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Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment!
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■ About Me
Hi everyone, I’m Mayumi, but you can call me May! I’ve been teaching Japanese in Melbourne, Australia for 10+ years and am proud to be ranked in the top 1% of Japanese teachers on italki. I also have experience as an instructor for Japanese Teacher Training Courses.
Before teaching, I worked for 8 years as an Executive Assistant at a major gaming company in Tokyo, so I can help with not only daily conversation, but also Business Japanese, polite expressions, and workplace manners for those planning to live, study, or work in Japan. I’m relaxed, friendly, and easy-going, and I love making your Japanese journey fun and rewarding.
■ Lesson Style
I always take time to understand each student’s goals and learning style, then create lessons that match their needs. My classes are enjoyable, stress-free, and easy to follow, helping students feel confident to participate. My teaching style is mainly Japanese-only, adjusted to your level, but English explanations are also available when needed.
■ How I Can Help You
I teach a wide range of Japanese skills, from beginner conversation to advanced speaking, Business Japanese, and practical communication. I speak clearly, provide visual materials (especially for beginners), and focus on speaking practice with natural correction to improve fluency and confidence. My goal is that after every lesson, you leave with something useful you can use in real life!
I am looking forward to meeting you soon :)
Japanese Teacher Training Course - Japan Australia Language Centre - 2013
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2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Education / EnglishUniversity
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2013 - 2020
Full-time Japanese TecherJapaneasy - Melbourne, Australië
2004 - 2012
Full-time Executive AssistantMARUHAN - Tokyo, JapanGained excellent Japanese business manners and professional honorific Japanese
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357 Beoordelingen
Jacquie Tran
22 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I have been doing conversation lessons with May-san once a week for about a month and I am really enjoying it! After studying Japanese independently for 2 years, my understanding and confidence has improved a lot in the short time I have been tutored by May-san. She is friendly, patient, and has a good feel for when to let the conversation flow and when to pause to provide correction and guidance. I am only at the beginning of my Japanese learning journey, so I felt nervous about taking on immersion-style lessons at first but May-san is clearly a skilled and experienced teacher who has tailored our classes together to be appropriately challenging for my current level. まゆみ先生、ありがとうございます!
6 nov. 2024
Tuffy
17 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
先生のレッスンはとても専門的で、敬語の基本からビジネスでよく使える日本語を全部学ぶことができます。
おかげで、私は履歴書を完成することから面接を成功することをできました。
もし、日本企業で働きたい外国の方があれば、先生のレッスンをお勧めです!
In May-Sensei's lessons, you can learn from the foundamental of the Honorific speech of Japanese to the phrases of Japanese for business purpose.
Thanks to May-Sensei, I have successfully finished my Japanese resume and passed the interview.
If you are a non-Japanese speaking person but would like to work in Japanese company, I strongly recommed May-Sensei's lessons to you!
31 jan. 2023
Ali.
30 Japans lessen
May sensei is very creative and helpful to provide the customized and effective way in addressing student's need and level of language.
10 mrt. 2026
Eveline
49 Japans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
May先生 is truly an amazing teacher. Every lesson is consistent in quality and May’s ability to explain grammar (in all Japanese) in an easy-to-understand way is unmatchable! I struggled going through 新完全マスターN3 by myself and dropped it. With May先生, I not only have now finished the book, but also understood FAR more than I thought. My goal is the N2 test, so I’m excited to work with May to achieve my goal of N2 in 2024 :)! Thank you May and I can’t wait to see you in my next lesson!
2 mrt. 2023
Andrew Fish
6 Japans lessen
Mayumi was so welcoming and came up with the perfect plan for me to prepare for my trip to Japan.
8 apr. 2026
Kayla Rosario
11 Japans lessen
Lessons with Mayumi-sensei have been taking my Japanese capability to the next level! Her teaching style is very immersive and allows for intuitive learning, rather than just memorizing. We complete structured speaking practice and work on feedback to perfect it, which helps to solidify new concepts. Mayumi-sensei is a patient and enthusiastic teacher, and takes the pressure off of speaking practice and makes the lesson a comfortable and enjoyable experience. I'm looking forward to growing my Japanese language skills under Mayumi-sensei's instruction!