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Learn Japanese with the teacher TOMOKO M..
5.0

350 Lessons

TOMOKO M.id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Korean
·English

Business Japanese lesson by a management consultant Hello! As a business Japanese specialist teacher, I leverage over 20 years of experience working at banks and as an active management consultant to teach practical Japanese. I can also teach Korean, so many students are from Korea. Based on know-how cultivated in real business settings, I support those who want to acquire Japanese skills that lead to results in negotiations, meetings, and business trips. They are well-versed in a wide range of fields such as management, finance, and marketing, so you can confidently learn specialized conversations and expressions. If you are aiming for career advancement or success in Japan, let's work together to achieve your goals!

Business
USD 15.00/trial
Available 22:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Keiko📚けいこ.
4.9

36 Lessons

Keiko📚けいこid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+2

Let's talk and talk and talk! 間違えるのが怖いですか?大丈夫、安心してください。私は教師です。 私のレッスンは会話の練習場所。私の前でたくさん間違えて、日本語会話の経験を積みましょう。 車の運転と同じです。ルールを覚えたら、さあ、ハンドルを握ってみましょう!日本語も、実際に使うほど上手になりますよ! あなたは何が好きですか?旅行?スポーツ?音楽?アニメ? それがどんなものか、どんなところが好きか、私に教えてください。日本語で😉 私は日本の高校で国語を教えているので、文学や文章表現にも詳しいです。 夏目漱石や太宰治などの近代文学、源氏物語などの古典文学、短歌・俳句の魅力もご紹介できます。 穏やかで忍耐強い母親です。子供はもう大学生!時が過ぎるのは早いですね! 動物好き🐈ラッキーな時はレッスン中に猫が登場するかもしれません。 読書や旅行、ドラマも大好きです。全く知らなかったことを知るのも大好き。 あなたの「好き」を私に教えてください!日本語で一緒に語りましょう!

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Luis.
5.0

143 Lessons

Luisid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
·
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·English
+1

🌸Free talk&Conversation🇯🇵 /🌊Anime & Travel Japanese/🇨🇳中文・ English OK/🙌🏻Beginner-friendly 🍒我的学习方式比较特殊,我把自己当作“实验者”,通过自我教学不断试错,形成了自己的学习体系。从零基础到接近母语水平的日语,就是这套方法的成果。我同时会中文、英文和日语,因此也能够无障碍地指导中文或英文母语者学习日语。 🍒My learning journey is unique because I treated myself as an “experiment subject,” constantly teaching myself and testing different learning approaches. Through this, I developed my own method that helped me reach near-native Japanese from zero. Since I speak Chinese, English, and Japanese, I can explain my method clearly to learners who speak either Chinese or English. 🍒私の学習方法は少し特別で、自分自身を「実験者」として独学しながら試行錯誤を重ね、独自の学習メソッドを作り上げました。ゼロからほぼネイティブレベルまで成長できたのは、この方法のおかげです。中国語・英語・日本語が話せるため、中国語圏や英語圏の学習者にもわかりやすく指導できます。

USD 13.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sho.
5.0

5,830 Lessons

Shoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Thai
+1

Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !! I have been working as a professional Japanese teacher since 2010. I have given over 13,000 hours of lessons to more than 1,200 students. I was also selected as one of Italki's top 1% teachers in 2022 and have received more than 300 highly rated reviews. My lessons are suitable for “those who want to start learning Japanese,” “those who want to practice speaking using the grammar they have learned,” and “those who want to be able to express themselves using the Japanese they have learned. After taking my lessons, you will gain confidence in speaking in Japanese and increase your chances of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

USD 16.00/trial
Available 22:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Aya.
5.0

1,211 Lessons

Ayaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

From daily life to IT related - I can provide lessons that meet your needs! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes—my lessons are a safe place to practice speaking Japanese. I’ll gently correct your sentences and help you sound more natural, so you can keep improving with confidence. I’m a friendly teacher who loves to smile and laugh, and I believe learning should be fun! Many of my students say they feel relaxed and enjoy speaking Japanese with me. Let’s enjoy learning together 😊 Before your first lesson, I’ll take the time to understand your goals and create a lesson plan just for you. In my lessons, you’ll have plenty of chances to speak, get natural corrections, and learn how to express yourself more naturally in Japanese. I work with beginner to intermediate students, and I can help you with: - Beginner-friendly Japanese (using GENKI) - Speaking practice with real-time corrections - Simple and clear grammar explanations - Building confidence in conversation I also work in online marketing and have experience supporting Japanese classes at a college in Brisbane, Australia. Since I’m learning English too, I understand how challenging (and rewarding!) learning a new language can be—and I’m here to support you along the way.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Haruki I.
5.0

