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Learn Japanese with the teacher AKI | N1/N2 Reading.
4.9

243 Lessons

AKI | N1/N2 Readingid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

JLPT N1/N2 Reading Strategy|Structured Exam Preparation My teaching style is analytical, structured, and goal-oriented. Students say I explain grammar clearly, but what makes my lessons different is the strategy training for JLPT reading. We don’t just read. We break down the structure of the text. We learn how exam questions are created. We practice solving efficiently. Advanced Japanese is abstract and layered. I teach you how to navigate that complexity. Mistakes are welcome — they are clues to improve your score.

Test Preparation
USD 15.00/trial
Available 06:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kenji.N..
4.9

959 Lessons

Kenji.N.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish

Certified Professional Japanese Teacher!! 🐬 Living in Latin-America 🐬 🔞 I do not accept students under 18 years old. 🌸 In my classes, I use the direct method, which is a method of teaching Japanese using only Japanese. Hello, I am Kenji. As a diving instructor, I have been diving in oceans all over the world since I was 18 years old. Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Patagonia, etc. Then, at the age of 27, I opened a diving shop in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and set up branches in Loreto and Cancun. Later, I opened a diving shop in Japan, sold all my businesses at the age of 45, and am now basically retired. After retiring at the age of 45, my daily work is investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and currencies, which I have been doing continuously since I was young. And completing the Japanese teacher training course at the age of 47, I started teaching Japanese in Latin America, mainly in Mexico and Colombia. Due to the pandemic, all schools were closed, so I started teaching online. My experience teaching online began in 2020. My personal areas of expertise: economics, politics, management, taxation, marine mammals, travel, scuba diving, surfing, Latin America, music, and musical instruments. 🔞 I do not accept students under 18 years old. 🌸 In my classes, I use the direct method, which is a method of teaching Japanese using only Japanese.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sumika.
Sumikaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace Do you feel nervous when speaking Japanese? Are you worried about making mistakes or lacking opportunities to practice? Don’t worry! In my lessons, you’ll listen to and speak lots of Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment. I’ll help you learn natural Japanese and speak with confidence, at your own pace. 🌱 🌱 My lessons are for you if: ・You want more speaking practice ・You feel nervous about making mistakes ・You want to learn natural, everyday Japanese ・You want to travel to or work in Japan ✈️ ・You want to communicate confidently in Japanese 📚 What I offer: ・Japanese-based lessons ・Conversation and role-plays ・Grammar and vocabulary practice ・Textbooks and original slides ・Homework and writing feedback I mainly teach in Japanese, but I can support you in English or Spanish when needed. Beginners are very welcome! 🌸 About me Hi! I’m Sumika from Aichi, Japan. 🇯🇵 I’ve worked at a Japanese company for over 10 years and studied abroad in Canada 🇨🇦 and the United States 🇺🇸. I speak Japanese and English, and I’m currently learning Spanish. I love traveling, reading, watching series, and trying delicious food. I also have a Shiba Inu! 🐕 As a language learner myself, I understand that speaking a new language can feel challenging. My goal is to create a safe space where you can relax, make mistakes, and enjoy learning Japanese. Tell me your goals, and we’ll find the best way to learn together. ☺️ Let’s make Japanese a part of your everyday life! 🇯🇵✨

