The best online Japanese speaking tutors

Speak natural Japanese with confidence. Hello, I’m Kumiko, a Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience. I help learners move from correct Japanese to fluent and natural communication. In my lessons, you will learn useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and practical Japanese for real situations. I also teach business Japanese, including polite language and interview preparation. Hello. My name is Kumiko. I help learners improve their communication and expand their Japanese vocabulary through conversation. I have over 10 years of experience teaching at a Japanese language school, and I am still teaching now. Because of this, I clearly understand the common difficulties and weaknesses that learners have. I have lived in Hiroshima, Tokyo, Yokohama, Aomori, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. I can also share local culture, travel tips, and everyday life in Japan. I look forward to talking with you! In my lessons, we first have a conversation. While we talk, I introduce different ways to say the same thing. In Japanese, there are many ways to make requests or ask questions. The expression often changes depending on who you are talking to. If you use the wrong expression, it may sound too direct or even rude to Japanese people. In my lessons, you will learn ★Cancellation Policy★ If you do not appear within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time, the lesson fee will be charged.

15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕 🌸Safe & Relaxing atmosphere class🌸 Hi! My name’s Aya. I’m a friendly person who loves international exchange and learning about different cultures. 15+Yrs. Teaching is exactly my passion!! I love helping students speak CONFIDENTLY and sharing our culture. •Studied abroad in the U.S. and the Philippines. •Traveled many countries🇺🇸🇰🇷🇲🇻🇵🇼🇸🇬🇻🇳🇵🇭🇯🇵 •Also experience as a tour guide for guests from a luxury cruise ship. 💁‍♀️💻 A 100% SAFE SPACE to try, fail. For BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE ♦️Quickly master essential travel phrases for your trip✈️ → Travel class ♦️ Learn real Japanese culture deeply 🇯🇵 → Discover Culture class ♦️ Improve speaking skill / Get native expressions and confidence → Free conversation class ♦️Essential grammar step by step （Originals slides ）→ Genki class ♦️Hiragana & Katakana from scratch. Read and Write✍️ → Genki class 　　 💎English support available 💎Original material for REAL TRAVEL SITUATIONS ＋CULTURE・MANNERS 🇯🇵 　　Restaurants, Hotels, Sightseeing,Transportation etc・・・ 💎With vocabulary or original slides for grammar support. I create customized lesson plans tailored to your specific goals for the fastest results. 　【Cancellation policy 】 ⚠️ There will be charged , if you cancel within 24hours. ⚠️ If you don’t show during the first half of our lesson, the class will be closed and 　　　the full lesson fee will be charged.

Hi, I’m Makoto. I love traveling and have visited about 50 countries. I’ve lived in New Zealand and Portugal, as well as in Hokkaido, Gunma, and Okinawa. I enjoy watching anime, especially action and isekai, and I’m also into sports like tennis, basketball, and rugby. I’ve been teaching Japanese on italki since April 2022 and completed a Japanese Language Teacher Training Course the same year. I use a variety of teaching methods tailored to each student. I studied English in New Zealand and Portuguese in Portugal from scratch, and I’m currently learning Spanish, so I understand both the challenges and the joy of learning new languages. My lessons focus on the following areas: Free conversations We can have conversations about topics that interest you, helping you stay motivated and enjoy learning. Survival Japanese For those planning to visit or move to Japan, I can teach you practical Japanese from the basics. The focus is on learning to speak quickly and confidently, rather than spending time learning hiragana, katakana, or kanji. Common phrases and grammar With my training and experience on italki, I use a variety of teaching methods to help you understand and use Japanese effectively. Business Japanese for hospitality Based on my professional experience in the hospitality industry, I can teach you useful words and phrases for real work situations.

Learn practical Japanese with a certified teacher — from beginner to business! Beginners are welcome ⭐️Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher⭐️ Hello! I’m Kayo, a native Japanese teacher from Japan. 大家好。我叫佳代，是一名日语老师。 I am a nationally certified Japanese teacher with professional knowledge of Japanese grammar, communication, and culture. I help students improve their Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment. ⭐️In my lessons you can learn: • Practical Japanese for daily conversation • Clear explanations of grammar • Natural expressions used by native speakers • Polite, formal and honorific expressions ⭐️Lesson options: ①Basic Japanese for beginners ② Conversation practice ③ Travel conversation ④ Business Japanese ⭐️My lessons are for students aged 18 and over. ⭐️I have been teaching Japanese since 2020 and have supported students with different goals and levels. ⭐️Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I worked for more than 20 years in the accounting department of a Japanese company. Through this experience, I became familiar with professional communication, including telephone conversations, honorific language, and formal expressions used in the workplace. ⭐️Lessons are conducted via Zoom. ✅Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy✅ ①If you do not attend a lesson without notice (no-show), the lesson will be charged in full and cannot be rescheduled. ②Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson. Requests made less than 24 hours before the lesson cannot be accepted. ☆☆☆　Thank you for your understanding. 　☆☆☆

Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !! I have been working as a professional Japanese teacher since 2010. I have given over 13,000 hours of lessons to more than 1,200 students. I was also selected as one of Italki's top 1% teachers in 2022 and have received more than 300 highly rated reviews. My lessons are suitable for “those who want to start learning Japanese,” “those who want to practice speaking using the grammar they have learned,” and “those who want to be able to express themselves using the Japanese they have learned. After taking my lessons, you will gain confidence in speaking in Japanese and increase your chances of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

🇯🇵🏃‍♀️I'm a cheerleader of your goal🏃🇯🇵 KONNICHIWA! I’m Misa—your Japanese coach with a traveler’s spirit! 🌏✈️ With 5+ years as an international tour leader, I specialize in connecting cultures and making Japanese come alive for curious minds🤝 If you dream of exploring Japan, want to chat about travel, or love discovering hidden cultural gems, I’m here to guide you😌 My lessons are packed with real-life tips, fun stories, and plenty of encouragement—so every session feels like a new adventure🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏞️ 一緒に楽しく学びましょう🇯🇵🌸 (Let’s enjoy learning together!)

曾有一年的日语教授经验。 适合我的学生 • 想要从零开始学习日语的初学者 • 希望提高口语表达、自信交流的学习者 • 需要备考JLPT的学生 • 对日本文化感兴趣，想学习实用会话的同学 • オーダーメイドレッスン：学習者一人ひとりのレベル・目的・興味に合わせて、最適なレッスンを提供します。 • 会話中心：実際に使える表現を身につけるため、たくさん話す練習をします。間違えても大丈夫！楽しく学びましょう。 • 文化紹介：言葉だけではなく、日本の文化やマナーも紹介します。旅行や仕事、日常会話にも役立ちますよ！

教科書では教えてくれない本当の日本語を学びましょう! 関西弁もしゃべりますLet’s learn real Japanese. I can also teach the Kansai dialect! こんにちは！私の名前はRiriです。生まれも育ちも大阪で、喋ることが大好きです。毎日「なんでやねん！」と言っています。 今はオーストラリアに住んでいて、様々な国の方々に日本語をオンラインで教えています。 スポーツが大好きで、今までに新体操、水泳、陸上、バスケットボール、バレーボールなどを経験しました。あなたの好きなスポーツについて教えてください! Hello! My name is Riri. I was born and raised in Osaka, and I love talking. I say “Nandeyanen!” in the Kansai dialect almost every day! I’m currently living in Australia and teaching Japanese online. I love sports and have played rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, track and field, basketball, and volleyball. What sports do you like? 生徒さんの希望に合わせた独自のレッスンを提供できるように心掛けています。私のレッスンは楽しくてすぐ時間が過ぎるとの声をいただくことが多く、常に生徒さんの興味がある事と結びつけてレッスンができるように勉強を続けています。 I provide customised lessons tailored to each student’s needs and goals. Many students tell me that my lessons are so enjoyable that time flies by. I continuously work on improving my lessons so I can connect them to topics that interest my students. 常に画面共有で写真と言葉が結びつくように表示したり、発音ゲーム、クイズなとを取り入れ、いろいろな角度から日本語を身に着けてもらいます。レッスンの後にはフィードバックを行い、レッスンの中で使用した資料を送信します。 基本的には生徒さんの希望のレッスンをします。発音練習などのゲームを取り入れつつ、個人のスピードに合わせてレッスンをします。 もし指定の教材があればこちらで用意し、宿題も出します。 関西弁に興味がある方は、ぜひ、私のレッスンを受けてみてください。面白いレッスンが待っていますよ。 I use screen sharing to help connect images with words, and I incorporate activities such as pronunciation games and quizzes so students can learn Japanese from different perspectives. After each lesson, I provide feedback and send the materials used. If you're interested in the Kansai dialect, feel free to join my lesson! You'll definitely like it.

Certified Japanese language teacher by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan I started to be interested in my country’s culture when I was traveling in different countries. Some years ago, when I came back to Japan, I decided to attend a Japanese language school, where I got my qualification to teach Japanese.Since then, I have been teaching Japanese language to people from various countries. I am looking forward to helping you develop your Japanese communication skills. Please feel free to ask me anything. Welcome. Please try the first free lesson.Nice to meet you.

