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Learn Japanese with the teacher Chihiro.
Chihiroid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Patient & structured Japanese lessons for beginners | Speak with Japanese & connect with Japan 🌸 Hi, I’m Chihiro—a native Japanese speaker from Nagasaki, living in Australia since 2016. Before starting my teaching journey, I worked as a nurse for many years. Supporting people, listening with empathy, and making others feel comfortable have always been at the heart of what I do. I bring that same patient, caring approach into every single Japanese lesson. Who I Teach I specialize exclusively in teaching adult learners (beginners to lower-intermediate). My lessons are specifically designed for adults who: -Want to speak naturally with their Japanese family members, spouse, or in-laws. -love Japanese culture, history, or language and wish to learn thoroughly. -Appreciate a calm, respectful, and steady learning environment. -Value continuous, long-term progress over quick shortcuts. My Teaching Style & Lessons -Learning a new language as an adult takes time and courage. I aim to provide a safe, encouraging space where you can ask questions freely and learn without pressure. -Structured & Visual: I use clear visual slides and structured materials -Clear English Support: Whenever you feel stuck, I provide clear English explanations so you understand the "why" behind the grammar. A Little About Me Outside teaching, I love learning new languages and subjects, practicing yoga, spending time with animals, and traveling. I truly believe that consistent, quiet effort leads to wonderful results—“Practice makes perfect” is my daily motto! I look forward to meeting you in class!

Medical
USD 20.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tomaliko.
5.0

7,530 Lessons

Tomalikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Russian
·Serbian
+1

💖Over 13 years of teaching experience🇷🇺🇷🇸🇬🇧✨✨ Век живи - век учись ! Знание сила. Знающий не говорит, говорящий не знает. Путь в тысячу вёрст начинается с первого шага. 知識は力なり、知る者は言わず言う者は知らず、千里の道も一歩から 😺Здравствуйте, дорогие мои студенты ! Я здесь давно преподаю японский язык, точнее более 13 лет. У каждого разные цели. Кто-то стремится сдать экзамен, а кто-то хочет путешествовать в Японию. Расскажите, какие у вас есть цели. Я очень открытый и гибкий человек. Вы даже можете учиться с вашим другом ( или с подругой ). ✨Увидимся на занятиях. https://t.me/sasha_studies_languages_japanese

USD 7.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher RYOTA.
5.0

2,607 Lessons

RYOTAid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson I'm certified Japanese teacher and I have been teaching Japanese since 2009 on italki. I always enjoy teaching and seeing my students improve their Japanese. I am a teacher but I have been studying English and Spanish so I fully understand the difficulty to learn other languages. As I have lived in Tokyo for about 10 years I speak standard Japanese other than Kansai dialect ( 関西弁). I also speak English and Spanish other than Japanese. So don't worry if you have trouble understanding Japanese I can also explain in English as well.

USD 6.50/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher かず(kazu).
5.0

2,066 Lessons

かず(kazu)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+4

日本政府公認日本語教師。11年の経験。日本語学習app Kazu SRS開発者。日本語総合/JLPT/会話練習 全てのレベルの日本語が練習できます。 学習者さんの気持ちをよく考えます。 あなたを勇気づけ、自信が持てるようにレッスンを作ります。 あなたは気持ちよく日本語が話せて、自信がつくでしょう。 外国語としての日本語教育の、専門的な知識が豊富です。 明治大学卒業 日本語教育能力検定試験合格、 日本語教師養成講座420時間修了、 日本語教師歴10年のプロの日本語教師です。

Test Preparation
USD 25.00/trial
Available 21:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Naomi.
5.0