USD 7.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Travelyuka.
5.0

12 Lessons

Travelyukaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish

Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels, 「日本語、ずっと勉強しているのに、全然話せるようにならない…」そう感じたことはありませんか?その原因は、あなたの努力不足ではなく、「教科書の日本語」と「実際に使われている日本語」の間にある大きなギャップかもしれません。 はじめまして、日本語教師のYukaです。 私は日本の語学学校で、1歳のお子さんから大人の方まで、幅広い年齢層の生徒さんに日本語を教えてきました。 また、日系企業での勤務経験もあり、教室の中だけでは学べない「実際に使われている日本語」や、日本社会ならではの考え方・マナーについても深い知識を持っています。 ビジネスの現場で培った経験は、丁寧な言葉遣いから、同僚や上司との円滑な人間関係の築き方まで、幅広くお伝えできる強みになっています。 私自身も現在スペイン語と英語を学習中の身であり、生徒として新しい言語を学ぶ大変さや、思うように話せないもどかしさ、そしてうまく話せたときの喜びを、身をもって理解しています。 【私のレッスンの特徴】 教科書の文法をなぞるだけの授業はしません。 もちろん基礎はしっかりお伝えしますが、それに加えて「実際の会話で本当に使われる表現」も一緒に学んでいきます。 教科書では「です・ます」形が中心ですが、実際の会話は人間関係の話や噂話、スラングであふれています。教科書だけで勉強して会話につまずいてしまう方の原因は、実はここにあります。 友人との会話、職場でのやり取り、旅行先での一コマ―そのすべてに合った言葉選びができるよう、状況に応じた自然な日本語をお教えします。 教科書の各ユニットの文法事項が終わったら、必ずカジュアルな表現もプラスして教えるのが、他の先生との違いです。 【対応できるレベル・目的】 ・ゼロからの初級者の方:ひらがな・カタカナから、無理なく続けられるペースで丁寧にサポートします。「覚えられない」「続かない」という不安も、一緒に解消していきましょう。 ・JLPT合格を目指す方:必要な漢字・語彙・文法を整理し、試験日から逆算した学習プランを作成します。シャドーイングなどのトレーニングでリスニング力も鍛えます。 ・旅行や出張前に短期間で日本語を身につけたい方:限られた時間で確実に成果を出せるよう、実際に使う場面を想定した実践的なフレーズを中心に学びます。 ・ビジネスシーンで自信を持って日本語を使いたい方:敬語やビジネスマナー、日本人特有の考え方まで、文化的な背景を含めて丁寧に解説します。 ・お子さんの日本語学習:年齢制限なし、アニメや好きな遊びを取り入れながら、楽しみながら自然に学べます。 ・とにかく日本語で自由に話したい方:テーマは自由、間違いを気にせずたくさん話すフリートークも大歓迎です。 【大切にしていること】 間違えることを恐れないでください。 間違いは、上達している証拠です。緊張せずに話せる、リラックスした雰囲気のレッスンをいつも心がけています。 一人ひとりの目標やペース、興味関心に合わせて、オーダーメイドのレッスンプランを一緒に作っていきます。 【レッスンの進め方】 初回のレッスンでは、まずあなたの現在のレベルや目標、興味のあることをじっくりお伺いします。「なんとなく話せるようになりたい」という漠然とした目標でも大丈夫です。 一緒にお話ししながら、あなたに合った学習の道筋を見つけていきましょう。 教材はすべて画面上で共有しますので、手ぶらでレッスンにご参加いただけます。 レッスン中は、日本語だけでなく、必要に応じて英語やスペイン語での説明も可能です。

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher MEGUMI.K.
5.0

1,818 Lessons

MEGUMI.Kid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

Japanese Pronunciation Coach | Speak Clear & Natural Japanese | JLPT & Conversation Hi, I'm Megumi. I am a Japanese language teacher and pronunciation specialist from Japan. I work as a conference host, narrator, talk show presenter, event MC, and presentation instructor, where clear and natural Japanese communication is essential. In my lessons, I help learners improve pronunciation, rhythm, and natural expressions so they can speak Japanese more clearly and confidently. I also offer daily conversation practice and JLPT grammar lessons. I also hold Japan's nationally certified Domestic Travel Supervisor qualification, and I enjoy sharing Japanese culture, travel experiences, and everyday life in Japan. 🎙 Learn Japanese & Discover Japan You can also learn with my Japanese learning content: • Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures (Podcast) • Rapid Cue Japanese • Short & Sweet Grammar 音楽教室講師の経験を活かし、日本語についてなんでも相談できる相手としてレッスンしていきます。 日本語の発音・イントネーション・言葉の選び方などもお伝えしたいです。 学習者のリクエストに合わせ、 友人と会話を楽しんでいるようなレッスンスタイルを目指します。 日本語プレゼンテーションについてもアドバイスできます。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Wakako.
5.0

148 Lessons

Wakakoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Friendly Sensei★Conversation practice! Beginners are welcomed! I can help you in English! 楽しく話しましょう! I am friendly and talkative. I enjoy teaching Japanese and sharing our culture. I'll do my best to help you understand and to answer any questions. I may not be a professional teacher, but I want to be like your friend who can enjoy conversations and doesn't make you feel afraid of making mistakes. My main focus is to make you feel confident in Japanese and to teach you real practical Japanese (not just text book style)!

