🕔 Class hour change starting from May 27th. It will be CDT 8am - 6pm.
Teaches
Japanese
Native
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English
Spanish
🕔 Class hour change starting from May 27th. It will be CDT 8am - 6pm.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (16:15 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 11, 2021
Interest topicHistoryTravelFilms & TV SeriesFoodPets & Animals
Hi! I am Fuka. I love traveling and meeting new people, trying new things and learning about different cultures. I always wanted to see the world for as long as I can remember. That was my motivation to learn English. Not to study it, but to USE it. So even though I didn’t get to study English or travel outside of Japan as a child, I loved watching movies and TV shows in English and dreamed of adventuring around the world on my own, using English to make it possible. Now I am a teacher here on italki and also a digital nomad for the past few years. I enjoy both being outdoors and a couch potato, talking with people, taking photos, chasing sunsets, collecting stickers and feeding random cats.
Me as a Teacher
I’m not big on studying per se. I believe we get good at what we are motivated to do. Language learning is not a simple process, and there are lots of ways to do it. If your focus is conversation and practical use, my lessons would be perfect for you. I do have teacher certification as a Japanese instructor. And I can also help explain passages and patterns in English. I will use conversation starters and textbooks to get you speaking, but your italki time is your time. We will talk about issues and do practical exercises that you are interested in.
My lessons & teaching style
- Conversation lessons
‣We can talk about: Movies, Netflix Originals, Travel in Japan and elsewhere, Shopping, Daily Activities, Cooking, Cats, Money and Investing (a little) ... pretty much whatever you can and want to discuss. I will try to keep up.
- Fundamentals: A structured approach to Japanese vocabulary and grammar
‣We will work through thematic vocabulary, the most common grammar patterns, beginning writing and reading skills, and the basics of conversation.
Book a trial lesson and let’s see which course can best improve your Japanese skills.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
The Test of World Heritage Study (世界遺産検定) - World Heritage Academy - 2021
Certificate uploaded
Tourism English Proficiency Certificate (観光英語検定) - 全国語学ビジネス観光教育協会 - 2017
Certificate uploaded
Education
2019 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Japanese language teacher trainingHuman Academy
2012 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Intercultural studiesMiyagi Gakuin Women's University
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
English teacher / assistantChildren's English school - Sendai, Japan
2018 - 2022
Event receptionist / English interpreterFreelance - Tokyo, Japan
Fundamentals: A structured approach to Japanese vocabulary and grammar (30/45/60/90min)
A1 - B1General1,115 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 7% off
Trial lesson
A1 - C2General39 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
462 Reviews
Annie
13 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
The amount of tangible progress I’ve made with Fuka-san is such a great feeling. It’s becoming increasingly more challenging, but I feel confident thanks to Fuka-san’s guidance🙌
Apr 21, 2022
Rob
840 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my 180th lesson with Fuka sensei. Fuka sensei was the first sensei I booked on iTalki and she has always been a massive influence on my Japanese studies. Fuka sensei has helped me enormously ever since our first lesson. Her encouragement, gentle corrections, exemplary conduct, wonderfully cheerful and bright personality is heaven sent. I couldn't ask for anything more from Fuka sensei, she ticks each and every box of what a good sensei should be. I always look forward to each and every one of our lessons as I know they'll always be enjoyable, educational and I'll come out with a humongous smile of satisfaction. 本当にありがとうございました。また木曜日に。
Feb 22, 2022
Jake Moon
117 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fuka is awesome and has many different strategies to teach you. I couldn’t suggest her class enough. It’s an excellent balance of Japanese culture and learning. She is patient and very focused on what your trying to achieve. It’s also a huge help she’s bilingual. If you are diligent in your studies this class will keep you motivated. Please take her class, take the initiative and learn Japanese with Fuka.
Jun 29, 2021
Tyler
1 Japanese lesson
Fuka is easy going and pleasant to work with. Her lessons are structured, easy to understand and she gives plenty of opportunities to practice. I would highly recommend her to prospective students.
Apr 16, 2024
Greg
22 Japanese lessons
After a month off from taking a Japanese class, I was surprised at how well my listening and speaking had become. Fuka is an amazing teacher and helps clarify many of the nuances of Japanese for me.
Apr 4, 2024
Rotem Galil
1 Japanese lesson
Took a trial lesson with Fuka sensei.
It was a great experience, Fuka sensei made me feel very comfortable even though I am starting with zero knowledge.
Thank you!