2,507 Lessons

Naomiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Japanese language teacher with a national certification. I started teaching Japanese online in 2021, and since April 2024, I have also been teaching at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. I am also a certified instructor, having passed the national certification exam. 【I've studied Japanese grammar, but I can't speak.】 【I want to know how to speak Japanese more casually.】 【I don't know how I should study Japanese.】 If you have such problems, you can study Japanese with me, and I promise that I'll accommodate your needs and adjust to your pace of learning. ※Sorry I don't teach to kids. ※I currently offer five types of lessons. ➀Free Conversation ②Topic-Based Conversation ③Beginner Japanese Grammar Lesson ④Intermediate Reading & Listening + Conversation【N3-N2 level】 ⑤Conversation Practice While Reviewing Beginner Grammar【A2-B1】 ★For more details, please read the lesson description on the booking page. 🐈🐈🐈About me🐈🐈🐈 🏠Living in Tokyo🏠 (Originally from Osaka) 🩷Like🩷 えいが(movie)→3idiots,RRR 📺アニメ(anime) →鬼滅の刃(きめつのやいば)(Demon Slayer ), 約束のネバーランド(The promised neverland),進撃の巨人(Attack on Titan),SPY×FAMILY,ぼっち・ざ・ろっく(BOCCHI THE ROCK)....... so many!!!!!! 📚しょうせつ→村上春樹Norweigian Wood ,Kafka on the Shore 🎽スポーツ→running,Hot Yoga/Pilates 📷しゅみ→photograph, traveling , reading books and watching movies 🛫🛫🛫 I have traveled to countries such as Morocco, Jordan, Israel, India, as well as various countries in Southeast Asia! 📤message Don’t worry about making mistakes❣ If you don’t understand, please ask me again and again❣

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

1,766 Lessons

Ryogoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+1

🇯🇵Native fun Japanese teacher Ryogo🧑‍🏫 I have experienced teaching Japanese for more than a year and half so I am very confident of teaching Japanese in English. I will teach Japanese in the most effective way, drawing on my experience at a foreign language institute and my university studies in humanities and linguistics. My strength is teaching Japanese to beginners. This is because I understand the difficult points of Japanese and teach using the most efficient methods. I also effectively teach academic and business Japanese to intermediate to advanced learners I can offer courses in both English and Japanese. I try to be an instructor who can meet each student's goals. My class is fun so let's try to do that😊

USD 6.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ryo Nakahara.
5.0

1,607 Lessons

Ryo Nakaharaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
·Turkish
+1

I'm a Japanese teacher who speak English well, and have coaching knowledge. ・3,000+ teaching hours / 300+ students ・Taught at universities, schools, and online ・With a background in coaching I can teach in English and Turkish, so beginners are very welcome. My lessons are clear, friendly, and customized for your goals. Many students enjoy talking about culture and travel in Japanese. You can learn how to explain your country, share travel stories, and understand Japanese customs. I also studied language coaching, so I can help you build good study habits and stay motivated. Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher MEGUMI.K.
5.0

1,856 Lessons

MEGUMI.Kid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

Japanese Pronunciation Coach | Speak Clear & Natural Japanese | JLPT & Conversation Hi, I'm Megumi. I am a Japanese language teacher and pronunciation specialist from Japan. I work as a conference host, narrator, talk show presenter, event MC, and presentation instructor, where clear and natural Japanese communication is essential. In my lessons, I help learners improve pronunciation, rhythm, and natural expressions so they can speak Japanese more clearly and confidently. I also offer daily conversation practice and JLPT grammar lessons. I also hold Japan's nationally certified Domestic Travel Supervisor qualification, and I enjoy sharing Japanese culture, travel experiences, and everyday life in Japan. 🎙 Learn Japanese & Discover Japan You can also learn with my Japanese learning content: • Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures (Podcast) • Rapid Cue Japanese • Short & Sweet Grammar 音楽教室講師の経験を活かし、日本語についてなんでも相談できる相手としてレッスンしていきます。 日本語の発音・イントネーション・言葉の選び方などもお伝えしたいです。 学習者のリクエストに合わせ、 友人と会話を楽しんでいるようなレッスンスタイルを目指します。 日本語プレゼンテーションについてもアドバイスできます。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Shun日本語・進学・就職・JLPT速成.
5.0

4,897 Lessons

Shun日本語・進学・就職・JLPT速成id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·English
·French
·Korean
+1