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuuki Kojima.
5.0

1,777 Lessons

Yuuki Kojimaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Amiable teacher with 6 years of teaching experience FOUR key elements: ①Making sure you speak as much as you possibly can. I can also get the ball rolling so that you feel comfortable speaking. ②Setting up few easy goals that help you find meanings in your language journey! ③Active learning rather than passive learning. I firmly believe that there's nothing better than taking actions on your own and moving forward. ④Most importantly, to keep reminding yourself of the enjoyment part of language journey! My class is full of fun and laugher! Bring some tea or coffee! 4つの大事にしていること: ①あなたが話したいだけ話せます。 ②簡単な目標を設定すること。③主体的な学習を推進すること。あなた自身で行動を起こし、前に進むのがなによりもいい。④一番大切なことで、言語学習から興奮を得ること。私のクラスは楽しく笑いがあります! お茶かコーヒーを持ってきてもかまいません!

USD 7.70/trial
Available 06:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher aya.
5.0

1,928 Lessons

ayaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

私(わたし)は6年間(ねんかん)オンラインで日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えています。今までに10,000回以上のレッスンを行(おこな)いました。(他のオンラインスクールを含む) I have been teaching Japanese online for 6 years and I have taught over 10,000 classes so far includes another online school.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuko.
5.0

6,193 Lessons

Yukoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

We will practice speaking Japanese as much as we can. I'll correct your mistake, if any, and introduce more natural expressions. I will explain the Japanese grammar and expressions in English if necessary. レッスンでは、できるだけ多く日本語を話せるように練習をしたいと思います。 もし間違いがあれば、訂正して、より自然な言い方をご紹介します。 もし必要であれば、日本語の文法や表現を英語で説明することもできます。

USD 16.00/Hour
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher eriko.
5.0

3,170 Lessons

erikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Build natural Japanese! Native Teacher | 9+ Yrs Exp | English/Español OK Hi there! I’m a native Japanese teacher from Yokohama, dedicated to teaching students from all over the world. With over 9 years of experience and more than 3000 lessons completed, I have taught Japanese in language institutions and online to students of all ages. I am professionally trained, having completed the Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course at The World Japanese Language Center in Australia. Before becoming a teacher, I spent 20 years working in the Japanese corporate world. This experience allows me to help you with honorifics (Keigo) and business conversation if you ever need them for your career. The most important thing to me is that our lessons are fun, friendly, and enjoyable. I focus on conversation and love to adapt each session to suit your needs and mood on the day. As a fellow language learner who has studied English and Spanish, I truly understand the challenges and the "embarrassment" one can sometimes feel. You will never feel that way with me! I strive to create a relaxed environment where we can build a great relationship. If you get stuck, I can support you with explanations in English or Spanish. I always aim to bring calm and positive energy into our lessons to make your learning experience as pleasant as possible. I look forward to meeting you!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 13:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher misako.
5.0

662 Lessons

misakoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+4

🌷 Let's master natural Japanese 🌷 beginners welcome! relax, casual, logical, certified teacher Let's master natural Japanese through your favorite topics! My lessons are just for you if you are serious about improving your Japanese. Hi, I'm Misako from Sendai! As a certified Japanese teacher specializing in **natural conversation**, I focus on **real-life phrases** and **cultural nuances** (like English-Japanese differences). I love helping students learn through shared interests like gaming, anime, traveling, cats, coffee, etc. Let’s turn your favorite things into fun language practice! Are you fed up with teachers who never correct your Japanese? I'm here to help you practice natural Japanese! I offer you logically organized grammar explanations.  I've passed both the private Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test and the national Japanese Language Teacher Examination.  After working at a Japanese company for 10 years, I taught Japanese at a language school and online. I have taught Japanese to people from many countries, including the United States, Korea, and Turkey. I use textbooks such as GENKI, Minna no Nihongo, Marugoto. Conversation lessons with detailed feedback notes available! My lessons are just for you if you are serious about improving your Japanese. During conversation lessons, we relax and talk while I explain grammar that is easily mistaken and things that I want you to remember by writing them in the chat. I also speak English, so beginners are welcome too! For grammar lessons, I use textbooks such as GENKI, Minna no Nihongo and Marugoto.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 03:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Emi S.
5.0

