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Learn Japanese with the teacher Sam.
5.0

230 Lessons

Samid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸 Nervous about learning Japanese with a non-English speaker? I’ve got you covered! 😊 As a native Japanese speaker who's also fluent in English, I offer beginner-friendly lessons that are casual, friendly, and accessible. My lessons are well-suited for: - Beginners - Anyone who's nervous about lessons - Learners who want a teacher who can support them in fluent English - Learners who don't know where to start & are looking for affordable lessons Personalized Lessons 📔: If you have textbooks such as Genki, I can accommodate and use them during our lessons! I also work with lots of students who focus solely on improving their pronunciation, intonation, and pitch accent. About me 🧑: Hi, I'm Sam. I am Japanese, I'm a native Japanese speaker, and I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. I'm new to teaching Japanese, but I'm very passionate about helping people. I love learning about different cultures, and I have friends from around the world.

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

516 Lessons

Carolina Rochaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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English
·Portuguese
Native
+1

Since 2010 I've empowered great learners through language learning - no matter the level! As a teacher, I plan my lessons based on my experience as an educator and academic researcher. I'm always working to reshape and innovate my teaching methods according to the latest scientific research in language learning and teaching. I collaborate closely with my students, giving them constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement. This helps them develop strong communication skills and succeed in their exams.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Romi.
Romiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう! Hi! I’m Romi 🌸 I’m a native Japanese speaker from Japan. I’m currently living in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, while studying English and Korean. I love learning languages, and I’d also like to challenge myself with more languages in the future! As a language learner myself, I understand how it feels to learn a new language. In my lessons, I want you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and have fun while speaking Japanese. Whether you’d like to practice free conversation, everyday Japanese, or useful Japanese for traveling, I’ll support you based on your individual goals. Don’t worry about making mistakes! Let’s talk as much as possible and naturally improve your Japanese together😊 I’m looking forward to meeting you and having a great conversation!

USD 6.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mika McCalley.
5.0

398 Lessons

Mika McCalleyid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam. Welcome! I’m Mika. I’m a Certified Japanese Language Teacher with 18 years of teaching experience, and I’d be honored to help you achieve your Japanese-language goals. I’ve helped hundreds of students, ages 5 to 80, gain confidence in Japanese. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced learner, I create personalized lessons based on your goals, learning style, and pace. I teach students who are preparing for the JLPT (N5–N1), AP Japanese Exam, travel, business, school, conversation, and everyday life in Japan. Teaching Japanese isn’t just my profession—it’s my passion. Why Students Choose Me • Personalized lessons tailored to your goals • Patient, encouraging, and supportive teaching style • Well-organized, interactive, and engaging lessons • Practical Japanese you can use with confidence I create a relaxed learning environment where you can ask questions freely, make mistakes without fear, and enjoy making steady progress. Helping Students Succeed Throughout my career, I’ve helped students: • Pass the JLPT (N5–N1) • Earn 5s on the AP Japanese Exam • Speak Japanese with greater confidence • Prepare for travel, work, and life in Japan Many of my students have studied with me for years, growing from complete beginners into confident Japanese speakers. Your goals become my goals. I look forward to helping you on your Japanese learning journey! Mika

