Hi there! I'm Ako, and I'm excited to have fun conversations with you as your Japanese teacher. I've been involved in theater, both performing and writing scripts. My experience winning the Toyota Short Play Festival means I can show you how to make your Japanese really connect!
Plus, with my corporate background, I'm great at teaching business Japanese and natural, everyday conversation.
I'm passionate about travel and music, and I've explored over 10 countries.
Let's learn Japanese and have a blast discovering cultural differences together!
Moi en tant que professeur
I also have experience learning foreign languages online, and I consider the following when teaching:
1. I'll ask about your goals and needs to provide the best possible lessons.
2. I aim to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.
3. For beginners, I'll focus on building the joy of speaking Japanese together first.
4. For intermediate learners who want to improve their pronunciation and intonation, I'll teach "Actor's Method."
5. Lessons will progress at a pace that suits you.
6. I'll leverage my extensive corporate experience to teach you authentic business Japanese.
Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
1. All lessons are for ages 16 and above.
2. For your first lesson, please book 30 minutes. Tell me about your needs and requests.
3. You can request me the conversation speed. Very slow, Slow or Normal.
4. Lessons are basically in Japanese only. I use basic English if you need help. Don't worry, I'll try my best to understand your language with translators and other handy tools.
5. I'll make sure you feel relaxed and at ease during our lessons.
Thanks for your cooperation
Mes ressources d'enseignement
Fichier PDF
Documents texte
Diaporamas/PPT
Fichiers image
Articles et actualités
Modèles et exemples de test
Devoirs
Certificats
Certificate - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2022I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test.
This test is essential for teaching Japanese.
Certificat vérifié
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2022このテストに合格すれば、日本語学校で教えることができます。
By passing this test, I can teach at a Japanese language school.
Certificat vérifié
Expérience d'enseignement
2023 - 2025
teacherAichi Japanese Language Association - Aichi, Japon
2024 - Actuel
tutoritalki - Japon
Formation
1983 - 1985
Autre - EnglishNagasaki Pref. Junior College English Department
2009 - 2011
Autre - Actor, Direction,ScriptToyota Theatre Academy
Expérience professionnelle
2005 - 2020
secretaryTOYOTA MOTOR Co. - Aichi, Japon
1991 - 2000
Overseas business trip staffJapan Travel Bureau - Japon
5.0
Évaluation
13
Élèves
68
Leçons
100%
Assiduité
100%
Réponse
5.0
Évaluation
13
Élèves
68
Leçons
100%
Assiduité
100%
Réponse
Leçons (Japonais)
Leçon d'essai
3 leçons terminées
USD 10.00+
🇯🇵Starter/Beginner🇯🇵 Let's try speaking in Japanese
A1 - B1Pratique de la conversation48 leçons terminées
USD 20.00+
Forfait avec 4% de réduction
🇯🇵Beginner / Intermediate🇯🇵 Brush up on your conversation skills!
A2 - B2Pratique de la conversation17 leçons terminées
USD 25.00+
Forfait avec 14% de réduction
🇯🇵Conversation in the Japanese workplace
B1 - C1Pratique de la conversation0 leçons terminées
USD 27.00+
Forfait avec 5% de réduction
Disponibilité
Selon ton fuseau horaire (UTC+00:00)
35 avis
Jimmy
38 leçons en Japonais
Choix du professeur
Today, I started Chapter 3 of Quartet with Sensei and so was looking at more complex grammar. There was some grammar that was similar to others, but Ako-Sensei was able to explain to me the nuances between them so I can use each grammar point more naturally.
Thank You Sensei!
18 oct. 2025
Billie Xu
8 leçons en Japonais
Choix du professeur
I was very nervous before the lesson, but Ako made it very easy and fun! She celebrated every time when I was able to understand her and answered her question. I think she is a great teacher and I will keep following her!
9 août 2024
Jimmy
38 leçons en Japonais
This week, I was able to attend a Japan Festival and because of my lessons with Sensei, I was able to talk and understand the Japanese there. Today, I was able to talk with Sensei about my experience and she taught me about some of the things I saw there.
Thank You Sensei!
27 sept. 2025
Herb
1 leçon en Japonais
Choix du professeur
This was my first lesson with Ako-san, and it was great! I was hoping to supplement my book work with live conversation with a native speaker and that is exactly what I got! Ako-san gauged my speaking ability and kept the conversation at that level (and a little higher for the the challenge of it.) It felt great, gave me a little more confidence and left me feeling ready to do it again ASAP! Her demeanor is perfect, she makes every effort to make you feel comfortable during the lesson and takes notes on new words (or words used incorrectly) for you to review after the lesson. Excellent job!
11 juil. 2025
Sadie
1 leçon en Japonais
どうもありがとうございます! ^^
28 sept. 2025
Jimmy
38 leçons en Japonais
Today, on top of going through the textbook with me, Sensei also taught me about about Japanese clothing such as different types of Kimono and how/when they are used. Sensei always adds to our lessons in fun ways outside of the textbook we are studying.
Thank You Sensei!
13 sept. 2025
Leçon d'essai
USD 10.00
Les paiements seront effectués en dollars américains (USD)