This trial lesson is a great chance for us to get to know each other and see if my teaching style is the right fit for you. We’ll talk about your goals, what you want to learn, and the areas you’d like to focus on. I’ll also walk you through a short sample lesson so you can experience how I teach and what our regular sessions will feel like.

During this time, we’ll discuss your learning style, your current level, and the best way I can support you going forward. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, informed, and excited to start your language-learning journey.

In these lessons, our main goals are to improve your Japanese speaking skills, build your confidence, and strengthen your ability to understand and respond naturally in conversation. Whether you only know basic greetings or you’ve studied Japanese for years and simply need a partner to chat with, I’m here to help you grow.

These sessions are pure conversation practice, so we won’t be using textbooks or outside materials. Instead, we’ll focus entirely on speaking, listening, and natural interaction.

We can talk about any topic you’re interested in, or we can simply let the conversation flow in Japanese. During our practice, I may ask you to repeat sentences, read short phrases aloud, and participate in plenty of back-and-forth dialogue. This is also a great chance for you to ask how to say specific words or expressions you want to add to your vocabulary.

My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where you feel comfortable speaking and gradually become more confident and fluent.

Japanese Conversation Practice

In these lessons, our main goals are to improve your English speaking skills, build your confidence, and strengthen your ability to understand and respond naturally in conversation. Whether you only know basic greetings or you’ve studied English for years and simply need a partner to chat with, I’m here to help you grow.

These sessions are pure conversation practice, so we won’t be using textbooks or outside materials. Instead, we’ll focus entirely on speaking, listening, and natural interaction.

We can talk about any topic you’re interested in, or we can simply let the conversation flow in English. During our practice, I may ask you to repeat sentences, read short phrases aloud, and participate in plenty of back-and-forth dialogue. This is also a great chance for you to ask how to say specific words or expressions you want to add to your vocabulary.

My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive environment where you feel comfortable speaking and gradually become more confident and fluent.

English Conversation Practice

In these lessons, we will build a solid foundation in English and develop the essential skills you need to communicate with confidence. We’ll start with the basics—simple vocabulary, everyday expressions, pronunciation, and beginner-friendly grammar—while gradually introducing reading and listening practice at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

All materials will be provided during the lessons, so you won’t need to purchase any textbooks. I’ll can share worksheets, flashcards, practice exercises, and optional homework, and I can also give you links to my digital flashcards so you can review anytime.

As you become more comfortable, we’ll practice forming sentences, asking questions, and using English in real-life situations. I will adapt each lesson to your learning style—whether you prefer clear slides, visual flashcards, step-by-step explanations, speaking practice, or writing things out together.

My goal is to create a supportive, enjoyable environment where you can learn English at your own pace and build confidence with every lesson.

English for Beginners

In these lessons, we will build a strong foundation in Japanese, starting with the hiragana alphabet. Being able to read Japanese is essential for effective study, so we’ll begin by learning hiragana and practicing how to read simple words and short phrases.

We won’t be using a textbook or anything you need to purchase. I’ll provide all necessary materials, including practice sheets, flashcards, quizzes, and optional homework. I can also share links to my digital flashcards so you can review at your own pace.

Once you’re comfortable with hiragana, we’ll move on to basic vocabulary, everyday expressions, and simple grammar structures. The pace will depend on what works best for you—whether you prefer structured slides, flashcards, conversation practice, or writing things out together.

My goal is to make learning Japanese enjoyable, clear, and personalized, so you can build confidence step by step.

Japanese for Beginners

These lessons are designed for students who want to learn Japanese together—whether you’re a couple, friends, family members, or study partners. Learning as a group can be motivating, fun, and supportive, and I will tailor each lesson to fit the needs and learning styles of everyone involved.

Because these sessions include more than one student, the pace, activities, and explanations will be adjusted to ensure that everyone can follow along comfortably. We can focus on conversation practice, beginner-level foundations, reading and writing, vocabulary building, or any specific goals your group has in mind.

All materials will be provided during the lessons, and I can share worksheets, flashcards, practice exercises, and optional homework if your group would like extra study resources. No textbook purchase is required.

Whether you're learning Japanese together as a shared hobby or working toward a specific goal, these custom group lessons offer a supportive and flexible environment for all participants to grow and enjoy the language.

Japanese Group Lessons

These lessons are designed for students who want to learn English together—whether you’re a couple, friends, family members, or study partners. Learning as a group can be fun, motivating, and supportive, and I will tailor each session to match the needs and learning styles of everyone involved.

Because these lessons include more than one student, the pace, activities, and explanations will be adjusted so that all participants can follow along comfortably. We can focus on conversation skills, beginner-level foundations, vocabulary building, pronunciation, reading practice, or any specific goals your group would like to achieve.

All learning materials are provided during the lessons, and I can share worksheets, flashcards, practice exercises, and optional homework if your group wants extra practice outside of class. No textbook purchase is required.

Whether you’re learning English together as a shared hobby or working toward a particular goal, these custom group lessons offer a flexible and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow together.

English Group Lessons

If you want to sound more natural, improve your pitch accent, or build confidence when speaking Japanese, this lesson is designed for you. Using my background in linguistics and my experience teaching pronunciation, I will guide you through the key features that make Japanese speech clear, natural, and easy to understand.

In these lessons, we will focus on things such as pitch accent (how rising and falling tones change meaning), vowel length (short vs. long vowels), difficult consonant sounds such as ら・り・る・れ・ろ or つ, natural rhythm and flow, improving clarity without losing your personal speaking style, and so much more.

Each lesson is fully personalized. I will listen to your speech, identify the sounds or patterns that need the most attention, and guide you through targeted exercises to strengthen them. We may use minimal pairs, shadowing, listening practice, reading aloud, or conversational drills—whichever methods work best for you.

Whether you’re a complete beginner still learning the basics or an advanced learner hoping to refine your naturalness and accuracy, these lessons will help you speak Japanese with confidence, clarity, and a smoother, more native-like intonation.

Japanese Pronunciation Practice

If you want clearer English pronunciation, more natural rhythm, and greater confidence when speaking, this lesson is designed for you. Using my background in linguistics and my experience teaching pronunciation, I will help you understand how English sounds are formed and how to produce them naturally and accurately.

In these lessons, we can focus on things such as difficult consonant sounds (R/L, TH, V/B, S/Z, etc.), vowel clarity and distinguishing similar vowel sounds, stress patterns in words and sentences, natural rhythm, pacing, and flow, and much more.

Each lesson is personalized to your needs. I will listen carefully to your speech, identify the sounds or patterns that need the most improvement, and guide you through focused exercises to help you build accuracy and naturalness. We may work with minimal pairs, slow-to-natural repetition, shadowing, listening practice, reading aloud, or conversational drills—whatever supports your learning style best.

Whether you're a beginner learning the basics, or an advanced speaker trying to refine your accent and improve clarity, these lessons will help you speak English with confidence, precision, and a smoother, more natural intonation.