31 Lessons

Emi Sid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Let's achieve your dreams and goals with Japanese♪ Friendly certified Japanese teachers♪♪ I am a qualified Japanese language teacher and have 4 years of experience. I teach online to people from various countries. I also volunteer to teach people living in Fukuoka. I mainly teach grammar and pronunciation to beginners and intermediate students. I offer free talks for people who want to practice conversation, regardless of their Japanese level. I teach more natural phrasing, grammar, and pronunciation through conversations. 私は日本語教師の資格を持っており、4年の経験があります。オンラインで様々な国の人に教えたり、福岡に住んでいる人にボランティアで教えたりしています。 主に初級から中級の人に文法や発音を教えています。会話練習がしたい人には日本語レベルに関係なくフリートークをしています。会話の中から、より自然な言い回しや文法や発音の指導をしています。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher サニーせんせい.
4.8

804 Lessons

サニーせんせいid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+3

I have a Certificate of the Japanese Language of Teaching Competency Test administered. Do you like Japan? Let me know what interests you about Japan. I would like to help you learn Japanese , improve conversation skills, and be able to talk about and exchange culture information. In my lesson, I use PowerPoint to make grammar and conversation simple and enjoyable to learn. Let's study Japanese together. If you are interested in Japan and the language, please visit my class. If there is something you don't understand, don't be afraid to ask. I'm always ready to help.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mari.
5.0

5 Lessons

Mariid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

8年の教師経験|初心者歓迎!楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう🌸 🇯🇵 8年経験の日本語教師 🗣️ 会話中心のオーダーメイドレッスン 🌸 初級から上級まで対応 こんにちは!まりです😊 東京で8年間、日本語教師としてさまざまな国の学習者に日本語を教えてきました。 これまで5歳から80歳まで、初級から上級まで幅広いレベルの学生をサポートしてきた経験があります。 旅行、ハイキング、ダンス、ヨガ、茶道、カフェ巡り、刺繍などたくさんの趣味があります✈️🥾💃🧘‍♀️🍵☕️🪡 みなさんの好きなことについても、ぜひ聞かせてください! ⭐️こんな方におすすめ⭐️ ✅ 日本語でたくさん会話したい ✅ 日本旅行をもっと楽しみたい ✅ 文法をわかりやすく学びたい ✅ 日本人の友達と話せるようになりたい ✅ 自分のペースで勉強したい 🌿 私のレッスンの特徴 🌿 🗣️ 会話中心でたくさん話せる 📚 あなたの目標に合わせたオリジナルレッスン 📝 わかりやすい文法説明 🌱 一歩ずつ着実にレベルアップ 🇯🇵 実際の生活で使える自然な日本語を学べる 間違えることは上達への大切なステップです。 リラックスした雰囲気の中で、自信を持って日本語を話せるようサポートします☺️ 「日本語を勉強する時間が楽しみ!」と思ってもらえるレッスンを目指しています。 みなさんとお会いできるのを楽しみにしています😊

USD 8.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sheida Shirzad.
5.0

3,351 Lessons

Sheida Shirzadid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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Persian (Farsi)
Native
·English
+1

JLPT-Certified Japanese Language Instructor I know from experience, learning Japanese or Persian can feel tough! But you’re not alone. Let me help you learn in a way that’s fun and makes sense. I use original materials, based on what I wish I'd had as a language learner. I’ve taught over 1000 online/in-person lessons and have helped learners from beginners to advanced. Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or just want to chat confidently, I’ll adjust to your goals. Let’s make each lesson useful, comfortable, and enjoyable. 😊 日本語やペルシャ語を学ぶのは大変ですよね。私自身の学習経験から、分かりやすくオリジナル教材を作りました。初心者からJLPT対策まで対応します。一緒に楽しく頑張りましょう!