213 Lessons

Haruki Iid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

2年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻‍🏫 日本語教師2年目のはるきです! 趣味は、書道です!👧🏻 今は、オンラインの日本語教師や動画編集をしています。 休日はNetflixを観たり、美術館に行くのが楽しみです✨私は海外の文化や言語に興味があります🥺 【レッスンスタイル】 ・会話のレッスンを中心に、生徒さんの悩みや日本語の勉強法について話し合いながら一緒に学んでいきます(^_-)-☆宿題なし!教科書なし! 【現在の生徒の例】 ・週に1回45分のレッスンを受ける生徒 😊一番人気😊 →毎週同じ曜日の同じ時間に授業を予約し、授業を受けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化や言葉を覚えるためのゲーム ・週に1回60分のレッスンを受ける生徒  →しっかりと日本語を学びたい生徒向け。 📓日常会話や観光、日本文化、最近のニュースなど ・月に一回1時間のレッスンを受ける生徒 上級者 →仕事が忙しいが、日本語は学び続けたい人向け。 📓日常会話や政治など I’m Haruki, a second-year Japanese teacher! My hobby is Japanese calligraphy 👧🏻 Currently, I work online as a Japanese teacher and video editor. On my days off, I enjoy watching Netflix, and visiting museums✨ I’m also interested in cultures and languages from around the world🥺 【Lesson Style】 ・My lessons mainly focus on conversation. We’ll also talk about any difficulties you have with Japanese and discuss effective ways to study together (^_-)-☆ ・No homework! No textbooks! 【Examples of My Current Students】 ・One 45-minute lesson per week 😊 Most Popular 😊 → students who want to book a lesson at the same time and on the same day every week. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, and games to help you learn new words ・One 1hour lesson per week →students who want to study Japanese more seriously. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture, recent news, and more ・One 1hour lesson per month — Advanced level → students who are busy with work but still want to continue learning Japanese. 📓Daily conversation, travel, Japanese culture

USD 12.00/trial
Available 10:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shunsuke.
5.0

118 Lessons

Shunsukeid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Korean
·Chinese (Mandarin)
·English
+1

🗣️3ヶ国語OK!「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ|🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師 はじめまして、しゅんすけと申します。 北海道出身の日本人で、標準的な日本語を話し、発音もクリアでなまりはありません。 英語・韓国語・中国語にも対応できる日本語会話コーチとして、初心者の方にも分かりやすく、自然で正しい日本語を丁寧に指導することを大切にしています。 『話せる日本語』を目指す皆さまを全力でサポートいたします。 アクロバットやブレイクダンスが大好きで、プロのアクロバットダンサーとして約15年の舞台経験もあります。その経験を活かし、明るくリラックスした雰囲気の中で、楽しく学べるレッスンを心がけています。 日本語を学ぶことが初めての方も、安心してご参加いただけます。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします! ⚠️Cancellation Policy ⚠️ Please request any lesson changes or cancellations at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. * Cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours will, in principle, be charged the full lesson fee. * However, if you have a sudden illness or an emergency, please send me a message before the lesson. I will be happy to accommodate you.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! ⚠️ 예약 변경 및 취소 규정 (Cancellation Policy) ⚠️ * 수업 변경 및 취소는 수업 시작 24시간 전까지 부탁드립니다. * 수업 시작 24시간 이내의 직전 취소나 무단 결석의 경우, 원칙적으로 수업료가 전액 부과됩니다. * 다만, 갑작스러운 컨디션 난조나 긴급 상황의 경우, 수업 시작 전에 미리 메시지를 보내주시면 유연하게 대처해 드리겠습니다.
이해와 협조 부탁드립니다. * 양해와 협조 부탁드립니다. 감사합니다! ⚠️ 更改及取消課時政策 (Cancellation Policy) ⚠️ * 更改或取消課時,請至少在課程開始前 24 小時提出。 * 課程開始前 24 小時內的臨時取消或無故缺席,原則上將照常收取全額課時費。 * 如果遇到突發疾病或緊急情況,請務必在課前發訊息聯繫我,我會為您靈活調整。
感謝您的理解與配合! ⚠️ 更改及取消课时政策 (Cancellation Policy) ⚠️ * 更改或取消课时,请至少在课程开始前 24 小时提出。 * 课程开始前 24 小时内的临时取消或无故缺席,原则上将照常收取全额课时费。 * 如果遇到突发疾病或紧急情况,请务必在课前发消息联系我,我会为您灵活调整。
感谢您的理解与配合!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Yukari.
5.0

