Welcome to my trial lesson! :)

🎁 SPECIAL GIFT FOR TRIAL STUDENTS!
Take a trial lesson with me and receive an original PDF material tailored to your goals! Whether you need practical phrase sheets or grammar drills, I will pick the best resource from my library just for you.
(Note: To prevent cancellations, this PDF will be sent to you via message AFTER you confirm the completion of our trial lesson on italki.)

🗣️ Aim to be UNDERSTOOD, not perfect.
You don't need perfect grammar to communicate — if I understand what you mean, that's already a win. My lessons are built to get you speaking with confidence, and then level up through detailed feedback afterward.

🎯 WHO IS THIS TRIAL FOR?
Learners who want to step away from textbooks and just talk. If you can catch simple phrases and try speaking using words you know, you're a great fit!
(Note: I don't teach reading/writing from scratch.)

📋 IN THIS SESSION

1. Intro — I'll introduce myself and my teaching style.

2. Free talk — We'll chat about you (hobbies, goals, etc.). Just talking freely is the best speaking practice!

3. Wrap-up — Quick feedback and a brief intro to the Review Sheet.

😊 HOW MY LESSONS WORK

🗣️ Flow First, Feedback After
I won't interrupt you while you speak. I'll give feedback after a topic wraps up, so you can focus 100% on speaking.

💬 Stuck? Just ask!
If you can't find a word, explain it in English or Japanese — I'll type the natural phrase in the chat. With my English support, you'll never feel lost.

📝 Review Sheet after class
After each lesson, I send a detailed Review Sheet with natural phrasing, vocab, and grammar tips from our conversation. We'll start the next lesson by reviewing it together so nothing is forgotten.

✨ TAILORED TO YOU
Casual chats, Kansai dialect, anime, business — we'll talk about what you care about, at your pace. I'll help you sound more natural.

🗣️ Aim to be UNDERSTOOD, not perfect.
That's the heart of my lessons. You don't need perfect grammar — if I understand what you mean, that's already a win. This lesson is all about getting you to actually speak, and then level up through detailed feedback afterward.

🎯 WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is for anyone who wants to practice speaking Japanese — to finally put what you know into words.
Maybe your listening and vocabulary are strong from all the input (anime, study, dramas...), but speaking feels a step behind? That's exactly what this lesson is for. Let's close that gap together.
(This lesson is speaking-focused, so I don't teach reading/writing from scratch. And your listening doesn't need to be perfect — if you can catch simple phrases, even slowly, we're good to go. I'll support you in English anytime, so you'll never feel lost.)

💬 WHAT WE CAN DO
Free talk is the core, but it's totally up to you:
・Free talk — your week, your hobbies, anything you love
・Bring materials — an anime scene, a YouTube video, an article you want to dig into
・Q&A — ask me anything about grammar, vocab, or culture
・Role-play — practice real situations (ordering food, interviews, etc.)

😊 HOW IT WORKS
🗣️ Flow First, Feedback After
I won't interrupt you or fix small mistakes while you talk. Speak freely — then I'll send a detailed Review Sheet after class with natural phrasing, vocab, and grammar tips from our conversation. This is where you really level up. If you continue, we'll start each lesson by reviewing it together, so nothing gets lost.

💬 Stuck? Just ask!
Can't find a word? Explain it in Japanese or English, and I'll type the perfect Japanese in the chat for you.

✨ Tailored to you
I adjust not just our topics, but how I speak — my speed, word choice, even Kansai dialect — to match you. Casual chat, business Japanese, you name it. We go at your pace.
Looking forward to talking with you! :)

Turn Your Input into Speaking｜Output-Focused Japanese Conversation. Free talk, role-play, Q&A—speak a lot in class, then level up with a detailed Review Sheet after.

For upper-intermediate to advanced learners: This lesson goes beyond "correct" Japanese — we explore how natives actually feel and choose their words. Nuance, mindset, and the culture behind the language. The description below is in Japanese only — if you can read it, you're ready for this lesson. 🙂

日本語はもう、かなり話せるようになった。文法も語彙も十分。
でも、こんな引っかかりが増えてきた方へ。

「教科書やアニメでよく聞くこの表現、ネイティブも実際に使うの？」
「ネイティブは、この言葉をどんな感覚で使っているんだろう？」
「翻訳すると同じ単語になるこの2つ、細かいニュアンスの違いは何だろう？」

このレッスンは、「正しい」日本語の先にある「生きた」日本語を一緒に探す時間です。

■ このレッスンで大切にしていること
ネイティブが、どんな気持ちで、何を感じて、その言葉を選んでいるのか。そして私たちネイティブが、アニメ・漫画・音楽の「どこ」に心を動かされているのか。その感覚や、言葉の裏にある日本人の考え方・文化のとらえ方を共有します。

正しさを採点したり、間違いを一つひとつ直したりする場ではありません。あなたの日本語に、ネイティブの感覚という「奥行き」を足していく時間だと思ってください。

■ レッスンの進め方
私が一方的に講義をする時間ではありません。あなたの「これが気になる」を持ち寄って、お互いに熱く語り合うイメージです。話したいテーマやセリフ、疑問を持ってきてもらってもいいですし、レッスンの最後に「次回はこれについて話そう」と一緒に決めておくのも歓迎です。
レッスン後に、語り合った内容をふまえた詳しい振り返り＆フィードバックシートをお送りします。「ネイティブならこう感じる」「こんな言い方もある」　
そんな気づきをまとめた一枚です。続けてくださる場合は、毎回そのシートを一緒に振り返るところから始めます。

■ テーマ例
・ハイコンテクストな言葉：「ヤバい」「大丈夫」「無理」など、文脈で意味が変わる言葉の感覚。「行けたら行く」のような、遠回しに断る文化
・日本語独特の表現：「私・俺・僕」など一人称の使い分け。「しとしと」「ズキズキ」「しーん」などのオノマトペ
・翻訳では抜け落ちるもの：好きなアニメ・漫画・ゲームのセリフを、原語のニュアンスから読み解く
・日本人のマインドセット、社会や働き方のリアル：日本での4年間の社会人経験、そしてフィリピン・カナダ・オーストラリア・マルタでの生活経験から、「内側」と「外側」両方の視点でお話しします

教科書・アニメのその先へ －
日本語ネイティブの感覚に、出来る限り近づきたい方をお待ちしています。

教科書・アニメのその先へ － ネイティブの感覚で話す、理解する日本語｜「正しい」日本語から「生きた」日本語へ

I studied human communication, psychology, and culture. I was interested in how people think, learn, and connect with others. What I learned during university helps me create lessons where students feel relaxed and enjoy learning naturally.

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Taught various subjects to elementary, junior high, and high school students. I focused on helping students understand concepts clearly and enjoy learning. This experience taught me how to adjust my teaching style based on each student’s level and personality.