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Luisa-Evelina.
5.0

877 Lessons

Luisa-Evelinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
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Romanian
Native
·English
·Chinese (Mandarin)
·Mongolian

Cambridge University Graduate | 5+ Years & 3,000+ Hours of Tutoring Experience Hello! My name is Evelina. I was born and raised in Romania and I have a BA Degree from the University of Cambridge and a MA Degree from the University of Barcelona. I am fluent in Romanian, English and Japanese. Over the years, I have also studied several other languages to a lesser extent. I am currently focusing on improving my Mongolian. As a fellow language learner, I am aware of how difficult and intimidating learning a new language can be, but also just how many amazing opportunities it can bring. I not only very much enjoy learning, but also teaching languages so I would love to support you along your learning journey! Whether your goal is to improve your pronunciation, boost your vocabulary, increase your speaking confidence, pass a foreign language proficiency test, or anything in between, I am committed to supporting you along the way. I am patient, resourceful and I believe in individualized instruction. In other words, my goal ultimately is to create a comfortable learning environment and also find a learning strategy that suits YOUR personality, needs, and goals the best. Please note that I currently teach ADULTS ONLY.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher リバル千子.
リバル千子id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Czech
·English
+1

Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience こんにちは!わたしはちこです。Hi I'm chiko. オーストラリアで えいごをべんきょうしました。I've studied English in AUS. でも、いまはチェコにすんでいます。But I'm currently living in Czech. チェコごをべんきょうしていますが、とてもむずかしいです。I'm studying Czech language but it's really hard. だから、がいこくごをべんきょうする たいへんさが よくわかります。That's why I really understand how much difficult to study foreign languages. わたしは ひとと はなすことが だいすきです。I love talking to people. そして、まんがもだいすきです。And I also love Manga. グルメ、ファッション、りょこう、すきなものがたくさんあります!I love lots of things, like foods, fashion, travel...and more! あなたのすきなもの、おしえてください。Tell me what you like. みなさんとあえるのが とてもたのしみです!I'm really excited to meet you soon! チェコで にほんごきょうしとして 15ねんいじょう はたらいています。I've been working as a Japanese teacher more than 10 years in Czech. えいごでじゅぎょうをしています。I normally teach Japanese in English. もちろん、にほんごでも じゅぎょうできますよ!Of course I can do it in Japanese, too! チェコごでも できます!I even can do it in simple Czech. いちばんわかい せいとさんは10さい、いちばんとしうえの せいとさんは60さいです。The youngest student is 10 years old and the oldest is 60 yeas old. しょしんしゃに おしえることが おおいです。Most of my current students started learning Japanese with me from the entry level. 「まるごと」という きょうかしょと、わたしがつくったファイルをつかってレッスンをします。We will learn Japanese with the textbook named Marugoto and my original materials. ひらがな、カタカナ、漢字もべんきょうできます。You can also learn Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. きょうかしょだけではなくて、ビデオをみたり、おんせいをきいたり、クイズもあります。We'll learn Japanese not only with textbooks but also by watching videos, listening audio and Quiz. にほんのぶんかについても べんきょうできます。You can also learn about Japanese culture.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaishin.
4.9

16 Lessons

Kaishinid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

4 years of experience teaching exchange students Japanese at uni Hi! My name is Kaishin 🇯🇵 I’m a native Japanese speaker born and raised in Japan. I love learning languages and can also communicate in English. For about four years, I taught Japanese to international students at university and helped many learners improve their Japanese skills. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and learning from them as well ✨ Although many people think learning a foreign language in Japan is difficult, I was able to do it without ever leaving Japan. Using my own language-learning experience, I can help you study Japanese in a fun and effective way. Feeling nervous about taking a lesson? That's completely okay! I’ll support you in a kind and easy-to-understand way, so you can relax and enjoy learning Japanese!! I look forward to meeting you! はじめまして!海心(かいしん)です 日本生まれ・日本育ちの日本語ネイティブです。言語学習が大好きで、日本の国際的な大学に通っていたこともあり、英語でもコミュニケーションができます! 大学では約4年間、留学生に日本語を教えてきました。これまでたくさんの学習者の日本語力向上をサポートしてきたので、日本語指導には自信があります。また、私自身も学ぶことが好きなので、レッスンを通して皆さんの国や文化について知れることを楽しみにしています✨ 日本では「外国語の習得は難しい」とよく言われますが、私は日本を離れることなく外国語を身につけることができました。その経験を活かして、効率的で続けやすい学習方法もお伝えしていきます。 皆さんが日本語を身につけるためのお手伝いができることを楽しみにしています!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mayumi🌸 JP Support.
5.0

