speak Turkish and have been teaching at a language school for 5 years. I love traveling and cooking, and I’ve visited over 10 countries. In my lessons, we enjoy talking about different cultures and daily life. Don’t worry about mistakes—just relax and express yourself in natural Japanese at your own pace! Merhaba, ben Yuki. Sertifikalı bir Japonca öğretmeniyim. 5 yıldır bir dil okulunda ders veriyorum. Seyahat etmeyi ve yemek yapmayı seviyorum; 10’dan fazla ülke gezdim. Derslerimde farklı kültürler ve günlük yaşam üzerine keyifli sohbetler yapıyoruz.Hata yapmaktan çekinme—rahat ol ve kendi hızında doğal Japonca öğrenelim!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuko  (ゆうこ).
5.0

201 Lessons

Yuko (ゆうこ)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

🌸 Speak Natural Japanese | Conversation & Clear Grammar 🌸 Want to speak natural Japanese with confidence? 🇯🇵 I create relaxed, personalized lessons focused on natural conversation, clear grammar, and communication — with English support whenever needed. I’m Yuko, a native Japanese tutor living in Tokyo 🗼 I’ve worked as a Japanese web editor and writer for over 10 years ✨ I’m friendly, patient, and a mom of two boys 👬 I studied in California for 4 years as an international student, majoring in liberal arts and ethnomusicology 📚🎵 I love traveling and meeting people from around the world 🌎 What you can do in my lessons: 🔷 Beginner / Elementary • Learn basic grammar and sentence patterns • Practice useful everyday phrases • Build confidence through conversation ➡️ You’ll be able to handle simple daily conversations with more confidence! 🔷 Intermediate • Improve natural speaking through discussion and role-play • Express your thoughts more smoothly and naturally • Prepare for the JLPT and explore Japanese culture ➡️ You’ll be able to communicate more naturally and talk about a wider range of topics! 🔷 Advanced • Expand nuanced vocabulary and natural expressions • Improve natural communication, including business Japanese ➡️ You’ll be able to express complex ideas more naturally! Lessons may include customized worksheets, articles, and media, along with plenty of conversation practice. Feel free to ask questions anytime! Let’s enjoy learning natural Japanese together 🌸

USD 7.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Momoyo.
5.0

864 Lessons

Momoyoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

たのしく日本語で話しましょう🗾どんな方も大歓迎(だいかんげい)です🌸 こんにちは!私(わたし)の名前(なまえ)は ももよ です。 大阪(おおさか)出身(しゅっしん)で、今(いま)は京都(きょうと)に住(す)んでいます。 大学生(だいがくせい)の時(とき)にアメリカ留学(りゅうがく)の経験(けいけん)があります。 ホストファミリーとの思い出(おもいで)が宝物(たからもの)です。 趣味(しゅみ)は、書道(しょどう)・旅行(りょこう)・栄養(えいよう)について考えることです ☆最近アニメを楽しんでいます!是非おすすめおしえてください🌸 Hello, everyone. I'm Momo. I am a native speaker of Japanese. I'm from Osaka, Japan. Now I live in Kyoto. When I was a university student, I studied English in America. Memories with my host family are my treasures. My hobbies : calligraphy, traveling, watching movies 私(わたし)は人(ひと)をサポートすることが大好き(だいすき)です。 自信(じしん)を持(も)って、楽しく日本語を話せるように一緒に勉強をしましょう! 訂正(ていせい)があればフィードバックで伝(つた)えます。 ☆とにかく日本語を話したい人 ☆JLPTやテストに向けて頑張りたい人 ☆日本文化(にほんぶんか)を学(まな)びたい人 ☆日本旅行(にほんりょこう)に行きたい人 大歓迎(だいかんげい)です! I love to teach and help others with their needs. You don't need to worry about making mistakes at all! All you need is hun and just talk in Japanese. I write a memo during the class. I'll point out and correct them if you have mistakes. Don't worry. ☆ Free talk: My classes will be mainly free conversation. Let's talk a lot and get used to the Japanese language. If you have a request of conversation topics, please tell me. ☆ I will tell Japanese culture, customs, and differences from other countries through learning the language. ☆If I can not respond immediately, I will investigate the matter thoroughly and let you know. I am looking forward to seeing you!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 00:45 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aya.
5.0

