OHAYO CENTER

The lessons are enjoyable and highly educational. I've gained a lot from them. It's not the conventional approach to learning, but the teacher tailors the lessons to your interests, making them easy to grasp. As a student, I've struggled to memorize vocabulary. I attempted flashcards and various online apps, but they weren't very effective. Perhaps they weren't challenging enough. However, the teacher provided methods and tips that greatly aided my memorization. Additionally, the drills were particularly helpful. Despite being tired from work, I always eagerly anticipate his lessons. If you're curious, I highly recommend giving it a try! 😏

I asked Shinya sensei a couple days in advance to help me with a particular grammar area that I had been struggling with for almost a year. He prepared the appropriate study guides for the class and after this lesson I finally understand!! We used multiple sources, books and examples and I’m very grateful that he stuck with me until I started to grasp the grammar concept (I’m a slow learner) but I’ll be sure to keep making special lesson requests for all my problem areas! 😁 今日もありがとございます!

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。

Every week I'm excited to talk to Shinya Sensei. I started lessons in January and since then my spoken Japanese has increased dramatically as well as my own confidence. A lot of times I doubt my actual ability but whenever I have lessons with Shinya Sensei it reminds me that I've managed to progress a lot in my time studying Japanese. これまで本当にありがとうございます

Even though it had been three weeks since last time I had a lesson, Shinya-sensei was very patient helping me get back in the game.

Very welcoming