Hi, I'm Hiro from Tokyo.
I am a Japanese teacher and a language learning enthusiast. My native language is Japanese, and I speak English fluently. Additionally, I am currently learning Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
I believe that learning a new language is one of the best ways to understand people and the world. By learning languages and understanding different people and cultures, I believe we can make the world a better place.
Ik als leerkracht
I have been teaching Japanese on italki since 2017, and since then, I’ve received great feedback from my students. Their feedback has motivated me to become even more dedicated to teaching Japanese.
Each student has unique goals and interests, so my lessons are 100% personalized based on their needs and proficiency levels. I strive to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere during our sessions so that students feel comfortable.
I don’t want to be just a teacher—I aim to be your language partner and personal guide to help you achieve your goals!
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
① Conversational Practicing conversation is one of the best and fastest ways to achieve fluency. Conversations are guided and supported by grammatical explanations, so you don't have to worry if you don’t have much experience conversing in Japanese. Each lesson is well-organized, and I ensure you feel comfortable throughout.
② Many Examples It's important to be exposed to vocabulary, phrases, and expressions multiple times in various contexts. To help with this, I create many example sentences based on real-life situations that are relevant to you.
③ Motivation First Motivation is key to reaching fluency. I keep you motivated by using interesting topics and materials that match your interest
Mijn lesmateriaal
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Afbeeldingsbestanden
Videobestanden
Artikelen en nieuws
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Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2020This is the most trusted and best-known certificate for teaching Japanese.
Most of the schools and language institutes requires this certificate in Japan.
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389 Beoordelingen
Ceci
30 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Another great lesson with Hiro Sensei! We had a great conversation and I was able to make some good sentences. I always feel more motivated after our lessons. I recently switched to 30-minute lessons twice a week instead of 1-hour lessons once a week. It has been working great for me, we can actually have a nice conversation in 30 minutes and cover some grammar and vocabulary, it’s the perfect amount of time. I highly recommend Hiro Sensei’s lessons.
13 okt. 2022
Alvin
523 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Very productive lesson as always. Hiro-san is very well prepared and although lessons are casual, I think they are more structured than lessons with other tutors that I have taken before. My lessons are well balanced, usually with conversation and reading practises. Before lessons, Hiro-san will prepare relevant news article for the reading practise. Last part of a lesson is usually a review session where Hiro-san will correct the mistakes I made during the lesson and document those in a Google Document so it’s easy to revisit and study (sometimes I think Hiro-san put in more effort than me although I am the student!). I have definitely improved ever since taking the lessons with Hiro-san. 日本語を教えてくれてありがとうございます!
7 sep. 2019
Ceci
30 Japans lessen
Such a great lesson with Hiro Sensei! In his lessons, the first half is usually a free-flowing section where we talk about several different subjects and he is always giving me useful vocabulary and explanations. Then, he goes over a specific grammar point or expression with some materials on the screen, and he has me practice making sentences using that grammar point. I like that he writes examples I can see on the screen while we are talking. His lessons are always very productive and I get a great sense of accomplishment at the end of each session!
14 jun. 2024
Colin Hastings
108 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I really enjoyed our lesson. Hiro is a fantastic language teacher that's fun to talk to and very knowledgeable. I appreciate that he prepares a variety of conversation topics and study materials to help me get the most out of each lesson, while also giving me plenty of opportunities to practice speaking without feeling too pressured or nervous about making mistakes. I always feel more motivated to study after talking with him, and as always I'm looking forward to next time!
5 mrt. 2022
Fran Arechavaleta
2 Japans lessen
Hiro is a very sweet, lighthearted and, overall? A super chill guy!! Would 100% do this times and times on end. Keep it up, Hiro-sensei!!!
6 feb. 2026
Ceci
30 Japans lessen
I had a great lesson with Hiro Sensei today! He answered some important questions I had and explained some concepts I was having trouble with. I got to make my own sentences and use some of the grammar I have been learning. I feel that I accomplished a lot in one hour. I am looking forward to the next lesson!