早稲田大学→東京大学大学院卒→塾講師数年→私立高校で国語教師を8年間 これまで日本人を相手に英語と日本語を中心に言語を教えてきました。 講師歴は10年を超えています。 日本語に関しては昨年ようやく日本語教育能力検定試験を取得し、 それまで1年間毎週あらゆるレベルの外国人に日本語を教えるボランティアを行ってきました。 私は教えることが非常に好きです。 楽しい授業を一緒に行いましょう！ I have taught Japanese and English for Japanese over 10 years. I have two teacher licenses ; English and Japanese. Finally, I got a license of the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test . Until then, I taught Japanese as a volunteer work for foreigners. I love teaching, Let's enjoy our lesson!

Kimono specialist/ Japanese school teacher/ reporter Hello! I’m Masami. a native Japanese speaker born and raised in Tokyo with expertise in standard Japanese pronunciation. I have over five years of experience teaching at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. I'm also a kimono specialist. I will use my experience in announcing to teach pronunciation. I've traveled to over 20 countries. I like learning about different cultures. ・東京で生まれ育ちましたので、標準語を話します。 ・東京の日本語学校で5年以上教えた経験があります。 ・着物の専門家でもあります。 ・アナウンスの仕事の経験を活かした発音指導。 I would like to focus on making the lessons fun and easy to understand. Let’s level up by learning more. 明るく楽しいクラスと丁寧な指導を心がけています。 私は資格を持ったプロの日本語教師で、発音の改善もお手伝いします。 I'm a qualified professional Japanese teacher and I can help you improve your pronunciation. I love helping people feel confident with Japanese. In my lessons, we’ll focus on speaking, pronunciation, and real conversation, all in a relaxed space where mistakes are welcome, because they’re part of learning. I enjoy talking about everyday life, work, hobbies, and different cultures, so our lessons are always interesting and personal. Let’s learn together, have fun, and make Japanese part of your daily life! 日本語の会話能力を向上させるためには、発音、流暢さ、文法など、さまざまな側面にアプローチする必要があります。 美しく自然な日本語で話すお手伝いをしたいと思います。 ※italki Classroomまたは、Google Meetをご利用ください。 レッスンのほとんどは日本語で行われます。 ※Please use italki Classroom or Google Meet. Most of the lessons will be in Japanese.

Extensive experience teaching Japanese in English. Beginner to N3 (ゼロ初級～中級). Pair lesson available! こんにちは！ゆきです。 I was born and raised in Osaka, and now I’m based in Melbourne🦘🐨 Do you have these problems when it comes to studying Japanese? ---------------- "I want to practice speaking Japanese but I don’t feel confident expressing what I want to say correctly." "I'm a complete beginner and don’t know where to start." "I’m interested in taking JLPT but don’t want to study just using a textbook and would like to learn in a fun way while talking with a teacher." ---------------- Then please book a trial lesson with me. I will be your teacher—and your guide on your language learning journey :) One of my strengths as a Japanese teacher is that I can teach in English. Most of my students are from places like the United States, Europe, and Australia, and I use English whenever it helps students understand better. Also my husband is British, so we mainly communicate in English. I would like my students to feel relaxed in my lessons so that they can speak Japanese even more spontaneously. So I always make sure my lessons are fun and not too intense. However, if you’re highly motivated and would like a lot of homework, don’t worry—I can give you plenty 😆 I used to be very shy but I love teaching and enjoy communicating with my students through lessons. Teaching is my passion! I like💛 #travel #gaming #osaka #animals #vtuber #hololive #holostars

Japanese Top 1 % Teacher,Learning with Your Passion for Anime/Manga/Video game Let me tell you the story about why I wanted to be an italki teacher. After graduating from university, I went to study abroad in Canada. At that time, I mainly hung out with my Otaku friends in Canada. We had different languages, but the same passion for the same hobbies. Then I realized that “Learning language makes my life much more fun.” Anime and my Otaku friends motivated me to improve my English skills a lot! So now, I’d like to do the same by teaching Japanese for those who have the same passion as me!

Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners! Hi, I'm Mie! I am a nationally certified, active Japanese teacher at a government-authorized school. Every month, I teach over 100 international students and technical intern trainees from Asia - Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Nepal and so on. Before becoming a teacher, I spent 22 years working at a hotel front desk, where I mastered real Japanese communication, true hospitality, and deep empathy. I am not just a teacher—I am your biggest cheerleader, ready to walk beside you toward your goals! 🌟Strengths of My Lessons Visual & Intuitive: I use illustrations, slides, and worksheets so you can understand quickly without complex grammar terms. Real & Practical: Learn "living Japanese" that you can actually use in your real life and career. Safe & Comfortable: Making mistakes is the fastest way to learn! Relax and enjoy learning without fear. 🎯 Perfect For You If: You want a safe, comfortable space to speak freely without being afraid of making mistakes. You are looking for a teacher who truly cares about your progress and supports you like a partner. (C1/C2 Advanced Learners) You want fast-paced, unscripted, real native Japanese with NO simplified words! 👋 A Quick Note: My English is still a work in progress! I may ask you to type in the chat box sometimes, and I appreciate your understanding and support! 🌸 Lesson Policy I follow italki’s official policy for rescheduling and cancellations (at least 24 hours in advance). Thank you for your understanding!

Turn Grammar into Conversation | N4+ | English OK 😊 Hello! I'm Mitsuko, a Japanese teacher with several years of teaching experience. Do you ever feel like this? - "I studied grammar, but I can't use it in conversation." • "I know a lot of Japanese, but the words don't come out." • "I want to speak more naturally." Many intermediate learners face these challenges. My lessons are especially helpful for learners at around the N3 level who want to turn their Japanese knowledge into real communication skills. 【Lesson example】 ◆ Conversation + Grammar Review (N4) Review N4 grammar through dialogues, shadowing, and conversation practice. ◆ Quartet Lessons (N3) Improve reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills while learning to use Japanese naturally. ◆ Articles and News Read articles, learn vocabulary, summarize the content, and discuss your ideas in Japanese. Beginners are also very welcome. We can start from hiragana and basic grammar step by step. 【Why study with me?】 ✓ Lesson notes after every lesson. ✓ English support for beginners. ✓ Lessons that match your level and pace. My motto is: "Good fortune comes to those who smile." I love movies, history, mystery novels and anime 🥰 Right now, I'm really into Dr. Stone and Haikyuu! I'd love to hear about your interests and goals, too. I look forward to meeting you in class!

From daily life to IT related - I can provide lessons that meet your needs! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes—my lessons are a safe place to practice speaking Japanese. I’ll gently correct your sentences and help you sound more natural, so you can keep improving with confidence. I’m a friendly teacher who loves to smile and laugh, and I believe learning should be fun! Many of my students say they feel relaxed and enjoy speaking Japanese with me. Let’s enjoy learning together 😊 Before your first lesson, I’ll take the time to understand your goals and create a lesson plan just for you. In my lessons, you’ll have plenty of chances to speak, get natural corrections, and learn how to express yourself more naturally in Japanese. I work with beginner to intermediate students, and I can help you with: - Beginner-friendly Japanese (using GENKI) - Speaking practice with real-time corrections - Simple and clear grammar explanations - Building confidence in conversation I also work in online marketing and have experience supporting Japanese classes at a college in Brisbane, Australia. Since I’m learning English too, I understand how challenging (and rewarding!) learning a new language can be—and I’m here to support you along the way.

😊 Your fellow OTAKU Japanese teacher | Games, Manga & Anime welcome | Shy & introvert-friendly 📚 More than just conversation | Natural corrections without interruption | Deep-dive & otaku questions welcome | Free diary correction for regulars | Nuance & context explained 🩷 I love • Games: FF6 & 10, Yakuza, The Witcher 3 • Anime: Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, HUNTER×HUNTER, Death Note, Frieren ✅ What you can expect ・Guided conversation with gentle recasts (no interruption, no pressure) ・English support when needed ・Free diary correction for regulars This is more than casual conversation. I share useful words and phrases in the chat and explain subtle differences in meaning and nuance, so you can learn while you speak. I guide conversations with thoughtful questions based on your interests. Otaku topics like games, anime, and manga are always welcome! ✅ My strengths ・Context & nuance beyond small talk ・Clear explanations in English ・Supportive, inclusive lessons for all levels 🙏 Not a good fit if… ・You mainly want joke-heavy conversation ・You’re looking for the cheapest lessons ⚠️ Notice ・Lesson availability may change because I travel often. ・Lesson prices are subject to change without notice. ✅ Feedback I usually use recasts instead of interrupting. Example: You: きのう、友達と「会います」（←wrong） Me: そうですか。きのう、友達と「会いました」（←correct）ね。 ✅ What I ask of students I’ll guide the conversation, but I expect active participation (no need to be perfect!). Don’t just stay quiet and wait for me to ask all the questions. A real conversation needs both sides to participate 😊

