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2,889 Lessons
Maki
Nationally Certified Teacher | with 3,500+ Online Lessons | Absolute beginners Welcome! ・Nationally Certified, Registered Japanese Teacher ・Completed a 420-hour Japanese Teacher Training Course ・Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ・Taught international students at a Japanese language school in Tokyo (part-time instructor) ・Experienced in various settings: online, private lessons, and volunteer teaching in the community ・Professional background as an editor and proofreader — highly recommended for writing-focused lessons (A bit about me) My hobbies include reading, hiking, studying history, playing the piano, cooking, and traveling. Recently, I have been especially enjoying Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold.
2,509 Lessons
Yemi (イェミ)
I have an effervescent personality so if you are worried about speaking your new language, I can put you at ease. 明るい人です。だから、心配せずに話せる。
2,169 Lessons
Grace
Native Japanese and Chinese bilingual. 中文日语【双母语】 I LOVE Japanese language. You have no idea just how much it has made my life so much more colorful and brighter! I find it so beautiful and interesting. I love the sound, the looks, and the flow of it. It is my first priority to make you see the beauty of this language and fall in love with it ;) As I believe education only fails when students stop loving what they learn, whereas love is that magical touch that turns you into a Japanese-absorbing sponge (hahaha..😆 As a Chinese native, I'll be able to give you some Chinese input/perspective into Kanji, e.g. why they pronounce/write that way. It helps to make you understand better terms and idioms.
263 Lessons
NAOYA
You can master REAL Casual or Business JAPANESE conversations with me! 自然な日本語で楽しく会話しましょう! When I was in college, I volunteered as a language partner for international students and taught Japanese. 大学生の時、留学生のパートナーとしてボランティアで日本語を教えていました。 I worked for a Japanese company for six years, so I can teach business Japanese. 日本の企業で6年間働いていたので、ビジネスの日本語も教えることができます。 With my experience in human resources, I can also support job hunting and interview preparation. 人事の経験を活かして、就職活動や面接準備のサポートもできます。 Of course, I'm good at casual Japanese. もちろん、カジュアルな日本語も得意です。 I'm from Osaka, but I can teach both Kansai dialect and standard Japanese. 大阪人ですが、関西弁と標準語を教えれます。
2,233 Lessons
Yuuka
Teach Practical Japanese according to students' needs. ・Create a friendly and open atmosphere to help you express yourself comfortably. ・Support the development of your communication skills according to your proficiency level. ・Offer extensive experience in teaching grammar, especially at the beginner and intermediate levels, including JLPT preparation. ・Teach business expressions and practical communication skills, drawing on a background in hospitality. 【Experience】 ・Private tutoring for 6 years for all levels ・Conversation class at a Vietnamese online school (N3,N2) ・Elementary class for foreign engineers working for a Japanese company ・Business interview preparation
49 Lessons
Michael
🧠日本語脳(にほんごのう)に変(か)えよう!😎 こんにちは!まいこです。 日本語(にほんご)ってむずかしい!? だいじょうぶ! ゆっくり すこしずつ いっしょに べんきょう しましょう。 ネイティブの はなしかたを まねしたい。 SNSを りかいしたい。できるようになる!! わたしの すきなこと❤️ 旅行(りょこう) 映画(えいが)を見ること(みること) アニメ漫画(まんが) 写真(しゃしん)を撮ること(とること) チョコレートを食べること(たべること)
3,170 Lessons
Mika
🌸I’M A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER🌸Games. Music. BJT. Business manner. Business Japanese Do you want to become a businessman 👨💼 in Japan and work for a Japanese company in the future? I am currently working as a teacher at a college school 🏫 in Kobe, Japan. I teach "Japanese business manner ." All of my students are foreigners. They also want to become businessmen in Japan in the future, so they come to school and take my classes. Even if you cannot come to school, you can take my Japanese business manner lessons at here. Let's study with me!
1,107 Lessons
Makoto Murohashi
I have been teaching Japanese on italki since May 2022. I completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course in July. So I can teach you Japanese using different methods. I studied English in New Zealand and Portuguese in Portugal from scratch and currently studying Spanish so I understand the challenges and joy of learning new languages.
59 Lessons
Taya
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work?Study together! Working with Japanese clients? Not sure how to introduce yourself and your job in Japanese? Let’s work on it together! As a teacher, I focus on creating a safe and relaxed space where students can feel comfortable speaking Japanese. We speak only in Japanese during lessons, but I use simple words, slow speech, and gestures to support your understanding. Mistakes are welcome and part of learning! I always respect your pace and goals — whether it’s grammar, conversation, or daily expressions.
2,014 Lessons
Mina Taguchi
しぜんな日本語がはなせるようになりたい人!🙌 I have completed the studies for the 420 hour Advanced Skills of Teaching Japanese Language Course. My lesson is NOT typical Japanese lesson that practice Japanese which native Japanese wouldn't say! With or without a textbook, it doesn't matter. Even if we use a text book, I don't follow too much. We can have a conversation whilst practicing "Natural Japanese"! Playing games, describing some situations or such... I'll adapt the lesson to the student! Let me know if you have any request! プロの日本語教師になるための420時間のコースを受けました。日本人がよく使う日本語、”しぜんな日本語”を会話をしながら、練習します。教科書はあっても、なくても、大丈夫です。教科書を使ったとしても、教科書に沿って教えるだけでなく、自然な日本語を練習しながら、会話をします。ゲームをしたり、写真の説明をしたり…生徒さんに合わせたレッスンをします。何か希望があれば、言ってくださいね。
151 Lessons
YUKIKO
10 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT Various levels from beginner to advanced are available. And JLPT preparation is also possible. Many of my students passed N1, N2 and N3.