3,673 Lessons

Yukariid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Practical Japanese for travel & daily life😊 Relaxed, friendly lessons. No pressure, just progress🌱 Hi! I’m Yukari from Kobe 😊 A qualified Japanese teacher with over 6,500 lessons taught in total. I’m currently based in Australia and have worked as a café manager and barista for 10 years. I’ve also visited 10+ countries and enjoy connecting with people from different cultures. I specialize in beginner grammar & conversation and travel Japanese using textbooks and my own original materials. My lessons are practical, personalized, and focused on helping you speak naturally with confidence. ✨ What you can expect: • Friendly, relaxed, and no-pressure lessons • Clear explanations in English • Strong focus on communication • Kansai dialect available I understand how challenging learning a new language can be, so please don’t be afraid to make mistakes — it’s an important part of the process! 🎯 Lesson options: • Beginner (Minna no Nihongo 1 & 2 / A1–A2, N5–N4) → Around 150 hours per book • Survival Japanese for travelers (Nihongo Fun & Easy) → Practical Japanese for restaurants, shopping, transportation, hotels, and everyday travel situations → Around 36 hours to complete the course → Perfect for short-term learners or people preparing for a trip to Japan → You can also take single lessons to practice specific phrases or situations before your trip I believe the key to learning a language is to enjoy it and keep going. I will support you step by step on your journey 😊 Feel free to message me before booking and tell me about your experience and goals!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher chika suzuki.
chika suzukiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Learn Real Japanese with a Friendly Native Speaker はじめまして、Chikaです。 日本語を勉強しているけれど、「教科書の日本語ではなく、実際に日本人が使っている自然な日本語を話せるようになりたい」という方におすすめのレッスンをしています。 私は日本生まれの日本語ネイティブで、現在は大学でブラジルポルトガル語を専攻しています。子どもの頃にはシンガポールに住んでいた経験もあり、外国語を学ぶ大変さや、違う言語でコミュニケーションを取る難しさも理解しています。 レッスンでは、特にスピーキングとリスニングを大切にしています。間違えても大丈夫なので、気軽にたくさん話してもらえるような、友達と話しているような雰囲気を目指しています。 こんなことを勉強できます。 ・日常会話 ・自然な日本語表現 ・旅行で使える日本語 ・日本の文化や習慣 ・若者言葉やカジュアルな表現 ・関西弁 ・初心者から上級者までの会話練習 初心者の方も大歓迎です。必要なときは英語を使って説明することもできますので、「日本語だけのレッスンはまだ難しい」という方も安心してください。 「日本人の友達と話すような感覚で日本語を練習したい」 「もっと自然な日本語を話せるようになりたい」 「日本旅行のために会話を練習したい」 「日本の文化や日常生活について知りたい」 そんな方に楽しんでもらえるレッスンを目指しています。 一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう。 レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。

USD 5.00/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher RIO in USA.
5.0

1,639 Lessons

RIO in USAid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

A licensed teacher from Japan living in the US for 20 years 😊 Take action! Learn Japanese!    I’m a very patient, encouraging, and dedicated licensed teacher from Japan living in the US for 20 years. I also completed the 420 Hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course. I dearly hope to help students at all levels become masters of the Japanese language for both personal and professional reasons. Speaking a new language can be challenging and sometimes frustrating since many of us are shy about trying and are worried about making mistakes. I will help you get comfortable with speaking Japanese in a relaxed environment and make learning fun and enjoyable! My lessons are tailored to your individual needs. We can follow a text book to focus on grammar and testable subjects, or we can use real life materials such as world news, movies, anime, cultures, or any topic that you prefer to enhance your communication skills in Japanese through active conversation. In each lesson, I focus primarily on making YOU speak while I teach new vocabulary and grammar points and boost your listening and reading skills if necessary. I definitely value your time. I try to make every lesson productive and worthwhile! Come and join me in class, and let’s make Japanese a part of your life. ᕦ(ò ᴗ óˇ)ᕤ みなさん、こんにちは! 私の名前はRioです。 日本で生まれ育ちましたが、2003年からアメリカに住んでいます。 アメリカの会社で7年半働いていました。 今はいろいろな国の人たちに日本語を教えています。 趣味は、ピアノ、読書、油絵、旅行です。 一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう。 お会いできるのをとても楽しみにしています。♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

USD 10.00/trial
Available 17:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Sachi.
5.0