502 Lessons

Mayumi🌸 JP Supportid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸 Hello! I’m Mayumi. With over 21 years of teaching experience, I’ve supported a wide range of learners, from children with Japanese roots living overseas to adults working toward their goals. ✨ Professional Learning Support In addition to teaching Japanese, I have been running an independent tutoring school in Japan for over 8 years. Through this work, I have extensive experience supporting children with diverse learning needs, including learning disabilities and developmental challenges. If you feel unsure, struggle to study on your own, or need more time to learn, you are not alone. If you or your child need a little more time, extra support, or a highly personalized approach, you are very welcome here. I adapt my teaching to each learner’s strengths, learning style, and pace, helping them build confidence and make steady progress. 🌱 More Than Words Learning a language isn’t always easy, especially on your own. To me, Japanese is more than words—it is a tool that opens doors to your future. My mission is simple: to help you overcome challenges, build real skills, and grow with confidence. Let’s build your future together! 🌸 日本語で未来を切り開きましょう! 21年以上の指導経験で、海外ルーツのお子さんや一人で学ぶのが難しい方、目標に向かって頑張る方まで幅広くサポートしてきました。JLPT(日本語能力試験)対策にも対応しています。 また、日本では8年以上にわたり個別指導の学習塾を運営し、学習障害や発達特性を含む、多様な学習ニーズを持つお子さんの指導にも深く携わっています。 一人で勉強することに不安がある方、なかなか思うように進まない方にも、時間をかけて寄り添います。 一人ひとりの強みやペースに寄り添い、学ぶ楽しさと自信を大切にしながら、将来につながる本物の力を育てます。 日本語を通して、あなたの人生がより輝くよう全力でサポートします!🌸

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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!

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,308,056 customer reviews

  • Baz

    Baz

    Learning Japanese

    りょうこ先生はとてもやさしくて、いつもていねいに教えてくれる先生です。 とても忍耐強く、文法や新しい表現もわかりやすく説明してくれるので、安心して勉強できます。 レッスンでは、今使っている教科書のPowerPointを使いながら勉強しています。教科書の文法を勉強するだけではなく、りょうこ先生がたくさん質問してくれるので、習った文法を使いながら自然に会話の練習もできます。私が話すときも、いつもやさしくサポートしてくれるので、間違いを心配しすぎずに話すことができます。 宿題も毎回ていねいに直してくれて、レッスンの後には復習のための教材も準備してくれます。授業で勉強したことをもう一度確認できるので、とても助かっています。 りょうこ先生と勉強を始めてから、自分の日本語が少しずつ上達していると感じます。特に、話すことに前より自信がついてきました。また、先生のおかげで、日本語をもっと勉強したいという気持ちも強くなりました。 毎回のレッスンが楽しくて、勉強を続けるモチベーションにもなっています。文法も会話もバランスよく勉強したい人に、本当におすすめの先生です!

  • Daniel Coleman

    Daniel Coleman

    Learning Japanese

    先生のおかげで、会話スキルが向上し、話す練習を通して自信をつけることができました。少しずつですが、毎日日本語が話せるようになっています。 また、先生の応援のおかげで、日本語能力試験N3レベルに合格できました!今まで寄り添って指導してくださり、本当にありがとうございました。 次はN2試験に向けて精一杯頑張ります!先生のN2文法のレッスンもとても楽しみにしています。これからもよろしくお願いします。

  • Lara Becerra (ララ)

    Lara Becerra (ララ)

    Learning Japanese

    Another great lesson with ゆきえさん! I recently started taking group Japanese classes at a university in addition to my lessons with her. Taking both has made me appreciate even more how much I enjoy my lessons with her! She does an amazing job personalizing each lesson to my level, interests, and needs, and I always feel comfortable practicing and speaking with her. I’m really enjoying learning Japanese with her and seeing my progress! ありがとうございます!