2,045 Lessons
Aiko
🌸A certified teacher / I focus on communication. / You can learn from mistakes!! I have been teaching Japanese since 2018 on italki. Since I began teaching, I’ve taught students, from beginners to advanced learners, from all over the world. Also, I earned an official certification as a Japanese teacher after completing a 420-hour course on teaching Japanese as a second language. I also teach at a Japanese conversation school in Osaka for students from all over the world. I encourage you to speak freely and I will ask you many questions so that you can improve your Japanese listening and speaking skills, and I am 100% supportive and that I will do my best to help you study!!
230 Lessons
Misaki
I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me! 私は資格を持っている日本語教師です。一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう! I have passed the Japanese Teaching Competency Test and have completed a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course. After that, I volunteered to give private lessons and taught at a Japanese school. I have worked with students at different levels and from different countries.
2,762 Lessons
Yuka
Personalized class according to your level and needs. All levels are welcome! Let's have fun:) When you learn a new language, I think it’s important to set a goal, be consistent, and make it fun! I have experience interpreting English to Japanese and Japanese to English in Okinawa and the United States, so don’t worry if you don’t speak much Japanese, I’m here to help you understand and will adjust the class to your level. I’m very flexible so we will discuss what you want to focus on and I will plan your lessons accordingly. 新しい言葉を学ぶのに大切なことは、目標を定めること、少しづつ毎日積み重ねること、そして楽しむことだと思います。私は沖縄とアメリカで英語から日本語、日本語から英語の通訳の経験がありますので、あなたが日本語をあまり話せなくても大丈夫です。きちんと理解できるようにお手伝いしますし、あなたのレベルに合わせてレッスンを進めていきます。あなたが学びたいことにあわせて柔軟に対応していきます。
1,097 Lessons
Junko
I teach English so I know how to teach Japanese in English. 英語を教える仕事をしていて、日本語を教えたいと思うようになりました。やりがいを1番感じるのは、生徒さんの成長を感じたときです。italkiでも、たくさんの生徒さんの日本語学習の成長のお役に立ちたいと思っています。生徒さんの要望に沿って、満足度の高いレッスンをしていけるよう頑張ります。よろしくお願いいたします。 I've always wanted to teach Japanese because teaching English makes me very happy and motivates me more. I feel very satisfied when I see my students' learning abilities are improved. I will do my best to give the most satisfactory lessons.
232 Lessons
Ayako
Certified tutor -Specialized in teaching Practical Japanese for Traveling and JLPT to A2-B1 levels. リラックスしてたのしく日本語をはなしましょう! - I teach Japanese to the international students (A1-A2 level) as a part-time lecturer at the college and have an online Japanese class for the Specified Skilled Workers (A2-B1 level). - I had been an assistant Japanese teacher in senior high schools in Indonesia for 6 months. - I have completed all the requirements of Japanese Language Teacher Training Course in 2024 and Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Instructional support course in 2025. And have successfully passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 2023. - I had been a staff writer for a local newspaper for over 20 years.
301 Lessons
Sumi Ko
台湾に来てから、中国語を勉強しながら、日本語を台湾人の方に教える経験をしました。 生徒さんが着実に成長していく様子を見てとても嬉しかったですし、非常にやりがいを感じました。 日本語を教えることを通して日本の文化や習慣を知ってもらって、日本をもっと好きになってもらえたら嬉しいです。
1,087 Lessons
AMI
2016年に日本語教師の資格取得以降、ロンドン、オークランドにてオフライン、オンラインにて13歳から60歳までの初級から上級レベルの生徒さん100人以上に教えてきました。生徒さんの国籍は様々でニュージーランド人、イギリス人、アメリカ人、フランス人、イタリア人、スペイン人、ポーランド人、ロシア人、中国人等の生徒さんに教えてきました。 またJLPTや大学の試験対策、日常会話、ビジネス会話を教えてきました。 外国語を学ぶのは難しいですが、皆様の日本語上達に向け、手助けできたら幸いです。 I have worked as a qualified Japanese teacher for 10 years in London, Ireland and NZ. I have given lessons to students who are from 13 - 60 years old, from completely beginners to advanced. and they are from NZ, UK, USA, France, Italy, Spain, other European countries, China, etc. I have taught more than 200 students with different aims. I know learning language is really difficult, but I'm here for you. I'd love to help you to improve your Japanese!
1,793 Lessons
Ayano.K
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher in Canada Completed the 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course by The World Japanese Language Centre. Completed the Meister Teacher Training by Polyglots. Completed 50 hours course of Japanese Language Teaching. Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test by the Japan Egucation Exchanges and Services. WJLCの420時間日本語教師養成講座を修了。 JIC Language Schoolの日本語MTT養成講座を修了。 株式会社日学舎の日本語教え方講座を修了。 JEESによる日本語教育能力検定試験合格。
377 Lessons
Chica
🗣️✏️THE BEST TEACHER FOR YOU✨🌐 大学で4年間チャイルドケアを学びました。 (保育士資格&幼稚園教諭免許&小学校教諭免許) デイケアで3年間スペシャリストとして働きました。 オンラインでの継続的な日本語レッスンの経験があります。 カナダで1年間住み込みのナニーとして子どもの世話をした経験もあります。 (I studied childcare for four years at university. (Daycare teacher qualification, kindergarten teacher license, and elementary school teacher license). I worked as a child care specialist in daycare for three years. I have experience teaching Japanese online. I also worked as a live-in nanny in Canada for a year and looked after the kids.) ✨ あなたの挑戦と成長をサポートします! Let's become a better version of ourselves together! 🍣ハッピーに日本語を勉強しましょう👘 🎧 I have a Podcast channel 🎶 If you are interested, send me a message!!