32 Lessons

Sachiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

🌟間違えても100%大丈夫!安心のなかで会話力がぐんぐん伸びる不思議な日本語レッスン 🌟 はじめまして!日本語ネイティブの さち です。 「日本語を話すチャンスがない…」「間違えるのが怖くて言葉に詰まってしまう…」そんな悩みはありませんか? 私のレッスンは、日本語だけで進めます。「えっ、難しそう…」と思うかもしれませんが、心配いりません! あなたのレベルに合わせた「やさしい日本語」を使うので、気がついたらレッスン中ずっと日本語だけでおしゃべりできていた!という魔法のような体験ができます。 たくさん日本語の脳を使うので、「話す力」「聞く力」など、日本語の上達のスピードが圧倒的に早いです。 ✨ 私のレッスンの3つの安心ポイント 1. 絶対に否定しませんのでご安心を 。 あなたの言葉をじっくり、優しく聞きます。「間違えたらどうしよう」という心配はゼロで大丈夫!リラックスして、お友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような感覚で楽しんでください。 2.「ネイティブのリアルな表現」に自然にアップデート ! 教科書にはのっていない、日本人が毎日使っている「自然な言葉」に変えて、チャットや会話の中で優しく訂正します。あなたの日本語が、一気に「生きた日本語」に変わります。 3.「できた!」が増えるから、どんどん話したくなります。 レッスンが終わる頃には、「たくさん話せた!」という自信がついているはずです。楽しくおしゃべりをしているうちに、いつの間にか語彙力も表現力もアップしています。 🌟 あなたのご要望に合わせて会話します! レッスンでは、あなたが話したいこと、知りたいことに合わせて自由にテーマを選べます。 •日常会話: 趣味、アニメ、最近あったことなど、リラックスしたおしゃべり •旅行の日本語: レストランでの注文、買い物、おすすめの観光地 •日本での生活: 買い物、役所の手続き、ゴミの出し方、リアルな日本のマナー、文化など。 もちろん、「これについて話したい!」というご要望も大歓迎です! 🌱 こんな方におすすめです •優しく、楽しく、モチベーションを上げながら学びたい方 •知識はあるけれど、話す勇気が出ない方 •日本語だけで会話する「日本語脳」を作りたい方 •日本人が実際に使う、自然なフレーズを知りたい方 安心して、体験レッスンにおこしくださいね。 日本語の勉強は、リラックスして、楽しむことが一番の近道です。一緒に楽しみましょう! お会いできるのを楽しみにしています。 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Nice to meet you! I'm Sachi, a native Japanese speaker. It’s 100% okay to make mistakes! A unique Japanese lesson where your conversational skills grow rapidly in a stress-free environment. You will never be criticized, allowing you to relax while improving your Japanese speaking and listening abilities. Feel free to book a trial lesson with confidence!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Harunori.
4.9

276 Lessons

Harunoriid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+4

日本語教室講師として3年以上務めております。日本を知り楽しむ為の手助けをしたいと思います。I'm a tutor of Japanese language school for more than three years. I would like to help you to enjoy Japan.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Emi.
5.0

4,319 Lessons

Emiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+1

日本語ゼロでも大丈夫! 一緒に勉強しましょう。Don' t worry even if you are a beginner. I taught some elementary school students who came to Japan and didn't know Japanese at all. I taught them from Hiragana,greetings and also told them about life style in Japan. I was by their side and also supported school lessons. And I taught some International students how to prepare for JLPT. They enjoyed studying with quizzes I made. Now I teach some American students who have returned to America. 私は日本語ゼロで日本に住むことになった小学生に日本語を教えました。ひらがなや挨拶から始まり、日本での生活についても話しました。彼らのそばについて学校の授業のサポートもしました。 また、大学の留学生にJLPT対策のクイズを作り、楽しくクイズをしながらJLPTの勉強を教えました。 今、アメリカに戻ったアメリカの学生に日本語を教えています。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher FUTO.
FUTOid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

こんにちは!Futoです😊 私のレッスンでは、「実際に話せる日本語」を大切にしています。テキストを読むだけではなく、会話をたくさんしながら、日本人が日常で本当に使う自然な表現を学びましょう! 初心者の方も大歓迎です🌸 あなたのレベルや目標、興味に合わせてレッスンを行います。 これまで、インドネシアで日本語を教えたり、さまざまなレベルの学習者と会話レッスンをしたりしてきました。 日本旅行、日常会話、趣味、仕事、アニメなど、あなたが話したいことを日本語で話せるように、一緒に練習しましょう!😊

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher 本間友香.
5.0

96 Lessons

本間友香id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

私のレッスンは、こんな方におすすめです * 日本語で会話ができるようになりたい方 * 自然な日本語や日常会話を学びたい方 * 初心者で基礎からゆっくり学びたい方 * 日本旅行や日本文化に興味がある方 生徒さん一人ひとりのレベルや目標に合わせて、丁寧にサポートします。 間違えても大丈夫なので、安心してリラックスして参加してください! 一緒に楽しく日本語を学びましょう。お会いできるのを楽しみにしています!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 21:30 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher KANAKO FUKUSHIMA.
5.0

