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Misako (Michelle)
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Geeft les in
Japans
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Engels
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Frans
Vietnamees
Specialties
KinderenEmpathetic, experienced teacher for dedicated learners seeking real progress in Japanese
Geeft les in
Japans
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Engels
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Frans
Vietnamees
Specialties
KinderenEmpathetic, experienced teacher for dedicated learners seeking real progress in Japanese
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit JapanWoont in Tokyo, Japan (04:21 UTC+09:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 21 Jan 2021InterestsReizenWritingFoodMedical & HealthcareAnimation & Comics
Hi everyone! I'm Misako (you can call me Michelle too), a professional Japanese teacher with 5+ years of experience and over 4000 lessons taught.
I studied in the U.S. (Minneapolis and Portland) and earned my Master's in Japanese Teaching Methodology while teaching American students in person. I speak fluent English, some Chinese, Vietnamese, and a bit of French!
I’ve lived in Vietnam🇻🇳, Taiwan🇹🇼, the U.S.🇺🇸, and Djibouti🇩🇯. I love connecting with people worldwide through language learning.
I’m passionate about helping motivated learners find their voice in Japanese. If you're serious about improving, I’d love to support your journey!
大家好！我叫Michelle，來自日本。我曾在台灣留學半年，所以我可以說一點中文 :)Ik als leerkracht
I began my teaching journey at a Japanese elementary school in Vietnam, passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, and started teaching online in 2021.
Later, I moved to the U.S. to teach in-person while pursuing my Master’s in Japanese teaching. These experiences shaped my style: a unique balance of structured grammar and real-life conversation.
Whether you're preparing for JLPT or want to speak confidently, I’ll create lessons just for you.
I’ve taught absolute beginners to advanced learners and always aim for clear, encouraging lessons with structure and goals.
Let’s build your Japanese together—one step at a time!Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
I truly love teaching, and I cherish the long-term connections I’ve built with many of my students—some have stayed with me for over 4 years! My approach is warm, structured, and goal-oriented. I prioritize clear progress while also respecting each student's pace and needs. I now mainly teach weekday mornings (JST 6am–12pm) and offer private lessons for learners who commit to weekly sessions. If you're serious about consistent progress, I’d love to work with you! Mistakes are welcome in my class—because that's how we learn! Let's enjoy Japanese together, with patience and courage :)Mijn lesmateriaal
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Certificaten
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2020I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (日本語教育能力検定試験) in 2020.
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小学校教諭一種免許状 - 広島県教育委員会 - 2018I have an elementary school teaching license (小学校教諭一種免許状).
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Elementary school teacher certificate - Board of Education in Hiroshima - 2018This is the certificate for Japanese elementary school teacher.
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Opleiding
2021 - 2023
Master - Japanese
2013 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Education
Werkervaring
2018 - 2020
teacherI taught elementary school students all subjects including Japanese.
2021 - 2023
Teacher
2023 - 2024
Teacher
5.0
Beoordeling
126
Studenten
2,770
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Japans lessen
Proefles
63 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
【25 min/40 min/ 55 min】Informal Tutoring
B1 - C1Conversatie oefenen243 lessen voltooid
USD 40.00+
Pakket met 3% korting
【25min/ 40 min/ 55 min】for Beginner【Genki】and additional materials
A1 - A2Algemeen856 lessen voltooid
USD 40.00+
Pakket met 27% korting
【25min/40min/55min】Teenager Japanese (new students 15 years or more)
A1 - C1Kinderen209 lessen voltooid
USD 40.00+
Pakket met 27% korting
【25min/40min/55min】LOYAL STUDENTS – Started or Contacted by July 2025
A1 - B2Algemeen2 lessen voltooid
USD 30.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
115 Beoordelingen
Emma Fischette
37 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I am writing this review on behalf of my 14 year old daughter who has been studying with Ms. Misako for about a year. I enrolled her to prepare her for for high school Japanese and it has been a fantastic experience. Ms. Misako knows how to connect with teenagers and makes her lessons fun while still challenging and academic. My daughter will be well prepared for high school this fall.
25 mei 2025
Meritxell Sabidó
325 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
These classes are the best moment of the week!
29 apr. 2022
Rich Koh
3 Japans lessen
My son Harrison had a great first lesson with Misako. He said he was fully engaged and had lots of fun. He's really looking forward to his next lesson!
24 jul. 2025
Gary
56 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Through my first 5 lessons, and the trial lesson, Misako sensei has been a wonderful teacher. She has been patient as I mentally work through the sentences, both interpreting the questions being asked and speaking the answers. She gives some cultural notes on how some things are in Japan. When I bring up alternatives that I've heard used for what we are going over, she has been explaining some of the differences between the options. I can hear the joy in her voice when I come up with an explanation on my own or self-correct when I catch my own error.
Misako sensei has been very helpful so far in connecting the fragments of knowledge I have from my intermittent self study prior. I am looking forward to continuing my studies.
8 aug. 2024
Rich Koh
3 Japans lessen
Misako has been fantastic working with my son Harrison. He is engaged and always asks for more lessons.
31 jul. 2025
alana
2 Japans lessen
Set up a good structure and made language learning fun!!
18 jul. 2025
Proefles
USD 25.00
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