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13 Lessons
Aki
Let's learn useful Japanese expressions! 🌸初級文法・会話・中級以上のビジネス表現💁プロ講師と楽しく確実に!学びましょう! ⭐Certified in Japanese language teaching 🎖️Experienced in teaching trainees and residents in Japan (N3, N4) 🧑💼 ⭐Regional Japanese language education coordinator

1,646 Lessons
Hiroka Ford
13年以上の経験があります! The first time I taught Japanese was during my time at university, and I found it to be a truly enjoyable experience. That experience motivated me to pursue teaching as a career. In my teaching, I strive to create a supportive and welcoming environment, and to build strong, respectful relationships with my students—regardless of their proficiency level. Please don’t be afraid of making mistakes; they are an essential and valuable part of the learning journey. 我第一次教授日语是在大学期间,那次经历让我感到非常愉快。也正是因为那次经历,我决定将教学作为自己的职业发展方向。在教学过程中,我始终致力于营造一个支持性强、氛围友好的学习环境,并与学生建立良好且互相尊重的关系,无论他们的语言水平如何。请不要害怕犯错,错误是学习过程中非常重要且宝贵的一部分。

1,541 Lessons
Ayako Murakami
Final Stretch for July JLPT 🌸 Study Smart, Speak Naturally, Succeed! 🎯 My Specialties JLPT (N5–N1) / Intermediate & Advanced Japanese / Conversation ✅ Certified, experienced, and passionate—teaching since 2008 ✅ All levels welcome: from beginners to advanced learners ✅ Clear English explanations for tricky grammar and expressions ✅ Also a trainer for native Japanese teachers 📚 I focus on real, natural Japanese, not just textbook content 😊 Supportive, patient, and easy to talk to—I’ll meet you where you are 🇯🇵 Let’s enjoy learning and build strong skills! 🎓 Qualifications ・BA in Japanese Literature ・420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Program

6,322 Lessons
Ken
5+ years of teaching experience and fully bilingual in Japanese and English I teach Japanese from beginner all the way through to upper intermediates. I have many different lesson styles and will adapt to fit your particular needs. My strength as an English teacher is to help you attain a more 'Americanized' accent.

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

2,196 Lessons
Rina
日本語教師養成講座を修了、オンライン・オフライン含めて8年以上の教師経験があります。 I believe that everyone has their own reason for wanting to learn Japanese—whether it’s to learn about the culture, use it for work, or study abroad. Drawing on the language and communication skills I developed as an international flight attendant, I strive to quickly understand each student’s needs and offer lesson plans that match their level and goals. However, in any class, I place the most importance on giving students time to actively participate and express themselves. I want to help as many people as possible experience the joy of communicating their thoughts in a foreign language and the satisfaction of being understood.

50 Lessons
Yun
多年日文學習&翻譯經驗,現職教學日文 これまで一年間ぐらいオンラインで日本語を教えてきました。最近も家で少人数のクラスを開いて、日本語を教えています。レッスンは実用的な教材を使い、テストしたり、会話を通して練習の場を作っております。 レッスンではわかりやすい言葉でコミュニケーションをしています。生徒たちがレッスンに対して何もかも感想又は質問などがあったら、遠慮せずコミュニケーションしてもらえるとありがたいと思います。例えば、レッスン内容に関した質問、レッスンに対する感想や期待、学ぶ時自分にとってどこが難しかったなど、どんどん話し合えば、より良い学習環境を作れると思っております。

Miyuki O.
🌸 Beginners Welcome! 😊 Conversation&JLPT, French/English OK👌 Certified Japanese Teacher🌈 🇯🇵 Certified Japanese Teacher (Completed 420-hr training & passed JLPT Competency Test in 2019) 🇫🇷 Taught at a French language school 🌍 10+ years professional experience in travel, advertising, & manufacturing (Japan & international) 🤝 Strong communication skills & professional approach in every lesson multicultural background Deep cultural understanding from living in China, France, & the UAE 💪 As a multilingual learner (French, English, Chinese), I truly get your challenges! ✨ Offering practical, respectful, and tailored lessons to fit your unique needs.

Mariko
9 years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels My lessons will mainly focus on conversation because I understand that speaking is the HARDEST part for all of us when learning foreign languages. Additionally, you will need a partner to communicate, and I am happy to become one of your conversation partners! I understand students' fears and frustrations because I am also a French learner. Learning a new language requires time and consistency, but it is a great journey that we can pursue for a lifetime! So don't worry! Let's have fun! Because life is too short to hold yourself back and to be shy :) See you soon in the lesson! ありがとう!

68 Lessons
Hiro
Learn Japanese from Scratch with a Native Teacher | Columbia University Graduate While studying in the U.S., I taught Japanese privately to both Asian and American students, including university students and professionals, for two years. Currently, in addition to teaching TOEFL preparation to Japanese students, I have been offering online Japanese lessons to foreign learners for the past year.

304 Lessons
Michi
Let’s enjoy the process to learn Japanese! Speak like natives! 自身も英語学習者であり、ほかの言語を学ぶ難しさややりにくさを理解しています。勉強につかれた人、つまずいてしまった人が「日本語を学ぶ楽しさ」を思い出すきっかけを作ります。 I know how hard to learn languages especially Japanese. There are new characters, different cultures, and new orders of words in the sentences. I would love to help you and improve your Japanese. I want you to enjoy learning with me.