USD 45.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayano.
5.0

26 Lessons

Ayanoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·French
+1

Speak Japanese from DAY 1! Practical Japanese in daily life & Travel Prep for Beginners🇯🇵 🌟 NEW TIME SLOTS OPEN FOR SEP 2026 🌟Perfect for North America (Sat or Sun morning) & Europe (Sat or Sun afternoon)! Book a $5 trial today! If your desired time slot isn't available, please feel free to message me📩 こんにちは!私の名前はあやのです。東京出身の日本人で、現在はカナダに住んでいます🇨🇦 忍耐強く、フレンドリーで、生徒さんが話しやすいクラスづくりを一番大切にしています。 まずは、トライアルレッスンでお会いしましょう! Hello, my name is Ayano😊 I’m Japanese, originally from Tokyo, and I currently live in Canada 🇨🇦 Teaching Qualifications and Experience🎓🇯🇵 I have completed the “420-Hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course” and possess comprehensive knowledge of Japanese language education. Have experience teaching Japanese to learners of various levels at language schools and online. Languages Available During Lesson🇯🇵🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 I can provide explanations and support in English if you prefer. Also, possible to handle simple communication in French. My Lesson😊🤝 I prioritize creating a patient, friendly, and approachable classroom environment tailored to each learner’s goals and pace. Interests♬ I love talking about hobbies like anime, J-POP, travel, and food. Let’s enjoy the conversation in a fun and relaxed atmosphere during our lessons! Message to my future students🌐 I'd be delighted to work with you to help you achieve your goals and learn to speak Japanese that truly gets your message across. Let's team up to create a study plan tailored to each of you and learn Japanese in a fun and effective way. See you in my trial lesson!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 18:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Rui Ishihara.
5.0

55 Lessons

Rui Ishiharaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner! Hi! I'm Rui 😊 I was born and raised in Tokyo, and now I live in Brighton, England. 🌸Personalized lessons designed just for you 🗺Learn Japanese at your own pace with fun, engaging, and patient guidance. 🗾Discover the language, culture, people and real life in Japan - not just textbook Japanese. 🔤Clear English support for beginners. I’m good at fun lessons using slides/ anime characters! Especially for kids’ Japanese lessons, leave it to me 👦👧 I majored in English communication and have experience volunteering to teach Japanese since my student days. I’m usually a mum raising children. I also love anime and manga like Disney, One Piece, and Slam Dunk! I love traveling and chatting, so I’d be happy to enjoy learning Japanese with kids and beginners from all over the world. Kids who love Pokémon or anime, and of course adults too! Let’s go on a Japanese language adventure together! Hi! るいです😊 東京生まれ・東京育ち、今はイギリスのBrightonに住んでいます。 アニメのキャラクターを使った楽しいレッスンが得意です!特に子ども向け日本語レッスンはおまかせください👦👧 英語コミュニケーション専攻、学生時代から日本語を教えるボランティア経験あり。 普段は子育て中のママ。ディズニーやワンピース、スラムダンクなどアニメ・マンガも大好き! 旅行やおしゃべりも大好きなので、世界中のお子さんや初心者の方と楽しく日本語を学べたら嬉しいです。 ポケモン好き・アニメ好きなお子さん、もちろん大人の方も!ぜひ一緒に日本語で冒険しましょう!

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher yukina.
5.0

3,199 Lessons

yukinaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English

Learn Japanese with me! I used to work at an IT company in charge of recruitment, and as a secretary to the president, but I started working as an iTalki teacher in 2021. Since then I’ve taught over 160 students from all over the world. In 2024, I started teaching Japanese at a language school here in Japan. You do not need to be afraid to learn and speak Japanese. Take your time. I will always follow and support you. Let's have fun studying together! I’m looking forward to meeting you :) 以前はIT企業で採用担当や社長秘書をしていましたが、2021年からiTalkiの先生として働き始め、それ以来160人以上の世界中の生徒さんに日本語を教えています。 2024年からは日本語学校でも日本語を教えています。私のレッスンスタイルは、会話中心です。あなたのスピーキングやリスニングレベルに合わせてレッスンを行います。もし日本や日本語に興味があれば、ぜひ一緒に楽しく日本語を話しながらスキルアップしていきましょう。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 01:15 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Issei.S.
5.0

