Yasuka

Yasuka? More like YASSSSSSSSuka! This phenomenal tutor is everything you could want in a tutor, and more. Equipped & certified to teach both Japanese AND English, she is exceptional at navigating a wide range of linguistic levels. Not only that, but she is already familiar with a wide variety of resources, and has even compiled HER OWN resources!!! I could not recommend her more highly. My only complaint is that her time zone results in me having my lessons at 10:00pm, which is definitely less than ideal. That being said, I've just booked another 5 lessons for 午後十時, so that should say something (I think I've finished 10 or so lessons so far). I could keep ranting, but I'll just recommend that you take a few lessons with her yourself--- 頑張って! Sincerely, a grateful Japanese language newbie. (ps: If you're going to japan, her knowledge-- along with her "[last minute trip to Japan travel guide]" is extremely helpful!!!)

I’ve been working with Yasuka for a couple of months now and am feeling more confident in understanding and speaking Japanese everyday, the lessons have quickly become a highlight of my week. I am always impressed with her ability to foresee where I will have difficulties as a native English speaker and guide me through them. I highly recommend working with Yasuka if you wish to learn Japanese and have fun along the way.

Yasuka-sensei is an excellent teacher. I feel like I am making steady progress even after about ten lessons. She explains things well and helps me understand and remember new concepts. 最高です！

I am a beginner student and Yasuka and I are working through the Genki I textbook. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her teaching. She explains each grammar point as presented in Genki effectively and concisely. She then provides you with even more context, rule exceptions, and real world applications. I consider myself a curious student and Yasuka always takes the time to answer my (many) questions and I really appreciate that. I always look forward to our lessons! If you are a beginner student like myself, I cannot recommend Yasuka enough. She will provide the guidance and focus that you need to improve week by week.

Yasuka is a great teacher. She explains things clearly and concisely. Her answers are to the point, and she drives the pace of the lesson according to the level of the student. She is patient with beginners (such as myself), correcting me when I'm wrong in a firm but kind way.

Yasuka is really easy to get along with and gives me interesting and relatable facts about the Japanese language :)