690 Lessons
Mizuki Watanabe
I am a Japanese who learned Japanese literature in college. I also learned English in UCI. I graduated Japanese college in 2024. My major was Japanese literature. I also went to University of California, Irvine for 1 year so I can have a daily conversation in English. In UCI I joined a language exchange community and I taught Japanese to foreigner. I can teach you not only Japanese but also Japanese culture in my class. 立教大学で日本文学について学んでいました。UCI大学に1年間留学経験があり、英語も日常会話程度話すことができます。 そしてUCI大学に留学した際に、言語交換コミュニティに所属し、日本語を学びたいアメリカ人の方に日本語を教えた経験があります。 大学では日本文学について専門的に学んでいるので、授業を通して、日本語だけではなく、日本の文化についても楽しく学んでいただけたら嬉しいです。

46 Lessons
ako-san あこさん
Improve your pronunciation using The Actor's Method! I also have experience learning foreign languages, and I consider the following when teaching: 1. I'll ask about your goals and needs to provide the best possible lessons. 2. I aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. 3. For beginners, we'll focus on building the joy of speaking Japanese together first. 4. For intermediate learners who want to improve their pronunciation and intonation, I'll teach "Actor's Method." 5. Lessons will progress at a pace that suits you. 6. I'll leverage my extensive corporate experience to teach you authentic business Japanese.

1,737 Lessons
Linda
ビジネスクラス初回は私からのヒアリングと私たちの会話を重視しています。 仕事のemail、履歴書や文章チェック、仕事に関する会話が人気です☆ I will make an effort to become a good partner for understanding and conversation. I will do my best to support your learning. There is more than one way to learn. Listen, speak, read, write. I want to support you :) I have been involved in traditional Japanese culture for a long time. Also I have been running my company for 19 years and have traveled to different parts of the world. What I have learn in common between these ... It is... Encounters have the power to change thoughts and my life. Let's make a Happy and Great lesson together!

645 Lessons
Hanami
Over 4 years & +600 lessons on italki | Let's learn Japanese together🇯🇵 For absolute beginners (A0-A1), I use textbooks and some videos to get thing started. I blend English to explain details as well. For the intermediate level (A2-B1), I mostly speak in Japanese for you to get used to the sound and improve understanding. We can focus on conversation or we can use textbooks and practice certain usage of grammar. For the advanced learners (B2+), please let me know which topic you want to cover during the lesson!

Natsumi
Find Your Perfect Japanese Lesson – 3 Fun Options! 今、日本語学校で働いてます。私は2024年に日本語の先生のしかくをもちました。 英語も話せます、安心してください。あなたのペースに あわせて、やさしく・ていねいに おしえます!

883 Lessons
Shoko
・I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test. ・I study about social welfare and can discuss things academically. ・I can help you in English!! My English level is B2(CEFR based on IELTS) <Achievements on italki> ・Practice for JLPT ・Practice for a term-end exam in an uni(The major was Japanese) ・Results of university examination ・Practice for business manner exam (*I'm not professional of them, but I can make a practice for them) ・日本語教育能力検定試験に合格しました。 ・社会福祉について勉強していて、社会問題等に関してディスカッションできます! ・英語のレベルはB2です(IELTSのスコアに基づいたCEFRの基準より)ので、英語での解説も可能です。 <italkiでの実績> ・JLPT試験に向けた対策 ・大学の期末考査に向けた対策(日本語学科) ・大学入試対策(合格実績有) ・ビジネスマナーのテスト練習 (これらに関するプロではありませんが、対策のための演習を作成します)

965 Lessons
Tako
I am a very friendly and patient teacher. I’ve been a language teacher for more than 20 years and I love it! I taught students from one-year-old kids to adults in person. For online lessons, I usually teach students from eight-year-old to adults. There's nothing like seeing my students getting excited about learning Japanese in my class. It gives me such a sense of accomplishment. My motto for learning Japanese is to make mistakes without worrying too much and to speak a lot in Japanese. Have fun with it :)

375 Lessons
Mika
I am looking forward to having a fun conversation with you!! Please feel free to book my class. Take advantage of a supervisor for newly hired nurses,discover your strength and make the best use of them for your study.My strong point is being a big supporter for people who are giving their best effort. I’m all ears to students speaking and give you positive feedbacks. You could feel comfortable to talk with a native speaker while improving your Japanese skills at the same time.

6,118 Lessons
Mana
Certified Japanese Teacher | Communicative classes in a relaxed environment I have taught Japanese to people of different backgrounds. I have a teaching certificate in Japanese. As I’m also a language learner, I have tried different approaches and have experienced difficulties and the joy of leaning languages. That have been helping me conduct customized classes for each person. アジアや中南米、ヨーロッパなど、様々なバックグラウンドを持つ人に日本語を教えた経験があります。 日本語教師の資格 (日本語教育能力検定)を持っています。 私自身も言語学習者の1人として、いろいろな学習方法を試したり、様々な困難や喜びを経験してきました。そのため、学習者の求めることを理解し、一人ひとりに合わせたレッスンが可能です。