★ TOP 1% Certified professional Japanese teacher (4600 lessons) -会说中文的专业日语教师 - 名校进学指导/专业HR面试/JLPT速成 英语TOEIC满分日本名门大学商学硕士教授日语 ★★★完全零基础,儿童OK ★★★日语能力考试短期提分突击技巧课程(1周最快提分30-40分) ★★★提供留学生升学指导(出愿,研究计划书,专业面试指导,日本各大私塾教师文稿二次加工等) 东京大学,大阪大学等帝国大学,早稻田大学,庆应大学等私立高等学府对应 ★★★提供留学生等的日企就职指导,学生几乎都百分百能够通过第一轮面试。 ★同时我还是一名注册公证师,注册金融理财师,人力HR劳务法务咨询专家★ ★MY LESSON CAN BE FULLY CUSTOMIZED AND MEET YOUR NEEDS★ Hi, there! My name is Shun, a native speaker of Japanese and Chinese. I am officially trained as an instructor for JSL(Japanese as a Second Language). I have a master's degree in business and a bachelor's degree in linguistics. I am a native Chinese-Japanese professional teacher. I have been teaching Chinese and Japanese offline lessons for over 9 YEARS. I really hope to help you to improve your language skills through italki. And I am a foreign language teacher with four years of professional training. ◎Beginner, children OK ◎The Japanese company's employment guidance for foreign students. 我是中文日语双母语的专业中文和日语教师,我可以专业教授中文和日语的各个水平,无论您是什么水平我都可以找到适合你的方法,并且我拥有超过9年的教学经验,帮助很多学生快速而又顺利达到了他们的目标。 同时由于我在世界500强企业担任超过9年的人事工作,主要负责招聘和企业内培训。我每天都要面试无数应聘者和担任培训工作。所以如果你想通过求职面试,我也能给出专业的建议。 并且我多年从事培训辅导日语能力考试,可以在短时间内通过技巧帮学生达到合格目标。 ★PROFESSIONAL LESSONS ★ I am now offering professional General Courses and Academic &Business lessons in Chinese and Japanese. Because I have been in HR for 9 years, if you want to pass the job interview or learn business expressions, I can also help you to reach your goal. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk with me. Hope to see you soon in my class! 期待与您在课堂上相见!

BusinessKidsTest Preparation
USD 23.99/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Miho  T. 🌸.
5.0

588 Lessons

Miho T. 🌸id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+2

★「英語の翻訳なしで、日本語だけで話す練習がしたい✨」という初中級・中級・上級の方にぴったりのレッスンです。 Nice to meet you! I’m MIHO.T, a certified professional Japanese instructor. I love cooking and eating ❤️ I offer lessons at incredibly low prices because I want you to feel free to take plenty of professional-quality lessons. I don't speak English, so my lessons are conducted **100% in Japanese**! These lessons are perfect for lower-intermediate, intermediate, and advanced learners who want to practice speaking entirely in Japanese—without relying on English translations. 💡 The secret to my low prices (3 reasons) ① Fresh passion ...While I am relatively new to the profession, I have just completed training in the latest teaching methods. I will support you with more kindness and passion (giving 120% effort!) than anyone else. ② Absolutely no homework ...There is no homework or testing. Even if you are busy with work or school, you can simply focus during the lesson time and enjoy a relaxed, fun conversation. ③ Natural conversation ...I don't use difficult textbooks or PDFs. Instead, I dedicate the entire lesson to "real-life conversation" and communication with you. (Lessons using the *GENKI* textbook are also available upon request.) 🌸Lesson Content Examples 🌸 ・Daily Conversation Practice🗣️ ・Read the news🗞️ ・Conversations about Japanese Culture and Life🇯🇵 ・Studying with GENKI📖 *For adults only. Lessons are not available for children.

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

2,061 Lessons

Chiakiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Experienced Japanese Teacher ⭐5+Years 🌸Speaking & Grammar • Travel Japanese• All Levels Welcome! Hi everyone, I’m Chiaki. I live in Fukuoka, Japan. I love talking with people from around the world🌏 
 The beach🏝️, cooking, traveling, drawing, and watching movies always make me happy✨ ZUMBA is my passion. It gives me energy and joy! I really enjoy meeting people from all over the world on italki. I’d love to share my culture and learn about yours as well! I’ll be right here to cheer you on :) Many of my students have been enjoying lessons with me for years, and I’m glad to see how those who once started as complete beginners can now enjoy conversations in Japanese! I also feel so happy when my students enjoy using the words and phrases they learned in my lessons while traveling in Japan. I focus on communication and provide gentle, encouraging corrections. I love building trust with my studentsーit makes learning so much more fun! Let's talk about anything together! My Lessons & Strengths 
 ・From Beginners to Advanced.
 ・Conversing on various topics ・I’m good at teaching Japanese through conversation and listening ・Practical daily phrases and travel phrases ・Creating personalized lessons to match your level and goals ・Writing down words and sentences for your review
 ・Teaching Japanese through traditional Japanese seasonal songs using hand-drawn illustrations.
 In my lessons, we’ll chat, learn useful Japanese, and enjoy culture too 🇯🇵 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I'm looking forward to meeting you and being your friend :)

