Hana Banana

Hana is a very bubbly person that creates a wonderful space to engage in language learning. As someone who is not yet proficient in Japanese and tends to be naturally more passive in conversation, Hana intuitively understands this and remains proactive throughout by asking questions and providing clear and concise explanations of things I don’t understand. Conversation is an art, a dance if you will, and despite the challenging nature of speaking in a second language, I can think of few partners that would be better than Hana. いつもありがとう。☺️

Hana is an exceptional teacher who quickly puts you at ease and is extremely attentive to making the lessons engaging. I learn new vocabulary every time I have a lesson with her. After over 2 years of taking classes with Hana, not only have I improved my Japanese proficiency and gained confidence in speaking, but we have also developed a strong friendship. Now, every lesson feels like catching up with a friend in a Tokyo café. I cannot recommend her teaching enough!

Just had my first lesson. Was actually quite nervous but there was no need to be, Hana was great and it was very relaxed.

I love Hana!! I enjoy her lessons and learning with her. She reviews her materials very well and I also enjoy the conversation lessons with her. I want to have more lessons with her : )

Hana is a very patient and understanding teacher who explains everything clearly and gives plenty of useful examples. She follows a structured plan, but she’s also happy to slow down and go into detail on anything you’re struggling with. She encourages speaking in Japanese as much as possible, which is essential for learning the language. She’s also kind and easy to talk to, so it feels comfortable to speak freely and make mistakes without fear of judgement.

Great first Japanese conversation lesson! It was my first time, and Hana was very patient and encouraging, which made me feel comfortable speaking.