Azumi Ohara
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Azumi Ohara
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Prepping students for MEXT and JLPT (N5-N1) since 2004!
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Prepping students for MEXT and JLPT (N5-N1) since 2004!
From JapanLiving in Porto Alegre, Brazil (07:53 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 15, 2019Interest topicHistoryTravelFilms & TV Series
(Español abajo/português embaixo)
Hi, I'm Azumi from Yokohama, Japan. I can teach you Japanese in English! I was born in Tokyo, raised in Yokohama and schooled in Vancouver, Canada. I have taught Japanese since 2004 in 3 different countries: Canada, Colombia &Brasil./Hola, soy Azumi de Yokohama, Japón. ¡Puedo enseñarte japonés en español! Naci en Tokyo, fui criada en Yokohama y educada en Canadá. Desde 2004 he enseñado japonés en 3 países diferentes: Canadá, Colombia &Brasil./Olá, sou Azumi de Yokohama, Japão. Posso te ensinar japonês em português! Nasci em Tóquio, fui criada em Yokohama e educada no Canadá. Ensino japonês desde 2004 e já ensinei em três países: Canadá, Colombia &Brasil.Me as a Teacher
(Español abajo/português embaixo)
I teach from beginner's levels to preps for JLPT N5-N1 or the MEXT scholarship exams (I teach N1&N2 though unlisted in my courses due to space). Many of my students passed N1&N2, won the MEXT scholarships!/Enseño desde el nivel principiante hasta los preparativos para el JLPT, niveles N5-N1 o para el examen de la beca MEXT (enseño N1&N2 aunque no aparezca en mis cursos). Muchos de mis alumnos pasaron N1&N2, ganaron la beca MEXT!/Ensino desde o nível iniciante até preparos para o JLPT, níveis N5-N1 ou para a prova para as bolas MEXT (Ensino N1&N2 embora não apareça em meus cursos). Muitos de meus alunos passaram no N2&N1, foram contemplado com bolsas MEXT!My lessons & teaching style
(Español abajo/português embaixo)
I can explain Japanese grammar with comparisons to English. When a student asks a question, seldom do I say "because that's how it works". I can provide you a clear explanation. And you will have a lot of fun in my lesson :) /Puedo explicar la gramática japonesa con comparaciones con español. Cuando un alumno me pregunta algo, rara vez digo "¡porque así es!". Te puedo dar una explicación clara. ¡Y te divertirás mucho en mis clases :) /Posso explicar a gramática japonesa com comparações com português. Quando um aluno faz uma pergunta, raramente digo "porque é assim que funciona". Eu posso dar explicação clara. Você vai se divertir muito em minhas aulas! :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificado Laboral (Work Certificate) - Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Asian Language Centre), Bogotá, Colombia - 2018This is a certificate that shows that I worked as a Japanese language instructor at Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Asian Language Centre) in Bogotá, Colombia, from January 2011 to July 2018 (when I moved to Brazil). It states I taught beginner, intermediate and advanced level courses as well as prep for JLPT N2 and N1. It also mentions that I designed the this institute's Japanese language course, its exams and course activities.
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2004 - 2008
Tutor at the University Student CentreTaught Japanese as a in-person volunteer tutor to students taking Japanese courses at my university, (beginner-advanced).
2009 - 2018
Japanese InstructorTaught in-person group classes as well as private lessons at a language school in Bogotá (beginer-advanced).
2018 - 2024
Japanese InstructorI teach Japanese online to students from all over the world. I teach Japanese (total beginner to advanced/N1) using English, Spanish and Portuguese. As I have been teaching Japanese since 2004, I am experienced and resourceful :)
Education
1998 - 2002
Other - Middle SchoolValedictorian
2004 - 2009
Bachelor’s - International Relations and Hispanic StudiesGraduated with Honours. During this time, I started working as a Japanese instructor at the university's language centre and as a private Japanese tutor.
2002 - 2004
Other - High School DiplomaGraduated with the Governor General's Bronze Medal
Work Experience
2008 - 2018
Japanese-English-Spanish Translator-InterpreterProject for Strengthening Flood Risk Management Capacity in Colombia. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Expert Team, August 2014-July 2018. Isuzu Remanufacturing, March-April 2018. Colombian Port Survey, December 2017. Project on Clinical Laboratory Reagents, Shinotest-Japanese Embassy in Colombia, June 2015. Project on Early Warning System for Deforestation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)-JICA, February 2014.
2004 - Current
Japanese Language TutorI began teaching Japanese at my university's volunteer program. I taught at Centro de Idiomas Asiáticos (Bogotá). I have mostly taught as freelance, since it allows me to design different content for each student. I teach from beginner's levels to preps for Japanese Language Proficiency Exam (JLPT) N5-N1 or the exams for the scholarships offered by the Japanese Embassy, called MEXT. I have many students who have passed N1 and N2, won the MEXT scholarships and are studying or working in Japan.
5.0
Rating
89
Students
2,556
Lessons
100%
Attendance
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
58 lessons completed
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Japanese for a Total Beginner/Japonés para principiante total/Japonês para completo iniciante
A1General675 lessons completed
USD 43.00
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Japanese for a Beginner/Japonés para principiante/Japonês para iniciante
A1General512 lessons completed
USD 43.00
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Japanese for JLPT N3/Japonés para N3 de JLPT/Japonês para o N3 de JLPT
B1 - B2Test Preparation129 lessons completed
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Japanese for JLPT N4/Japonés para N4 de JLPT/Japonês para o N4 de JLPT
A2Test Preparation666 lessons completed
USD 43.00
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Japanese for JLPT N5/Japonés para N5 de JLPT/Japonês para o N5 de JLPT
A1Test Preparation370 lessons completed
USD 43.00
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Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice145 lessons completed
USD 43.00
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321 Reviews
Camille
404 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I cannot say enough positive things about Azumi, her teaching style, and her classes. I honestly haven't seen this much growth and improvement in my Japanese language skills until I started her classes a few years ago. She is patient, disciplined, and cares for her students so much and it shows in every one of her classes. I HIGHLY recommend taking her class whether you're studying for the JLPT or want to learn the Japanese language for fun! You won't regret it!
Apr 10, 2024
キュフォーディス カシデｲス
52 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I learned a lot about Buddhism and Shinto, the two religions of Japan. I found it fascinating enough to do more research and add it to my topic list of historical items to look up. As for lesson 11, I am very satisfied with the work we did on the front end. The vocabulary and grammar from past lessons are reintroduced, reinforcing the recollection and how it all goes together. It was a lot of hard work up till this point. It was not easy. The pace was not overwhelming and we could slow down if we needed to, and we sometimes needed to. Again I am looking forward to N5. あずみさん、ありがとう。
Mar 14, 2024
Nic
26 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Azumi is amazing! I had been learning some Japanese on my own so that I could understand my family members who speak Japanese. In the last 7 months, my progress has accelerated greatly with Azumi as a teacher. We are zipping through N4 materials, and her experience makes it easy and fast.
Feb 20, 2024
Alex
15 Japanese lessons
More grammar, verbs and vocabulary. Great lesson! Thanks!
Apr 22, 2024
Alex
15 Japanese lessons
New chapter, more vocabulary! THanks!
Apr 19, 2024
Dra
52 Japanese lessons
Hey Azumi. It was nice seeing you after such a long time. I'm going to be sending you alot things from the workbook. I hope you don't mind. Thank you!
Apr 9, 2024
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