Shota Kawano

I had my first lesson with Shota and I will definitely be studying with him again! He was very friendly and encouraging which made me comfortable to try even when I was unsure, and corrected and explained my mistakes clearly. I was feeling nervous about online tutoring and I’m so happy with this experience, I couldn’t recommend him more! :)

Thanks for another amazing class！Shotaくん！ This was my forth time to take class with Shota and we went through a lot of topics especially for the Japanese buzzword that could be used in daily conversation amoung the young people. We have lots of interests in common which makes our class more interesting！When it comes to the word that I don’t fully understand, Shota always been very patient and professional to explain the definition of the word. That really helps me a lot! Anyway, If you want to learn the most authentic Japanese, Shota’s class will definitely be a good choice for you!

Thank you for another enjoyable lesson. I feel more comfortable speaking and using what we’ve learned in class 🙏🏼 After just a week and a half, I can already introduce myself, talk about my hobbies, and even order at a restaurant.

I had a conversation practice with Shota and it was fun talking with him about various topics. He knows a lot of things so the conversation went smoothly. He was also kind enough to correct my sentences, teach new words, and share useful expressions. Since he also speaks English, you can always clarify things you don't know in English and he'll patiently explain them to you. Definitely one of the best teachers here!

Shota was very patient, kind, and easy to talk to. He used Japanese that was easier for me to understand, which helped me feel much more confident. I especially appreciated how he adapted the conversation to my interests. When I mentioned marine biology, he brought up orcas and their learning behaviour, which could have been a difficult topic, but he explained it in a way that made me feel included and proud that I could follow along. It was a really enjoyable and encouraging lesson 😊

Thank you for another fun and interesting lesson! 🙏🏼🙂 I feel like I’m expanding my vocabulary and improving my understanding every time. I really appreciate the clear explanations and the effort you put into each lesson.