Let's enjoy contextual Japanese conversation for fun/traveling with a certified tutor! 【A2-B1】
Geeft les in
Japans
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Engels
Grieks
Indonesisch
Overige
Specialties
Testvoorbereiding
Let's enjoy contextual Japanese conversation for fun/traveling with a certified tutor! 【A2-B1】
Over mij
Cv en certificaten
Uit JapanWoont in Niigata, Japan (17:13 UTC+09:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 29 Apr 2024
InterestsEnvironment & NatureWritingFoodFilms & TV SeriesReizen
こんにちは!あやこです。🤗
Hello, I'm Ayako, a native Japanese tutor originally from Niigata, Japan, renowned for its high-quality rice and sake. I specialize in practical, conversational Japanese for beginners (A2) and intermediates (B1), blending my teaching experience in teaching international students and Specified Skilled Workers with a focus on real-life scenarios. Whether you’re preparing for travel, work, or friendships, my lessons are structured to make you speak confidently. As a solo traveler, I love sharing cultural tips—like hidden cafes or restaurants. When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me eating around. Let’s make learning Japanese as enjoyable as a chat over coffee.
あなたの ともだちのような先生(せんせい)に
Do you have any Japanese friends? If not, I'd love to be your first Japanese friend. As a Japanese tutor, I've had experience teaching international students, Specific Skilled Workers, and spouses of a Japanese national and others in the last few years. With over 20 years of experience at a local newspaper, I excel at drawing out people's stories and perspectives. I'm sure I can help you clarify your goals and find ways to enjoy learning Japanese and keep it up. I know how enjoyable it is to learn a new language since I studied Greek after visiting Greece. Let's add more things you can speak in Japanese together, little by little at your own pace.
Speak Japanese effortlessly, just like riding a bike
Do you consciously think about each action when riding a bike? In my lessons, I aim t...
Mijn lesmateriaal
PDF-bestand
Tekstdocumenten
Diapresentatie/PPT
Quizzen
Voorbeelden van examenvragen
Huiswerkopdrachten
Mijn creaties
Certificaten
日本語教師養成講座修了証書 - ヒューマンアカデミー - 2024
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2023
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2023I have successfully passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 2023 during taking Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 hours and above) and have completed the course in 2024.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2020
日本語パートナーズ国際交流基金日本語パートナーズ - Surabaya, IndonesiëI had been an assistant of the Indonesian Japanese teacher in high schools for 6 months.
Opleiding
1988 - 1992
Bachelor’s - Faculty of Humanities 人文学部Niigata University 新潟大学Course of Culture and Civilization Junior high and senior high English teaching license
Werkervaring
1992 - 2013
地方紙記者株式会社新潟日報社 - JapanI had been an reporter at the local newspaper company for over 20 years.
2021 - 2022
特別支援教育支援員新潟市立沼垂幼稚園 - JapanI had been an assistant for the child who need the extra care at the kindergarten.
5.0
Beoordeling
20
Studenten
295
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
20
Studenten
295
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Japans lessen
Proefles
11 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
【Let's learn Japanese for Life or Travel in Japan from the basics.( A2-B1 ) 🤗 】Speaking & Listening, grammar
A2 - B1Algemeen182 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
【A2-B2】Contextual Conversation (About your trip to Japan, your favorite book, movie, or food, etc.)
A2 - B2Conversatie oefenen26 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Pakket met 15% korting
【A1-A2】Fun Japanese Learning, the "Marugoto:" Way! 『まるごと』で にほんごを たのしく!
A1 - A2Algemeen0 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
Pakket met 16% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Mijn creaties
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (30)
87 Beoordelingen
Hailey Moehlmann
45 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Ayako sensei continues to be wonderful across our many lessons despite my need to take break for work and other life events in between :) As of now, we have shifted our lessons to preparing for when I move to Japan for work. Her lessons are engaging and extremely useful for every day life, catering them specifically to my needs and interests.
Though I have a stutter and have to work more slowly through the lessons, she always encourages and supports me at my own pace. I could not be more grateful to her for all that she does to help me learn. It is beyond words, and for that reason, I highly encourage you book a lesson if you haven’t already. It will be one of the best decisions you ever make.
29 apr. 2026
Tobi
88 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I always look forward to my time with Ayako! She puts so much time and effort into preparing lessons to fit my learning needs. The notes she sends afterward are also extremely detailed and useful. It’s clear she cares greatly about my Japanese learning journey!
2 mei 2025
Eric Oliver
35 Japans lessen
Review exercises helps to refresh your memory.
20 mei 2025
Alyssa
42 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I was so excited to talk to Ayako-san about my trip to Japan! I was able to be a confident speaker (and listener) in Japan thanks to Ayako-san's lessons. Thank you, Ayako-san!
30 jun. 2025
Alyssa
42 Japans lessen
Today I got to tell Ayako-san more about what I'm up to in Japan! Ayako-san's conversation lessons are fun. Ayako-san always helps me improve and have fun learning Japanese!
25 mei 2025
Eric Oliver
35 Japans lessen
Step by step, learning how to speak daily in Japanese.