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Natsumi なつみ先生.
5.0

586 Lessons

Natsumi なつみ先生id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English

Pokemon cards🕺ARASHI, SixTONES, pompompurin (Sanrio)🌸Clear conversation feedback📣 🗣️Want to speak more Japanese but have trouble making sentences in conversation? I’ll help you speak more naturally and give you clear, easy-to-understand feedback. 【What we do in trial lesson トライアルレッスンでは何をしますか?】 🍎Introduce ourselves  じこしょうかい 🍎Talk about your goal もくひょう を かくにん 🍎Make a study plan together レッスンの けいかくを たてる 🍎Practice Japanese for the rest of the time にほんごのれんしゅう(すきなことでOK) 【Who's Natsumi sensei? なつみ先生ってだれ?】 🌟 I’m a nationally certified Japanese teacher with experience teaching at universities, Japanese language schools, and public elementary schools. 🌟 I have teaching experience at university before returning to italki. 🌟 I can help you with both grammar and conversation practice. 🌟Looking for brand new course? I'm offering Japanese cuisine course! Let ‘s study Japanese with me and have fun time together! 🌷国家資格を持つプロの日本語教師です! 🌷大学、日本語学校、公立小学校で日本語を教えていました 🌷文法、会話練習などの日本語のレッスンできます 🌷新しいレッスンに興味はありますか?→日本食の作り方を日本語で説明するレッスンがあります 🌷北海道に住んでいます。北海道の文化、トレンドを伝えることもできます!あなたの街のことも  教えてください! 🌷2人の子どもを持つ母 🌷アイドルが好き(嵐・SixTONES)J-popも好き!推しの話をしましょう! ✏️一緒に楽しくレッスンをしましょう!

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

415 Lessons

Keikoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
+1

Correct pronunciation and intonation🌸 正确的发音和语调⭐올바른 발음과 억🌈 🌈In everiday conversation😊 日本在住のkeikoです。以前はアナウンサーとして「伝える」、小学校・高校教師で「教える」が仕事でした。🌹アナウンサーの10年間は、ニュースを読む、インタビューをする、イベントのMCをしました。🌹小学校や高校の教師だった8年間は、粘り強く明るい授業で「わかった😊!」「できた😊!」ときの笑顔を大切にしました。 「伝える」「教える」というこれまでの仕事が役に立っています。 🌹日本語はもちろん日本文学も好きで、アニメや漫画も大好きです。 ★アナウンサーだから、あなたに正しい発音・イントネーションで話しかけます。 ★教師だから、粘り強く工夫しながらあなたに合わせてレッスンできます。 ★日本語だけのレッスンです。I only teach in Japanese.  ①会話レッスン★自由に話しましょう。 If you live overseas, let's spend plenty of time speaking together with me, a native Japanese speaker. The more opportunities you have to speak Japanese, the faster you will improve. Don't worry about making mistakes—they are a natural part of learning. As a former announcer, I can speak to you clearly and naturally, using correct pronunciation and intonation. This will help you improve both your listening and speaking skills. 🌹Our conversations can focus on familiar topics such as music, movies, anime, family, work, and everyday life. ②文法レッスン★楽しく覚えましょう。 初めての人もゆっくり進めていきます。 Let's learn the basic grammar needed for speaking and gradually build your ability to communicate in Japanese. For beginners, let's enjoy learning together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. As you expand your vocabulary, we will practice through repetition and shadowing exercises to help you learn and internalize common sentence patterns. From time to time, we will use the textbook *Tsunagu Nihongo* as part of our lessons. ③初心者の会話レッスン★楽しい時間にしましょう。 For beginners and JLPT N5 learners (A1–A2). Let’s build your speaking and listening skills together.

USD 14.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Danilo.
5.0

919 Lessons

Daniloid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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Portuguese
Native
·English

Can’t speak Japanese? I’ll help you fix that. Morei 17 anos no Japão — ensino o japonês REAL, não só o de livro. Sou Danilo. Estudei no Japão (do primário ao ginásio) e vivi o idioma no dia a dia: escola, trabalho e vida social. JLPT N1. Atuei como tradutor para a Capcom (Street Fighter V & VI) e intérprete técnico para empresas japonesas. Ensino desde 2020 com aulas 100% personalizadas. Se você: entende japonês, mas não consegue falar trava na conversação quer falar de forma natural Eu posso te ajudar. Minhas aulas: foco em conversação real desde o início adaptadas ao seu objetivo uso de conteúdo real: anime, mangá, música, notícias Gramática com Genki e Tobira quando necessário. Tenho alunos que começaram do zero e hoje conversam naturalmente. Me envie uma mensagem antes de agendar. Learn REAL Japanese — from someone who lived it for 17 years. I’m Danilo. I studied in Japan and used Japanese daily in real life. JLPT N1. I’ve worked as a translator for Capcom (Street Fighter V & VI) and as a technical interpreter. Teaching since 2020 with fully personalized lessons. If you: understand but can’t speak freeze in conversations want to sound natural I can help you. My lessons: focus on real conversation tailored to your goals use real content: anime, manga, music, news Grammar with Genki and Tobira when needed. I’ve helped students go from zero to real conversations. Send me a message before booking.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher ☆〜 Amy sensei ☆〜.
4.9