144 Lessons

Issei.Sid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native! 最初は誰もが緊張します!「話したいけど言葉が出てこない…」そんな人のための日本語レッスン✨ 間違えてもOK・ゆっくり考えてOK・何度でもOK! 📚レッスン後は復習ノート付き!友達と話すように楽しく日本語を話す練習しましょう!初心者から上級者までどなたでも歓迎🙌 日本への旅行や移住を計画していますか? ✨ 「勉強すること」と「話せるようになること」は別のことです。 日本語の読み書きはできるのに話せない……これは本当によくあることです。会話ができるようになるためには、練習と経験しかありません。いくら間違えても大丈夫ですので、一緒に話す練習をしましょう! 私は日本の東京出身です。正しい標準語のアクセントを一緒に勉強しましょう! 私は英語圏に6年間住んでいた経験があり、現在は「デジタルノマド」として3年間、世界中を旅しながら働いています 🌍 さまざまな国で言葉を覚える大変さや、自分の言葉が通じたときの感動をよく知っています 🤝 英語でもしっかり説明できるので、初めての方も安心して、リラックスして参加してくださいね 💡 【 レッスンの内容(初級者から上級者まで大歓迎!) 】 ✅ 初級者の方 ⇒ 「ひらがな」や基本的な文法を覚える。 ⇒ 会話のパターンを覚える(これで少しずつ話せるようになります)。 ⇒ テキストブックを使って勉強したい方は、一緒に『Genki』を勉強しましょう! ✅ 中級者〜上級者の方 ⇒ 日本語を話すためには、ひたすら会話の練習をすることが大切です! ⇒ フリートークをベースに、より自然な日本語を目指しましょう。 ⇒ 正しい助詞や接続詞の使い方、ピッチアクセントを確認しながら、どんどん会話の経験を積みましょう。 ✅実際の場面をイメージした「ロールプレイ」 ご希望があれば、以下のような実践的な練習も可能です! ① レストランでの注文や、アレルギーの伝え方 🍱 ② 文化体験:神社とお寺の違いや、参拝のマナーのレクチャー ⛩️ ③ ローカル情報:旅行の予定が決まっている方へ、ガイドブックには載っていない「地元の素敵な場所」の紹介 📍 【 アニメや漫画が好きな方へ! 】 私はアニメや漫画が大好きなので、あなたの「推し」についてもぜひ教えてください!アニメやマンガを使って日本語を教えることもできます 📚 まずはトライアルレッスンで、あなたの旅のプランや、好きなことを聞かせてください 🗓️ あなたにぴったりの「日本を120%楽しむためのガイド」を一緒に作りましょう! お会いできるのを、楽しみにしています! 😊

USD 13.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Hana.
5.0

4,706 Lessons

Hanaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+2

Even if you struggle with free conversation, you’ll be able to speak for 30 minutes! こんにちは、はなと申します。日本語指導歴10年以上、4,000回以上のレッスンを担当してきました。 多様な生徒と会話を重ねた経験を活かし、「自然で伝わる日本語」の習得を全力でサポートします。リラックスした雰囲気で、間違いを恐れず安心して話せる環境を大切にしています。 フリートークの量も多めに取りながら、文法サポートや丁寧なフィードバックもご提供しますので、流暢さや正確さを高めたい方、自信を持って話したい方におすすめです。 午後のレッスン枠もあり、アジアやヨーロッパの方もご利用いただけます。目標や興味に合わせて、楽しく効果的なレッスンを一緒に作りましょう。新規生徒さまも大歓迎です。皆さまの「できた!」を増やすお手伝いを楽しみにしています。

BusinessTest PreparationKids
USD 15.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mayumi.
5.0

245 Lessons

Mayumiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Austrian German

母国を離れて生活しているので、まだまだ私自身が語学勉強中、外国語習得の難しさや、ここを知りたい!と思うポイントを生徒さんと共感しながらレッスンを進めていけると思っています。 語学パートナーを組んで日本語を学習したい方と日本語のレッスンを対面で行った経験を通して感じた、より実践的で実際に日本人が使っている生きた日本語を伝えたい!という気持ちをモットーにレッスンしていけたら良いなと思っています。 また家庭で自身の子供に日本語学習をさせているので、子供向けのレッスンも可能です。日本語に興味を持っている子や、日本にルーツがあり日本語学習をしている子どものサポートも可能です。