377 Lessons

Ayaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+2

🌿 For Beginners Who Truly Want to SPEAK Japanese | Japan-based🍁Formerly Canada| English support! Konnichiwa, my name is Aya! ✨ I’m a Japanese language tutor who truly enjoys supporting and encouraging people on their Japanese language journey. If you truly want to speak Japanese with confidence, I offer practical, supportive lessons focused on real-life communication. I lived in Canada for six years, and as an adult English learner myself, I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language and speak when you’re not confident yet. In my lessons, you can ask questions, make mistakes, and express yourself without worrying about being perfect. I’ll support you at your own pace and help you build confidence. For intermediate learners and above, I also offer a 「News & Culture Discussion」course to practice natural conversation while exploring Japanese news, culture, and everyday topics. I love traveling, nature, baking, and connecting with people from different cultures. I’ve also backpacked through many countries! If you’re nervous about speaking Japanese, don’t worry. You don’t have to be perfect from the beginning. Let’s work together toward those moments when you can think, “I can actually communicate in Japanese!”🌿 I'm looking forward to meeting you in our first lesson! 🌸

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher JUN(じゅん).
5.0

617 Lessons

JUN(じゅん)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
French

たのしく話そう!リラックス😉 Hello everyone. My name is Jun. I come from Fukushima, Japan, and I have worked as a lawyer's secretary in Tokyo for about 10 years. After residing in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, I relocated to France. I love travelling abroad and meeting new people. I also like to spend time with my family and friends. What about you? What do you like to do? What are you interested in? みなさん、こんにちは。じゅんと申します。 福島出身です。約10年、東京で弁護士の秘書として働きました。 その後、名古屋に住み、現在はフランスに住んでいます。 私は海外旅行が大好きで、新しい出会いを大切にしています。 家族や友人と過ごす時間も好きです。 あなたは、どんなことが好きですか?どんなことに興味がありますか? I completed my Japanese language teacher training course in 2021 and I have been teaching Japanese online ever since. As I have learnt French, I fully understand what it’s like to learn a foreign language from scratch and I can help you to keep motivated all through your learning journey. In my classes, no need to be afraid of making mistakes or misunderstanding. We will practice a lot in a friendly atmosphere, and we will have fun speaking Japanese together! All lessons are conducted in Japanese. I give lessons according to your level. You can ask me about anything: colloquial Japanese to speak with your friends, Japanese for travels or working perspectives, Japanese culture, manners and habits, society, etc. Let's have fun learning Japanese together! レッスンはすべて日本語で行われます。 レベルに合わせてレッスンを行います。 友達と話す日本語、旅行や仕事での日本語、日本の文化、マナーや習慣など、何でも聞いてください。 一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miyako.
5.0

6 Lessons

Miyakoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Japanese Conversation & Pronunciation | Learn Japanese through Songs 🎵 I have experience teaching English conversation, so I understand the challenges of learning a new language. My lessons are friendly and relaxed. You can speak freely without worrying about mistakes. As a classical singer, I can also help you improve: Japanese pronunciation rhythm and intonation natural speaking flow Many students say singing helps them remember Japanese more naturally!

