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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
I'm looking for new students =) Why don't you learn with me together?
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (08:25 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 5, 2013InterestsPets & AnimalsFoodTravelMusicSports & Fitness
My name is Tadahiro Murooka. I was born in Osaka, in 1972. And I live in Tokyo now.
My hobby is English, observing people, and weight training. Needless to say, I love eating Japanese food =) Especially, I found myself fond of it more than any other countries food now. And I would like to draw pictures when I have the time but I don’t at the moment… however, I want to engage in such creative work someday.
I got a start online teaching because I wanted to use English at work. I am opened and easy going, but sometimes straightforward ;/ Since I like weight training, I prefer to apply the motto 'No Pain No Gain' for my life. This spirit can be reflected on my teaching style too.Me as a Teacher
I have learned how to teach Japanese through the correspondence course of the 420 hours. And I have already been teaching Japanese for about ten years. As mentioned in 'About Me', I am not a typical type of Japanese person, rather, I would like to train my student indepent or be able to get through any issue by themselves.
Some of my friends tell me that I am approachable. So you can feel free to give me any kind of question or request. I have student who is struggled with Dyslexia. Nowadays, such problem is very common. So I welcome such student as well=) Learning language is fun and rewarding but also sometimes challeging to continue without let up. Let's enjoy it with me!! My lessons & teaching style
I prefer to use GENKI book. It has two sections, Conversation & Grammar section and Reading & Writing section. I would like to cover both section because I believe that Speaking & Listening and Reading & Writing has the mutual relation. And as passing by chapters, everything -even the questions themselves- come to be written in Japanese. So learing both are the matter for the student who wants to reach the intermediate or more level. As for me as a teacher, laying the found, laying the foundation is the most important. In order for that, I use the white board, audio file for shadowing or repeating practice with many homework. I'm sure that you can be confident in Japanese through my lessons!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
the 420 hour advanced Japanese teacher training course - World Japanese Language Centre - 2013
Certificate verified
Education
1988 - 1991
Other - Design
Work Experience
2001 - 2012
deliverer
5.0
Rating
1,102
Students
13.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
758 lessons completed
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Grammer, JLPT, and all kind of general lessons for beginners to well-advanced students
A1 - C2Language Essentials8,624 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Irodori book -Japanese for Life in Japan-
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,980 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Lesson for the intermediate, using みんなの日本語中級 or 日本語カルテット for the intermediate who is approaching the advanced level.
A1 - C2Language Essentials288 lessons completed
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にほんご敬語トレーニング for learner who finished Genki 1 & 2 or Minna No Nihongo 1 & 2.
B1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Group Lesson
A1 - B2Language Essentials133 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
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3,655 Reviews
Christina Delavar
2 Japanese lessons
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Hiro is wonderful! Once again very patient with me, and he provided some materials that will help me.
Nov 21, 2025
JakeB
237 Japanese lessons
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今日たくさんの日本語のニュアンスを説明くれてありがとうございます！
Nov 4, 2025
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10 Japanese lessons
Thank you very much. Hiro Sensei's lessons are structured well with plenty of resources and clear grammatical explanations. Hiro Sensei is always very attentive at listening to my pronunciation and can identify (and adjust) my weak grammatical areas.
ありがとうございました。
Nov 13, 2025
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10 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always a pleasure to be tutored by such a wonderful sensei. As a previous self learner I have noticed that after reading Genki and other materials I have become used to what answers I should be giving which has narrowed my knowledge and understanding, Hiro Sensei often challenges my understanding and knowledge by asking me to translate sentences he provides which I feel has broadened and strengthened my knowledge (which I am grateful for). Hiro Sensei often introduces other materials, test sheets, and homework that are relevant and useful. We go over small adjustments in my pronunciation and tips/documents to help with that.
Once again, ありがとうございました。
Nov 21, 2025
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10 Japanese lessons
Continuing to work through Genki 1with the use of the Genki and Minna workbooks for completing homework. Even with an off week, I am finding Hiro Sensei's teachings have made a difference, I am able to recall grammar structure easier than before and am more conscious about correct pronunciation (even though I don't always succeed!).
Hiro Sensei is understanding and comfortable to talk with which really helps our sessions.
For next week, I must try harder!
Once again, ありがとうございました。
Nov 28, 2025
Christina Delavar
2 Japanese lessons
Hiro-san was great for my first lesson! He is very kind, patient, and knowledgeable, and I look forward to taking more lessons with him.
Nov 13, 2025
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