USD 10.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher FUTO.
FUTOid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

こんにちは!Futoです😊 私のレッスンでは、「実際に話せる日本語」を大切にしています。テキストを読むだけではなく、会話をたくさんしながら、日本人が日常で本当に使う自然な表現を学びましょう! 初心者の方も大歓迎です🌸 あなたのレベルや目標、興味に合わせてレッスンを行います。 これまで、インドネシアで日本語を教えたり、さまざまなレベルの学習者と会話レッスンをしたりしてきました。 日本旅行、日常会話、趣味、仕事、アニメなど、あなたが話したいことを日本語で話せるように、一緒に練習しましょう!😊

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

50 Lessons

Kaoriid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

現役採用面接官「本当に受かる」模擬面接・旅行日本語・漫画で学ぶ・博多弁・4コママンガで学ぶ日本のビジネス習慣・バズるSNS添削・しりとりゲームなどを提供しています。 現役採用面接官kaoriに教わる「本当に受かる」面接ロールプレイングが代表的なレッスンです。グローバル人材採用歴20年の経験を活かし「日本の人事担当って実はこんな風に書類選考をしているんです」つまり現役面接官しか知らない受かるコツを伝授します。日本企業面接官の独特な採用心理を知って内定を掴もう!日本人以上に内定を獲得するアドベンチャーに乗り出しませんか? ほかにもこんなレッスンがあるよ ▶︎Free conversation日本語会話を楽しむ! テーマは自由。漫画・日本人と友達になるための一言・旅先で使う日本語・日本旅行プランを一緒に立てる・日本文化の不思議・トレンド・日本の変な風習・夢・趣味・方言・職場での出来事や困った経験・都市伝説やスピリチュアルな体験などあなたにとって身近な話題で盛り上がりましょう!

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher sachi.
sachiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

自己学習に限界を感じている方!日本旅行を楽しみたい方!一緒に勉強しましょう! はじめまして、Sachiです。私は1年以上の日本語講師経験があります。私のレッスンはすべてのレベルの方が対象です。特に「日本語の自己学習に限界を感じている方」「これから日本への旅行予定がある方」のレッスンが得意です。すべてオーダーメイドであなたの日本語学習のゴールに合わせて授業を進めていきます。得意なことを伸ばし、どのように苦手な部分を成長させていくかを提案します。授業では、話すことを特に大切にしています。たくさん間違えてたくさん成長していきましょう。

USD 12.00/trial
Available 17:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher コウキ|Koki.
4.9

43 Lessons

コウキ|Kokiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

A Japanese Graduate Student Teach You Japanese! こんにちは!東京生まれ育ち、スポーツ科学(スポーツ社会学)のPhD取得を目指す大学院生です。日本語ネイティブで、英語(B2レベル)でもサポート可能。 私のレッスンはこんな方におすすめです: 1)アカデミックな日本語(ディスカッション・大学院レベルの会話)を必要とする方 2)細かい文法・表現の修正を通じて、自然な日本語を習得したい方 言語学習の楽しさと挑戦を、一緒に乗り越えましょう! Born and raised in Tokyo, I’m a grad student majoring in Sport Sciences (Sport Sociology). Native Japanese speaker with B2 English proficiency. I specialize in: 1) Academic Japanese (grad-level or university-level discussions/conversations) 2) Precision-focused learning (grammar/vocabulary refinement beyond casual talk) Let’s turn challenges into achievements—with fun! 私は日頃から英語の勉強をしているため、言語習得の難しさをよく知っています。しかしながら、その楽しさも同じように理解しています。私は、このITALKIを通して、日本語の面白さや話すことの楽しさ、達成感をみなさんと感じられるようにサポートします。 Since I have been studying English continuously, I truly understand how hard language acquisition is. However, at the same time, I am really sure about how interesting it is. I could support you guys by finding a way to make speaking Japanese interesting and fun, and to build a sense of achievement, through italki, and I would.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 11:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mayu.
5.0