1,746 Lessons

☆〜 Amy sensei ☆〜id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+3

Japanese for Kids & Adults | Conversation and JLPT Support Hello! I’m a native Japanese teacher with 10 years of experience in language education. I previously owned and operated an English school for children, which has given me deep insights into how young learners acquire a second language. In my lessons, I specialize in supporting children and beginners so they can speak with confidence. For Kids: Fun lessons using anime, games, and music! For Beginners/JLPT: Step-by-step guidance tailored to your goals. Conversation: Natural pronunciation and practical phrases. I believe that making mistakes is the best way to learn. Let’s start your Japanese journey in a relaxed and supportive environment!

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USD 12.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Kaori.
5.0

3,495 Lessons

Kaoriid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
English
+4

資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications. 私(わたし)は6年間(ねんかん)日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えています。 東京(とうきょう)の日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)とベトナムの日本語(にほんご)センター、そしてオンラインレッスンで日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えたことがあります。 N5~N1レベルまですべてのレベルを教(おし)えたことがあります。 ベトナムでは、日本(にほん)の会社(かいしゃ)で働(はたら)きたい人(ひと)に、日本(にほん)のビジネスマナーのレッスンもしていました。 I have been teaching Japanese for 6 years. I have taught Japanese at a Japanese language school in Tokyo, a Japanese language center in Vietnam, and online lessons. I have taught all levels from N5 to N1. In Vietnam, I also taught Japanese business etiquette lessons to people who wanted to work for a Japanese company.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Japanese with the teacher Tom Sensei.
5.0

4,287 Lessons

Tom Senseiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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English
+2

Nationally Certified Pro | 4000+ Lessons | Solid Foundations & Structured Learning Greetings. I am Tom, a nationally registered Japanese language teacher from Japan. With over 15 years of professional experience spanning both the IT sector and educational institutions, I specialize in teaching practical Japanese with a wide range of knowledge in grammar and Japanese culture. Please access to my educational YouTube channel 'nihongo Tom' My interests : Studying Japanese history, reading both Japanese and world literature, visiting shrines and temples (collecting Goshuin stamps in booklet), playing guitar (flamenco), watching animes, running, travel, and learning foreign languages, etc. I have taught students from different countries for more than 4,000 lessons on italki as well as one-on-one lessons for business persons working in Japan. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students consolidate solid foundations and improving your Japanese skills in a way that aligns as closely as possible with your interests. Through consultation, I suggest a suitable textbook to tailor to individual goals, considering each student's learning style. <Certification> ・Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher (Mar. 2025) ・Passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (Dec. 2020) ・Completed 420 hour Japanese Teacher's Course (Mar. 2020) Cancellation/Reschedule policy: my policy reflects the italki restriction. Rescheduling lessons must be completed on the system at least 24 hours before their start time.

USD 16.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher Ayumi Togo.
5.0

890 Lessons

Ayumi Togoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
·
Italian

スイス、イタリアで大学や高等学校付属音楽院でイタリア語でピアノ、声楽、ソルフェージュの指導をしています。 Mi sono laureata in Università e in Master specializzato pedagogia. Ho il titolo di Master of Education. Ho qualche esperienza di insegnamento in scuola privata, scuola elementare, scuola media, liceo e Università. Ho insegnato dall'età di 5 anni all'età avanzata. Per esempio, avevo 2 piccoli studenti di 5 anni e 7 anni, studiavano giapponese insieme come hobby e 2 ragazzi di 15 anni e 18 anni per la preparazione per andare a studiare in Giappone. 日本では、教育大学の大学院を修了し、教育学修士を持っています。 スイスでは、音楽院にて、大学院課程を3つ修了しており、教授のアシスタントを務めたこともあります。 個人教室の教師、小・中・高校の講師、大学で教授のアシスタントの経験があります。 5歳の子供からリタイア後の方まで、生徒として持っていました。 例えば、5歳と7歳の生徒がいて、趣味として日本語を勉強し、また、15歳と18歳の留学準備として日本語を教えていました。