  • Jamie

    Jamie

    Learning Japanese

    I really had fun with Sensei’s listening skill challenge! It made me more aware of the areas where I still need to improve. I also really enjoy how Sensei discusses the latest news and current events, then teaches me how to express my thoughts naturally in Japanese. Overall, I always have a great time learning with Sensei. It’s not only helping me improve my Japanese, but also making the learning experience fun, practical, and engaging! 🇯🇵

  • Rachel

    Rachel

    Learning Japanese

    Chieko Sensei is fantastic at teaching students who are preparing for the JLPT. She has great understanding of the exam structure and does an excellent job of analysing and breaking down the different question types. She also provides useful tips and strategies to help tackle each type of question more effectively. She goes further by identifying and explaining the different types of comprehension and listening questions that may appear in the exam. Her expertise and extensive knowledge of the JLPT have given me the confidence when approaching the questions. Aside from exam prep, she also takes time at the beginning of each lesson to catch up with me, which is really helpful in improving my conversational skills. Whenever we go through a passage, she asks me questions and encourages me to explain my thoughts and understanding. This not only helps to strengthen my comprehension but also gives me more opportunities to practise speaking.

  • Andrew

    Learning Japanese

    Natsumi is a truly exceptional teacher. I've taken around 20 lessons with her at this point, and they have been worth every penny. There's the fact that you learn tons of new vocabulary and grammar. But more importantly, Natsumi has the right attitude. She is supportive and easy to talk to — but at the same time, willing and able to push you to try out expressions, structures, and topics you otherwise wouldn't do on your own. TLDR: if you're reading this, you're wasting time. Book a lesson with Natsumi now, and never look back.

  • Carly Calvert

    Learning Japanese

    Yoko sensei is a wonderful teacher whom I would recommend to anyone of any level. She is cheerful, very well-organized, and extremely encouraging. Yoko sensei is clearly very experienced, and uses cards/props to prompt you and convey meaning without interrupting the flow of conversation when I am trying to speak. She speaks fluent English so can help me when I get stuck, but does not let the conversation lapse into English, so I am pushed to keep trying in Japanese. Yoko sensei sends summaries of our key vocabulary from the lesson in a clear and helpful format after we have finished. A fantastic teacher who will help you with whatever your goals are in your Japanese learning journey.

  • Beth

    Beth

    Learning Japanese

    Another great lesson with Ruri-san! She always has a plan worked out, gives plenty of constructive speaking opportunity and gives homework to consolidate the grammar. She's always friendly, encouraging and supportive, and incredibly patient when my words fail me. 10/10 lesson.

  • Luana

    Luana

    Learning Japanese

    I am truly enjoying learning Japanese with Kozo せんせい. After learning the hiraganas and katakanas, we have now moved to basic vocabulary and very simple sentence building. Every lesson is fun and rich in content, I feel listened to and able to ask questions without judgment. Starting to learn Japanese was one my resolutions for 2026 and I am so happy I did. ありがとうございます

  • Labis

    Learning Japanese

    Chieko-san is a great teacher . She’s patient , friendly and is always smiling 😊. She explains new words and grammar thoroughly until I understand it . We always start the lesson by doing speaking exercises which helps with both listening and speaking , and helps me as a student become more confident with Japanese 🇯🇵. Always look forward to having more lessons with Chieko-san 👩‍🏫

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Frequently asked questions about online Japanese classes

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.

While it’s possible to learn without platforms like italki, doing so often feels overwhelming and slow because you don’t have a clear learning path or someone to hold you accountable. Combining private Japanese lessons from an online Japanese tutor with extra resources like kanji apps, flashcards, and podcasts gives you the best of both worlds, professional guidance to learn correctly and extra practice to accelerate your progress.

How much does a Japanese tutor cost per session?