1,167 Lessons

KANAKO FUKUSHIMAid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
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4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons |I help 📖 learners speak naturally without relying on their textbook. You've bought bunch of textbooks. You've done the Duolingo streaks. And yet — the moment a real conversation happens, your mind goes blank. I KNOW that feeling. And I KNOW exactly why it happens. こんにちは! I'm Kana, from Kyoto 🍵 — Japan's ancient capital. I studied English all through school in Japan, then went abroad to the US and Canada. And when someone said "How's it going" — I froze. Completely. Not a single word came out. All those years of study. Gone in a second. I still remember the heat in my face. The way I looked at the floor. The voice in my head that said: maybe I'm just not good at this. That moment changed how I teach forever. Most Japanese language programs — even professional ones — use the same method Japan used on me: grammar and rules first, speaking later. In my lessons, you will never read a sentence like "Watashi wa shinbun wo yomimasu." — "I read the newspaper." Nobody says that. Nobody needs that. Because here's what I know after 4 years of teaching: language only sticks when it's connected to something real — a moment you've lived, a conversation you actually need, a feeling you want to express. My lessons start with your real life — the exact situations you are walking toward. The Izakaya. The family dinner. The workplace. We practice the conversations that actually matter to you, until they stop feeling like Japanese and start feeling like you. 📚Book a trial lesson. Tell me the moment you're most nervous about.That's exactly where we start.

USD 30.00/trial
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Learn Japanese with the teacher まさひろ Masahiro.
5.0

1,846 Lessons

まさひろ Masahiroid verified
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Speaks :Japanese
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Registered Japanese Language Teacher with 38 years' business experience. Hello, my name is Masahiro. I joined the Japan Foundation’s 'Nihongo Partners' Program and worked for six months as an assistant Japanese teacher at a high school in Indonesia. I am currently a Japanese language teacher at a language school in Japan. I was born and raised in Tokyo and now live in Yokohama. My hobbies are hiking, running, photography, and traveling around the world. I have visited more than 40 countries, and my favorite style of travel is exploring by train with a backpack. Before becoming a Japanese teacher, I worked in the financial industry for over 30 years. During my career, I was assigned to the United States and Thailand, where I gained extensive experience working with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test in 2020 and completed a Japanese Language Teacher Training Course in 2021. With my background in both Japanese language education and international business, I can help you improve not only your Japanese language skills but also your understanding of Japanese business etiquette, workplace communication, and culture. Whether you are preparing to work in Japan, communicate with Japanese colleagues, or simply want to speak more natural Japanese, I will tailor my lessons to your goals and level. Let's enjoy learning practical, natural Japanese together!

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USD 14.00/trial
Available 11:00 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Eri.
5.0

175 Lessons

Eriid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
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Tokyo Native 🗼| Beginner Friendly ☺️| Conversation & Travel Japanese 💬🇯🇵 I create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy learning Japanese 😊 As a Tokyo native, I speak clear and natural Japanese that is easy to understand. With my experience teaching at a Japanese language school in Sri Lanka, as well as working as a university staff member and a childcare worker, I’m good at providing careful, personalized support for each student. Here’s what my students have said: 💬 “Very kind and patient” 💬 “Clear explanations and easy to understand” 💬 “My confidence has improved a lot” 💬 “Highly recommended” Let’s practice a lot of conversation and improve your natural Japanese together!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 22:15 Today
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ai Funato.
5.0

52 Lessons

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Community Tutor
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Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI 🌸 Professional Japanese Writer (20yr) × North America (19yr) Hi! I’m Ai. With 20 years of experience as a professional copywriter and 10 years as a life coach and interviewer. I specialize in helping you find your "joy of expression" in Japanese, ​ tailored perfectly to your level and interests. ​ 📚 Choose Your Style: ​ 【Beginner OK!】 Solid Foundations (Textbook-based): Solid basics using "Irodori" or simple conversation. Having spent 19 years in N. America, I know the struggle and offer full English support! ​ 【Intermediate+】 Express Yourself: "Interview-Style" Talk: As a professional interviewer, I love hearing people’s stories. I’ll help you talk about your dreams, hobbies, and life experiences in Japanese. We won’t just "study"—we’ll find the natural, authentic expressions that reflect the real YOU. ​ 【Deep Culture】 The Power of "Kotodama" (Soul of Words): Explore "Kotodama" (soul of Japanese words), mythology, and hidden gems in Japan that aren't in guidebooks. ​ ​ 🙋‍♀️ Why me? ​ 🎙️ Pro Listener: I’m an expert at creating a relaxed space where your words flow naturally. 🐙 Kansai Roots: I value humor and a warm, friendly atmosphere! 🌏 Diverse Experience: Parenting overseas, business workshops, and community organizing. Whatever your topic, I’m all ears! 💝 My name, Ai, means "Love" in Japanese. I’m here to cheer you on with all my heart to make your Japanese journey an exciting and loving one! ​ I’m looking forward to starting this journey with you! Love, Ai