USD 12.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Japanese with the teacher こはる Koharu.
5.0

1,555 Lessons

こはる Koharuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Japanese
Native
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今年は台湾人、メキシコ人、キルギス人が家に来ました~ こんにちは!福岡在住の日本語教師です。2017年から多くの留学生をホストファミリーとして受け入れ、多文化交流を楽しんできました。オーストラリアやアジアなど海外旅行経験も豊富で、生徒さんの文化背景を理解しながら「実践的な会話力」を伸ばすレッスンを提供します。 趣味の旅行やパン作りを通じて、日常で使える自然な日本語表現もお伝えできますよ。あなたの国からの留学生を受け入れたかもしれませんね!さあ、楽しく日本語を話す準備はできていますか?レッスンでお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。 When I studied English, I thought it was important to speak a lot to be good at it. And it's hard to remember many words! I know. So I understand your feelings. And I can help to improve your Japanese. Do you think "I'm good at listening to Japanese, but speaking it is difficult!"? Let's practice speaking with me. If you fit ①~③ below… ①You live in Japan and want to practice business Japanese ②You want me to check your statement of purpose for admission to graduate school ③You want to study Japanese with "GENKI" or "まるごと" Please book my lesson.

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Learn Japanese with the teacher Yuka.
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Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally, Express Yourself Clearly Hello. I'm Yuka, a native Japanese speaker with over 20 years of professional experience in global business environments, primarily in international banking. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. These experiences have shaped how I see communication—not simply as the exchange of words, but as a way to understand one another and share what truly matters. I believe language is an important part of communication, but words themselves are only one part of the process. What makes communication meaningful is the thought, intention, and personal experience behind those words. As a Japanese tutor, I create a space where learners can explore ideas, express their perspectives, and build confidence in communicating in Japanese. My lessons focus on helping learners express their own thoughts and experiences naturally in Japanese through meaningful conversation, rather than textbook-based learning. We can explore a wide range of topics, including culture, values, work, and life experiences, while developing more natural, authentic Japanese expression. I look forward to talking with you! ⋆ はじめまして、Yukaと申します。 日本語で、もっと自分の考えや感じていることを表現したい。 そんな皆さんとの対話を大切にしています。 20年以上、外資系金融を中心としたグローバルな環境で働き、さまざまな国や文化背景を持つ方々と関わってきました。 その経験を通じて、コミュニケーションでは、単に正しい言葉を使うだけでなく、自分の考えを相手に伝わる形で表現することが大切だと感じています。 私のレッスンでは、ご自身の経験や考えを日本語で整理し、より自然で伝わりやすい表現を一緒に磨いていきます。 文化、価値観、仕事、人生経験など、話したいテーマを通して、より自然に日本語で表現する力を磨いていきましょう。 皆さんとお話しできることを楽しみにしています!

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What our Japanese students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 2,328,383 customer reviews

  • Annie Jiang

    Annie Jiang

    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!

  • 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!

  • Dylan L

    Learning Japanese

    Today was my 50th lesson with Kurumi-Sensei! It's been really helpful that she's so consistent that I've been able to form a habit of chatting with her and studying together twice a week. Being able to chat with her about everyday things gives me a lot of chances and experience to become more accustomed to hearing and using the exact everyday type of words and grammar structures that I'd want to use instead of just rote memorizing pre-approved standard expressions. Then when we have less to talk about, or are otherwise done with a chat, we progress to studying from the textbook where I can get more concentrated practice on how to use different grammar structures and how to phrase different types of ideas that I may have just been struggling to convey in conversation. It's a really helpful balance and I feel much more confident stumbling my way through practicing speaking, with Kurumi-Sensei's encouragement. いつも本当にありがとうございます!これからもよろしくお願いします!

  • Melissa Bray

    Melissa Bray

    Learning Japanese

    Happy 100th lesson! I've never regretted a single lesson with Shoko-sensei. I've learned so much. I'm not farther along due to my own lack of studying, but I love our weekly/biweekly sessions and I always leave feeling confident in what I just learned. Her explanations are incredible and adaptable. Here's to 100 more - and by then maybe I will write in all Japanese!!!

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