950 Lessons

Mayuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Only for girls ♪ Certified and experiemced Japanese teacher for all levels ★注: 女性の生徒のみ募集しています★ 私は日本語教師になるための420時間コースを修了した日本語教師です。2017年からフルタイムでオンラインレッスンをしてきました。たくさんの生徒さんに教えてきた経験から、あなたのために効果的なレッスンをします。特に中級以上の女性のみなさんに、女性的な、あなたらしい日本語の話し方をコーチングします。 日本で多くの働いた経験がありますので丁寧な日本語、ビジネス用語も教えることもできます。もちろんカジュアルな日本語も。初心者には最初は英語を使いながら「みんなのにほんご」「げんき」などのテキストや、さまざまなソースを使って楽しく効果的なレッスンします。すべてのレベルの方を、確実にもっと日本語を話せるようにお手伝いします。 私は日本で生まれ育ちましたが、現在はイギリス人の夫と愛猫のさとと、イギリスに住んでいます。レッスンでいろんな話をしましょう。みなさんと、新しく勉強をはじめることを楽しみにしていますけ

USD 10.00/trial
Available 17:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher manami.
manamiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク Hi! I'm Manami! I’m a native Japanese speaker from Osaka. What you can experience with me: Kansai-ben (Osaka Dialect): unique regional phrases, fun idioms, and casual expressions Japan Travel & Culture: Having traveled to all 47 prefectures in Japan, I can share travel tips! J-Pop & Idol Culture: Let’s chat about Oshi! Lessons are taught in 100% Japanese! Don't worry if you are a beginner! I use lots of visual slides, illustrations, and simple Japanese so you can easily understand! Let’s enjoy speaking Japanese together!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ken ケン (movie talk).
5.0

926 Lessons

Ken ケン (movie talk)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

映画、歴史、サブカルチャーなど、好きなトピックで日本語の会話を楽しみましょう! 私はフレンドリーで明るく、話すのが好きです。皆さんが間違いを気にせず、安心してたくさん話せるように心がけています。レッスンはすべて日本語で行います。(英語はほんの少しだけ分かります。) 中級や上級の方には、語彙を増やしたり表現の幅を広げたりするお手伝いもできます。 I'm friendly, fun, patient and easy to talk to. I encourage students to talk without being shy or afraid of making mistakes! I can only speak/understand little English and my lessons will be conducted in all Japanese. I like history and have a wide variety of interests, so I can help intermediate & advanced students increase vocabulary.

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

1,612 Lessons

Wakakoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Professional translator with 26 years experience and postgraduate certified Japanese teacher I'm a professional translator of Japanese and English and also teach Japanese on iTalki. I love dogs, animals, music, food (I’m vegan <3), travel, football (I'm a fan of Liverpool FC). I especially like the UK and lived in London, so I would be very glad if I could make friends from the UK. 【New Lesson! Play Minecraft or other online games and speak Japanese!】 Speak Japanese over voice chat while playing video games! Study useful Japanese words and phrases while having fun! A new game was added to my list! Now we can play Minecraft to learn Japanese! While my main occupation is a professional translator with almost 26 years of experience, I'm also teaching Japanese on iTalki. I have a postgraduate certificate in teaching Japanese as a foreign language and had six-month training to teach the Japanese language using English at the Institute of International Education in London. Note: Any cancellation after 24 hours before the lesson time consumes your credit and is not refunded. *New Course!!* "Play online game and speak Japanese!/ オンラインゲームで日本語会話" has opened. In this lesson, we play video games together and practice useful Japanese. Please see the lesson information for the details. Have fun and learn Japanese!! My lessons focus on practising speaking and listening to communicate well in Japanese by using images, videos, and webpage articles and learning grammar and vocabulary in natural situations.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shoko.
5.0

