こんにちは!I’m Norie, your Japanese language consultant from Mie, Japan. 🌊✨
As a mom of three and a former nurse, I love helping beginners, kids, and busy parents learn practical Japanese—whether for travel, anime fandom, or caregiving work. Having studied Chinese and French myself, I understand the challenges of language learning and make lessons fun yet structured.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me practicing Iaido (samurai swordsmanship! ⚔️) or diving into manga—perfect for casual conversation practice. Let’s boost your confidence together! 🎤🔥
Mijn creaties
Ik als leerkracht
I come from Hyogo Prefecture, near Osaka. I finished university in Japan and worked as a nurse in Tokyo and Osaka. I also learned voice acting and announcing, and how to speak in a standard Japanese accent, even though I originally spoke in the Kansai dialect.
Back in university, I studied a bit of Chinese, so I know how tough it can be to learn a new language. Recently, I've been helping businesspeople learn English as a consultant.
I've been a Japanese language teacher since 2022.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
As a Japanese teacher, my goal is to help students communicate politely using correct grammar. I also want them to learn the difference between chatting with friends and talking in a more formal way for business.
One of my students, who started as a total beginner, can now talk to customers using simple Japanese after a year of learning. They improved fast because they not only came to class but also did their homework.
I like talking while looking at faces without using many slides. Let's study together in a fun and friendly way. If needed or requested, I'll use slides to explain things clearly. Don't worry if you make a mistake in Japanese. I will correct and write in Google Docs.
Mijn lesmateriaal
Diapresentatie/PPT
Artikelen en nieuws
PDF-bestand
Audiobestanden
Flashcards
Tekstdocumenten
Quizzen
Afbeeldingsbestanden
Videobestanden
Certificaten
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2023
Certificate verified
J-shine - 特定非営利活動法人 小学校英語教育推進協議会 - 2020To obtain this certification, you need to learn about children's education and language development.
With this certification, I can teach language in elementary school.
Certificate verified
Nurse - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - 2002It was required to enter a certain school to get the certification and training on the certain field. Only people who have this certification can work as nurses.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Huidige
一般オンライン - Japan
Opleiding
1998 - 2022
Bachelor’s - 看護三重大学
Werkervaring
2002 - 2023
一般医療福祉機関 - Japan
2022 - 2024
Consultantlanguage leraning company - Japan
2021 - Huidige
NavigatorKids English company - Japan
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Beoordeling
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Studenten
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Lessen
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Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
127
Studenten
745
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Japans lessen
Proefles
76 lessen voltooid
USD 9.00+
Japanese for adult ; Tailor-made lessons with textbooks, anime, cultural articles, JLPT etc.
A1 - C2Algemeen204 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Free conversation for adults
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen164 lessen voltooid
USD 13.00+
Pakket met 9% korting
Kids Japanese Lesson🐥
A1 - C2Kinderen214 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Travel Japanese
A1 - C2Conversatie oefenen30 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Pair Japanese Lesson (Parent-child, siblings etc.)
A1 - C2Algemeen35 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Podcast (8)
Quiz (24)
38 Beoordelingen
John S.
76 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have literally been speaking with Norie for over a year, almost every week. I jumped in for conversation at first to get over my hesitation with speaking. The first lesson felt like eternity because I was so nervous.
But now, these lessons go by in a flash, I look forward to speaking every week. I chose Norie because in her profile it said she had kids and since I too have young kids I knew they'd be a focus of my conversations.
At this point I speak to her more than I speak to a large chunk of my own family! I don't know what other conversation partners on here do, but I do know Norie comes to each and every lesson with a gentle patience, a warm demeanor, and a willingness to help me grow and explain when I stumble.
I would not be where I am today had I not done this and I recommend her highly.
30 jul. 2025
Gabriel
45 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Excellent teacher for a first-time 11-year old learner. She was patient walking into a new learner at a beginner level. We are looking forward to working with her again soon!
19 mrt. 2025
Jake
1 Japans les
Very helpful.
9 feb. 2026
David Straney
16 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
My first lesson with Norie sensee went great, she was patient, answered questions I had and I felt comfortable speaking with what I knew without fear of judgement. I am looking forward to ongoing lessons with her.
23 apr. 2025
Josh Reynolds
1 Japans les
I'm so excited to start this adventure with Norie.