USD 8.00/trial
Available 22:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Takuma.
5.0

147 Lessons

Takumaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Over 10,000 foreign followers on Japanese language learning social media👨‍🏫 日本語講師(にほんごこうし)として5年間の就労経験(しゅうろうけいけん)があります。また、日本語(にほんご)を教える(おしえる)だけでなく、日本(にほん)でのビザの知識(ちしき)も豊富(ほうふ)です。 今(いま)でもいろいろな国(くに)の人(ひと)に日本語(にほんご)を英語(えいご)もしくは日本語(にほんご)で教(おし)えています。 分からない(わからない)ことを分かる(わかる)ようになるまで、一緒(いっしょ)にがんばりましょう! I have five years of work experience as a Japanese language instructor. In addition to teaching Japanese, I also have extensive knowledge of visas in Japan. I also have experience studying coaching. I still teach Japanese to people from various countries, either in English or in Japanese. Let's do our best together until we can understand Japanese that you don't understand! ※I also teach Japanese for travel, and have actually supported someone on their first trip to Japan for

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher AKI HAPPY.
5.0

2,950 Lessons

AKI HAPPYid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

Kids(1yo)- Students -Adults ☆Certified and devoted teacher with 20 years in educational field. みなさん、こんにちは(^^) 日本語講師のあきです。 Hi, I'm Aki. Thank you for visiting my page. I'm a certified Japanese teacher. Teaching is my passion! I live in Himeji city where the world heritage site Himeji castle is located. Spring is the best season here with beautiful cherry blossoms🌸 I love martial art and have a black belt of Judo🥋 I am strong 💪In my free time, I enjoy baking and watching movies. I am a sweet tooth💕★ I enjoy teaching Japanese here in Italki and I have been teaching languages to kids for over 20 years. Some students have been taking lessons for more than 10 years. I have a sense of responsibility and I enjoy teaching and interacting with people. From my experience, I can understand what students need to improve or what they want. Their growth is my happiness. It's my calling! My lessons are for students in all levels. I'm willing to listen to your story, encourage, emphasize and laugh together. I use the textbook "NIHONGO FUN & EASY “and “Genki" for beginner and “Quartet” for intermediate students. For advanced students I use other textbooks or digital materials that are appropriate for their level. Feel free to bring in any lesson materials you'd like to use too!

Kids
USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Moe .N.
5.0

1,452 Lessons

Moe .Nid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

I am very paitient and most of the time in the class, I focus on to make the student speaking. I am studying about a licence which is teaching Japanese for language learners,so i hope i can help you a lot! Want your kids to learn Japanese?>>I can help your kids! I have some hand-made materials for kids so i try to make the students fun and laugh!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 21:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hiroka Ford.
5.0

2,746 Lessons

Hiroka Fordid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
+2

13年の教師経験があります! こんにちは、滉香(ひろか)と申します。東京生まれ・東京育ちで、現在は夫、2人の子ども、そして猫とともに東京で暮らしています。家族と過ごす時間を大切にしながら、普段は自宅で料理をしたり、ドラマやテレビ番組を鑑賞したりすることを楽しんでいます。インドア派ではありますが、時には新しい街や知らない場所を散策し、美味しいものを探したり、新しい発見や出会いを求めて歩き回ることも大好きです。東京にはたくさんの魅力的なスポットや食文化があり、毎回新しい発見があるので、外出するたびにワクワクしています。アニメや漫画、日本の食文化にも興味があり、世界中の方々と文化について語り合うことをとても楽しみにしています。異なる文化や価値観を知ることで、自分自身も日々学び、成長していると感じています。 日本語教師としては、初心者から上級者まで、すべての学習者が安心して学べる、温かくサポートのある環境づくりを心がけています。生徒さん一人ひとりの個性や目標を大切にし、強い信頼関係と尊重の気持ちを持って接することを大切にしています。間違いを恐れず、積極的に日本語でコミュニケーションを取っていただけるよう、丁寧にサポートいたします。間違いは学びの過程でとても大切なものですので、安心してチャレンジしてください。 レッスンでは、会話練習を中心に、新しく学んだ文法を実際の会話で使う練習や、JLPT(日本語能力試験)対策も行っています。日本文化やアニメ、漫画に興味がある方、日本旅行を計画されている方も大歓迎です。生徒さんの興味や目的に合わせて、楽しく学べるレッスンを心がけています。 また、英語や中国語でのサポートも可能ですので、ご不明な点があればお気軽にご相談ください。レッスンは基本的に日本語で行いますが、必要に応じて英語や中国語で説明することもできますので、安心してご参加いただけます。皆さまの「日本語で話したい!」という気持ちを全力で応援いたします。世界中の方々と日本語や日本文化について語り合えることを、心から楽しみにしています。

USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryo.
5.0

8 Lessons

Ryoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

日本語の単語や文法を学んだけど、日本語がうまく話せない人向けの会話レッスン ★★★プロフィールを最後まで読んでからレッスンの予約をお願いします★★★ レッスンは日本語の会話練習のみ受け付けています。 日本語のPodcast Japanese Podcast for Beginners | Ryo 【好きなアニメ・漫画】 ・ドラゴンボール ・鬼滅の刃 ・スラムダンク ・ブルーロック ・ワンピース ・呪術廻戦 レッスンは日本語の会話練習のみ受け付けています。 【僕について】 ・ソーシャルメディアを通じて日本語を教えています ・フィリピンの語学学校で運営サポート経験あり ・車の販売経験あり ・美容サロンの経営コンサルタント経験あり レッスンは日本語の会話練習のみ受け付けています。 【レッスンの流れ】 1. 好きなトピックを選んでください。 ※体験レッスンの時に詳細はお伝えします。 2. リーディング ※日本語を声に出して話す練習 ※事前に音声課題をお渡ししますのでレッスンまでに練習をしてきてください。 ※発音の確認をします 3. ディスカッション ※選んだトピックに関連する内容で会話練習 【こんな人におすすめ】 ・定期的に会話練習をしたい人 ・単語や文法を学んだけど上手く日本語が話せない人 ・友達とカフェで楽しく日本語を話せるようになりたい人 ・日本語を話せるようになって日本人の友達を作りたい人 【向かない人】 ・まだ日本語の勉強を始めていない人 ・文法レッスンを求める人 【トライアルレッスン】 1. お互いの自己紹介 2. 今後のレッスンの進め方について 【2回目以降のレッスン】 あなたが日本語を話せるようになる上で必要なテーマで会話練習をします。新しい語彙を学んだり自分の意見を正しく言えるようになることを目指します。

USD 9.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayaka.T.
5.0

175 Lessons

Ayaka.Tid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor 😊 | Speak with Confidence | 3+ Years Experience Hello! I’m Ayaka, a native Japanese teacher from Tokyo. I speak standard Japanese. I create a friendly, comfortable atmosphere where you can speak with confidence and relax. I can also support you in English and Spanish, so beginners are always welcome—even if you’re starting from zero! I’m also learning languages myself, so I understand how beginners feel. I have over three years of experience teaching Japanese to people from multicultural backgrounds. My lessons focus on natural, practical Japanese that you can comfortably use in real life. I will help you clarify your goals and progress smoothly toward the next level. 🎯 Lesson Features ・We’ll start by clarifying your goals and creating a study plan together. ・I’ll suggest learning methods that suit your needs and level. ・You’ll have plenty of opportunities to speak Japanese! ・Mistakes are treasures — don’t worry! My lessons are relaxed and supportive. ✨ Recommended for learners who want to: ・Prepare for a trip or move to Japan ・Start learning Japanese from zero ・Speak Japanese with confidence ・Read manga in Japanese ・Watch anime without subtitles ・Have natural conversations with Japanese people 🌏 Languages ・Japanese: Native ・English: B1–B2 ・Spanish: A2–B1 ・Mongolian: A1 🎸 Hobbies Traveling, music, learning languages, anime, and movies. Whatever your goal is, we’ll work toward it step by step at a pace that suits you. Let’s begin your Japanese learning journey together!

