I have been taking weekly lessons with Shinya Sensei for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier with my progress! My Japanese has improved immensely thanks to his guidance. He is incredibly kind, patient, and supportive in every session.

I have been learning Japanese with Shinya Sensei for exactly two years now and I just want to share a little bit about my experience. Every lesson has been really enjoyable. Shinya Sensei communicates clearly and his manner is friendly and relaxed. I also appreciate that Shinya Sensei uses different kinds of resources and that he will adapt the lesson according to my needs. Sensei also uses a shared Google Doc where he makes notes that I can review. I can also make sentences here and receive feedback. I can honestly say that I don’t find speaking Japanese easy and I am prone to getting nervous and having my mind go blank! However, Shinya Sensei is always patient and he encourages me to keep trying. He is also great at explaining things and he corrects my mistakes in a positive way. If you are looking for a Sensei who is professional, engaging, patient and fun - definitely book with Shinya Sensei. 先生、ありがとうございました。

今まで出会った中で最高の先生だと思う

I’ve been taking Japanese lessons with Shinya-san for over a year, starting as a beginner and now speaking conversationally. He is a fantastic teacher at any level. Every lesson is well prepared and tailored to what you want to achieve. Now that I can hold conversations, I’m consistently impressed by how he keeps the discussion in Japanese at exactly the right level — natural, engaging, and perfectly paced. Shinya-san is friendly, patient, and makes lessons enjoyable as well as productive. I would strongly recommend him to anyone serious about learning to actually use Japanese.

Lessons with Shinya Sensei have helped me a lot to prepare for my trip to Japan. I feel a lot more confident and capable after each and every lesson. The notes and suggestions he shares help me a lot while self-studying too, so each lesson feels like a whole week's worth of practice! ありがとうございます! お疲れ様でした!

I found the first lesson solid. The instructor struck me as skilled and experienced. My first impression is quite positive.