USD 12.00/Hour
Learn Japanese with the teacher Mai.
5.0

138 Lessons

Maiid verified
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Let's Speak Japanese from Day 1✨ Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious! 📢 Important Notice for New Students 📢 As the number of my students is growing across different platforms, I may need to stop accepting new students on italki. If that happens, students who have never taken a lesson with me before will no longer be able to book my lessons. So, if you're interested in learning Japanese with me, I'd love to invite you to book a trial lesson while I'm still accepting new students! ☺️❤️ ----------- Hi! I’m Mai from Japan ✨ I studied linguistics and Translation Studies at university, and I continue studying linguistics today. In 2019, I had the wonderful opportunity to teach Japanese at a senior high school in Taiwan. After returning to Japan, I started teaching Japanese online and have now taught over 2,000 lessons to students from many countries across different platforms. 【About My Lessons】 In my lessons, I choose recent trends, interesting topics from Japan, social issues, culture, and uniquely Japanese ways of thinking. I create original materials and adjust them to each student’s level. Through these topics, you can naturally learn vocabulary and grammar, then practice speaking by sharing your own opinions. If you are a complete beginner, I also offer separate beginner and grammar lessons. My husband is British, and we have lived together in Japan for many years, so I can also teach you lots of useful Japanese for everyday life in Japan! I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy speaking Japanese! ✨

USD 10.00/trial

What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,331,850 customer reviews

  • Wade Bannister

    Wade Bannister

    Learning Japanese

    I highly recommend Hina Sensei for anyone who is looking to seriously improve their language skills, whether through the JLPT or otherwise. Thanks to Hina Sensei’s well structured lessons and thoughtful feedback, I’ve been able to make more progress than I thought possible. As a person who best learns by doing, I can read textbook explanations and examples all day and not truly understand. But Hina Sensei’s lessons always make me directly engage with the material right away and I learn so much faster this way. Hina Sensei also has tons of in-depth knowledge of the JLPT and learning and putting her strategies into action is really helping me improve. I know this test is a big challenge for me but with Hina Sensei’s guidance I think I’ve got a chance 😊

  • Annie

    Annie

    Learning Japanese

    We went through more reading strategies today. It was really hopeful to know how to read faster for different types of questions. Chieko’s lesson is always very structured where we go through the theory before diving into the practical and wrapping up with a summary. She’s also very encouraging despite me not being 100% sure and guessing answers which makes me feel at ease. When there is a word I don’t know she also encourages me think what it means as there are probably plenty of words in the JLPT that I won’t know.

  • Debbie

    Learning Japanese

    Dear Hana Sensei, It has been a true honor and privilege to take lessons with Hana sensei. She has gotten me more in touch with my Japanese cultural heritage dating back to when my Japanese grandfather first journeyed from Hiroshima to California in 1900. She has been my inspiration to learn Japanese at a higher level continue my learning journey. Currently, I have taken more than 105 weekly lessons. During these lessons, I have learned about Japanese culture, customs, daily life, and how to communicate in Japanese! I have enjoyed my lessons so much that I am striving to one day take the JLPT examination, a comprehensive Japanese language proficiency test. Thank so much for making learning Japanese exceptionally fun and rewarding! I can’t wait for next week’s learning experience! Take care. ~ Debbie

  • reem

    reem

    Learning Japanese

    This is my second (and certainly not last) "Refining Your Japanese: Mastering Natural Expression" class. I took this class because I wanted detailed feedback on the mistakes I frequently make. During the first class, we talked and decided on the type of conversation I wanted, and I chose mostly freestyle unless I have no topics. The class is very fun but extremely helpful! While we're talking, sensei is writing everything I say. After 20 minutes or so, before I change the topic, we go over what I've said and correct it one by one. Sensei gives color-coded feedback and explanation when needed! Soyoko sensei's feedback is extremely detailed, exactly what I wanted and more! Thank you sensei! see you next class :D

  • Nathan D.

    Nathan D.