2,741 Lessons

Shokoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

友達のように話せる講師❁An approachable teacher/話すための自然な日本語を教えられます! ◆2022年日本語教師の資格を取得しました。 ◆カナダ・アイルランド・ドイツで子供たちに日本語を教えたことがあります。 ・自然な日本語で会話する力を伸ばすレッスン ・教科書で勉強した文法を会話の中で練習するレッスン など、自然なコミュニケーションスキルを身に付けられます! 会話中心のレッスン・教科書を使ったレッスン・身の回りにあるものを使ったレッスンなど、学びたい日本語に合わせてレッスンをします。 ◆I have passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (JLTCT) in 2022 . ◆I have experience teaching Japanese to children in Canada, Ireland and Germany. I offer both lessons that will help you develop natural sounding Japanese that real Japanese people actually speak, as well as lessons to practice the grammar found in textbooks. This way you will not only learn to speak natural Japanese, but also understand it through practice of the grammar rules found in textbooks.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher ひろこ.
5.0

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早稲田大学を卒業した後、公務員をしていました。2019年に日本語教育能力検定試験に合格し、日本語教師として日本語を教えています。日本語の他には、上級レベルの韓国語と、基本的な英語を話すことができます。また、ベトナム語も少しできます。みなさんが無理なく日本語学習を続けていけるように、全力でサポートいたします! I graduated from the Faculty of Education of Waseda University. Before I became a Japanese language teacher, I had been a government employee. I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 2019, and teach Japanese as a Japanese language teacher. I can speak not only Japanese, but also Korean(advanced level) ,English(intermediate level), and also can speak a bit of Vietnamese. I will try my best to support you!

USD 13.00/Hour

What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,313,732 customer reviews

  • 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.

  • Hatty

    Hatty

    Learning Japanese

    Isaac先生 is very kind and patient. I learnt a lot from this lesson. He also taught me some Hiroshima Dialect ,it was really fun. Thanks to his encouragement I can speak Japanese more easily. I recommend him to everyone.

  • Lukas

    Lukas

    Learning Japanese

    An amazing teacher to study Japanese with! Patient, kind and great at teaching nuance within Japanese grammar. She allows me to make the grammar my own by explaining all the ways certain structures and verbs are used, and in which contexts. Paying more attention to things I find difficult. I've already learned so much only within 2 lessons! ゆきえせんせい, ありがとうございま !

  • Sterling W.

    Sterling W.

    Learning Japanese

    I really enjoy working with Haru and appreciate how patient she is! Every lesson she provides a picture and we work through the details of the picture describing it. At the end of the lesson she sends me a one sheet review page over everything that we covered. This makes it very easy to brush up between lessons. This is great for someone who is trying to learn words in context or has learned Japanese in the past but need a refresher.

  • Daniel Grant

    Learning Japanese

    I love my lessons with Shiota-Sensei! He has customised the lessons around my specific interests (board games and craft beer!) and makes the lessons very fun! He keeps in touch in between lessons with information relating to the topics we discussed. It feels like I'm just chatting with a good friend. I have been learning Japanese through apps and online tools and videos, and this is the first time working with a tutor. I'm finding it very helpful to learn more about how to have conversations. ありがとうございます

  • Patti

    Patti

    Learning Japanese

    Still here after all these years! As you can see from the number of lessons I have had with Youhei-san, he is a wonderful teacher. He has taken me from a total beginner to someone who can have a conversation and understand podcasts. I hope to continue working with him for many years to come.

  • Kathryn Risch

    Learning Japanese

    Just the best teacher on the planet. Designed a lesson plan around the phrases and places more important to my upcoming Japan trip! So thoughtful and creative, and never makes me feel bad for my many errors!

  • 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。

  • 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! 🇯🇵

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