2年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻‍🏫 日本語教師２年目のはるきです！ 趣味は、書道です！👧🏻 今は、オンラインの日本語教師や動画編集をしています。 休日はNetflixを観たり、美術館に行くのが楽しみです✨私は海外の文化や言語に興味があります🥺 【レッスンスタイル】 ・会話のレッスンを中心に、生徒さんの悩みや日本語の勉強法について話し合いながら一緒に学んでいきます(^_-)-☆宿題なし！教科書なし！ 【現在の生徒の例】 ・週に１回４５分のレッスンを受ける生徒　😊一番人気😊 →毎週同じ曜日の同じ時間に授業を予約し、授業を受けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化や言葉を覚えるためのゲーム ・週に１回６０分のレッスンを受ける生徒　 →しっかりと日本語を学びたい生徒向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化、最近のニュースなど ・月に一回１時間のレッスンを受ける生徒　上級者 →仕事が忙しいが、日本語は学び続けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や政治など I’m Haruki, a second-year Japanese teacher! My hobby is Japanese calligraphy 👧🏻 Currently, I work online as a Japanese teacher and video editor. On my days off, I enjoy　watching Netflix, and visiting museums✨ I’m also interested in cultures and languages from around the world🥺 【Lesson Style】 ・My lessons mainly focus on conversation. We’ll also talk about any difficulties you have with Japanese and discuss effective ways to study together (^_-)-☆ ・No homework! No textbooks! 【Examples of My Current Students】 ・One 45-minute lesson per week 😊 Most Popular 😊 → students who want to book a lesson at the same time and on the same day every week. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, and games to help you learn new words ・One 1hour lesson per week →students who want to study Japanese more seriously. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, recent news, and more ・One 1hour lesson per month — Advanced level → students who are busy with work but still want to continue learning Japanese. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture

Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩‍🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨‍🎓 Hi, I'm Ashley, certified Japanese teacher with 10 years of teaching experience 👩‍🎓 I am teaching students of all levels, from beginners (A1) to advanced learners (C2). 🏆 Communication-focused lessons 🏆 Conversational Japanese, free talk, business Japanese, JLPT preparation, and travel Japanese 🏆 Certified Japanese teacher with 10 years of teaching experience 🏆 English support available when needed 🏆 Experience teaching children, university students, and adults Not only to help you learn Japanese, but also to support you in achieving your personal goals-whether for work, study, travel, or hobbies. *I currently teach students at the N2, N3,N5 levels. Of course, students preparing for N1 and N4 are also very welcome.* Let's make a learning plan that works for you! 🌸 Discuss your goals, interests, and learning needs 🌸 Assess your current Japanese level 🌸 Find the most effective study methods for your learning style 🌸 Recommend textbooks and materials tailored to your level and goals I look forward to helping you build practical Japanese skills and enjoy your learning journey!

Relaxed Conversation Lessons for Natural Japanese Hi, I am Chisa, a native Japanese speaker. I have many years of experience living abroad, and I raised my daughter overseas. I’d love to communicate with people from other countries because I’m really interested in different cultures. はじめまして。わたしの名前はChisaです。私は長く海外で生活し、娘も海外で育てました。 わたしはいろいろな国の人と交流することが大好きです。 I love being in nature and I also enjoy traveling, such as historical areas, museums, lovely cafes and restaurants. Usually I like doing workout and yoga at gym, watching movies and listening to pop musics. I'm relaxed and easy to talk to. わたしの趣味は自然の中で過ごしたり、旅行することです。 ジムでは運動をしたりヨガをします。家では映画を見たり、音楽を聞くことです。 I took the “420 hours of Japanese Language Teaching Course. Then I have experienced teaching Japanese for over 5 years at another platform as well. I'd like to help you out with learning Japanese as a friendly tutor. I will customise as you would like to learn Japanese, so please let me know about your request!! My lessons focus on using natural expressions in real-life conversations. Let’s talk about many kinds of topics in Japanese. I’ll correct your mistakes and give you suggestions about natural expressions. If you have some ideas of topics to talk about, please feel free to send me a message beforehand. Of course we can use some materials such as short articles and news paper I prepare at your level. Let’s have fun studying！ あなたの話したいことや、いろいろなトピックでたくさんお話しましょう。 自然な表現を大切にした会話レッスンが得意です。もちろん、旅行や仕事で使う日本語など、あなたの希望に合わせます。 間違えている日本語は自然な表現を教えます。 お会いできることを楽しみにしています。