    Learning Japanese

    Kyouko is an amazing Japanese teacher! She has been of great assistance helping me to develop confidence in my speaking. She truly cares about her student's progress and has developed materials and roleplaying exercises tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend her as a teacher.

  • Mikołaj

    Mikołaj

    Learning Japanese

    Lessons with Anri先生 are very good. She is always prepared and never late to our classes. I often feel encouraged to try my best and speak even if I am not sure if I am correct. In case of any mistakes, the are explained in understandable way. The atmosphere is also very friendly. I really enjoy our lessons, I feel motivated to continue my learning and I can see my level raising from lesson to lesson. Highly recommended!

  • KIM CHANWOO

    KIM CHANWOO

    Learning Japanese

    11번째 수업을 마쳤는데, 매번 성과를 느끼고 있습니다. 다소 부족한 어휘력 탓에 서투르게 표현해도 찰떡같이 이해해 주십니다. 문법적인 질문에도 세심하게 답해 주셔서 도움이 됩니다. 단순히 회화 횟수를 채우는 것을 넘어, 저의 실력을 한 단계 도약시켰다고 생각합니다. 하즈키 선생님은 일본어 공부 향상을 도와줄 수 있는 좋은 튜터입니다. 앞으로도 수업은 계속 이어받을 생각입니다.

  • Kelvin Perez

    Kelvin Perez

    Learning Japanese

    独学でJLPT N1に合格した後、次はどうやってネイティブレベルに近づいていけばいいのか相談したくて、こうすけ先生を選びました。 最初のレッスンでは、一緒に自分の改善点や癖を見つけ、今後のレッスンプランを立てていただきました。また、レッスンプランに沿って進めるだけでなく、日本での日々の生活の中で感じた疑問や、日本語についての質問にも柔軟に答えていただいています。 毎回楽しく話しながら、自分でも少しずつ「ネイティブレベル」という大きな目標に近づいていると感じています。 初心者だけではなく、すでにN2やN1レベルの上級日本語を身につけている方にも、こうすけ先生のレッスンをおすすめします!

  • Kayhan

    Kayhan

    Learning Japanese

    As always, we started our lesson with conversation practice. Yukie-sensei is so helpful when I’m trying to form sentences correctly. She also takes notes on our conversations and sends them after each lesson, which is really useful for reviewing! Today, she used drawings to explain the difference between に (ni) and へ (e), which made it so much easier to understand. I really appreciate the care she puts into her explanations and how she makes grammar practice fun and engaging.

  • wei-han Chang

    Learning Japanese

    先生の親しみやすさとプロ意識がとても好きです!いつもリラックスした雰囲気で、文章の修正やネイティブらしい自然なニュアンスを教えてくださいます。 レッスンでは日本語のちょっとしたコツだけでなく、日本人の思考パターンに合わせた文章の書き方や、相手に伝わりやすいコミュニケーションの方法まで学べます。 単に日本語を鍛えるだけでなく、「自分が本当に伝えたいことは何なのか」を深く理解し、その中から重要なポイントを絞り込んで相手に伝えるプロセスを学べました。 自分の考えをどうすれば効果的に伝えられるかを知ることができ、語学の学習以上にとても大切な学びが得られる素晴らしいレッスンです!

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a private Japanese teacher?

Nowadays, with the help of the Internet, it is very easy to find a Japanese language tutor online. All you need to do is to Google “online Japanese teachers” or “Japanese teachers online” and you will be instantly presented with hundreds of search results and websites that offer online Japanese courses. But if you’re specifically looking for private Japanese teachers with years of experience and appropriate credentials, you will find that there are only a few websites that specialize in one-on-one teaching in Japanese.
If you are looking for an online teacher, or you simply want to improve your skills in Japanese, then italki is a great place to start. We have more than 1,000 Japanese teachers and online tutors. Our platform allows you to book 1-on-1 lessons at affordable prices and take online Japanese lessons at a time and place convenient for you.
On italki, you can hire online Japanese teachers at a range of prices based on their teaching experience, the lesson duration, and other parameters. For example, the average price of a 60-minute lesson with a professional Japanese teacher on italki ranges from $19 to $22. Similarly, a 45-minute lesson with a Japanese tutor will cost you no more than $14. The average cost of a 60-minute Japanese lesson on italki is $15 only!
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Is a Japanese tutor worth it?