USD 8.00/trial
Available 23:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shiori しおり.
5.0

1,949 Lessons

Shiori しおりid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

私と一緒に日本語を勉強しましょう🌷 Hi, I’m Shiori. I'm from Kyoto. I’ve been working as a Japanese language teacher more than 5 years. I teach Japanese both at a school and on italki. I like traveling abroad and I have visited about 10 countries. (France, Germany, Korea, China and so on) I was in Malta for study English for 4 months and I keep to study it now. I like going to cafes. こんにちは、初めまして。しおりです!京都出身です。 私は5年以上、日本語教師として働いています。 学校で日本語を教えながら、iTalkiでも教えています。 私は海外旅行が好きで、フランスやドイツ、韓国、中国など約10カ国に旅行した経験があります。 また、英語を勉強するために、4か月間マルタに語学留学しました。 そして今も、英語の勉強を続けています^^ 趣味はカフェに行くことです。 I've taught international students at language schools in Japan and abroad. I was in charge of teaching grammar, vocabulary, JLPT preparation and so on. I welcome to teach all of elementary, intermediate and advanced students. I give lessons suitable for your level. And then I can make a basic conversation in English. 私は日本国内と海外で教えた経験があります。 文法や語彙、日本語能力試験対策などの授業を担当したことがあります。 話しながら、楽しく日本語の練習をしましょう! 初級・中級・上級、どなたでも大歓迎です^^ あなたのレベルに合わせた授業をします。 また、簡単な英語を使って説明することもできます。 I would like to smile always and create an affable atmosphere. Please tell me yourself and what you like. When you can't find what to talk, I'll ask you questions. Let's enjoy talking and I help to improve your Japanese. いつも笑顔で、楽しい授業を心がけます。 あなたについていろいろ教えてください!☆ 話すことが見つからないときは、私が質問をして、話しやすい雰囲気にします。 会話を楽しみながら、一緒に日本語を上達させましょう。 あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをさせてください^^♪

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

391 Lessons

Eijiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

・Japanese teacher Kumamoto International Communication Center counseling for the language-study

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher YUI SANO.
5.0

334 Lessons

YUI SANOid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Fun&memorable Japanese Lessons! こんにちは!Yuiです🗾 石川県出身で、世界を旅して日本に戻ってきました。旅先で出会った多様な文化や価値観を通じて、会話を楽しむことの大切さを実感しました。日本語で「もっと自然に話したい」「日本のことを深く知りたい」という方、大歓迎です!あなたの国や経験についてもぜひ聞かせてください。上級者の方がより自然な日本語を身につけるお手伝いが得意です。楽しくリラックスした雰囲気で、一緒に会話力を伸ばしましょう😊

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日本語ゼロでも大丈夫! 一緒に勉強しましょう。Don' t worry even if you are a beginner. I taught some elementary school students who came to Japan and didn't know Japanese at all. I taught them from Hiragana,greetings and also told them about life style in Japan. I was by their side and also supported school lessons. And I taught some International students how to prepare for JLPT. They enjoyed studying with quizzes I made. Now I teach some American students who have returned to America. 私は日本語ゼロで日本に住むことになった小学生に日本語を教えました。ひらがなや挨拶から始まり、日本での生活についても話しました。彼らのそばについて学校の授業のサポートもしました。 また、大学の留学生にJLPT対策のクイズを作り、楽しくクイズをしながらJLPTの勉強を教えました。 今、アメリカに戻ったアメリカの学生に日本語を教えています。

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What our Japanese students say

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  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Alex

    Learning Japanese

    I'm 20+ lessons in with Jackie-san and she continues to be able to provide everything I need from a Japanese tutor. Today, I asked to review some older material that I hadn't fully learned yet and was thinking of a good apology to give since I felt like I was wasting her time, but she just laughed and pulled up all the material from all of our past lessons that was all tagged and time stamped. I was able to pick out the past material I had questions on and she was able to review it with me with nothing, but kindness and patience. I was struggling a bit today and she didn't mind keeping at my pace. This is usual for her which is why I've been back as many times as I have. Look for my name in her review history. I've tried to comprehensively cover everything about her and her teaching style, but I honestly can't. How do I explain in a review that I can get an in depth explanation about anything I want to ask ever and not be made to feel bad for not mastering everything I've seen yet?

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