Online Japanese lessons typically range from $15 to $60 per hour, depending on the tutor’s experience and lesson format. Many learners choose private Japanese tutors because they provide personalized guidance, instant correction, and real conversation practice that help them progress faster than studying alone.

On italki, you have access to both community and professional tutors, making it easy to find a Japanese teacher that matches your goals and budget. A 30-minute Japanese lesson typically costs between $3 and $10.

How quickly will I become fluent with a Japanese teacher?

Fluency in Japanese depends on your study habits, consistency, and starting level, but working with a Japanese teacher can significantly speed up your progress. Experts estimate that reaching professional working proficiency in Japanese takes about 2,200 hours of study. That said, you don’t need that much time to start speaking. Most learners reach a conversational level after 400–600 hours, which often means 6–12 months of regular tutoring.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, you receive hands-on guidance, and you practice real conversation in every session.This focused approach to Japanese teaching helps you stay consistent, motivated, and moves you toward higher levels of fluency.

Why should I use a Japanese language tutor to learn Japanese with italki?

Using a Japanese language tutor on italki helps you learn the Japanese you’ll actually use, not just textbook phrases, by focusing on real conversations, common expressions, and situations you encounter in daily life.

Your private Japanese tutor can help you practice conversation, review grammar, prepare for exams like the JLPT, or build confidence in speaking, with lessons customized to your level and pace. They correct mistakes on the spot, suggest natural ways to phrase things, and explain cultural context, so you communicate appropriately in any situation.

All lessons are available anytime online, and most operate on a pay-as-you-go system, so you only pay for the private Japanese lessons you take. For learners looking for extra support, italki Plus also offers an optional subscription with features like AI-powered study tools, exclusive events, and discounts.

How do italki's online Japanese classes work?

italki’s online Japanese classes are simple, flexible, and personalized. Here’s how they work:

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up on italki and start browsing hundreds of qualified Japanese tutors with detailed profiles showing their teaching style, experience, and student reviews.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Choose a tutor that fits your goals and schedule, filtering by price, availability, specialization, or tutor type. Many tutors offer trial lessons to help you find the right match.
  • 💻 Book and attend lessons – Meet your private Japanese tutor via italki’s video platform. Your tutor will assess your level, discuss objectives, and tailor lessons to your needs.
  • 📚 Practice between lessons – Tutors often provide extra resources or conversation practice to help you progress.
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How often should I meet with an online Japanese tutor?

How often you meet with an online Japanese tutor depends on your goals, schedule, and current level. Beginners often benefit from 2–3 online Japanese lessons per week to build consistency, practice speaking, and reinforce new grammar and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced learners may have 1–2 online Japanese lessons per week for focused practice, exam preparation, or conversation skills.

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.

Do I need a basic understanding of the Japanese language before I can take Japanese classes with italki?

No. You don’t need any previous knowledge to start learning Japanese on italki. The platform has many Japanese tutors for beginners who specialize in teaching students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. These tutors understand the challenges of starting from scratch and know how to make the language approachable from day one.

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.

What is the difference between an italki Community tutor vs. Professional tutor?

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.

Community tutors, on the other hand, are native or fluent speakers without formal teaching credentials. They focus on conversational practice, helping learners build fluency and confidence in a flexible, informal, and often more budget-friendly way.Many learners use both: professional Japanese tutors for foundational skills and community Japanese tutors for speaking practice.

What are the benefits of private online Japanese lessons?

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.

This personalized Japanese tuition speeds up learning because your tutor adapts the pace and teaching style to suit how you learn best. You can ask questions freely, revisit difficult concepts, and spend extra time on areas that need the most attention without holding back other students.

Plus, private online Japanese lessons are convenient and adaptable. You can access qualified Japanese tutors from anywhere, often at rates lower than a local in-person instructor. This kind of Japanese tutoring helps you make real progress and use the language confidently.

How to hire a Japanese tutor with italki?

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

  • 📝 Create an account – Sign up for free on the italki website or mobile app and select Japanese as the language you want to learn.
  • 🔍 Find a tutor – Use the “Find a teacher” search feature to browse qualified Japanese teachers.
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Once you find a tutor you like, follow these steps:

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