Chika

I've been having lessons with Chika-san for three years now. She explains everything clearly and patiently, and has an excellent knowledge of teaching grammar. I've also learned so many more useful words and expressions beyond those introduced in traditional classes. She also suggests resources for me to look at later, giving us more time for conversation. Her English is excellent, so there is never any problem with communication I highly recommend Chika-san as a teacher, and am looking forward to continuing our lessons in the coming year.

Chika Sensei's class is wonderful. She assesses your level, and gives you a very personalized lesson. She has many topics to discuss, and guides you step by step in conversational Japanese! If you are nervous, or hesitant, she is so patient and kind and helps you with any doubts. I absolutely recommend Chika Sensei Her class seemed so short, I can't wait to see her next lesson, and to see her Trivia at the end of the class! La clase de Sensei Chika es una de las mejores clases que he tomado en iTalkie. Ella te contacta de antemano para saber tu nivel y prepara la clase de manera muy personalizada, teniendo mucho material para trabajar, y te guía paso a paso en conversación y gramática de la lengua japonesa haciéndote sentir cómoda y quitándote los nervios. Me encanta su clase, por que es firme, pero a la vez dulce y te motiva a seguir adelante. Súper recomiendo a Sensei Chika! No puedo esperar a tener mas lecciones con ella. Ademá, tiene una trivia al final de clase, muy interesante!

I have been taking Japanese lessons with Chika-San for more than three years by far, and her lessons have always been so much fun. It is very interesting every time we share our opinions on all kinds of topics from different perspectives, and I guess that’s why people enjoy learning a new language: you’re also learning a new mindset. Chika-San is extremely good at guiding a topic, and she welcomes all your opinions however they may be different from hers, so I always feel free and safe to express myself in class. 今年も大変お世話になりました！来年もどうぞよろしくお願いしますー🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 良いお年を！

This lesson marked the end of another year, and it really made me reflect on how far I’ve come in learning Japanese with Chika-sensei. Thanks to her lessons, I’ve been practicing speaking Japanese consistently for almost 3 years now. I still remember how hard it felt at the beginning to express myself, but now I can understand most conversations and share my thoughts and experiences in simple Japanese with much more confidence. Her lessons always feel natural and encouraging, never stressful. Whether we’re talking about daily life, culture, anime, dramas, or social topics, she creates a comfortable space where I want to keep speaking and trying. I’m really grateful for her guidance and encouragement over the years. 今年も本当にありがとうございました！来年もよろしくお願いします😊

Last lesson of 2025! I initially picked Chika-sensei as an italki teacher because I wanted guidance on Japanese calligraphy. I value being able to write in Japanese, but even though I was studying kanji stroke order and such, it was mostly scribbles. I figured I should work on improving that. She certainly has a very sharp eye for detail! Now we mix calligraphy feedback with regular conversation on topics I like, which mostly focus on Japanese culture, daily life, and interesting Japanese vocabulary. She has a good sense of when to let you talk, and when to give you corrections which she’ll send to you in the chat. She’s a great conversationalist with a lot to talk about, and is great at keeping the conversation going if you aren’t sure what to talk about. Very friendly lessons. Looking forward to 2026!

This was my last lesson of 2025 with Chika先生! I have been going to her for lessons for as long as I can remember (maybe over 2+ years now) and even until this day I am always learning new phrases and new grammar points from her. She’s truly able to adapt to different learning styles and is always so patient with me whenever I have a hard time remembering Japanese as I don’t always use Japanese in my daily life as often as I used to. I highly recommend you engage and try Chika先生 out as your teacher no matter what level you are whether it is beginner or advanced as shes highly skilled with teaching at different subjects like Kanji, Grammar or Speaking! She’s helped me continue sounding as native as I can while also still politely correcting me where I’ve said things incorrectly. Chika先生 also doesn’t hesitate to challenge you further making every lesson a fun one! I have enjoyed taking lessons with her and will continue to do so in 2026! I hope everyone has the chance to learn from her!