There are plenty of advantages to learning Japanese with a private tutor. It is widely believed that this is the most efficient way to learn this Asian language since your tutor is focused on working only with you, correcting your mistakes, and helping you improve with every lesson. And with the help of the Internet, you can even find a native Japanese tutor and take private Japanese lessons online.
Taking Japanese lessons online allows you to study at your most convenient time and place. You can connect with your teacher online via Zoom, Skype, or another mobile application from anywhere in the world. Unlike attending traditional language classes, you will find it easy to do your online studies without disrupting your daily schedules. Also, taking Japanese lessons online allows you to hire a native Japanese tutor even if you’re not located in Japan or another Asian country.
Moreover, hiring an online Japanese teacher is preferred over the conventional language courses because a private tutor can create Japanese lessons plan tailored specifically to you and based on your current level. During the one-on-one lessons, they will focus only on you, unlike in a traditional classroom where the teacher’s attention is divided between all their students. Studying with a Japanese tutor will also help you to gain more confidence and insight knowledge of the language. You and your tutor will engage in real-life conversations and practice your speaking skills in common daily situations. In this way, you’ll learn Japanese more efficiently and gain valuable practical experience. And last but not least, your Japanese tutor will always encourage you to overcome your difficulties and keep improving your language skills.
Finding the right Japanese teacher can be a difficult task. There are many elements to take into account before you make your final decision: their experience, their native language, the teaching materials they are using, and so on. Therefore, you should do your research and carefully consider the Japanese tutor you want to study with. Fortunately, on italki, you will find more than 1,000 Japanese tutors and all the tools to make the right choice.

Is italki good for learning Japanese?

With its extensive choice of more than 1,000 Japanese teachers and online tutors, italki is one of the best places to learn the Japanese language. italki is an online language learning platform that connects language students with experienced language teachers from every corner of the world. We offer more than 130 languages taught by +20,000 teachers globally.
Learning Japanese on italki has 5 big advantages. First of all, all lessons on italki are taught online. This means that you will save a lot of time and money by learning Japanese without stepping out of your home. Second, all Japanese language instructors on italki offer one-on-one lessons. They will guide you step-by-step through each lesson and focus all their time and attention on you, unlike in a regular classroom. Third, your private tutor will design a tailor-made study plan to suit your needs and study goals. You won’t need to revise old lessons or repeat grammar and vocabulary that you already know. Fourth, italki offers one-on-one Japanese lessons at competitive costs that are three times cheaper than in-person private lessons. And finally, on italki, you have the freedom and flexibility to choose or change your online Japanese tutor and pay per lesson based on your needs and budget.

Are there any Japanese language classes for adults?

Nowadays, there are hundreds of Japanese language classes developed specifically for adults. And the Internet has made language learning so much easier. You don’t need to travel abroad or go to language centers and attend classes. Today, you can learn the Japanese language online from the comfort of your couch. Many websites can help you become a Japanese speaker by offering online language courses. From complete beginner to advanced, from survival to business Japanese, all types of language courses can be found online. Moreover, attending online language classes is very easy and convenient. All you need is a computer or a mobile device with an Internet connection and you can study from anywhere and at any time.
However, Japanese is a notoriously difficult language to learn. Japanese has three different writing systems: kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Japanese pronunciation is also very challenging for most English speakers. Therefore, if you want to learn the language fast, efficiently, and achieve real fluency, you will need a little help from a Japanese teacher.
On italki, you will find more than one thousand online teachers and Japanese tutors at affordable rates. There are plenty of advantages of hiring a private Japanese teacher compared to enrolling in a traditional language course. First of all, your private tutor will design a tailor-made study plan to suit your needs and learning goals. No matter if you want to learn business Japanese for work or you wish to achieve a conversational level for day-to-day conversations; your online Japanese teacher will teach you exactly what you need. They will point out your drawbacks and help you work upon them. Moreover, working with a private teacher will boost your morale and motivation, as your teacher will always follow your progress and encourage you along the way!
On italki.com you will find more than 1000 Japanese tutors and professional teachers to help you learn Japanese from home. Through our platform, you will be able to book classes anytime, and anywhere you want. Learn and practice Japanese whenever you have free time, and adapt your classes to your schedule. From as little as $10 per hour, you can start learning and improving your Japanese today.

How much do online Japanese tutors make?

Japanese is a complex language, and qualified Japanese teachers are generously compensated. But if you hire an online Japanese teacher on italki you can enjoy affordable lesson fees that are sometimes three times cheaper than in-person private lessons.
The Japanese teachers on italki set their own hourly rates, and their pricing is based on their experience, their rating, and the type of lessons they teach. For example, business Japanese and exam preparation lessons are generally more expensive than general lessons.
For example, for a 60-minute general Japanese lesson, professional teachers on italki will charge between $19-23 per hour. For the same type of lessons, Japanese tutors charge from $11 to $15 per hour. Business language lessons are charged between $18 and $22 per hour, while exam preparations may cost you between $19 and $23 per hour.